Industry News
Lloyd's Register launches VR safety simulator
The virtual reality training technology has been designed to raise awareness in critical areas of safety and risk in the oil and gas industry. [ + ]
Global pumps market expected to grow
Frost & Sullivan predicts energy-efficiency advancements will cause major growth in the global pumps market. [ + ]
Boeing and CSIRO launch new $35m research program
The new program is the latest step in a successful 28-year partnership. [ + ]
FDT Group announces latest features of FDT IIoT Server and further OPC UA integration
FITS enhancements include cloud-based enterprise data access, mobility apps and the use of augmented reality, while device-specific information from DTMs will be available via an FDT/OPC UA information model. [ + ]
Renewables inspire the need for greater digitalisation
A record-breaking renewables uptake makes the latest in digital process optimisation all the more important. [ + ]
Metso to supply 400 ESD valves for petrochemical complex in Oman
Neles emergency shutdown valves will safeguard demanding processes at a new ethylene cracker. [ + ]
Honeywell introduces SDK, simplifying IIoT connectivity
Honeywell has introdcued Matrikon FLEX as the first easy-to-use solution to enable communication of any application with OPC UA. [ + ]
ABB and IBM partner on industrial AI solutions
ABB and IBM have announced a strategic collaboration that brings together ABB's digital industrial offering, ABB Ability, with IBM Watson Internet of Things cognitive capabilities to offer new possibilities for customers in utilities, industry, transport and infrastructure. [ + ]
Australia's next oil boom might come from plants
Research by CSIRO now makes it possible to produce oil in the leaves and stems of plants as well as the seeds, which promises to be a game changer in the global production of renewable oils. [ + ]
GE installs first 1500 V solar inverter in Japan
GE and Looop Co., Ltd.'s partnership marks the entry of 1500 V solar technology into Japan's solar market. [ + ]
IChemE Safety Centre to publish new chapters in Health and Safety Body of Knowledge
Two new chapters in the Occupational Health and Safety Body of Knowledge — Process Hazards (Chemical) and Managing Process Safety — will be launched online on 26 April. [ + ]
Honeywell expands production of natural gas solutions in Russia
Production increase at Honeywell's Arzamas plant will meet the growing needs of local customers in the Russian oil and gas industry. [ + ]
ACS to be first Rockwell LV MCC Recognised System Integrator for South Pacific
Rockwell Automation has announced that Auto Control Systems (ACS), a provider of industrial automation, control systems and services in Australia, has been appointed as the first Recognised System Integrator in the Power Discipline for the South Pacific region. [ + ]
Energy resources sector innovators recognised
NERA (National Energy Resources Australia) has awarded $200,000 to inspiring and groundbreaking small businesses looking to innovate within the energy resources sector. [ + ]
Boeing names CSIRO a 'Supplier of the Year'
CSIRO's 28-year collaboration with Boeing has soared to new heights with the aerospace company naming CSIRO a 'Supplier of the Year' for calendar year 2016. [ + ]
