2011: the year of integration, visibility and energy management
12 April, 2011 by Scott WooldridgeIn today’s highly competitive global marketplace, improving outputs and increasing productivity is a key organisational priority. That means the focus for most industries in 2011 and beyond will be to improve processes and efficiencies, and wherever possible, automate.
Noshok 400 Series mechanical pressure switch
15 February, 2010With a stable switching point setting, the robust Noshok 400 Series mechanical pressure switch converts pneumatic and hydraulic pressure into switching functions, and is designed for applications requiring maximum accuracy under high loads.
ARC predicts continued growth in the process technology market
30 July, 2009The latest market research from the ARC Advisory Group is mostly positive about the outlook for the automation and process control industry.
Interview: Twain Drewett, Rockwell Automation
16 June, 2009 by Glenn Johnson, EditorRecently I was given the opportunity to interview Twain Drewett, Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand for Rockwell Automation. I asked him some questions about how he sees the automation sector has been faring of late, and about Rockwell’s views in relation to integrated security and wireless networks.
Survey shows manufacturing index has hit seven-month high
03 June, 2009Manufacturing in Australia has climbed to its highest point in seven months, indicating the pace of decline in the sector is easing, a survey found.
Study shows pace of manufacturing activity falls to 17-year low
04 May, 2009Activity in the manufacturing sector declined at its fastest rate in 17 years during April as Australian firms cut stocks in reaction to reduced demand for goods, a survey shows.
NZ manufacturing in decline
15 April, 2008New Zealand’s manufacturing sector has declined in overall activity for the first time in over two years, according to the Bank of New Zealand-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index.
Carbon to be the biggest global commodity market by 2012
09 April, 2008One of the first companies certified as 'greenhouse friendly' has announced that adapting to the emerging carbon-constrained economy will become vital to business success in the face of increasing regulation and consumer pressure.
Turning Australia into a solar nation
26 February, 2008Australia 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.
Climate change report puts Australia low on global list
30 January, 2008Australia has been given a low global ranking for environmental performance, mainly because of its assessment as a climate change laggard.
