Industry News
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries opens Australian presence
MHI Australia aims to strengthen ties with Australia's government institutions, and its economic and industrial sectors, as well as to serve as a base for developing relationships with Australia's academic bodies, including universities and research institutions. [ + ]
Beckhoff opens technology centre in Silicon Valley
Opened in April 2016, Beckhoff's new technology centre is located in the home of the leading companies in the IT and semiconductor industries, such as Intel, Apple and Google. [ + ]
New DCS for AGL Macquarie to be provided by Siemens
A $63 million project has been approved to install a new distributed control system (DCS) at the Bayswater power station in the NSW Hunter Valley. [ + ]
Rockwell appoints new NZ country manager
Rockwell Automation has announced the appointment of Nigel Williams to the role of country manager for New Zealand. [ + ]
ACA offers new courses in corrosion prevention
Throughout the year, the Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) presents a range of technical seminars and training courses designed to provide attendees with information and guidance about ways to combat and manage corrosion. [ + ]
Recycling heat to produce energy
Scientists in Australia and Malaysia have developed a novel system that recovers energy normally lost in industrial processes. [ + ]
South African diamond mine to use ABB hoists
The Venetia Mine, South Africa's largest producer of diamonds, has engaged ABB to provide four hoists in order to help extend the site's operational life into the 2040s. [ + ]
Surge in manufacturing in March
The Australian Industry Group has reported that the local manufacturing sector surged in March to its strongest level of expansion since April 2004. [ + ]
Siemens ups the ante on submarine building and the innovation agenda
Siemens' global president and CEO has announced the intent to provide multimillion-dollar in-kind advanced software to support Australia, should Germany be selected for future submarines. [ + ]
Siemens to demonstrate the 'digital enterprise' at Hannover Messe
At the Hannover Messe 2016, Siemens will be showcasing an array of innovations in the fields of power distribution, automation and drive technology as well as industrial software. [ + ]
Control Logic expands GE business to WA
Control Logic has expanded its distribution network of GE Automation & Controls products and services to include Western Australia. [ + ]
Industrial Print business launched by Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta is launching an Industrial Print business unit to create additional value from commercial production printing activities and boost profit margins for customers. [ + ]
Emerson control system recertified to help users reduce cyber threats
Because cyber threats facing its users are constantly evolving, Emerson Process Management is driven to meet APC annual recertification by updating its DeltaV DCS with system hardening and well-informed cybersecurity service offerings. [ + ]
Don't forget social media when managing cybersecurity
The blending of employees' personal and professional lives means that companies need to take social media into consideration when they assess how to keep their corporate assets secure — and this is not just an IT issue, since those targeted may also be industrial operating staff. [ + ]
FLIR's Lepton microcamera behind thermal smartphone
At the core of the Cat S60 smartphone is FLIR's Lepton technology, claimed to be the world's smallest, lightest and lowest cost microbolometer-based thermal imaging camera. [ + ]
