Increased international cooperation on standards for energy efficiency needed
08 April, 2009Cooperation on International Standards to promote energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions was given a major boost by a workshop in Paris, France, on 16–17 March 2009, which brought together 290 experts from the public and private sector. Presentations and discussion panels provided insights on the requirements and challenges related to energy efficiency and related standardisation work in a variety of fields, including industrial systems.
Government providing 10% investment allowance at NMW
10 February, 2009The government’s 10% investment allowance for capital equipment purchases will cover deals made at National Manufacturing Week, to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 12–15 May 2009.
Speakers announced for 2009 Fieldbus Foundation assembly
06 February, 2009Hideaki Miura, Senior Executive Officer and GM, Engineering Division, JGC Corporation, will be the keynote speaker at the Fieldbus Foundation 2009 General Assembly, 4–5 March in Yokohama, Japan.
Emissions trading scheme unveiled within weeks
03 December, 2008The Rudd government has said it will reveal the final design of its emissions trading scheme, along with a medium-term target range for reductions, on Monday 15 December.
WA lifts ban on uranium mining
20 November, 2008The West Australian cabinet has lifted a ban on uranium mining, opening up the state's uranium deposits to immediate exploitation.
Government asked to support engineering migration
03 November, 2008APESMA has urged the government not to include engineers in forecast migration cuts, saying the migrants would complement increased investment in domestic engineering skills.
Processing carbon emissions
17 October, 2008 by Dr David J Beale, PhD BSc (Hons)*Processes for creating products and services are being scrutinised carefully for any negative contribution to overall carbon footprints, and carbon accounting and management has fast become a part of the Australian business landscape.
Garnaut projections show mitigation bearable
11 September, 2008The costs of reducing greenhouse gas emissions are less daunting when the alternatives are considered, according to the Garnaut Climate Change Review.
New ISO12500 standards help users compare compressed air quality and contamination
08 May, 2008 by John Davis*When selecting compressed air purification equipment, installers and users often compare the performance of equipment from many manufacturers in an effort to cost-effectively achieve the quality of compressed air required by their application. A new ISO standard will add greater clarity to the decision-making process.
Unifying renewable targets
11 March, 2008The federal and state governments have taken another step towards unifying renewable energy objectives, according to Federal Climate Change Minister Penny Wong.
