Management at turnkey automation systems providers are always seeking ways to improve production efficiencies on the manufacturing floor. The challenge is to keep up with sales growth and deliver systems on time, while maintaining the same amount of resources. [ + ]

There comes a time when the ends of a conveyor belt must be joined. Whether a first-time installation, replacement or repair, the question is: what methods are available to fasten the two ends, and which one is best for your application. [ + ]

Product quality and the ability to deliver orders on time are the fundamentals to sustaining customer relationships. [ + ]

Revolutionary intelligent bearings technology will underpin the creation of intelligent machines, says SKF. [ + ]

The IoT enables companies to establish an information-enabled business, linking consumer information, distribution, manufacturing and supply chain — allowing manufacturers to become flexible and competitive on a global scale. [ + ]

The oil and gas industry has been relatively quick to establish convergence between operational and business information systems, but this results in the need for better methodologies for countering the threat posed by cyber attacks. [ + ]

Piezo valves are often a better alternative to conventional solenoid valves, especially in the areas of flow and pressure control and as directly controlled proportional valves. [ + ]

As SCADA operations face increased demand for cost reduction and enhanced efficiency, the spotlight is on enabling new capabilities, and it's in new technology and adaptive processes that SCADA teams are focusing their efforts. [ + ]

The digitalisation of the industrial world involves the collection and analysis of data from a large number of sensors with the aim of aiding the people responsible for plant operations, maintenance and management. Handling this flood of data in an intelligent way holds the key to greater plant efficiency. [ + ]

Last week at the ACI Connect conference and exhibition, Rafael Koenig, chairman of Profibus Australia, presented at the Future Networks Forum to an audience of automation, control and instrumentation professionals about Profinet's role in Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things. [ + ]

Australia is a tricky market. Whether you're a contracted engineer, systems integrator or OEM machine builder, our small population density and the vast distance between existing and potential clients can often be great. [ + ]

For machine builders there is a great demand to increase the productivity and flexibility of their machines, while maintaining healthy margins. This can be a difficult balancing act between using the most effective technology while working within a shrinking budget. [ + ]

Embracing the power of big data can help manufacturers be more competitive and improve efficiencies. [ + ]

When discussing a linear motion application, many first-time or beginning users will often ask "How accurate is this actuator?" As you will see, the answer is much more involved than simply stating a number. [ + ]

Understanding the complete spectrum of safety logic systems can help ensure you choose the right system for your application. [ + ]