Industry News
New technical specification on collaborative robot design released
The International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) has published the long-awaited ISO/TS 15066 as a supplementary document to support the ISO 10218 'Safety Requirements for Industrial Robots' standard. [ + ]
Pro-face joins the family of Schneider Electric brands
Schneider Electric has announced it has established a partnership with Pro-Face, manufacturer of HMI and industrial personal computer technology. [ + ]
Key safety leaders to gather in Perth to discuss workplace safety
Industry professionals from workplace health and safety, manufacturing, engineering, transport, mining, government and the corporate sectors will gather in Perth, 1–2 June 2016, for Safety in Action. [ + ]
Emerson and OVS Group help oil and gas operators maximise production and efficiency
Emerson Process Management and OVS Group have formed an alliance to help oil and gas producers accelerate decision-making to more effectively operate their oilfield assets. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation to acquire MagneMotion
Advanced motion technology will complement the iTRAK motion solution. [ + ]
Siemens invests $20 million in new Perth service centre
Siemens has officially opened its new state-of-the-art Perth Service Centre with a special visit from the global head of customer service for Siemens' industrial businesses, Dr Thomas Moser, who says this heralds a new era for high-tech service. [ + ]
RS Components launches Private Label business
RS Pro range to offer more than 40,000 industrial products and electronic components online. [ + ]
Engineering degree equals jobs well beyond the field: Deakin research
Less than half of Australia's recent engineering graduates are working in their field, but most of them are likely to work in highly skilled and highly paid jobs, new Deakin University research has found. [ + ]
Diversified group of top exhibitors confirmed for the SPS – Industrial Automation Fair 2016
The industrial automation community has shown impressive interest towards the 2016 edition of SPS – Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou, which will again be held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in China. [ + ]
Utility slashes fuel usage using Emerson optimisation strategies
A large US utility has slashed its fuel usage for a large power generating unit using Emerson's combined cycle optimisation strategies. [ + ]
SCADA 2016 summit to be held in Melbourne
The SCADA market is growing rapidly and is expected to reach up to $11.16 billion by 2020. As the future market turns increasingly digital, there is an ever-increasing push to increase connectivity and communication in SCADA systems. [ + ]
Siemens to acquire simulation software supplier CD-adapco
Siemens and engineering simulation company CD-adapco have entered into a stock purchase agreement for the acquisition of CD-adapco by Siemens. [ + ]
Oil field equipment preservation at AOG 2016
A leading provider of specialist engineered coatings, Surface Technology, will showcase its expertise in refurbishing and repairing critical components and equipment at the Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference (AOG) 2016. [ + ]
Brazilian dam burst disaster restoration settlement expected
A restoration settlement for the dam burst disaster at a BHP Billiton-backed iron ore joint venture in Brazil could be finalised this week. [ + ]
Rotork acquires M&M International Srl
Rotork has enhanced its solenoid valve range with the acquisition of M&M International Srl. [ + ]