Pipeline explosion and fire in Alabama kills one
04 November, 2016Colonial Pipeline Co shut down its main petroleum product pipelines on Monday after an explosion and fire in Shelby, Alabama, killing a worker and sending five to the hospital.
Training: are the fundamentals being left behind?
02 November, 2016 by Ernst Krauss | Supplied by: IICA (Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation)Australia finds itself in a very curious position in the global family. Blessed with an abundance of natural riches, it seems we keep forgetting that mass manufacturing is part of a major contribution to a nation's wealth.
"Haere mai" to corrosion professionals at C&P2016 in Auckland
01 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Australasian Corrosion AssociationAsset owners and professionals involved in the corrosion industry are encouraged to network with colleagues and peers, as well as learn the latest information concerning corrosion prevention, control and repair, by attending Corrosion & Prevention 2016 in Auckland.
Schneider Electric acclaimed for corporate leadership on climate change by CDP
01 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has been awarded a position on the Climate A List by CDP, the international not-for-profit that drives sustainable economies. It is the only company of its industry to get an A grade for six years in a row.
Australia take note: study shows automation at mines will have significant impact on jobs, tax revenues
31 October, 2016Local communities and governments will lose jobs and tax revenues as mines become increasingly automated using emerging technologies such as self-driving trucks.
Chair of Innovation and Science Australia highlights the importance of innovation
28 October, 2016Bill Ferris AC, chair of Innovation and Science Australia, has called for a greater focus on the role of innovation in driving future economic growth and prosperity in a speech delivered recently at the NZVCA 2016 Private Equity and Venture Capital Conference.
GE and Komatsu announce expanded 10-year partnership agreement
28 October, 2016Komatsu and GE have today announced a 10-year partnership agreement to provide electrical remanufacturing services for mining equipment and vehicles.
Turnaround at Dow — time is money
27 October, 2016 | Supplied by: TÜV SÜD Chemie ServiceIn Germany regular inspections involving the total shutdown of process plants are required by law for inspection, safety tests, maintenance and repair. The Dow Chemical plant in Böhlen, Germany, recently engaged TÜV SÜD Chemie Service to assist DOW with the shutdown in order to ensure the safety of the plant up to the next periodic inspection.
Collapse of Australian car manufacturing will harm R&D in other sectors: study
21 October, 2016 by Abbas Valadkhani, Swinburne University of TechnologyBy the end of next year, car manufacturers Mitsubishi, Ford, Holden and Toyota will all have largely exited Australian manufacturing, taking their assembly lines overseas where the cost of production is significantly lower.
Samoa impacted by Aussie car plant closures
17 October, 2016With all the talk of the impact of the closure of car manufacturing in Australia, it has been easy to forget the impact it may have on our smaller trading partners.
Manufacturing activity improved in September: Ai Group
17 October, 2016The Ai Group has reported that manufacturing activity in Australia improved in September, helped by activity in the food industry which recovered after a contraction the month before.
Workforce education is a shared responsibility
12 October, 2016 by Jim Wallace | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdWith the increasing use of automation, many unskilled jobs will start to disappear and the workforce will be required to understand and react to what smart machines require.
Curtis Island second LNG train starts production
11 October, 2016Australia Pacific LNG confirmed yesterday that it had produced the equivalent of a cargo of liquefied natural gas from the second train at its LNG Facility on Curtis Island near Gladstone, Queensland.
Adding value not cost: Hazards Australasia announces process safety program
06 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Institution of Chemical EngineersThe full program for Hazards Australasia 2016 has been announced. Featuring over 60 high-level talks and presentations, the event takes place 23–24 November at the iconic MCG in Melbourne, Australia.
Latest revision of fossil fuel methane emissions released
06 October, 2016Methane emissions from the fossil fuel industry and natural geological leakage found to be up to 110% greater than current estimates, but gas industry emissions have reduced.
