Future auto industry bailouts subject to Productivity Commission review
08 October, 2013Any future action on the auto industry will be guided by a Productivity Commission review that will consider issues of productivity and sustainability for the industry, Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane has said.
Can 3D printing rebuild manufacturing in Australia?
08 October, 2013 by John Barnes*, CSIROIt’s not easy being a small business in the current manufacturing environment. The face of manufacturing is changing, and businesses are eager for technological advances that could give them a competitive advantage. Maybe 3D printing can help.
ACI Connect call for papers
04 October, 2013A call for papers has been issued for the inaugural ACI Connect conference and exhibition, to be held on 9 and 10 April 2014 in Melbourne.
Emerson acquires Indian manufacturer
04 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Emerson Automation SolutionsEmerson has announced it will acquire Indian ball valve and automation system manufacturer Virgo Valves and Controls. Virgo's sales in 2012 - in more than 60 countries - were approximately $250 million.
Choosing cogeneration for energy efficiency in food and beverage
04 October, 2013 by Steve Edwards* | Supplied by: pitt&sherryEnergy-efficient manufacturing is critical as changing economic and environmental demands force manufacturers and plant developers to consider alternative forms of production. Cogeneration is an increasingly important energy option to consider.
Chevron signs LNG agreement with Tohoku
03 October, 2013Chevron Corporation and Tohoku Electric Power Company have signed long-term sales and purchase agreements (SPAs) to supply LNG from the Wheatstone Project in Western Australia, which is operated by Chevron.
Metso demerger approved at EGM
03 October, 2013Following an extraordinary general meeting (EGM), Metso Corporation has announced it will demerge Metso into two companies.
First NZ team wins NI Autonomous Robotics Competition
02 October, 2013 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty LtdThe winner of the 2013 National Instruments (NI) Autonomous Robotics Competition is Victoria University of Wellington (VUW).
Registrations open for 2013 NI Technical Symposiums
01 October, 2013 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty LtdRegistrations for the 2013 National Instruments (NI) Technical Symposiums are now open. The free annual professional development conference series will be held in Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland from 29 October to 7 November 2013.
Industrial cybersecurity: is the IT department your friend?
01 October, 2013 by Glenn Johnson, EditorManaging cybersecurity risk is something the process industries are still coming to grips with. The information technology discipline has on average a greater level of maturity in understanding, but can your IT department help you?
Siemens cuts 15,000 jobs to save €6bn
30 September, 2013Siemens has announced it will cut 15,000 jobs worldwide - representing 4% of its workforce - as part of its ‘Siemens 2014’ cost-cutting measures. One-third of the cuts will reportedly come from Germany.
Unemployment increasing in minerals industry
26 September, 2013Unemployment in the Australian minerals industry has far exceeded national unemployment figures, a new report from the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) shows.
ABB receives $2.7m cybersecurity grant
25 September, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has been awarded a $2.765 million grant by the US Department of Energy for a project that aims to improve cybersecurity in the energy sector.
Robotics could improve agricultural competitiveness
24 September, 2013If Australia is to become the 'food bowl' of Asia, the agriculture industry needs to regain its competitive edge. One answer to this, according to a University of Sydney professor, is robotics.
Would you like to contribute to ProcessOnline?
24 September, 2013 by Glenn Johnson, EditorAre you a good writer? Would you like to share your technical knowledge and experience with your peers?
