Wonderware has achieved Gold Certified Partner level in the Microsoft Partner Program. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners are experts with direct training and support from Microsoft, who can build positive customer experiences with MS technologies.

The ISA-SP100 committee will establish standards, recommended practices, technical reports, and related information that will define procedures for implementing wireless systems in the automation and control environment with a focus on the field level (Level 0).

MIPAC has successfully completed an upgrade of Norske Skog's Albury Paper Machine control system. MIPAC completed the upgrade and returned the machine to production 15 hours ahead of schedule.

Control Microsystems, a SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) equipment manufacturer headquartered in Canada, and Serck Controls, a SCADA systems engineering company headquartered in Australia, formed a global strategic alliance in November 2004 to leverage technology, manufacturing and market opportunities.

Energizer Holdings, Inc has awarded Citect a contract to implement a manufacturing execution system (MES) solution in one of its alkaline battery plants in the US, with plans to add more plants within the year.

Anyone who has worked in engineering is only too aware of how small the industry can be, which often makes it difficult when you are in the early stages of selling your practice or finding a new job.

Australasia's status as a world leader in innovation and technology will once again be recognised by the 2006 DuPont Australia and New Zealand Innovation Awards.

The nation's state and territory manufacturing ministers have supported an initiative by Victorian minister for manufacturing and export, André Haermeyer to hold a national summit to address the mounting issues facing Australia's manufacturing sector. Mr Haermeyer sought the meeting following the recent abolition of the industry and technology ministers council at COAG.

Wireless broadband company Unwired Ltd is pre-paring to expand its network beyond Sydney after sealing a spectrum swap deal with regional pay tele-vision group Austar United Communications Ltd.

Many aid projects in developing countries are concerned with providing a better water supply in terms of purification and distribution. Krohne and its clients are playing a role in improving the quality of life for millions of people, leveraging off its expertise and the durability of its flowmeters.

Innovec Controls, based in St Leonards (NSW), has achieved quality accreditation to ISO 9001:2000 for the design and manufacture of electronic equipment for the process control industry.

Cognex Corporation, a supplier of machine vision systems, has acquired DVT Corporation, a privately-held company based in Duluth, Georgia. Under the terms of the acquisition, Cognex pur-chased all of the outstanding shares of DVT.

B-R Controls has been awarded a new contract for the electrical and automation systems for a new Goodman Fielder bakery line in Clayton, Vic. The contract includes the coordination of the electrical and control systems designs across the whole line, line performance monitoring, control of interfaces between equipment, safeguarding and electrical power distribution.

ES Connectivity Trade Show, Christchurch will have the best of Kiwi ingenuity on display at the Christchurch town hall from 30 September to 1 October. This year's event coincides with the Allied Telesyn New Zealand Hi Tech Awards, adding an exciting and insightful finale to this premier technology celebration in Christchurch.

A massive multi-celled battery system developed by ABB and battery maker Saft has powered its way to a certified Guinness world record as the world's most powerful battery.