Industry News
SPC awaits word on $25m funding
The future of SPC Ardmona's Shepparton cannery hangs in the balance as the Abbott government deliberates over a $25 million grant the processor was promised by the Labor government. [ + ]
Rockwell to host 22nd annual Automation Fair
The event offers learning and networking opportunities for attendees to hear about the latest in discrete and process control technologies that enable effective and energy-efficient global automation solutions. [ + ]
NPS develops pressure relief test bench container
Nessco Pressure Systems (NPS) has developed what it says is one of the first portable testing systems built in Western Australia. The containerised pressure relief valve test bench is suitable for use in the oil and gas industry. [ + ]
Schneider Electric announces awards for System Integrator excellence
Schneider Electric has announced four annual awards that recognise those responsible for the innovations, achievements and service that help industrial and infrastructure organisations to meet their technical and business challenges. [ + ]
Multimillion-dollar conveyor drive order for SEW-Eurodrive
Rio Tinto has awarded SEW-Eurodrive a multimillion-dollar order to supply conveyor drives for the Nammuldi iron ore mine in the Pilbara. The company has placed the order as part of plans to increase production to 23 million tonnes per year. [ + ]
Daanet and RMIT deliver Industrial Ethernet training
RMIT University and Hirschmann distributor Daanet are working together to help industry partners connect with the latest developments in Industrial Ethernet by delivering tailored training. [ + ]
Metso to provide preselection low-intensity magnetic separator testing for the first time in Australia
Metso is now offering preselection testing to help plant designers to confidently choose the most efficient low-intensity magnetic separator (LIMS) solution for their plant. [ + ]
Toyota manufactures 2 millionth car for Aust market
Toyota Australia is celebrating a manufacturing milestone, having produced and sold its two millionth locally built car for the domestic market. The achievement coincides with Toyota’s 50th anniversary of car manufacturing in Australia. [ + ]
Toyota to shed up to 100 jobs at Altona
Toyota has announced it will shed up to 100 jobs at its Altona plant in response to a drop in export orders. The company says there will be no compulsory redundancies; expressions of interest will be open to all permanent manufacturing employees. [ + ]
Productivity Commission to report on auto industry by Christmas
The Productivity Commission is set to announce findings on the future of Australia’s car manufacturing industry by Christmas, Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane has said. [ + ]
ABB retains top spot in DCS outlook study
ABB has retained the top worldwide market position in ARC Advisory Group’s Distributed Control Systems Worldwide Outlook study. [ + ]
Hunter Water selects Ventyx software solutions
Hunter Water has announced it will use Ventyx software solutions to enhance maintenance staff safety and increase the performance of its US$3.5 billion asset network. [ + ]
Bridge-cleaning robot wins two Engineers Australia awards
A grit-blasting robot developed by UTS and the NSW RMS, which is used to clean the Sydney Harbour Bridge, has won two awards at the 2013 Engineers Australia Engineering Excellence Awards Sydney. [ + ]
Bowen named as Orica Executive Global Head Mining Services
Orica has named Nick Bowen as Executive Global Head Mining Services, commencing on 11 November. Craig Elkington, the company's new CFO, has commenced a formal handover with outgoing CFO Noel Meehan. [ + ]
Can 3D printing rebuild manufacturing in Australia?
It’s not easy being a small business in the current manufacturing environment. The face of manufacturing is changing, and businesses are eager for technological advances that could give them a competitive advantage. Maybe 3D printing can help. [ + ]