TCO: understanding its role in process automation
06 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsIf you are an operator in the resources industry, it is undeniable that the cost of doing business in Australia and New Zealand is rising. A higher price for labour, more taxes and greater regulation have all increased the cost of extracting resources from the ground.
International collaboration on membrane technology project
06 September, 2013University of Sydney researchers recently received a $1.36 million grant from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia which will allow the international research team to continue its work in the field of membrane technology.
Partnership will modernise and expand electric grid
04 September, 2013GE and XD Electric Group have formed a partnership to help modernise and expand Australia's electric grid. The joint venture will benefit from GE's grid automation capabilities and XD's high-voltage equipment portfolio.
New Automation, Control & Instrumentation event announced
04 September, 2013WFevents today announced the launch of a new, targeted event for industrial professionals. ACI Connect will focus on automation, instrumentation and control and will be held in Melbourne in early April, 2014.
High-tech manufacturing gets $2.2m boost
04 September, 2013AquaHydrex has received $2.2 million to produce a competitive alternative to fossil-fuel-based hydrogen. The company says the funding will develop high-tech manufacturing that will drive employment and economic prosperity in the Illawarra region.
Orica reports 100 kg liquid ammonia spill
03 September, 2013Orica has reported a liquid ammonia spill at its Kooragang Island facility. According to the company, a leak developed at the plant and 100 kg of liquid ammonia had been lost but was contained on-site.
How sweet it is: cane processors profit with green energy and environmental benefits
03 September, 2013 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsA global leader in the production of green energy from food and agribusiness wastewater is deploying advanced anaerobic technologies that achieve high returns of biogas from the world’s largest crop - sugar cane.
Australian PMI 4.4 points higher in August
03 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Industry GroupImprovements in the production, employment and new orders subindexes saw the manufacturing sector contract at a slower rate in August. The Ai Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index was 4.4 points higher at 46.4 for the month.
Dying or just changing? Future of Australian manufacturing uncertain
03 September, 2013Uncertainty is brewing in Australia's manufacturing sector, Business Review Australia has reported. While Australia appears to have escaped the global economic crisis relatively unscathed, the manufacturing sector has been hardest hit by China's decelerating economy.
Endress+Hauser acquires instrumentation firm
02 September, 2013Endress+Hauser has signed an agreement with Rockwell Collins to acquire Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc. The companies anticipate the transaction will be completed in the next few months.
Anti-dumping Commission investigates imported wind towers
02 September, 2013The new Australian Anti-dumping Commission has launched an investigation into wind towers imported from China and Korea in response to an application from the Australian Wind Tower Manufacturing Alliance.
Agilent opens $25m Spectroscopy Technology Innovation Centre in Victoria
30 August, 2013Measurement company Agilent Technologies has announced the opening of its new Spectroscopy Technology Innovation Centre in Mulgrave, Victoria. The $25 million centre houses cutting-edge research and testing laboratories, as well as user demo and training facilities.
Oil and gas growth for Drillsearch
30 August, 2013Oil and gas producer Drillsearch has doubled its production target for the year ahead, leading to a surge in its share price.
Honeywell announces new services and technologies at HUG 2013
30 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsHoneywell this week announced several new technologies and services at the 2013 Honeywell Users Group (HUG) Asia-Pacific Symposium. The offerings will help plant workers redefine how they maintain system uptime and reliability, while providing safer operations, Honeywell says.
China demanding more online quality assurance products and solutions
28 August, 2013China is experiencing a strong, but unexpected, rise in demand for online quality assurance products and solutions.
