Engineering remains one of the most imbalanced professions in Australia when it comes to the gender mix.

Guy Dann of RS Components believes 3D printing for rapid prototyping and connected devices be key drivers of Australia’s engineering industry.

3D printing is predicted to transform the business landscape of design-led innovation. But how well protected are Australian designs from unauthorised use?

Australia’s manufacturing sector of tomorrow will involve creativity, innovation and higher value products.

Mining investment will collapse by 40 per cent over four years, but the sector will grow a result of greater production and maintenance

As control engineers know, tuning a control system can be challenging when you must rely on hand-tuning and experience. This is especially true for control systems with multiple feedback loops or tuneable components.

Jonathan Wilkins of European Automation examines the implications of the latest update CFR21/11 to 21 CFR part 11 of Code of Federal Regulations of FDA.

Compac Sorting faced an increasingly competitive global market for fruit and vegetable manufacturing.

Paperless inspection and servicing systems using Pads and tablets help improve productivity and accountability.

It is common for large automation projects to overrun their budgets. Matt McDonald reports on a new methodology that aims to address this situation.

Lockheed Martin’s claims of small scale nuclear fusion may have been hasty, according to ANU’s Matthew Hole

The most critical shortcoming of current Advanced Control Systems is that as the plant ages and feedstock characteristics change resulting in inefficiencies and sub-standard output product. The new Adaptive Process Control implemented by Qenos overcomes these limitations.

UK Industry Automation expert and trainer, Peter Thomas sheds light on common industrial Ethernet misconceptions. He also discusses network security requirements and controlling process applications through industrial Ethernet.

Address the challenges of process manufacturing with ERP software.

With mining facing an increasingly tough market environment, the sector is demanding that companies improve productivity and continually add value.

​Located in North Ryde on Sydney’s leafy north shore, the Honeywell Software Centre and Design Studio is one of Honeywell’s core R&D centres.

Engineers Australia considers engineering education programs offered by Australian universities and vocational education institutions for accreditation.

Carsten Pedersen, Senior Executive at UXC Eclipse explains the importance for process manufacturers to use technology to achieve efficiency and success.

Food and beverage manufacturers can remain productive in the context of increasing raw material prices, energy prices and pressure from retailers.

Over 150 people turned out for the inaugural 2014 Women in Industry Awards dinner in June, where ladies from the mining, manufacturing and engineering sectors were rewarded and recognised for their career achievements.