Australian physicists build a reversible tractor beam
04 December, 2014Laser physicists at ANU have built a tractor beam that can repel and attract objects, using a hollow laser beam that is bright around the edges and dark in its centre.
China LNG demand falls as supply rises
02 December, 2014China has revised its forecast gas demand downwards just as gas supply is about to surge - which could spell trouble for big gas producers.
FLNG to feature at oil and gas event
02 December, 2014Floating LNG (FLNG) will be a major topic of conversation for the annual Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference (AOG), to be held in Perth next March.
Industrial plant in a small format
01 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
The School of Engineering and Architecture at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts chose the Simatic PCS 7 Microbox version as the process control system to clearly present the processes in a new rectification plant to its students.
Siemens CEO challenges Australia to secure its place in new digital supply chain
01 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens signs important MOU with Engineers Australia.
Machine-vision market to reach $26.9 billion by 2020
27 November, 2014The global market for machine vision system components is forecasted to reach $26.9 billion by 2020, according to a report by BCC Research.
Blame culture a barrier to learning in complex engineering projects
27 November, 2014A green paper released by Engineers Australia has revealed that, in some sectors, up to 75% of complex projects with budgets greater than $500 million fail.
Auto-Bake recognised by manufacturing export awards
26 November, 2014Auto-Bake has been highly commended for manufacturing excellence in the Manufacturing Export Awards category of the Premier's NSW Export Award.
Emerson opens 'pervasive sensing' centre in Singapore
25 November, 2014 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson Process Management has opened its first Pervasive Sensing Centre of Excellence in Singapore.
Moore Industries' safety isolators and splitters receive exida award
24 November, 2014Moore Industries' SSX and SST Safety Isolators and Splitters have received the 2014 Safety Award for Interface Modules from exida. The awards recognise products that bring innovation to the concept of functional safety.
Australian access control system wins global acceptance
24 November, 2014 | Supplied by: CASWA Pty LtdAccessPack, from Western Australian company CASWA, uses smart card technology to prevent unauthorised operators from using high-risk or critical equipment.
FIRST robotics competition for Australia
24 November, 2014Robotics program FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) will host the first Australian regional competition in 2015.
Massive iron ore expansion over: BHP
24 November, 2014BHP CEO Andrew Mackenzie is not concerned about record low prices for iron ore, but he admits that the time for massive expansion has ended.
ABB donation drives learning in power electronics at Monash University
19 November, 2014 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdUniversity bolsters teaching facilities for engineering students with automation equipment donation from ABB.
Research and industry unite to revitalise Australia's manufacturing industry
19 November, 2014A $9 million research and development hub with the potential to boost Australian manufacturing by optimising 3D printing officially opened today (Wednesday 19 November) in Melbourne.
