Cross-functional process technology
16 January, 2013Standardised process modules are bringing significant technical and economic benefits in areas - such as filtration, heating and cleaning - that span a range of industries and applications.
AMTIL names new president
15 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute LtdPaul Fowler has been named as the new president of the Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL), effective 17 December.
Honeywell to modernise Norwegian publisher’s press control and drive systems
11 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsNorwegian publisher Edda Trykk has selected Honeywell to upgrade its Printa press control and shaftless drive systems at the company’s newspaper printing facility in Stokke.
Hirschmann Mission Critical Network Design Seminar bigger than 2012 event
10 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty LtdThe Hirschmann Mission Critical Network Design Training Seminar will be bigger than the 2012 Phuket seminar, featuring 15 technical sessions in five different hands-on labs.
ABB sponsors UQ to advance development of engineers
20 December, 2012 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has announced a five-year sponsorship agreement with the University of Queensland that gives engineering students access to the ABB Mechatronics Teaching Laboratory.
GHD cleans up at Consult Australia Awards
12 December, 2012One of the world’s leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting companies, GHD, has been recognised at the 2012 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence.
Intelligent cargo for more efficient, greener logistics
12 December, 2012 by Margherita Forcolin, Insiel | Supplied by: http://cordis.europa.eu/home_en.htmlEU-funded research has developed an ‘intelligent cargo’ system that knows where it is, where it is going, when it needs to be there and who is handling it.
Pepperl+Fuchs acquires Govan Industries assets
11 December, 2012Pepperl+Fuchs says the acquisition will allow it to increase expertise and capacity in the manufacture of electromechanical explosion protection products for use in hazardous areas and harsh environments.
Finance solutions for Australian contractors
07 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Export Finance & Insurance Corporation (EFIC)Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC), the Australian Government’s export credit agency, offers specialist finance solutions that helped pipe suspension designer and manufacturer Binder fulfil a contract for Australia’s Gorgon LNG project.
Process Group wins AGL plant contract
06 December, 2012Process Group has won a contract to design, fabricate and deliver LNG pre-treatment technology for AGL Energy’s Newcastle Gas Storage Facility.
Variable geometry solar power plant research
05 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Advanced Technology Centre for Renewable Energies (CTAER)A new solar research facility, the first of its kind in the world, aims to assess the performance of central receiver systems under a moving heliostat concept. Preliminary estimates point to 17% more efficiency than current plants.
ANCA wins for second time at Australian Export Awards
05 December, 2012ANCA has won the Large Advanced Manufacturer Award at the Australian Export Awards - for the second time in the company’s 38-year history.
Report confirms Australia’s engineering boom
04 December, 2012Demand for engineers in Australia increased by more than 30% between 2006 and 2011 - but not in the sectors one might expect.
Banner Engineering tower light configurator
03 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdThe Banner Engineering tower light configurator is an online tool that allows users to customise tower light selections and view related information.
Sydney Water commits to $100m SCADA upgrade with Schneider
29 November, 2012Sydney Water has signed a $100 million Collaborative Services Agreement with Schneider Electric and Thompson Controls to upgrade SCADA systems at 33 of its water and wastewater treatment plants.
