Articles
Implementing industrial cybersecurity countermeasures
The threat of cyber attack will continue to plague industrial systems, so it is better to implement countermeasures and improve them over time than to wait. [ + ]
Without security, safety in the IIoT is of little value
Introducing new IIoT devices into your plant is like painting a big red X on their instrument, making it a potential target. [ + ]
Digitalisation: helping business thrive and survive
Success stories of businesses using technology to advance were at the forefront of Siemens' Digitalize 2019 conference. [ + ]
AGV navigation: what are the possibilities?
Various technologies are available on the market for bringing an automated guided vehicle (AGV) to its destination. [ + ]
The fourth dimension: how 4D printing is impacting manufacturing
4D printing promises to take additive manufacturing one step further by enabling manufacturers to produce smart, adaptable products. [ + ]
UNSW students create solution to prevent electrocutions
A team of students from UNSW Sydney has designed a virtual and augmented reality system that allows workers to safely shut down dangerous machinery in industrial plants. [ + ]
Motor independence: what's in it for you?
Each motor type has its advantages and drawbacks, so it is important to comparatively assess different motor technologies. [ + ]
5G in manufacturing
Next-generation 5G networks can be 100 times faster than 4G, making communication between devices and servers much faster. This opens up a wealth of possibilities for manufacturing. [ + ]
Evolving from safety relays to safety PLCs
As machine tools and process operations become more complex, the shortcomings of traditional safety relays become more obvious. [ + ]
Digital transformation in manufacturing: a strategic guide — Part 2
Improve profitability and maximise return on capital across the operations and asset lifecyles to enhance competitiveness and cut the hype. [ + ]
Smart water meters: evolving rapidly
There are many parallels between the development of smart water meters and the development of electric vehicles, both technologically and socially. [ + ]
How to save costs when selecting process valve solutions
By 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. [ + ]
Australia’s mining future to be unleashed at AIMEX conference
Technological change, workforce change, community collaboration and environmental challenges are some of the concepts that will be focused on at AIMEX this year. [ + ]
Smart ultrasonic release of valves
TRILITY recently launched SURV, a unique and innovative seized valve technology, in Australia. The service provides ultrasonic seized valve release, valve condition assessment and torque measurement. [ + ]
Asia–Pacific leads the way to the cloud
Nobody can be sure who popularised the term 'cloud computing', but today cloud computing is a widely used technology that is used across a wide range of sectors. [ + ]
