Rotork Local Hand Station
07 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Rotork AustraliaThe Local Hand Station is an actuator control panel optimised to control actuators or field devices located in difficult-to-access areas.
Upgrade improves reliability and optimises WWTP performance
02 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaParts of SA Water's Bolivar treatment plant, such as the pumping and power stations and inlet works, were reaching the end of their useful life.
Beijer Electronics X2 web HMIs
01 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Global Automation Asia-Pacific Pty LtdThe Beijer Electronics X2 web HMIs are designed for users who want to utilise HTML5 web technologies in industrial environments.
Bürkert Type 8763 pressure regulator
01 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control SystemsThe Type 8763 pressure controller has been developed specifically for accurate pressure crucial for time pressure dosing.
Yokogawa to supply DCS for power plant in Turkmenistan
30 March, 2020 | Supplied by: Yokogawa Australia Pty LtdYokogawa's Turkish subsidiary has won an order to provide a control system and field instruments for the Zerger gas-fired power plant in Turkmenistan.
Automation opportunities in the new space era
10 March, 2020 by Glenn Johnson, EditorThe increasing interest in Australia for commercial involvement in space opens up new avenues of opportunity for automation engineers.
Honeywell extends control room capabilities to the field
22 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsNew HMI device allows users to apply Experion HMI consistently throughout their operations.
M&J Valve surge relief valves and skids
17 January, 2020 | Supplied by: SPX FLOW TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTDM&J Valve surge relief valves and skids are designed and manufactured for critical protection against dangerous system pressure spikes and pipeline surges.
ABB confirmed as DCS market leader for 20 years: report
16 December, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdA market analysis report by the ARC Advisory Group confirms that ABB increased its share of the distributed control system (DCS) market to 20%.
Condition monitoring using the drive as a sensor
08 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Danfoss (Australia) Pty LtdVariable speed drives can be a valuable source of data that can be used for condition monitoring, saving unnecessary expense.
ABB commissions six gearless mill drives in Panama
04 November, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdCommercial copper production now underway at large open pit Cobre Panama mine.
Automating water management for fracking
28 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Systems 22 Pty LtdAutomation reduces costs and improves safety for unconventional natural gas production in the Permian Basin.
ISA publishes new guidelines for optimising HMI usability
24 September, 2019The International Society of Automation (ISA) has published a new technical report addressing issues of HMI usability and performance.
ABB releases new-generation HMI for minerals plants
20 September, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB's latest version of Minerals Process Control Library is claimed to be the first to display process information in its situational context.
Taking the next step in processing optimisation
13 September, 2019 by Taylor McKertich, Endress+Hauser | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty LtdAs the world outlook has become increasingly uncertain, many mining operations have implemented continuous improvement projects to maintain profitability levels.