Index
- Emerson to build network facilities for NBN in $100m deal
October 10, 2011 0 comment
EMERSON Network Power has won the contract to build ten network facilities centres around Australia for NBN Co, in a deal worth more than $100 million.
- Mitsubishi Electric makes equity investment in ICONICS
October 10, 2011 0 comment
The investment will enable Mitsubishi Electric to incorporate ICONICS’ SCADA software in factory and process automation solutions primarily for new social infrastructure opportunities in emerging markets.
- Federal Government plan creates more opportunities for Australian businesses to compete for work
October 6, 2011 0 comment
The Government will require future project developers to publish more extensive details on opportunities available to Australian businesses if they want to receive a five per cent tariff exemption on imports.
- Victoria’s State Library reaps the benefits of energy efficient technology
October 6, 2011 0 comment
The State Library of Victoria achieved significant reductions in energy consumption. The new setup in the 150-year old heritage listed building slashed power bills and achieved payback in months.
- How to integrate video surveillance with SCADA
October 6, 2011 0 comment
Growing security requirements for critical infrastructure in SCADA industries requires operators to efficiently integrate video surveillance into their existing SCADA networks without hindering communications and bandwidth to the control centre.
- Steve Jobs dies at 56
October 6, 2011 0 comment
Apple co-founder and chairman Steve Jobs has died at age 56.
- Chevron launches world’s largest solar enhanced-oil-recovery project
October 6, 2011 0 comment
The project uses over 7,600 mirrors to focus the sun’s energy onto a solar boiler. The steam produced is injected into oil reservoirs to increase oil production.
- Aussie SME and researchers work on next-generation solar photovoltaic inverter
October 4, 2011 0 comment
ADVANCED Manufacturing CRC has announced a new project in the solar energy sector in a joint venture between MIL Systems and RMIT University.
- Energy management practices in the spotlight as we change the way we use energy
October 4, 2011 0 comment
The Smart Grid is transforming the way we use all use energy today. By turning the classic linear energy grid into an intelligent and interactive network, it is changing behaviours.
- Honeywell and Virthualis to develop 3-D Simulation Solution for Safety Engineering and Operator Training
October 4, 2011 0 comment
Under the agreement Virthualis’ 3-D visualisation technology called MindSafe will be linked to Honeywell’s existing UniSim simulation tool.
- Manufacturers using next gen laser scanners enjoy increased read speed and less downtime
September 29, 2011 0 comment
The next generation of high-speed omnidirectional image-based readers is poised to make life easier for manufacturers.
- The first 3rd generation Opcon Powerbox arrives in Australia
September 29, 2011 0 comment
Swedish-built Opcon Powerboxes transform waste heat energy into electricity and have numerous applications to industry.
- RMIT and Belden Australia deliver training solutions
September 28, 2011 0 comment
RMIT University and Belden Australia are partnering to offer training and certification in Industrial Ethernet skills.
- 40,000th switch rolls off ABB production line in Victoria
September 22, 2011 0 comment
The locally designed and manufactured pole-mount capacitor vacuum switches are exported to markets world-wide.
- IDE introduces world’s first green reverse osmosis desalination system
September 14, 2011 0 comment
IDE ProGreen reduces operational costs and increases ROI by optimising energy consumption, eliminating the use and handling of chemicals and offering a customisable, self-maintained platform.
- Mass recall for Cochlear’s flagship bionic ear implants
September 13, 2011 0 comment
Cochlear has been forced to recall all the units of its Nucleus CI500 hearing implants after a growing number of them shut down and stopped working.
- Australian National University researchers prove that solar power is no pipe dream
September 9, 2011 1 comment
The technology can be integrated with existing coal-fired power stations as it produces steam and could provide a solar boost to the existing water-steam stream of the electricity generation cycle.
- Acquisition for Perth-based electrical engineering and mining control systems firm
September 9, 2011 0 comment
The move to acquire Intellect Systems will endow RDG with electrical engineering and control systems expertise, allowing further growth.
- Design software makes solar modules more accessible and affordable
September 5, 2011 0 comment
Clean technology company SunPods is using software to design and manufacture modular solar array units that help make solar power more accessible and affordable.
- Save manufacturing as it drives innovation and technological change
September 5, 2011 0 comment
Without a solid manufacturing base, Australia faces the prospect of losing scientific, engineering and computing expertise that has taken generations to nurture in research and production.