Microalgae could be used to clean up nuclear effluent
22 April, 2014The microalga, Coccomyxa actinabiotis, was discovered in a used fuel cell storage pool at a nuclear facility and is capable of withstanding extreme radiation doses of up to 20 kilograys (kGy).
Harnessing the power of a tornado in a tank
21 April, 2014 by Adam Courtenay, CSIRO | Supplied by: CSIRO - Manufacturing, Materials and MineralsA simple mixing technology developed using world-class science proves the best option for the mineral processing industry. Adam Courtenay investigates how the technology is saving the industry time and money.
ACI Connect attracts engineering leaders to launch event
16 April, 2014 | Supplied by: ACI ConnectACI Connect, Australia's new automation, control and instrumentation-focused conference and expo, launched in Melbourne last week, receiving very positive feedback from attendees.
Weidmüller announces plans to acquire R. STAHL shares
16 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty LtdWeidmüller has issued a public takeover offer for all shares of R. STAHL. The company has offered €47.50 for each share.
Vibration harvesters get a boost with piezoelectric material
15 April, 2014Self-powered sensors and devices could soon be a reality, after researchers discovered a way to boost the energy output of lightweight polymer vibration harvesters.
Does it matter if Australia no longer manufactures things?
14 April, 2014 by Tim Mazzarol, University of Western AustraliaThe announcements that car manufacturing would cease by the end of this decade stimulated a lot of debate about whether it matters if we manufacture such products. Tim Mazzarol from the University of Western Australia examines this debate.
Education key to success of Australian manufacturing
11 April, 2014Despite downturns in some manufacturing sectors, things aren't all bad for the industry, according to the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency's (AWPA's) new report, the Manufacturing Workforce Study 2014.
EPA to prosecute Orica over alleged ammonia leak
10 April, 2014Orica is being prosecuted by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) over an incident in which ammonia gas allegedly escaped from the company's Kooragang Island site in March 2013.
Engineers Australia president kicks off ACI Connect
09 April, 2014 | Supplied by: ACI ConnectACI Connect opened in Melbourne this morning, with Engineers Australia president Alex Baitch addressing senior engineering professionals on the future of manufacturing and engineering and the key role that automation, control and instrumentation will play in it.
Chemical engineers urged to lead the battle against climate change
08 April, 2014Engineers should lead the battle against climate change and the transition to renewable energies, incoming IChemE President Professor Geoff Maitland says.
Rockwell wins Cisco IoE Partner of the Year 2013
08 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation has been announced as Cisco Internet of Everything Partner of the Year at the Cisco Australia and New Zealand Partner Insight Awards.
Rotork acquires Korean valve instrumentation company
07 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Rotork AustraliaRotork has acquired Korean company Young Tech Co (YTC), a move that will expand its range of instrumentation products.
Automation services market benefits from mining boom
07 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Frost & SullivanThe automation services market - including maintenance and repair services - has flourished in the mining boom. In 2013, the market earned revenues of $181.9 million and looks set to reach $279.2 million in 2018, according to new research from Frost & Sullivan.
MES market to hit $31m by 2017 in ANZ
04 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Frost & SullivanThe Australian and New Zealand Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) market earned revenues of $22.8 million in 2013 and is set to reach $31.1 million in 2017, according to new analysis from Frost & Sullivan.
3D printing as a manufacturing aid
04 April, 2014 by Joe Hiemenz, Stratasys, Inc | Supplied by: Tasman Machinery Pty LtdThe primary reasons that jigs and fixtures are so abundant in manufacturing are that they help to improve quality, decrease cycle time and reduce costs. However, many manufacturers don't use such tools to their fullest because of the labour, time and cost required to make them.
