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.
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.
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.
Northern Sewerage Project named as ACAA finalist
26 November, 2012Yarra Valley Water has been named as a finalist in the Australian Construction Achievement Awards for its Northern Sewerage Project, one of the largest wastewater tunnelling projects in Australia.
European ACS market to reach US$1.9bn in 2016
26 November, 2012The automation and control solutions (ACS) market in the European oil and gas industries is expected to reach $1904 million in 2016, according to new analysis from Frost & Sullivan.
ETG to showcase 360 EtherCAT products at SPS IPC Drives
23 November, 2012Together with 58 co-exhibitors, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) will display 360 EtherCAT products at the SPS IPC Drives 2012 in Nuremberg from 27 to 29 November.
Santos says Australia needs foreign labour for energy projects
22 November, 2012Santos chief executive David Knox says Australia needs to use foreign skilled labour to meet the planned development of energy projects in the years ahead.
Yokogawa wins $20 million LNG supply contract
20 November, 2012Yokogawa has won a $20 million supply contract from Bechtel for integrated control and safety systems for the Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project.
