Australia's future in advanced manufacturing
06 May, 2014 by Lauren Davis | Supplied by: Siemens LtdThe Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) last week presented a panel which discussed the future of manufacturing in Australia. Lauren Davis reports.
The revolution is coming: time to get on the journey to Industry 4.0
06 May, 2014 by Jeff Connolly, Chairman and CEO, Siemens Australia and New Zealand | Supplied by: Siemens LtdManufacturing has a long history in Australia and is a vital part of our economy. However, we have seen a downturn in the manufacturing sector over recent years and we need to address this urgently. But why do we care and what can be done about it?
Industrial automation beyond 2014: Rockwell Automation discusses the challenges and opportunities
29 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe challenging mining and manufacturing landscape in Australia is seeing companies adapt to changing needs through automation of their systems. David Hegarty and Mauro DelleMonache of Rockwell Automation discuss their company's view of the situation.
Reducing brown coal emissions with direct injection carbon engine
29 April, 2014A direct injection carbon engine (DICE) developed by CSIRO could reduce emissions from brown-coal-generated electricity by as much as 50% compared to current technology. CSIRO will trial DICE in the Latrobe Valley.
F-35 purchases a boost for Aust high-tech manufacturers
28 April, 2014The government's decision to purchase more F-35 joint strike fighters is a boost for Australia's high-tech manufacturing industry, aerospace manufacturer Marand says.
Fluid Components International celebrates 50 years of business
22 April, 2014 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdFluid Components International (FCI) is celebrating 50 years in business. Established in 1964, FCI is a technology innovator and global leader in flow, level and temperature measurement.
Microalgae could be used to clean up nuclear effluent
22 April, 2014The microalga, Coccomyxa actinabiotis, was discovered in a used fuel cell storage pool at a nuclear facility and is capable of withstanding extreme radiation doses of up to 20 kilograys (kGy).
Harnessing the power of a tornado in a tank
21 April, 2014 by Adam Courtenay, CSIRO | Supplied by: CSIRO - Manufacturing, Materials and MineralsA simple mixing technology developed using world-class science proves the best option for the mineral processing industry. Adam Courtenay investigates how the technology is saving the industry time and money.
ACI Connect attracts engineering leaders to launch event
16 April, 2014 | Supplied by: ACI ConnectACI Connect, Australia's new automation, control and instrumentation-focused conference and expo, launched in Melbourne last week, receiving very positive feedback from attendees.
Weidmüller announces plans to acquire R. STAHL shares
16 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty LtdWeidmüller has issued a public takeover offer for all shares of R. STAHL. The company has offered €47.50 for each share.
Vibration harvesters get a boost with piezoelectric material
15 April, 2014Self-powered sensors and devices could soon be a reality, after researchers discovered a way to boost the energy output of lightweight polymer vibration harvesters.
Does it matter if Australia no longer manufactures things?
14 April, 2014 by Tim Mazzarol, University of Western AustraliaThe announcements that car manufacturing would cease by the end of this decade stimulated a lot of debate about whether it matters if we manufacture such products. Tim Mazzarol from the University of Western Australia examines this debate.
Education key to success of Australian manufacturing
11 April, 2014Despite downturns in some manufacturing sectors, things aren't all bad for the industry, according to the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency's (AWPA's) new report, the Manufacturing Workforce Study 2014.
EPA to prosecute Orica over alleged ammonia leak
10 April, 2014Orica is being prosecuted by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) over an incident in which ammonia gas allegedly escaped from the company's Kooragang Island site in March 2013.
Engineers Australia president kicks off ACI Connect
09 April, 2014 | Supplied by: ACI ConnectACI Connect opened in Melbourne this morning, with Engineers Australia president Alex Baitch addressing senior engineering professionals on the future of manufacturing and engineering and the key role that automation, control and instrumentation will play in it.
