Engineering jobs increase despite tough economic climate
26 February, 2014Despite a tough economic climate, jobs in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industries appear to be growing - and at a rate greater than other industries.
CAPS Australia interactive pneumatics catalogue
24 February, 2014 | Supplied by: CAPS Pty LtdTo provide customers with a convenient and user-friendly method to browse and select products, CAPS Australia has published a comprehensive product catalogue showcasing approximately 2500 products.
Production-line security for Industry 4.0
24 February, 2014In the future, production facilities will be able to communicate and interact with one another, and machinery will often be remote serviced. But no company boss wants to run the risk of opening the door to industrial espionage and sabotage with unsecured networks.
Indigenous corporation to tap vast natural gas reserves in NSW
21 February, 2014The Githabul Nation Aboriginal Corporation says it wants to share its natural gas resources with NSW in the spirit of reconciliation. Research commissioned by the corporation revealed that the Rosella Gas Well at Bentley shows great potential.
InduSoft software wins Engineers' Choice award
21 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Dominion ElectronicsInduSoft's Enhanced Studio Mobile Access software has won the Control Engineering 2014 Engineers' Choice award in the Software - Mobile Apps for Controls, Automation, Instrumentation category.
AOG 2014 attendee numbers to smash records
21 February, 2014The 2014 Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition & Conference (AOG) looks set to attract record numbers, which organisers say reflects the rising interest in the booming industry.
Aurecon names new industry director, mining
20 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Aurecon Pty LtdAurecon has announced the appointment of Garth Higgo as industry director, mining. Reporting to Stephen Wells, the company's chief business development officer, Higgo will lead the strategic growth of Aurecon's resources business globally.
Fortescue Metals and Murray Goulburn case studies at ACI Connect conference
18 February, 2014Australia's new automation, control and instrumentation conference, ACI Connect, will include case studies featuring new technology installations at Fortescue Metals Group (system information modelling) and Murray Goulburn (milk powder drying).
CCIWA CEO to chair AOG plenary session
17 February, 2014Deidre Willmott, the recently appointed CEO of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA, will chair the plenary session at this week's Australasian Oil and Gas (AOG) Exhibition and Conference.
Emerson Process Management exhibiting at AOG
16 February, 2014 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson Process Management will be exhibiting at stand K8 at the Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition. The event will be held from 19 to 21 February in Perth.
Engineering conference especially for automation, control and instrumentation professionals
12 February, 2014Industry 4.0, cybersecurity, ethernet in industry, machine safety, future manufacturing and skills shortages are just some of the hot topics that will be covered at the inaugural ACI Connect conference. Book your space at this two-day, must-attend event now.
GE Oil & Gas launches downstream technology solutions
11 February, 2014 | Supplied by: GE EnergyGE Oil & Gas has announced the launch of its new downstream technology solutions (DTS) business to more efficiently supply equipment and services to refining and petrochemical markets.
Schneider Electric's acquisition of Invensys seen as positive and potentially industry-changing
10 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricAlready a discrete-manufacturing leader, Schneider's acquisition of Invensys allows the company to bring a process-heavy portfolio into its fold.
Sustainability - the key to success
07 February, 2014 by Rocco de Villiers* | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricWhile most of the market fundamentals driving increased global demand are still prevalent, it is clear that only the companies which are able to manage cost along their entire supply chain, and manage production and scheduling based on better demand forecasting, will have the sustainable business model to thrive.
Rockwell names new state manager for Vic and Tas
06 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaTim Keech has been appointed to the role of state manager for Victoria and Tasmania for Rockwell Automation. Keech will be responsible for planning, directing and controlling the operations in the two states.
