Electric actuation: a gamechanger for upstream processes
12 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Rotork AustraliaThe electrification of upstream oil and gas processes offers the opportunity to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases while improving efficiency.
Schneider Electric moves towards SDA with new DCS
10 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has released an open, software‑defined distributed control system.
ABB introduces DCS modernisation program
06 February, 2026 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB says its Automation Extended program is designed to help industries modernise without disruption.
Emerson DeltaV version 16.LTS distributed control system
21 January, 2026 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson has included software-defined automation in its latest distributed control system release.
Fitzroy River Water chooses Honeywell SCADA
12 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsHoneywell has been selected by Fitzroy River Water to advance the digital transformation and automation of Rockhampton's water infrastructure.
Rotork RTP-4000 series intelligent valve positioners
31 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Rotork AustraliaThe RTP-4000 range of intelligent valve positioners are designed for optimised control solutions of single- and double-acting actuators on rotary and linear valves.
Emerson introduces AI-enabled troubleshooting guidance
26 September, 2025 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson has introduced an AI-powered software solution to support end-to-end lifecycle management.
Mitsubishi Electric GOT3000 HMI
18 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Mitsubishi Electric AustraliaThe GOT3000 is designed to act not only as a machine interface but as a secure gateway between factory equipment and higher-level IT systems.
Nozomi Networks and Schneider Electric embed security sensor in RTUs
14 August, 2025A fully integrated security layer in an RTU aims to deliver cybersecurity protection for field control system data and devices.
Encore Tissue improves plant reliability with new DCS
06 August, 2025 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaAn Australian toilet paper and paper towel manufacturer needed a modern DCS solution that would deliver productivity gains.
Data-driven insights: how AI is transforming industrial processes
04 August, 2025 by Heiko Petersen and Patrick Meade Vargas - ABB Process Automation, and Ruomu Tan - ABB Corporate Research Process Automation | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdAlthough most of the underlying mathematics of control systems stems from the 1960s, it has only recently become feasible to apply some algorithms in real time.
Emerson introduces GenAI-enabled automation for power and water
23 July, 2025 | Supplied by: EmersonOvation Virtual Advisor is designed to provide real-time intelligence to optimise operations and support resilient critical infrastructures.
From smart to vulnerable: The hidden costs of the digitalisation of utilities
16 June, 2025 by Glenn Johnson, EditorFor Australia’s critical infrastructure sectors proactive investment in cybersecurity is no longer optional.
AI-enabled configuration translation
12 June, 2025 by Stephen Cowhey* | Supplied by: EmersonOne of the barriers to effective modernisation of automation systems is the problem of accurate functional translation of code from legacy systems.
Software-defined automation: powering the next generation of process industries
11 June, 2025 by Axel Lorenz* | Supplied by: Siemens LtdThe process industries are experiencing a fundamental transformation in how they control and optimise their operations.
