Industry News
Ceramic-based coating for corrosion prevention
A new ceramic-based coating for steel and superalloys that prevents corrosion, oxidation, carburisation and sulfidation that commonly occur in gas, liquid, steam and other hostile environments has been developed by researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in the US.
[ + ]Feeding hunger for smaller digital devices
A team of chemists and engineers at the University of Toronto in Canada has created a nanoscale material that could help satisfy society's never-ending hunger for smaller digital devices and cellphones, and could even lead to new methods for delivering medications via skin patches.
[ + ]Process industry to benefit from Action Agendas
The process industry is being offered new opportunities and challenges a fresh round of submissions being called for the development of national industry Action Agendas.
[ + ]Emerson acquires Bristol Babcock
Emerson Process Mangement has acquired UK firm Bristol Babcock from FKI for US$121 million. To be renamed Bristol, it becomes part of Emerson Process Management and adds measurement and control products, technologies, and services for oil, gas, power, water, and wastewater industries worldwide.
[ + ]Rockwell Automation seminar series
Rockwell Automation Australia will hold what it is calling ‘the industrial automation event of the year’, Automation on the Move (a free seminar and exhibition series) in May.
[ + ]Stereotype of engineers doesn't ring true
The classic stereotype of an engineer – a man who is brilliant at and passionate about technology, but not so good at dealing with people – bears little resemblance to actual engineers or their work, according to new research from the University of Edinburgh. These stereotypes hamper the engineering profession's efforts to recruit women, says Dr Wendy Faulkner who carried out the study.
[ + ]Making foam suitable for thermoforming
German manufacturer BASF has made its innovations in the formulation and processing of Basotect to make it suitable for thermoforming.
[ + ]Wonder news
Wonderware has achieved Gold Certified Partner level in the Microsoft Partner Program. The accomplishment reflects Invensys' continuing commitment to the Microsoft and Invensys alliance.
[ + ]Joining forces in technology development
European manufacturers are joining forces to develop a technology enabling a more cost efficient way of capturing C02.
[ + ]Robotic vehicle invention wins funding
An unmanned robotic vehicle with mobile inspection, detection and surveillance capabilities is one of three ACT projects awarded funding in the latest round Australian Government innovation grants.
[ + ]A new era for IICA's Control News journal
With a plan to expand their existing membership and to add extra value to existing members, the Institute of Instrumentation, Control & Automation (IICA) have partnered with Westwick-Farrow Publishing (What's New in Process Technology) to produce their journal, Control News.
[ + ]Engineering scholarships for women
Engineers Australia’s National Women in Engineering (WIE) Committee has available a scholarship to attend an international Women in Engineering Summer School in Paris.
[ + ]ABB to supply equipment for LNG expansion
ABB has been awarded almost $30 million in contracts to supply equipment to the next phase of Woodside's LNG expansion project which will be similar in size and production capacity to the fourth train which was commissioned in 2004.
[ + ]Oil's OK - for now
The world has enough energy until 2030 at least on current trends and despite an expected surge in demand, on condition that there is sufficient investment in the supply chain, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.
[ + ]Sensing breakdowns in mechanical parts
Sensors which are able to predict when mechanical parts in machinery and transport will breakdown before they actually do could be introduced by 2010, slashing maintenance costs across the manufacturing, automotive and plant machinery industries.
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