The right sensor for every requirement
08 September, 2009
Increasing automation in mechanical engineering means that the demands on machine safety are also rising. Aspects of process safety, availability and cost-effectiveness must all be reconciled. Safety guards or gates ensure that operating personnel are protected against flying metal swarf or hazardous movements on plant and machinery. Their position can be monitored by a wide range of safety switches available on the market, which take into account not only safety-related aspects but economic considerations too. The switch you use will depend partly on the machine and partly on the safety-related requirements.
Wings that waggle "could cut aircraft emissions"
07 September, 2009 by Richard Levick*
Aircraft wings that redirect air to waggle sideways could reduce airline fuel bills by 20%, according to research in the United Kingdom.
Newcastle company IAC acquired by Matrikon
02 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Matrikon Asia-Pacific
Integration Automation and Control (IAC), an Australian-based company, has been acquired by Matrikon.
Belden establishes new automation division
01 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty Ltd
Belden Australia has created a new division intended to provide greater support for distributors of its Hirschmann Automation and Control and Lumberg Automation brands.
CAPS joins AUSEN
31 August, 2009
Leading compressed air and power solutions provider CAPS Australia recently joined the highly respected Australian Engineering Network (AUSEN).
GE Fanuc to split
24 August, 2009 | Supplied by: GE intelligent Platforms Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
GE and Fanuc of Japan have announced that the two companies have agreed in principle to dissolve the GE Fanuc joint venture.
Hawk Measurement Systems announces new distributor in India
24 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Hawk Measurement Systems Pty Ltd
Hawk Measurement Systems has announced EIP Enviro Controls will be its new Indian distributor.
Inaco and Krohne partner in Australia
24 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Rexel Industrial Automation
Inaco Automation Controls have announced a new distribution alliance in Australia with Krohne Australia.
Victorian Hydraulics appointed distributor for Internormen Technology
24 August, 2009
Victorian Hydraulics has been appointed exclusive sales agent in Australia and New Zealand for Internormen Technology.
New power plant for south-west Sydney
12 August, 2009
Approval has been given to a $200m gas-fired power station in Sydney's south-west.
ARC predicts continued growth in the process technology market
30 July, 2009
The latest market research from the ARC Advisory Group is mostly positive about the outlook for the automation and process control industry.
New products on display at Bulkex 2009
29 July, 2009
Visitors to next month’s Bulkex will be able to view some of the latest technology on offer to the bulk and powder handling sector. The event, which is expected to attract 2500 attendees, will be held at Brisbane’s Convention and Exhibition Centre, 4–6 August 2009.
NMW/Austech moves to Sydney's manufacturing heartland
23 July, 2009
Reed Exhibitions and AMTIL have jointly announced a number of significant changes to National Manufacturing Week, which will next be held in Sydney in 2010.
Moore Industries' founder receives ISA's highest honour
22 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Moore Industries
The highest honour bestowed by the International Society of Automation (ISA) — Honorary Member — has been given to Moore Industries’ founder and President, Leonard W Moore.
Vacuum jets
21 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Griffiths Components Pty Ltd
Vacuum jets are simple but effective devices which allow the movement of any fumes, dusts, powders, residues, liquids or grains without the use of pumps or electricity. They run silently, without heat and, since they have no moving parts, are free of maintenance.
