Industry News
Metso's contribution to safety recognised by Codelco and Anglo American
Metso has received recognition for promoting safety at the worksites of Codelco and Anglo American in Chile, after improving the safety of operations at both sites by developing and implementing innovative safety enhancements. [ + ]
Siemens invests $5 million in Rockhampton Service Centre
The largest gearbox load test rig in the country has been unveiled. [ + ]
Becoming a digital age business proves to be a steep learning curve
After 12 months, PROFIBUS Australia revisits the Automation Innovation Summit and observes industry's response. [ + ]
Advantech B+B SmartWorx partners with Reekoh on IIoT edge solutions
Advantech B+B SmartWorx has announced a partnership and signed an MoU with Reekoh to provide complementary market-leading capabilities focused on integration and interoperability for the Internet of Things. [ + ]
LogiCamms announces collaboration with Dassault Systèmes
LogiCamms has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dassault Systèmes to jointly pursue technical and business opportunities in the natural resources, energy and utilities, and life sciences industries. [ + ]
Siemens launches Digitalize 2017 to advance Australia's digital future
To be held on 30 August in Sydney, the full-day conference will showcase the real-world applications of digitalisation in energy, infrastructure, industry and the workforce. [ + ]
Search on for clean technology energy resources projects
NERA (National Energy Resources Australia) has launched its campaign to find the country's best demonstration projects on clean technology solutions that integrate with and improve efficiency and competitiveness for the energy resources sector. [ + ]
NERA seeking expressions of interest for Gastech 2018
National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) is seeking expressions of interest from Australian industry in relation to providing a key international platform, such as a country pavilion, at the next Gastech Exhibition & Conference in 2018. [ + ]
ABB motor sets world record in energy efficiency
ABB has achieved almost 100% energy efficiency with its latest synchronous motor. [ + ]
HIMA showcasing smart safety solutions at OGA 2017
HIMA is showcasing its most technologically advanced safety systems and a range of services for the oil and gas industry at OGA 2017 in Kuala Lumpur. [ + ]
IFS using Microsoft HoloLens to develop mixed reality for service technicians
Proof of concept draws on mixed reality to leverage enterprise data from IFS Applications as a holographic overlay to drive productivity. [ + ]
Emerson to run live webinar series on measurement instrumentation
Emerson Automation Solutions will be running a series of free webinars in July and August on the subject of running your plant more efficiently. [ + ]
ABB acquires KEYMILE's communication networks business
Acquisition supports ABB Ability initiative for mission-critical power grid applications. [ + ]
Phoenix Contact supports joint ongoing development of open-system smart grid platform
Phoenix Contact Energy Automation GmbH is continuing to work closely together with SAG GmbH on the iNES system solution to ensure energy grid optimisation. [ + ]
Updated Victorian OH&S regulations in force
The Victorian Government's OHS Regulations 2017 and EPS Regulations 2017 came into effect on 18 June 2017. [ + ]