Health screening for industrial machines
19 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWUGermany's Industry 4.0 initiative aims to develop industrial machinery with built-in intelligence based on smart self-monitoring functions. Researchers have now come a step closer to the ideal of a self-maintaining machine.
Belden acquires Tripwire
19 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty LtdBelden has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Tripwire, a leading global provider of advanced threat, security and compliance solutions, for US$710 million.
Metso to sell its Process Automation Systems business
16 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Metso Automation (ANZ) Pty LtdMetso Corporation and Valmet Corporation have entered into an agreement on the sale of Metso's Process Automation Systems (PAS) business to Valmet.
New round of investment funding offered for high-tech manufacturing
16 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Manifex Pty LtdEvergreen private investment firm Manifex has announced the opening of its second round of investment funding to help start-ups commercialise their high-tech products.
Rockwell Automation and Cisco to deliver networking technologies training course
15 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation together with Cisco has launched a new training course - Managing Industrial Networks with Cisco Networking Technologies (IMINS).
Rockwell Automation event to tour regional areas
12 January, 2015Rockwell Automation's Automation University event will tour regional centres in Australia and New Zealand during 2015.
Schneider Electric wins 2014 Platts Global Energy Award
19 December, 2014Schneider Electric has been recognised for its efforts to conserve and manage energy consumption at more than 300 company facilities around the world.
OneHarvest to build largest pre-packed salad facility in NSW
15 December, 2014OneHarvest has contracted Wiley for the construction of the largest fresh-cut salad facility of its kind in NSW.
i-Manufacturing hub to increase global competitiveness
15 December, 2014Australia's first internet-enabled manufacturing hub designed to connect manufacturers to their customers and suppliers more efficiently has been launched.
Timor-Leste delegation to feature at AOG
15 December, 2014Organisers of the 2015 Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference (AOG) have announced a presentation by leading Timor-Leste dignitaries.
Bonfiglioli wins Bulk Handling Award for Rio Tinto gear units
15 December, 2014Gear units supplied to Rio Tinto have won Bonfiglioli Transmission Australia the Bulk Handling Award for 2014 in the category of Excellence in the Application of Gears, Motors or Drives.
Australian manufacturing sector edges into growth
09 December, 2014The Australian manufacturing sector has shown some positive signs, experiencing its third consecutive month of improved results and edging narrowly into overall growth, according to November's Australian Industry Group PMI result.
Leading process control companies coming together for AOG 2015
09 December, 2014
The world's leading oil and gas industry process control specialists are coming together in Perth next year for the annual Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference (AOG).
Electrostatic motor under development
08 December, 2014 by David Tenenbaum | Supplied by: University of Wisconsin-MadisonA prototype electric motor that uses a new principle for transforming electricity into rotary force is being developed at C-Motive Technologies, a company co-founded by UW-Madison assistant professor Dan Ludois.
IICA now offers Functional Safety Engineer training - TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Program
05 December, 2014 | Supplied by: IICA (Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation)IICA has developed a new Functional Safety Engineer training course for Safety Instrumented Systems, which is being assessed by TÜV Rheinland and is expected to have approval in early 2015.
