Schneider Electric named in global top 50 'ideal employers'
30 September, 2014Schneider Electric has been recognised by Universum, a global research and employer branding consultancy, as one of the world's 'most attractive' employers in 2014.
Has Australia's luck run out?
19 September, 2014Chinese coal import restrictions are expected to impact Australia's economy.
The sky's the limit for cloud engineering
09 September, 2014 by Garry Mahoney*, Pacific Director, Honeywell Process SolutionsCloud. It's a word that's not just on everyone's lips at the moment but one that is seeing progressive and practical applications appear in many industries around the world - and ours is the next to be revolutionised.
August a bleak month for Australia's manufacturers
01 September, 2014The manufacturing sector in Australia began to contract in August, according to the latest survey from the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).
Frost & Sullivan predict T&M sensor demand to increase
11 August, 2014Frost & Sullivan says that the demand for accurate, lightweight test and measurement sensors is set to increase, and that offering a wide configuration of sensors that can support multiple applications will help manufacturers capitalise on demand.
Manufacturing intelligence: establishing a connected enterprise
07 August, 2014 by Dean Tresidder*It’s no secret that there is currently widespread demand for greater productivity, better utilisation of assets and improved decision-making in the manufacturing industry. Manufacturing intelligence is bridging the gap between the production and corporate environments to help manufacturers meet these demands.
Renewable energy is ready to supply all of Australia's electricity
23 July, 2014 by Mark DiesendorfMark Diesendorf refutes a recent article by University of Melbourne Professor Emeritus Frank Larkins, which claimed Australia's targets to increase renewable energy will make electricity more expensive, thanks to problems with consistency and storage.
Australia ranks on innovation - but indolence could cost us
22 July, 2014 by Roy GreenAustralia ranks 17th in the just-released 2014 Global Innovation Index (GII) - up from 19th in 2013 and 23rd in 2012.
Rising LNG prices more significant than carbon tax for manufacturing sector
21 July, 2014A report commissioned by manufacturing companies shows more than 14,000 manufacturing jobs could be lost nationally by 2021, if gas prices continue to rise and exports increase.
Australia's future in advanced manufacturing
06 May, 2014 by Lauren DavisThe Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) last week presented a panel which discussed the future of manufacturing in Australia. Lauren Davis reports.
The revolution is coming: time to get on the journey to Industry 4.0
06 May, 2014 by Jeff Connolly, Chairman and CEO, Siemens Australia and New ZealandManufacturing has a long history in Australia and is a vital part of our economy. However, we have seen a downturn in the manufacturing sector over recent years and we need to address this urgently. But why do we care and what can be done about it?
Industrial automation beyond 2014: Rockwell Automation discusses the challenges and opportunities
29 April, 2014The challenging mining and manufacturing landscape in Australia is seeing companies adapt to changing needs through automation of their systems. David Hegarty and Mauro DelleMonache of Rockwell Automation discuss their company's view of the situation.
Automation services market benefits from mining boom
07 April, 2014The automation services market - including maintenance and repair services - has flourished in the mining boom. In 2013, the market earned revenues of $181.9 million and looks set to reach $279.2 million in 2018, according to new research from Frost & Sullivan.
MES market to hit $31m by 2017 in ANZ
04 April, 2014The Australian and New Zealand Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) market earned revenues of $22.8 million in 2013 and is set to reach $31.1 million in 2017, according to new analysis from Frost & Sullivan.
3D printing as a manufacturing aid
04 April, 2014 by Joe Hiemenz, Stratasys, IncThe primary reasons that jigs and fixtures are so abundant in manufacturing are that they help to improve quality, decrease cycle time and reduce costs. However, many manufacturers don't use such tools to their fullest because of the labour, time and cost required to make them.
