ABB robotics services now available in South East Queensland
20 July, 2012ABB has announced that its robot services are now available in South East Queensland.
FDT2 Frame application now available for shipment
29 June, 2012FDT Group has announced that the first FDT2 Frame application is available for immediate shipment.
FDT Group announces record surge in DTM certifications
27 June, 2012The FDT Group Certification Office recorded a surge in DTM certifications earlier this year, issuing 42 certificates for 900 intelligent devices in the first six months of 2012.
MG Bryan pilots cloud computing system to remotely manage equipment
26 June, 2012With help from Rockwell Automation, heavy-equipment OEM MG Bryan Equipment is using cloud computing to remotely manage its high-tech fracturing equipment.
Downer wins $71m electrical and instrumentation contract
25 June, 2012BHP Billiton Iron Ore has awarded Downer EDI an electrical and instrumentation contract worth $71.7 million.
Honeywell forms Industrial IT Solutions group
19 June, 2012Honeywell has announced the formation of its Industrial IT Solutions group, a team of experts who can help manufacturers and process-industry facilities protect against cyber threats.
MMA reaches 1000 members
13 June, 2012With membership recently exceeding 1000, the Mechatrolink Members Association (MMA) is now the largest motion-control networking group in Asia.
Pressure Dynamics goes FLNG!
12 June, 2012FMC Technologies has awarded Pressure Dynamics the contract to design and manufacture the subsea control system Production Hydraulic Power Unit (PHPU) for Shell’s new Prelude gas field.
Outlook bright for NSW economy, says SAGE Automation
04 June, 2012Things are looking up for the New South Wales economy, according to SAGE Automation. SAGE has projected an optimistic outlook for strong growth in NSW and has demonstrated its commitment to the NSW market by appointing a Business Development Manager for NSW.
NI and UniMAP collaborate to advance engineering and robotics education
31 May, 2012National Instruments (NI) and Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) have announced their collaboration in advancing engineering and robotics education, signing a memorandum of understanding at UniMAP’s Agrotechnology Research Station.
Siemens to assist in SA advanced manufacturing site
10 May, 2012South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill and Siemens executives have signed a memorandum of understanding for Siemens to become a strategic partner in a project to build an advanced manufacturing complex in Adelaide.
Low-carbon energy network for Sydney
04 April, 2012The City of Sydney has signed a $100 million deal to build a tri-generation network that will supply four city precincts with low-carbon electricity, heating and air conditioning.
Precision Mechatronics becomes NI Alliance Partner
22 March, 2012National Instruments Oceania has established a partnership with Sydney-based Precision Mechatronics to expand its abilities in advanced manufacturing, mission-critical and large-scale deployments.
Bluescope Steel posts loss of $530 million
22 February, 2012Australia’s largest steelmaker has reported a first-half net loss that is nearly 10 times larger than the loss reported for the same period last year.
