Automation opportunities in the new space era
10 March, 2020 by Glenn Johnson, EditorThe increasing interest in Australia for commercial involvement in space opens up new avenues of opportunity for automation engineers.
Honeywell extends control room capabilities to the field
22 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsNew HMI device allows users to apply Experion HMI consistently throughout their operations.
M&J Valve surge relief valves and skids
17 January, 2020 | Supplied by: SPX Flow IncM&J Valve surge relief valves and skids are designed and manufactured for critical protection against dangerous system pressure spikes and pipeline surges.
ABB confirmed as DCS market leader for 20 years: report
16 December, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdA market analysis report by the ARC Advisory Group confirms that ABB increased its share of the distributed control system (DCS) market to 20%.
Condition monitoring using the drive as a sensor
08 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Danfoss (Australia) Pty LtdVariable speed drives can be a valuable source of data that can be used for condition monitoring, saving unnecessary expense.
ABB commissions six gearless mill drives in Panama
04 November, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdCommercial copper production now underway at large open pit Cobre Panama mine.
Pepperl+Fuchs VisuNet IXD outdoor remote monitor
01 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty LtdWhether the application requires a thin client or PC-based HMI, the VisuNet IXD is certified for Zone 1/21 and is optimised for outdoor applications.
Automating water management for fracking
28 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Systems 22 Pty LtdAutomation reduces costs and improves safety for unconventional natural gas production in the Permian Basin.
EXAIR EFC electronic flow control for compressed air
01 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdEXAIR's EFC is designed to minimise compressed air use on blowoff, drying, cooling, conveying and static elimination operations.
ISA publishes new guidelines for optimising HMI usability
24 September, 2019The International Society of Automation (ISA) has published a new technical report addressing issues of HMI usability and performance.
ABB releases new-generation HMI for minerals plants
20 September, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB's latest version of Minerals Process Control Library is claimed to be the first to display process information in its situational context.
Taking the next step in processing optimisation
13 September, 2019 by Taylor McKertich, Endress+Hauser | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty LtdAs the world outlook has become increasingly uncertain, many mining operations have implemented continuous improvement projects to maintain profitability levels.
Process technology advances syngas production
21 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaLeigh Creek Energy uses the latest process control and automation technology for synthetic natural gas (syngas) production.
How to save costs when selecting process valve solutions
01 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Festo Pty LtdBy considering a few basic requirements of your application, you can easily find the right valve control solution to meet your process automation needs. Festo has identified that many fluid control valve users are wasting money.
IDEC Corporation HMI touch screen upgrades
29 July, 2019 | Supplied by: IDEC Australia Pty LtdIDEC Corporation has released upgraded versions of its HG2G-V5 5.7″, HG3G-V8 8.4″, HG3G-VA 10.4″ and HG4G-VC 12.1″ HMI touch screens.
