Connectivity and automation: productivity solutions in challenging times
30 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe challenges posed by a high Australian dollar and slower economic growth should inspire manufacturers to focus their attention inwards in the quest to remain competitive.
Emerson increases investment in Nanjing R&D facility
23 June, 2014 | Supplied by: EmersonA new research and development facility in Nanjing, China, will focus on developing flow metering and measurement technologies that will help process manufacturers tackle their toughest engineering challenges.
Toshiba upgrades its engagement with GS1 Australia
23 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Toshiba (Australia) Pty LtdToshiba (Australia) has announced it is now a Business Alliance Partner with GS1 Australia.
Online purchasing and support for Rosemount products available in Australia
20 June, 2014 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson Process Management's online purchasing and support for Rosemount measurement products is now available to process manufacturers and producers in Australia.
Yokogawa to distribute advanced US equipment for oil and gas industry
18 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Yokogawa Australia Pty LtdCiDRA has announced that it has entered into a distributor agreement with Yokogawa Australia & New Zealand to sell CiDRA's SONARtrac range of flowmeters into the Australian and New Zealand minerals processing sector.
CSIRO technology converts mining wastewater to rainwater-quality water
17 June, 2014New CSIRO technology that treats mining wastewater has been successfully used at a commercial mine in Queensland. The technology, called Virtual Curtain, reduces sludge by up to 90%.
New research hub to study sedimentary basin geology
17 June, 2014The University of Sydney's School of Geosciences will lead the Basin GENESIS Hub, which takes a radical new approach to analysing sedimentary basins and harnesses new technology.
Romaco Group recognised as innovation leader
16 June, 2014Romaco Group has been recognised for its innovation by Wirtschaftswoche magazine. The company was awarded first prize in the Pharmaceutical Machinery segment and named runner-up in the Process and Packaging Machinery category.
$3.2m ARC grant for new iron ore research hub
13 June, 2014The ARC has awarded $3.2 million to the University of Newcastle to establish a new research hub. To be developed in collaboration with industry, the hub will be dedicated to futureproofing Australia's iron ore production and exports.
Honeywell Process Solutions LEAP project services
12 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsHoneywell Process Solutions has launched its LEAP project services (Lean Automation of Automation Projects) to help manufacturers in the processing industries get their plants up and running faster and at lower cost.
IICA South Australia branch to host free technical night
12 June, 2014 | Supplied by: IICA (Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation)The South Australian branch of the IICA is holding a free technical night on 25 June in Adelaide. Two case studies will be presented on the evening, with opportunities for networking after the presentations.
UTS to open new state-of-the-art engineering and IT building
11 June, 2014UTS will unveil its new Facility of Engineering and IT (FEIT) tomorrow. The building is the largest of three state-of-the-art buildings to be constructed as part of the university's billion-dollar City Campus Master Plan.
Okuma Australia to distribute RoboJob in ANZ
11 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Okuma Australia Pty LtdOkuma Australia has announced an exclusive distribution agreement throughout Australia and...
IICA to host tech night on career transitioning
11 June, 2014 | Supplied by: IICA (Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation)The IICA Melbourne branch is hosting a tech night on the topic 'Career Transitioning: A changed perspective for control specialists'.
QME returns to Mackay in July
11 June, 2014From 22 to 24 July, the QME Exhibition will return to the Mackay Showground. The biennial mining industry event is set to feature high-calibre suppliers including Hastings Deering (CAT), Hitachi, Siemens, Sandvik and Atlas Copco.
