Intelligent rotor blade optimises wind energy utilisation
28 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWESResearchers in Germany have developed a wind turbine rotor blade that is able to make more efficient use of large fluctuations in wind strength.
NHP to become sole South Pacific distributor for Rockwell
27 March, 2018 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty LtdNHP has been granted sole distributor rights for Rockwell Automation products, systems and solutions in the South Pacific, effective 1 May.
Saildrones to monitor Australian waters
23 March, 2018 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeA fleet of wind- and solar-powered autonomous vehicles has been unveiled in Hobart before setting off on a mission to capture valuable ocean data.
Austrian company acquires Shell's upstream business in NZ
19 March, 2018OMV AG, Vienna, has reported that it has acquired from Royal Dutch Shell PLC the supermajor's upstream assets in New Zealand for US$578 million.
Polish delegation at AOG invites Australian companies to do business
19 March, 2018A Polish delegation has used AOG 2018 to invite Australian companies to help them expand the LNG and gas transmission systems in Central and Eastern Europe.
'Sunrise industries' to transform the ASEAN region
16 March, 2018 | Supplied by: CSIROA study from CSIRO's Data61 has identified the top seven emerging industries within ASEAN and neighbouring nations that will fuel future regional growth.
I4.0: How do we create smart factories?
14 March, 2018 by Jason Mair | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdThe answer to the question of how we transition to Industry 4.0 is not that simple; it is, rather, a journey typically commencing with a digital strategy.
Unlock the power of digitalisation — AOG starts tomorrow
13 March, 2018With the global oil and gas sector rebounding from a major industry downturn, there will be significant critical interest when more than 8000 visitors from 20 different countries attend one of the world's leading petroleum events in Perth tomorrow.
APS Industrial launches in Australia as master distributor for Siemens
09 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens has announced APS Industrial as a new master distributor of industrial low-voltage electrical and automation products in Australia.
$5000 grants for Queensland small business in oil and gas
09 March, 2018Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) has joined forces with NERA to help Queensland businesses in the oil and gas sector access new markets.
Calix enters the race for grid-scale storage batteries
06 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Calix LimitedAustralian company Calix will adapt its patented Calix Flash Calciner (CFC) technology for thermochemical energy storage in a three-year project in Europe.
Key decision-makers in impressive AOG 2018 speaker line-up
02 March, 2018Senior executives from some of the world's leading oil and gas companies will feature as speakers at the AOG Exhibition and Conference this month.
Automation and robotics to have a greater presence at NMW 2018
02 March, 2018National Manufacturing Week is set to have a greater automation and robotics focus this year.
AMMA says future of work needs modern workplace relations system
27 February, 2018The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) has called for greater efforts by Australia's policymakers to modernise the nation's workplace relations system.
New events to feature at AOG 2018
20 February, 2018The annual Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition & Conference will showcase the oil and gas industry over three days with Australia's leading exhibition, a free conference program and industry networking opportunities.
