Has China reached peak coal?
26 July, 2016Researchers in Beijing argue that China's coal consumption has already peaked, partly as a result of changes in the Chinese economy, but also as a result of environmental policies.
Schneider Electric Australia and MPPIglobal aim to deliver productivity solutions to MMM
22 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has signed an agreement with MPPIglobal to work collaboratively together to deliver a real-time productivity (RTP) solution to its customers in the mining, metals and minerals industries.
Addressing the global skills shortage
22 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell recommends five key steps for protecting productivity and safety as workers retire and new technologies redefine roles.
Calls for a Silicon Valley-type hub for Brisbane
21 July, 2016A cluster of manufacturers in south-east Queensland are calling for a high-tech manufacturing hub for Brisbane.
Australian technology delivers low-cost magnesium
20 July, 2016 | Supplied by: CSIRO - Manufacturing, Materials and MineralsCSIRO and Enirgi Group have joined forces to develop and commercialise an affordable and low-emission technology for producing magnesium metal.
Are Australian companies doing enough to transform themselves?
19 July, 2016 by Rob Stummer* | Supplied by: IFS AustraliaRob Strummer, MD of IFS Australia & New Zealand, expresses his concerns over where Australia is ranked globally in relation to digital transformation.
15-second flash charging enables CO2-free public transport in Geneva
19 July, 2016 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdRevolutionary technology requires no overhead lines and offers a silent and zero-emission mass transit solution as a viable alternative to diesel buses, providing a model for future urban transportation.
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines to join thought leaders at QME 2016
14 July, 2016The Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Dr Anthony Lynham, will be joining the thought leaders panel discussion at Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition 2016.
Half of Australian businesses unprepared for digital transformation
11 July, 2016Research from IFS indicates that 50% of Australian businesses are unprepared for digital transformation, despite 81% expecting it to play a key role in their future.
CSIRO research taking the drag out of industrial pumping
05 July, 2016 | Supplied by: CSIROCSIRO technology that takes the energy-sapping 'drag' out of industrial pumping has been adopted by major mining company Glencore's Minara Resources following a successful full-scale trial.
Pilz announces a new approach to safety training
05 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPPilz, through its machineSAFE training business, is now offering a 4-stage machine safety training program that culminates in CMSE (Certified Machinery Safety Expert) certification.
Honeywell to acquire Intelligrated for $1.5 billion
04 July, 2016Honeywell has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held, supply chain and warehouse automation company Intelligrated.
Qld's best new mining products announced
01 July, 2016As this year's QME Exhibition draws close, some of the industry's best new products have been recognised as part of this year's Queensland Mining Contractor Awards (QMCA).
Scitech appointed distributor for XIMEA cameras
01 July, 2016 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdXIMEA designs compact industrial cameras for machine vision applications in motion control, assembly, robotics, industrial inspection and process control.
NZ engineers subject to new Code of Ethical Conduct
30 June, 2016A new Code of Ethical Conduct for New Zealand engineering professionals comes into force on 1 July.
