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Advances in temperature calibration procedures
Recent developments eliminate the need for unnecessary calibrations and speed up the time it takes to do calibrations in the field. [ + ]
Measuring bulk solids: selecting the right technology — Part 2
Measuring the level and volume of bulk solids and powders in a vessel is challenging, so choosing the right measurement technology for the application is critical. [ + ]
Mobile robotics: forklifts will never be the same again
Robotic technology will transform the forklift industry, causing a colossal transfer of value towards spending on autonomous materials handling machines. [ + ]
Measuring bulk solids: selecting the right technology — Part 1
Measuring the level and volume of bulk solids and powders in a vessel is challenging, so choosing the right measurement technology for the application is critical. [ + ]
Cloud-driven process historians: delivering richer insight for strategic decisions
It's time to look at enterprise process data in new ways and with new technology. [ + ]
A real-world Survivor story: how to ensure immunity against disruption
Is engineering eating itself alive, creating the technology that will end it? Or will technological disruption make us more creative? [ + ]
The importance of analyser maintenance
With a process analyser the quality of measurement remains a primary area of interest. After all, there is usually a good reason the measurement is required. [ + ]
Maximising monitoring: three key ways to improve profitability
Energy monitoring is generally sold as a money-saving technology, but when properly utilised it can provide insights to improve a plant's overall efficiency in other areas. [ + ]
Factor 1 sensors: The evolution of metal detection
Sensing different metals with traditional inductive sensors is difficult without physically moving the sensor, but factor 1 sensors can detect any metal at the same distance. [ + ]
The Kaizen Paradox
How incremental improvements can impede innovation in the automation of warehousing and distribution. [ + ]
A world of true open connectivity
In an age of entrenched connectivity, one of the most common complaints from the manufacturing industry has been the lack of connectivity on the factory floor. [ + ]
Taking a holistic approach to cybersecurity across OT and IT
Having an effective defence against cyber attack means unifying the approach to cybersecurity across the organisation. [ + ]
IICA celebrates 75 years
This year the IICA is celebrating its 75 years of support for the instrumentation, control and automation professions in Australia. [ + ]
Revolutionising asset management in the oil and gas industry
Industrial asset data is worthless if it is left untouched or not used to its full potential to gain insights and make improved decisions. [ + ]
Electrosensitive protective devices for safe machines — Part 2
The optoelectronic technologies available for machine safety protection are nowadays very diverse and provide advanced functions not only to protect workers, but to improve productivity at the same time. [ + ]
