RoboClam: coming soon to a seafloor near you
27 March, 2014The humble Atlantic razor clam (Ensis directus) has inspired the development of a robotic clam that can burrow through undersea soil quickly while using very little energy.
2014 UniSim Design Challenge opens
26 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsHoneywell's annual UniSim Design Challenge is open for 2014. The Challenge involves a series of process design competitions which recognise young talent from across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa).
Industrial cyber security in focus at ACI Connect 2014
25 March, 2014 by Glenn Johnson, Editor | Supplied by: ACI ConnectACI Connect 2014 will feature a plenary presentation on how cyber security is being managed for control systems at ANSTO's nuclear research facility at Lucas Heights, followed by a cyber security panel discussion.
'Game-changing' online education centre for engineers
25 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Engineers AustraliaDeveloped by Engineering Education Australia on behalf of Engineers Australia, the EOL centre (www.engineeringonline.com) has been described as a "game changer" for engineers' continuous professional development.
Rockwell Automation recognised as one of World's Most Ethical Companies
24 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation has been named as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the sixth time. The company has also announced its 2013 Corporate Responsibility Report is available.
RMIT launches AICAUSE with industry partner ABB
24 March, 2014 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdRMIT has launched the Australia-India Research Centre for Automation Software Engineering (AICAUSE) with industry partner ABB.
Honeywell achieves CMMI Maturity Level 5
21 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsHoneywell's Building Solutions and Process Solutions businesses have received the highest level of CMMI - Maturity Level 5. Of the more than 6000 organisations with published appraisals results, only 6% have achieved this result.
Hydrocarbon accidents cost industry US$34bn
20 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Institution of Chemical EngineersThe 100 largest accidents in the hydrocarbon industry are estimated to have cost the industry more than US$34 billion, a new publication from insurance provider Marsh shows.
BP refineries achieve ACTS reaccreditation
19 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Institution of Chemical EngineersBP's Kwinana and Bulwer Island Refineries have achieved reaccreditation of their Accredited Company Training Scheme (ACTS) from IChemE.
Early bird conference discount ends Friday
19 March, 2014 | Supplied by: ACI ConnectAustralia's new engineering conference, ACI Connect, to be held in Melbourne on 9 and 10 April, closes off its 25% early bird conference pass discount this coming Friday, 21 March.
A flexible approach is needed for Australia's electronics industry
18 March, 2014 by Scott Watkins, CSIROAustralia's manufacturing industry could be given a welcome boost if it takes advantage of some of the latest research here and overseas to create ultra thin and flexible electronic devices, says Scott Watkins from the CSIRO.
Pervasive sensing to feature at ACI Connect 2014
17 March, 2014 | Supplied by: ACI ConnectJesse Dodge, director of strategic planning for Emerson Process Management - Asia-Pacific, will be speaking at the upcoming ACI Connect conference in Melbourne in April, and recently I caught up with Jesse for an update on his keynote address.
Partnership delivers Processing Excellence Centre
17 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has announced a partnership with Rio Tinto to deliver services and solutions for its global Processing Excellence Centre (PEC).
Expanded Bürkert Academy course range announced
14 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control SystemsBürkert has released its 2014 training calendar for the Bürkert Academy and announced an expanded range of process industry courses. Courses will be conducted in all state capitals and regional processing centres throughout the year.
Emerson opens Rosemount Quick Ship and Repair Centre
14 March, 2014 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson's Rosemount Quick Ship and Repair Centre has opened in Melbourne. The centre provides more than 6000 product and service solutions for Emerson's Rosemount pressure, temperature and DP level instrumentation range.