Industry News
AMMA says future of work needs modern workplace relations system
The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) has called for greater efforts by Australia's policymakers to modernise the nation's workplace relations system. [ + ]
Major multimillion-dollar project completed for BP North Sea
New automation technologies and ongoing support enable BP to target production growth and safe and reliable operations. [ + ]
Research predicts growth in machine monitoring market to 2025
Annual market growth of around 10% is expected over the next five years. [ + ]
Eight key industry players sign cybersecurity charter
Eight key industry partners recently signed the first joint charter for greater cybersecurity at the Munich Security Conference. [ + ]
Digital technology, robots, to expand specialty gas production
A Western Sydney specialist gas production facility is set to increase competitiveness, exports and safety with the latest technology. [ + ]
Control system helps bridge IT/OT divide
The latest major update to the DeltaV automation system includes enhancements to reduce complexity in capital projects, plus improve productivity and usability. [ + ]
Turck introduces Backplane Ethernet Extension Protocol
Newly released BEEP technology allows a network of devices to communicate as a single device. [ + ]
Schneider Electric sees increased APM take-up
Schneider Electric says it is experiencing increasing momentum in adoption of the company's Asset Performance Management (APM) solutions. [ + ]
Registrations open for NMW 2018
Returning to Sydney Showground, this year's National Manufacturing Week event will feature over 150 exhibitors across 12 product zones, alongside two conferences with over 40 industry speakers. [ + ]
Aussie pressure test gear exported to Middle East
Australian Pump Industries has announced a major contract for supply of 500 bar hydrostatic test gear for the Middle East. [ + ]
NERA funding the transformation of energy resources sector
NERA has announced the funding of $2.1 million for eight national projects, aimed at improving the global competitiveness of the energy resources sector. [ + ]
Honeywell introduces AR/VR training simulator
Honeywell is offering a cloud-based, mixed-reality simulation to help improve skills retention by 100%, reduce training time by 150%. [ + ]
Emerson releases SIL 2/3 certified vortex meters
Emerson Automation Solutions has released a range of SIL 2/3 certified vortex meters for safety instrumented systems, designed to reduce process downtime and prevent spurious trips. [ + ]
HammerTek pneumatic deflection elbows now available in Australia
HammerTek Corporation is now marketing its line of Smart Elbow deflection elbows in Australia through Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty Ltd. [ + ]
ABB completes the tallest e-houses on a floating LNG facility
The world's tallest, single lift prefabricated electrical structures for offshore use are being installed on a Malaysian FLNG facility. [ + ]
