Online resource for automation integrators
09 February, 2009
The OPC Training Institute has launched a vendor-neutral online resource centre for standards-based OPC technology used in process control and manufacturing automation.
Speakers announced for 2009 Fieldbus Foundation assembly
06 February, 2009
Hideaki Miura, Senior Executive Officer and GM, Engineering Division, JGC Corporation, will be the keynote speaker at the Fieldbus Foundation 2009 General Assembly, 4–5 March in Yokohama, Japan.
E+H develops mobile mine model
06 February, 2009
Endress+Hauser Australia has developed ‘Mine Model on Wheels’, a working demonstration rig for the mining industry that can be transported around the country to provide a hands-on model for designing complex wet processes, such as flotation cells and thickeners.
Rockwell to showcase machine safety range
29 January, 2009
Rockwell Automation will showcase its machine safety products and services at ‘Safety in Action 2009’, being held in Melbourne this March.
Applications open for logistics mentoring program
22 January, 2009
Expressions of interest are being sought from experienced professional logisticians and junior practitioners in NSW and Victoria to participate as mentors or mentees in the LAA/APICS 2009 logistics chain mentoring program.
NI adds to its certification schedule
20 January, 2009
National Instruments has added to its list of training and certification courses for 2009.
Premier endorses oil and gas expo
20 January, 2009
WA Premier Colin Barnett has endorsed the 2009 Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition (AOG), due to be held at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre from 17 to 19 February.
Autodesk to acquire Algor
07 January, 2009
Autodesk signed an agreement to acquire analysis and simulation software provider, Algor, for approximately $34 million.
Australian invention wins export accolades
18 December, 2008
Melbourne-based company Global EARS has won the Small Business Export Award for its successful marketing of the Exhausted Air Recycling System (EARS) for air compressors.
Madison Technologies acquires Paqworks
17 December, 2008
Madison Technologies has acquired Paqworks, snaring its well-established brands including Westermo, Moxa, Cybertec, Mobotix, GarrettCom and ADSTec.
Moog Australia appoints new MD
08 December, 2008
Motion control solutions manufacturer Moog Australia has appointed David Hodge as the managing director, replacing Roy Park, who headed the company's Australian operations for 25 years.
Emissions trading scheme unveiled within weeks
03 December, 2008
The Rudd government has said it will reveal the final design of its emissions trading scheme, along with a medium-term target range for reductions, on Monday 15 December.
Maintenance inspection engineer found negligent
01 December, 2008
A recent court case involving the collapse of a bucket wheel excavator at a coal mine shows that engineers and maintenance personnel need to be thorough in performing seemingly inconsequential or minor services.
IDC technologies offer government-endorsed diplomas
01 December, 2008
IDC Technologies has won a contract with Western Power to provide the training and associated materials for the Diploma in Power Transmission based on the standards efforts of EE-OZ.
Queensland-based engineering company acquired
21 November, 2008
LaserBond has entered into a Share Sale Deed for the acquisition of Peachey’s Engineering located in Gladstone, Queensland.
