Deadline extension for IChemE Awards
02 July, 2013The deadline for IChemE Awards entries has been extended to Friday 26 July. The awards are free to enter and are open to both IChemE members and non-members.
New CEFC finance agreement to benefit manufacturers
01 July, 2013The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has committed $50 million in Energy Efficiency Loans (EELs) to help businesses improve their energy productivity.
Hurll Nu-Way named as Hitachi air compressor distributor
27 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Hurll Nu-Way Pty LtdHurll Nu-Way has been appointed as an authorised distributor of Hitachi air compressors in Australia, including oil-flooded screw compressors, oil-free scroll compressors and smaller piston compressors.
UniMelb wins Pratt Prize for second year running
26 June, 2013A team of University of Melbourne students has won the Pratt Prize for its design of a facility to treat coal seam gas as feed for an LNG facility. This is the second year in a row that the University of Melbourne team has won the prize.
Engineering job vacancies decline by 7%
25 June, 2013Engineering job vacancies have declined in recent months, new data from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations shows.
Schneider to showcase EcoStruxure at AIMEX 2013
25 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric will demonstrate its EcoStruxure solution architecture at AIMEX, Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Expo, from 20 to 23 August.
Industry encouraged to promote science
21 June, 2013A new publication designed to encourage businesses to promote the benefits of science and innovation has been published. Inspiring industry to inspire Australia aims to improve the way Australians perceive and value science.
ABB wins $100m oil and gas EPC contract in Algeria
21 June, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdAlgerian oil and gas company Sonatrach has awarded ABB a $100 million contract for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a new LPG pumping station to increase the capacity of LR1 pipeline in Algeria.
Woodside COO to deliver Hazards Australasia keynote
19 June, 2013Vince Santostefano, COO of Woodside, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the inaugural iChemE Hazards Australasia conference. He will be joined by Jane Cutler, CEO of NOPSEMA.
NORD expands Aust customer services capacity
19 June, 2013 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdNORD Drivesystems AU now offers mechanical and electrical engineering services and support for all NORD helical geared motors and NORD frequency inverter products, with application engineers in both the Sydney and Melbourne offices.
Spiesshofer announced as CEO of ABB
18 June, 2013Ulrich Spiesshofer has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of ABB. Currently the head of ABB’s DM division, Spiesshofer will succeed Joe Hogan in the CEO’s role in September.
Australian Advanced Manufacturing Council forms
17 June, 2013A group of Australian companies has joined forces with global technology giants to launch Australia’s first industry-led Australian Advanced Manufacturing Council.
Call for Gastech 2014 presentation abstracts
14 June, 2013Gastech 2014 organisers are now calling for abstracts for commercial and technical presentations. The official closing date for abstracts is Friday 28 June.
ABB Australia launches Reconciliation Action Plan
12 June, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB Australia has launched its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan to advance opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Printing Australia’s largest solar cells
03 June, 2013 | Supplied by: CSIRO - Manufacturing, Materials and MineralsScientists have produced the largest flexible, plastic solar cells in Australia - 10 times the size of what they were previously able to - thanks to a new solar cell printer that has been installed at CSIRO.