Case Studies
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. [ + ]
IIoT solution enables water company to leverage data insights
A major Chinese wastewater treatment plant uses Siemens Insights Hub to digitalise operations. [ + ]
Researchers recover heavy metals from biosolids
Engineering researchers in Melbourne have developed a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to remove heavy metals from biosolids. [ + ]
Greater efficiency with centralised compressed air control
Weidmüller improved its compressed air system performance by integrating the control of five air networks into one control system. [ + ]
Scalable automation solution optimises process at kaolin processing plant
WA Kaolin is implementing Rockwell Automation's PlantPAx DCS as it ramps up production capacity to 400,000 tpa. [ + ]
Compensating for grid fluctuations with bivalent furnaces
Pressure die-casting is one of the most efficient moulding processes but like so many industrial processes, this production method is extremely energy-intensive. [ + ]
Factory-wide visualisation streamlines utility management
Mitsubishi Electric's Nagoya Works is home to over 30 buildings with significant infrastructure built to supply electricity, air and steam throughout the factory. [ + ]
Chemical plant upgrades safety-critical alarms
A chemical plant required upgrades to replace its aging and outdated safety alarm systems. [ + ]
Contract manufacturer uses edge technology to improve product quality
A contract manufacturer of personal care products helps customers fulfil their brand promise with smart vision systems and edge learning technology. [ + ]
Automated threat detection improves OT cybersecurity
An Asian oil and gas company has reduced its attack surface and improved OT security with automated threat and risk detection. [ + ]
Finding the ice cream packing sweet spot
RML Machinery recently partnered with SMC Corporation New Zealand on the design and build of a fully integrated packing line for ice creams. [ + ]
Industry 4.0 solution helps meet recycling goals
A PET plastic recycling facility in Albury, NSW, is capable of processing the equivalent of around 1 billion 600 mL PET plastic beverage bottles every year. [ + ]
SCADA and MES connect with SAP in beverage plant
The New Jersey facility of AriZona Beverages produces 60 million cases per year. [ + ]
