August a bleak month for Australia's manufacturers
01 September, 2014The manufacturing sector in Australia began to contract in August, according to the latest survey from the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).
National pallet guidelines released by ALC
01 September, 2014A best-practice pallet guide has been released by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC), which aims to achieve greater efficiencies in the supply chain.
Schneider Electric's Dr Luigi Barone receives Science Excellence Award
25 August, 2014Dr Luigi Barone has been awarded the Early Career Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Professional award at the 2014 South Australian Science Excellence Awards.
ACI Connect moves to Sydney in 2015
19 August, 2014
Australia's dedicated automation, control and instrumentation conference and exhibition, ACI Connect, will move to Sydney in 2015, following its inaugural success in Melbourne earlier this year.
WFM launches Field Service Business
19 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Westwick-Farrow Pty LtdWhat’s New in Process Technology magazine has a new stablemate, with the launch today of Field Service Business, Australia’s first dedicated media channel for the booming field service sector.
Clariant to open new masterbatches plant in Sydney
13 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Clariant (Australia) Pty LtdSpecialty chemicals manufacturer Clariant has announced plans to build its newest masterbatches plant in Sydney.
EnVizTec becomes ISC's first industry partner
13 August, 2014Australian technology and service provider EnVizTec has signed up as the Institution of Chemical Engineers Safety Centre's (ISC) first Industry Partner.
Australian teams showcase science and technology skills at FIRST competition in Hawaii
12 August, 2014A strong contingent of Australian teams travelled to Honolulu to showcase their science and technology skills at the 2014/2015 Hawaii Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition.
New hub aims to grow Australia's share of the $50bn aerospace market
12 August, 2014META, together with Aviation/Aerospace Australia, has launched the META National Commercial Aerospace Hub.
Frost & Sullivan predict T&M sensor demand to increase
11 August, 2014Frost & Sullivan says that the demand for accurate, lightweight test and measurement sensors is set to increase, and that offering a wide configuration of sensors that can support multiple applications will help manufacturers capitalise on demand.
EPA orders Orica to clean up arsenic in groundwater
11 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Orica WatercareOrica has been ordered to commence the process of cleaning up arsenic-contaminated groundwater at the company's Kooragang Island site. The order was issued by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
Siemens says WA poised to save billions and boost productivity
11 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdVisiting Siemens expert says Western Australia's mining, oil and gas, energy, water, healthcare, transportation and other industries stand to greatly increase their productivity if they harness big data.
Schneider Electric and Waterfall Security partnership to improve cybersecurity
08 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric and Waterfall have announced a partnership to bring stronger-than-firewall cybersecurity technologies to Schneider Electric customers.
Manufacturing intelligence: establishing a connected enterprise
07 August, 2014 by Dean Tresidder* | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaIt’s no secret that there is currently widespread demand for greater productivity, better utilisation of assets and improved decision-making in the manufacturing industry. Manufacturing intelligence is bridging the gap between the production and corporate environments to help manufacturers meet these demands.
Australia lagging in 3D printing investment
04 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute LtdIn a bid to increase collaboration and cooperation in 3D printing, Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL) is launching the Additive Manufacturing Hub, the primary aim of which will be to seek investment in research.
