Study finds alarming use of resources in newer manufacturing processes
03 April, 2009Modern manufacturing methods are stunningly inefficient in their use of energy and materials, consuming from 1000 to 1,000,000 more energy than traditional industries according to a MIT study.
Bearings for marine current turbines
02 April, 2009SeaGen, a commercial tidal current turbine in Northern Ireland’s Strangford Lough, runs with bearings from NKE Austria.
Using seawater to cut emissions
13 August, 2008Technology that can cut CO2 emissions from industry, power stations and shipping has been developed by a South Australian company.
Research and development helps Australian manufacturers
25 July, 2008Melbourne-based automation and robotics specialist Andrew Donald Design Engineers is reaping great benefits from its work with Australian manufacturers. The company works with its customers to design automated processes to improve efficiency and productivity, and with its strong focus on research and development, has claimed the Australian Government’s R&D Tax Concession since 1998.
Driverless mining operations in the Pilbara
20 February, 2008 by Jessica StarreveldDriverless trains, ore drills and even trucks are set to change the way mining in remote areas is done
Energy savings in compressed air
14 February, 2008Compressed air can be one of the most important utilities for industry; however, it can also be one of the largest consumers of energy
Investigating the state of the Australian logistics industry
06 February, 2008The Logistics Association of Australia (LAA) has joined with international supply chain and logistics management consultant, Logistics Bureau to conduct a report on the state of the logistics and supply chain industry in Australia.
Industrial biotechnology — uncoupling economic growth from environmental impact
20 December, 2007 by Glenn JohnsonThe chemical processing industry provides the building blocks for many products. By chemically transforming natural materials, it helps to meet the world’s most fundamental needs for food, shelter and health, as well as products that are vital to such advanced technologies as computing and telecommunications. The chemical industry is one of many industries facing major challenges to meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations, and one way industries are changing to meet these demands is through the adoption of biotechnology.
Safe instrumentation market booming in automation industry: report
29 October, 2007Safety-rated process instrumentation is becoming one of the fastest growing segments of the automation industry, according to a report recently published by American engineering consulting firm Exida.
Product stewardship for environmental improvement
19 July, 2007 by Kylie Wilson-Field, JournalistAccording to the Environment Protection and Heritage Council, Australians are keen to see industry support a healthier environment by exercising producer responsibility to reduce the environmental impact of its products
