Industry News
HMI / SCADA software wins Product Innovation Award
InduSoft Web Studio HMI/SCADA software has been awarded the 2007 European Product Innovation Award for emerging products and technologies.
[ + ]NZ building geothermal power
Mighty River Power (MRP) has moved another step closer to the construction of a NZ$450 million (AU$387.58 million) geothermal power station near Taupo, on New Zealand’s North Island.
[ + ]Unifying renewable targets
The federal and state governments have taken another step towards unifying renewable energy objectives, according to Federal Climate Change Minister Penny Wong.
[ + ]NZ report: Petrol from pines could run nation’s car fleet
Radiata pine plantations could be used as a bio-ethanol crop to fuel all vehicles in New Zealand, according to the NZ state-owned forestry researcher, Scion.
[ + ]Danger money for hazardous workplaces
One third of employees believe their work equipment is hazardous but more than a quarter would compromise their health for danger money, a new survey shows.
[ + ]FLIR Systems acquires CEDIP
FLIR Systems AB has become the majority shareholder of fellow infrared specialist CEDIP Infrared Systems.
[ + ]Membership announced
Boge Compressors Ltd, a German compressor manufacturer, is now a member of the Air and Mine Equipment Institute (AMEI).
[ + ]Green light for Victorian solar plant
Construction of a solar electricity plant big enough to power 45,000 homes each year now has the green light to start, after a $285 million commitment from a Victorian electricity retailer.
[ + ]Turning Australia into a solar nation
Australia has the know-how and the industrial capability to become a solar nation but needs government and individuals to take action, according to BP Solar, the country’s largest producer of solar energy products.
[ + ]Macnaught celebrates 60 years of manufacturing
Lubrication and fluid management specialist Macnaught celebrates its diamond anniversary this year — an extraordinary achievement.
[ + ]OneSteel closing two mills
OneSteel, Australia’s second largest steelmaker, will be closing two mills amid rising competitive pressures and surplus capacity.
[ + ]Expo to provide guidance on carbon emission caps
Companies rushing to meet the 2010 deadline for carbon emission caps will be able to research their options at an inaugural carbon-trading event in Melbourne.
[ + ]National robotics competition launched
ABB Australia and the Society of Automotive Engineers Australasia (SAE-A) have announced the launch of the 2nd Annual National Robotics Innovation Competition.
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