Industry News
Massive iron ore expansion over: BHP
BHP CEO Andrew Mackenzie is not concerned about record low prices for iron ore, but he admits that the time for massive expansion has ended. [ + ]
Moore Industries' safety isolators and splitters receive exida award
Moore Industries' SSX and SST Safety Isolators and Splitters have received the 2014 Safety Award for Interface Modules from exida. The awards recognise products that bring innovation to the concept of functional safety. [ + ]
ABB donation drives learning in power electronics at Monash University
University bolsters teaching facilities for engineering students with automation equipment donation from ABB. [ + ]
Research and industry unite to revitalise Australia's manufacturing industry
A $9 million research and development hub with the potential to boost Australian manufacturing by optimising 3D printing officially opened today (Wednesday 19 November) in Melbourne. [ + ]
ACA clarifies corrosion complexities
Corrosion can cause dangerous and expensive damage to many types of structures and has been estimated to cost the Australian economy between 3 and 5% of GDP each year. [ + ]
TechRentals celebrates 40 years
TechRentals has been providing industry experts with a broad range of the latest industrial test and measurement equipment for 40 years. [ + ]
15-month high for NZ manufacturing
A strong domestic economy in New Zealand has led to manufacturing activity reaching a 15-month high, increasing for a fifth month in succession. [ + ]
7 in 10 Australians fearful that cyber attacks could damage Australia's economy
Honeywell global survey shows cyber attacks are seen as a clear and present danger. [ + ]
Emerson acquires Paine Electronics
Acquisition expands Emerson's capabilities in subsea and downhole measurement for oil and gas industry. [ + ]
Thomson Reuters recognises ABB as one of 2014's Top 100 Global Innovators
ABB says innovation excellence is fully embedded into its Next Level strategy - and this commitment to innovation has been recognised by Thomson Reuters. [ + ]
Climate Council report: new investment into renewable energy down by 70%
A new report from the Climate Council reports that while most countries around the world had accelerated action on climate change over the last five years, Australia has "moved from a leader to laggard". [ + ]
Astronauts to be star attraction at engineering convention
Two legends of space exploration and an emerging leader within space engineering will share the stage at engineering event Convention 2014 to share their experiences and inspire the next generation of engineers and space enthusiasts. [ + ]
Chemical congress calls for papers
Abstracts are now open for the 16th Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Congress (APCChE 2015). [ + ]
Balluff opens new Australian headquarters
Balluff, a specialist in industrial automation and sensor technology, has invested in the formation of a wholly owned subsidiary and a custom-built automation centre in Bayswater, Victoria. [ + ]
Honeywell opens interactive demonstration centre
Honeywell has opened a US$5 million interactive demonstration centre to give its industrial customers a glimpse into the future of managing manufacturing operations. [ + ]
