Although wireless technology is now commonplace, reliable wireless is still something of a Holy Grail for industrial automation applications. [ + ]

Although wireless technology is now commonplace, reliable wireless is still somewhat of a Holy Grail for industrial automation applications.

Some industrial robots are hulking, highly specialised pieces of machinery that are cordoned off by cages from human factory workers, but manufacturers have also begun experimenting with a new generation of 'cobots' designed to work side by side with humans. [ + ]

In closed-loop motion control systems, direct load monitoring using secondary feedback encoders eliminates common sources of position error - mechanical backlash, non-linearity and hysteresis - and saves money along the way. [ + ]

A discussion with John McGuire, global industry director manufacturing at Aurecon, about our changing connected world and the opportunities it presents for Australian manufacturers. [ + ]

A simple and cost-effective solution for gathering HART information is to use a HART interface device. These devices make acquiring HART data a fairly simple proposition.

A simple and cost-effective solution for gathering HART information is to use a HART interface device. These devices make acquiring HART data a fairly simple proposition. [ + ]

A recent survey has found that 40% of manufacturers have no visibility into the real-time status of their manufacturing processes. [ + ]

A recent survey has found that 40% of manufacturers have no visibility into the real-time status of their manufacturing processes. [ + ]

Monitoring and measuring the emissions of all process plants can give an indication of the levels of pollution being exhausted into the atmosphere and, as importantly, the degree of efficiency of the plant. In many cases, if the plant efficiency is improved, the emission of pollution is significantly reduced; win-win for everyone. [ + ]

Whether you like it or not, we are all in a feverish state of learning new things. The tragedy is that most people are learning the wrong way, so here is a short note on how to do it right, save yourself a huge amount of time and get much better results. [ + ]

Sixty of the world's top agricultural roboticists are meeting this week (2-6 February) at the University of Sydney to discuss future directions for the globe's horticultural and farming industries. [ + ]

With more than 620 companies queuing up to participate in this year's annual Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference (AOG), the event will be bringing together a host of global specialists to present the latest in new ideas and technology. [ + ]

White flecks on sweets with a chocolate glaze are harmless - but aesthetically unappealing. More than just improper storage can diminish the glossy sheen. Researchers have discovered other weak points in the production process. Armed with sophisticated analysis, companies can now protect their products effectively from the undesirable coating. [ + ]

Phased array inspection technologies for draglines and shovels demonstrated at non-destructive testing conference in Brisbane. [ + ]