Royal New Zealand Navy leads in adopting unmanned automation technology at sea
10 March, 2017The Royal New Zealand Navy has become the first navy to achieve unmanned space and operations on a warship.
Metso invests in optimism for NSW mining and quarrying
24 February, 2017After more than 50 years at Carrington, Metso has relocated its service centre to a new 2000 m2 facility in Tomago, 20 km northwest of Newcastle.
Achieve a profitable, safe and sustainable operation with NHP
14 February, 2017NHP provides services and support resources when, where and how you need them.
Where is Australian manufacturing heading in 2017?
06 February, 2017 by Henry Zhou*Henry Zhou, General Manager of Omron Australia and New Zealand, discusses the future of smart factories and how technology will change Australian manufacturing in 2017.
CEO Insights: Russell Palmer
27 January, 2017Russell Palmer, Managing Director of Yokogawa Australia & New Zealand, talks about Australia facing global challenges, the IIoT and opportunities for graduates.
CEO Insights: Rafael Koenig
24 January, 2017Rafael Koenig, Managing Director of Weidmüller Australia, talks about the competitiveness, digital technology and innovation.
CEO Insights: Wayne Driver
20 January, 2017Wayne Driver of SMC Pneumatics talks about the business, technology and training challenges facing industry in 2017.
CEO Insights: Paul Bruno
17 January, 2017Paul Bruno, General Manager of Pepperl+Fuchs Australia, talks about adapting to market changes, digital technology and the benefits of using local products and services.
Key success factors for manufacturers in 2017
13 January, 2017 by Antony Bourne, Director of Industrial and High-tech Manufacturing, IFSBridging the skills gap and boosting services will be top priorities for manufacturers in 2017. Antony Bourne, Director of Industrial and High-tech Manufacturing at IFS, outlines three key predictions for 2017 and beyond.
Origin Energy to divest upstream business
06 December, 2016Origin Energy Limited (Origin) has announced its intention to divest its conventional upstream business via initial public offering (IPO), with NewCo to be listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Australia's first cloud-predicting solar farm
18 November, 2016Cloud prediction technology is being used at the Karratha Airport solar farm to smooth out power generation from the facility in tandem with a battery system.
Resource employers welcome 10-year vision for METS sector
08 November, 2016A new 10 Year Sector Competitiveness Plan for Australia's mining equipment, technology and services (METS) industry provides a clear roadmap for the development of the sector.
General Mills to close Vic manufacturing plant
08 November, 2016General Mills has announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Mount Waverly, Victoria, and move its production activity to an expanded plant in Rooty Hill, New South Wales.
IDEC powers its HQ with solar and wind
07 November, 2016IDEC's US headquarters are powered by a combination of solar panels and wind turbines, providing about 50% of the facility's total power requirements.
Metso ranked at Leadership level in CDP's Climate Change evaluation
04 November, 2016Metso continues to be included in CDP's Climate Change evaluation at the Leadership level with an A-ranking (the scale of the index was A-D).
