Industry News
EPA imposes mandatory audit on Qenos plant after 12 incidents in three years
Polyethylene and polymer manufacturer Qenos will be subject to a mandatory audit after multiple environmental incidents at its Matraville site over the last three years, the NSW EPA has announced. [ + ]
Food-safe lubricants on display at foodpro 2014
Fuchs will showcase its range of food-grade lubricants at foodpro in June. Australia's largest food manufacturing event, foodpro will be held in Melbourne for the first time in the event's history. [ + ]
Safety in Action returns to Perth in June
Safety in Action will return to Perth on 11 and 12 June 2014. The free event will see more than 100 of the safety sector's top influencers showcase their solutions, services and insights into the WA market. [ + ]
IICA technical nights to be held in Newcastle and Sydney
The IICA is hosting technical nights in Newcastle and Sydney in June. Mark Elrick, NSW Manager, Consultant - Automation Systems with Integrated Automation, will deliver a presentation at the technical nights entitled 'There shall be no internet on a site I lead'. [ + ]
Schneider Electric to deliver integrated electrical solution for Roy Hill Project
Samsung C&T has selected Schneider Electric to deliver 12 switch rooms and supply electrical distribution equipment for the Roy Hill Project in the Pilbara region. The project is a 55 million tonne per annum iron ore mining, rail and port project. [ + ]
3D-printing aerial robot prototype developed
British scientists have developed a prototype 3D-printing micro aerial vehicle (MAV) inspired by swiftlets, tiny birds that build their nests using their own saliva. [ + ]
Pilz appoints new business development manager
Pilz Australia has announced the appointment of Ian Yeong as its new business development manager. Yeong joined the company in March after eight years with Schneider Electric and three years with Omron. [ + ]
University of Sydney students benefit from cutting-edge mechatronics lab
Mechatronics students at the University of Sydney will benefit from a new, state-of-the-art laboratory that was officially opened on 8 May. [ + ]
Schenck Process names new CEO
Schenck Process has named Andreas Evertz as its new CEO, effective as of 5 May 2014. Evertz will lead the company in conjunction with Managing Directors Mike Petkovich and Wolfgang Kleinschmidt. [ + ]
Is 'underground coal gasification' the new fracking?
Recent news that a gas project in Queensland has been charged with environmental harm has put the spotlight on underground coal gasification, or UCG. [ + ]
Honeywell technology selected for major Asian natural gas pipeline
Automation and safety technology from Honeywell Process Solutions has been selected for the third phase of a pipeline project supplying natural gas from central Asia to China, the company has announced. [ + ]
Fieldbus Foundation and HART Communication Foundation progress towards potential merger
The Fieldbus Foundation has announced progress in its discussions with the HART Communication Foundation on the potential for merging the two organisations. [ + ]
Reducing brown coal emissions with direct injection carbon engine
A direct injection carbon engine (DICE) developed by CSIRO could reduce emissions from brown-coal-generated electricity by as much as 50% compared to current technology. CSIRO will trial DICE in the Latrobe Valley. [ + ]
Baxter Research Robot available to purchase in Australia
The Baxter Research Robot has been released for sale in Australia and New Zealand. The low-cost robot is an open-source platform that allows researchers to customise a range of applications for robots and to drive robotics innovation. [ + ]
F-35 purchases a boost for Aust high-tech manufacturers
The government's decision to purchase more F-35 joint strike fighters is a boost for Australia's high-tech manufacturing industry, aerospace manufacturer Marand says. [ + ]
