Diversified group of top exhibitors confirmed for the SPS – Industrial Automation Fair 2016
05 February, 2016The industrial automation community has shown impressive interest towards the 2016 edition of SPS – Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou, which will again be held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in China.
Utility slashes fuel usage using Emerson optimisation strategies
04 February, 2016 | Supplied by: EmersonA large US utility has slashed its fuel usage for a large power generating unit using Emerson's combined cycle optimisation strategies.
SCADA 2016 summit to be held in Melbourne
03 February, 2016The SCADA market is growing rapidly and is expected to reach up to $11.16 billion by 2020. As the future market turns increasingly digital, there is an ever-increasing push to increase connectivity and communication in SCADA systems.
Siemens to acquire simulation software supplier CD-adapco
29 January, 2016 | Supplied by: CD-adapco AustraliaSiemens and engineering simulation company CD-adapco have entered into a stock purchase agreement for the acquisition of CD-adapco by Siemens.
Oil field equipment preservation at AOG 2016
28 January, 2016A leading provider of specialist engineered coatings, Surface Technology, will showcase its expertise in refurbishing and repairing critical components and equipment at the Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference (AOG) 2016.
Rotork acquires M&M International Srl
27 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Rotork AustraliaRotork has enhanced its solenoid valve range with the acquisition of M&M International Srl.
Brazilian dam burst disaster restoration settlement expected
27 January, 2016A restoration settlement for the dam burst disaster at a BHP Billiton-backed iron ore joint venture in Brazil could be finalised this week.
Global spending on IIoT cloud platforms expected to reach US$358 billion by 2019
21 January, 2016A recent iRAP report predicts that the IoT cloud market for the industrial and manufacturing sectors will experience a compound annual growth of 35% over the next three years.
Hirschmann and Secomea partner on remote access solutions
19 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty LtdBelden has announced that its Hirschmann Automation and Control business has signed a formal partnership agreement with Secomea A/S, provider of remote access solutions for the automation and machine industry.
Robotics industry on the brink of a revolution
15 January, 2016For over 50 years the most commercially successful robots have been articulated robot arms. The biggest shift over the next 10 years will be massive growth in mobile robots, according to a new research report.
Powerful speaker line-up at AOG
13 January, 2016An extraordinarily successful line-up of speakers including champion sportspeople, business leaders and highly regarded oil and gas executives will feature when the very popular AOG Women event is staged at AOG 2016.
Australasian management strongly supports environmental initiatives
12 January, 2016 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsA recent study of Australian management attitudes towards environmental initiatives has found strongly increasing support among the people who are key to making such projects happen, although CFOs and engineering managers were particularly sceptical of 'overcooked' sustainability claims.
Oil and Gas Growth Centre Chair to provide key industry overview at AOG
11 January, 2016Ken Fitzpatrick, chair of Australia's new Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Growth Centre, will be a keynote speaker on the opening day of AOG this year.
World's largest ammonia producer modernises plant with Honeywell technology
22 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsExperion system for ammonia production line is first step in plans for full automation at TogliattiAzot facility.
Honeywell technology helping Chinese company meet growing demand for plastics
17 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsHoneywell provides technology and control systems to convert low-cost, local resources into the ingredients used to make plastics and other key materials.