Industry News
Emerson opens innovation centre
Emerson Process Management has announced the opening of the Emerson Innovation Center in Marshalltown, Iowa.
[ + ]Kiwi manufacturing sector strong
The success of the EMEX 2010 exhibition in Auckland points to a strong NZ manufacturing industry.
[ + ]Crane rope diagnostic technology
Konecranes is introducing to Australasia safety and reliability diagnostic technology that evaluates the working condition of wire ropes integral to a huge variety of lifting equipment.
[ + ]AusIMM elects first female president
Mining industry consultant Alice Clark has been elected the first female president of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
[ + ]Bonfiglioli showcases its mining heavyweight champions at QME
Some of the world’s most advanced heavy industrial drives engineered for robust service in demanding industries such as mining, ports, sugar, energy and materials handling will be introduced to the Queensland Mining Exhibition in Mackay from 27-29 July.
[ + ]FLIR launches IR cameras that ‘talk’
FLIR has launched MeterLink, a wireless connection between FLIR cameras and Extech measurement instruments.
[ + ]ABB opens technology centre at University of Sydney
ABB and the University of Sydney’s School of Electrical and Information Engineering have officially opened the ABB Technology Centre at the university campus.
[ + ]New guide aims to cut deaths and injury in high-risk public works jobs
In an effort to reduce injuries and fatalities caused by driver fatigue, Pro-Visual Publishing is reminding local government and works officers of the National Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue reforms with the 2010 edition of the National Guide to Public Works & Services Safety.
[ + ]New versus old in saving emissions
New Curtin University of Technology research has shown that it may be possible for business to save the environment and money at the same time by re-manufacturing compressors for commercial use.
[ + ]Custom Fluidpower national distributor for Parker Hannifin
Custom Fluidpower has announced a partnership with Parker Hannifin that will see Custom Fluidpower, including Fluidtech International, become a major national distributor of Parker Hannifin products in Australia.
[ + ]Rockwell Automation named one of the world’s most ethical companies
The Ethisphere Institute has recognised Rockwell Automation as one of the ‘world’s most ethical companies’.
[ + ]Advantech wins innovative corporation award
Advantech has been named the winner of The Most Innovative Corporation Award for 2009 in China.
[ + ]Baldor Australia signs on new national partners for Dodge mounted bearings
Baldor Australia has signed on two new national distributors to sell its range of Dodge ball and roller bearing products.
[ + ]ABB expands in Queensland to support LNG developments
ABB has announced the opening of a new facility dedicated to supporting companies involved with developing the oil and gas sector in Queensland.
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