Case Studies
Climate-friendly electricity from ammonia
Researchers the Fraunhofer Institute have developed a high-temperature fuel cell stack that can use ammonia to generate electricity directly. [ + ]
Digitalised, sustainable battery cell production
German researchers have developed a flexible winding system for battery cells that is embedded in an automated, digitalised battery cell production infrastructure. [ + ]
Planetary gearbox supports global success of composting solution
New Zealand company Global Composting Solutions is having international success with its in-vessel composting solution powered by Bonfiglioli gearboxes. [ + ]
Intelligent skin for precise robot communication
Intelligent antenna solutions in the form of electromagnetic metamaterial surfaces with integrated electronics will help robots sense and communicate. [ + ]
Cracking the nut: robotic automation at Freedom Fresh
SCARA robots from Shibaura Machine have found a place in helping to package macadamia nuts. [ + ]
Food plant expansion sustained by central robotic palletising system
A palletising system with eight robotic cells has been installed at Unilever's food factory in Romania to achieve production rates of up to 98 pallets per hour. [ + ]
Software-based process orchestration improves visibility at hydrogen facility
Toyota Australia implemented software-based process orchestration from Emerson at its Altona hydrogen facility to improve visibility and connectivity. [ + ]
Melbourne Water achieves sustainability goals with MPC
Model predictive control technology helps Melbourne Water reduce water release surplus and increase environmental compliance. [ + ]
Flexible cobot test station reduces human error in inspections
A cobot solution with AI-based imaging increases the efficiency and reliability of product inspection stations. [ + ]
Water authorities improve efficiencies with standardised RTUs
Kingfisher modular remote telemetry units (RTUs) have been installed at water and wastewater sites across Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. [ + ]
Converting oilfield gas flares into revenue
Mexican oil company Nuvoil built a gas conditioning plant in just nine months and captured $200,000 per day in lost revenue. [ + ]
Tiny sensor sniffs out toxic ammonia gas
Exposure to high levels of ammonia can lead to chronic lung conditions and irreversible organ damage, but current ammonia sensors are large and expensive. [ + ]
Converting a steel mill to climate-neutral steel production
Producing steel by the direct reduction of iron ore with hydrogen would replace coke as a reducing agent, helping to decarbonise steelmaking. [ + ]
IPCs enhance warehouse automation
A Sydney distribution centre has enhanced its operational efficiency with an innovative system architecture. [ + ]
Energy savings achieved through power monitoring at rubber plant
In response to the drive for carbon neutral manufacturing, Yokohama Rubber is working on energy conservation initiatives. [ + ]
