Software & IT

Pilz MYZEL lifecycle platform

01 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP

MYZEL is designed to bring everything together in one secure, digital environment, connecting machinery, workflows, documentation and employee qualifications.


Siemens launches purpose‍-‍built AI agent for automation engineering

23 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

The Eigen Engineering Agent is designed to bring purpose‍-‍built AI to industrial automation engineering.


Calibration explained: principles, processes and modern reporting

15 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd

Accurate calibration ensures reliable measurements, supports preventive maintenance, and guarantees measurement traceability.


Siemens announces turnkey industrial edge AI solution

14 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Siemens has announced the next generation of its Industrial Automation DataCenter, a custom‍-‍configured data centre for IT requirements in industrial production.


How to centralise remote access: securing all access to your OT systems

13 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Claroty

Centralising remote access and reducing tool sprawl creates benefits for engineer and system productivity, reduces risk, and adds control and governance.


Shining a light on cyber threats hiding on the plant floor

10 April, 2026 by Nicholas Tangey* | Supplied by: Dragos

Facilities that treat OT cybersecurity as an operational discipline and not simply an IT function will be best positioned to withstand future OT cyber threats.


Is machine monitoring worthwhile?

08 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Schaeffler Australia Pty Ltd

Choosing the right maintenance strategy depends on balancing cost, system criticality, and the value of early fault detection through condition monitoring.


Control Station and Dimension Software partner on operations intelligence

01 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Daesim Technologies Pty Ltd

Integration of PlantESP and Asset Intellect aims to help manufacturers turn control loop diagnostics into faster operational decisions.


IFS launches AI‍-‍powered logistics platform

12 March, 2026 | Supplied by: IFS Australia

Companies today spend 5‍-‍10% of revenue on transportation, yet logistics remains one of the hardest costs to govern.


Fishbowl launches AI manufacturing operations platform

06 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Fishbowl Inventory Asia Pacific

Featuring an embedded AI assistant, a new cloud‍-‍based platform reduces manual workload for SME manufacturing businesses.


OT cyber adversaries increasing real-world impact: report

18 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Dragos

The latest Dragos OT cybersecurity report has identified increased mapping of control loops and entire control systems by threat groups.


Cyber risk is rising faster than Australian manufacturers can respond

13 February, 2026 by Leon Poggioli* | Supplied by: Claroty

Protecting manufacturing environments requires a multi‍-‍layered approach that addresses organisational and technological challenges.


Siemens introduces industrial metaverse design environment

30 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Siemens says its Digital Twin Composer can be used to build industrial metaverse digital twin environments at scale.


ACSC releases OT connectivity principles to set a higher security bar for organisations

20 January, 2026

Operational technology systems are increasingly connected. While connectivity delivers operational benefits, it can also increase cyber risk if not managed securely.


The environmental impact of AI: a help or hindrance for industry?

03 December, 2025 by Glenn Johnson, Editor, Process Technology

AI offers powerful tools to improve sustainability in water, waste and energy systems, but its own energy, water and infrastructure demands pose significant environmental trade‍-‍offs.


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