Premier endorses oil and gas expo
20 January, 2009
WA Premier Colin Barnett has endorsed the 2009 Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition (AOG), due to be held at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre from 17 to 19 February.
NI adds to its certification schedule
20 January, 2009
National Instruments has added to its list of training and certification courses for 2009.
Autodesk to acquire Algor
07 January, 2009
Autodesk signed an agreement to acquire analysis and simulation software provider, Algor, for approximately $34 million.
Australian invention wins export accolades
18 December, 2008
Melbourne-based company Global EARS has won the Small Business Export Award for its successful marketing of the Exhausted Air Recycling System (EARS) for air compressors.
Madison Technologies acquires Paqworks
17 December, 2008
Madison Technologies has acquired Paqworks, snaring its well-established brands including Westermo, Moxa, Cybertec, Mobotix, GarrettCom and ADSTec.
Moog Australia appoints new MD
08 December, 2008
Motion control solutions manufacturer Moog Australia has appointed David Hodge as the managing director, replacing Roy Park, who headed the company's Australian operations for 25 years.
Emissions trading scheme unveiled within weeks
03 December, 2008
The Rudd government has said it will reveal the final design of its emissions trading scheme, along with a medium-term target range for reductions, on Monday 15 December.
Maintenance inspection engineer found negligent
01 December, 2008
A recent court case involving the collapse of a bucket wheel excavator at a coal mine shows that engineers and maintenance personnel need to be thorough in performing seemingly inconsequential or minor services.
IDC technologies offer government-endorsed diplomas
01 December, 2008
IDC Technologies has won a contract with Western Power to provide the training and associated materials for the Diploma in Power Transmission based on the standards efforts of EE-OZ.
Queensland-based engineering company acquired
21 November, 2008
LaserBond has entered into a Share Sale Deed for the acquisition of Peachey’s Engineering located in Gladstone, Queensland.
Pump company volunteers
20 November, 2008
25 staff from Grundfos Pumps' head office made the short trip to Novita Children’s Services at Regency Park (Adelaide, SA) to help with housekeeping and gardening jobs in and around the facility.
WA lifts ban on uranium mining
20 November, 2008
The West Australian cabinet has lifted a ban on uranium mining, opening up the state's uranium deposits to immediate exploitation.
First-phase Olympic Dam expansion by 2013
03 November, 2008
BHP Billiton says it expects the first stage of its five-phase Olympic Dam expansion to be in production by 2013.
Government asked to support engineering migration
03 November, 2008
APESMA has urged the government not to include engineers in forecast migration cuts, saying the migrants would complement increased investment in domestic engineering skills.
Low-voltage AC motors
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty Ltd
A 350-page full-colour catalogue of the Boneng range of gear reducer products now distributed by Motion Technologies has been produced. The catalogue provides specific information on worm, helical and planetary gearing and provides guidance in the selection of products based on application and environmental factors, complete with fully worked examples.
