Siemens Australia announces Colterlec as distribution partner in automation
17 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens Australia has strengthened its distribution partnership with Colterlec to include an automation portfolio and associated products. The agreement will extend Siemens' footprint in suburban and regional locations and allows customers better access to its automation technologies.
ISA chairman highlights six key challenges for Australian innovation
17 March, 2017Bill Ferris AC, chair of Innovation and Science Australia (ISA), has argued that bold action is needed to harness Australia's innovation potential in facing up to the risks and seizing the opportunities presented by the forces of globalisation, technological disruption and demographic trends that will shape Australia's economy and society over the medium term.
Metso embarks on Digital Program to accelerate business growth
17 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Metso Australia LimitedMetso has set up its Digital Program to accelerate the company to a new level in digital capabilities, required to succeed in the future of minerals processing and flow control.
Catalyst for efficient drug and chemical production
16 March, 2017 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeA team of CSIRO scientists has made a breakthrough that could result in faster and cheaper production for the pharmaceutical, food and bulk chemistry industries.
ACCC concerned that gas shortages are likely to make manufacturing impossible
14 March, 2017The chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Rod Sims, has said that domestic gas prices are "making it extremely difficult, if not impossible" for some manufacturers to continue operating.
ABB invests in Enbala Power Networks
13 March, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdNext-generation software solutions will enhance ABB Ability by giving grid operators control over the growing number of distributed energy resources.
Scaling up: how SMEs can grow into larger food manufacturing facilities
10 March, 2017 by Peter Taitoko* | Supplied by: RMR Process Pty LtdFor small- and mid-sized food manufacturers, one of the biggest challenges is how to start scaling up operations. Today there is an endless amount of information available but interpreting this and making the best choices for your business is not simple.
Royal New Zealand Navy leads in adopting unmanned automation technology at sea
10 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdThe Royal New Zealand Navy has become the first navy to achieve unmanned space and operations on a warship.
Training essential for corrosion management
10 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Australasian Corrosion AssociationAs part of its ongoing professional development training program, the Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) presents a range of technical seminars and training courses teaching effective and efficient management of corrosion.
Teen invents liquid-metal 3D printer
09 March, 2017An American teenager has developed a 3D printing machine that can print with molten metal, out of the desire to create a prototype for a project he was working on.
NMW 2017 conference agenda released
07 March, 2017The 2017 National Manufacturing Week conference program will feature a leading edge series of seminars, showcases, interactive discussions and networking sessions addressing the critical touch points that will help drive the Industry 4.0 revolution.
Webinar on cloud access for control systems
07 March, 2017 | Supplied by: ProSoft Technology IncRexel and Prosoft will be running a webinar in March on how manufacturers can remotely access their control systems platforms, from any vendor, from anywhere in the world, through encrypted cloud services.
Schneider Electric presenting on IT/OT integration at Cisco Live event in Melbourne
06 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric will be participating in the upcoming Cisco Live event, taking place on 7–10 March in Melbourne and will be presenting on topics such as operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) integration, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
How to turn your energy idea into a start-up
03 March, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdEnter ABB's Unlock Your Ability competition for free mentoring and a chance to win start-up funding.
Scitech appointed authorised distributor for BaySpec Inc.
27 February, 2017 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdScitech has been appointed the authorised distributor in Australia and New Zealand for USA-based spectral sensing company BaySpec Inc.
