According to Australian suppliers, the FDI Cooperation will be a huge leap forwards for vendors, standards committees and end-users, and will save us all money and time in the long-run. Sarah Falson speaks with some local representatives.
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Cotton ginning firm invests with APAG
Australia’s largest cotton ginning company has chosen new industry alliance, Atlantic Pacific Automation Group (APAG), to upgrade its safety and motion control systems. Steven Rossitto writes.
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Machine or man for safety design?
Pilz Australia has been rallying for safe industrial design for over a decade. Sarah Falson spoke with managing director Frank Schrever about the company's renewed focus.
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HMI reporting software
Industrial software provider Wonderware has developed a world-first HMI reporting system that can diagnose process problems for greater plant efficiency. Sarah Falson writes.
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Control Logic now exclusive SCHMERSAL, SUNX distributor
Control Logic Pty Ltd has been appointed the exclusive Australian distributor for SCHMERSAL Safety and Automation Technology products, along with SUNX industrial sensors offerings.
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ZONE chooses Inaco as safety control supplier
Local industrial safeguarding systems manufacturer, ZONE Safety Systems, has signed-on Industrial automation and controls distributor, Inaco Automation Controls, to distribute its safe-T-zone standard range of modular perimeter safety guarding solutions in Australia.
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Honeywell strengthens natural gas offering with company buy-out
Honeywell will buy-out RMG GROUP in a USD$400 million deal which includes the Germany-based natural gas measuring and control products, services and integrated solutions assets and all of its subsidiaries.
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Honeywell opens $65m R&D facility in Bangalore
Engineering company Honeywell International has unveiled a new research, development and engineering facility in Bangalore, India, which cost the company an investment of $50 million and represents the second dedicated R&D facility for Honeywell in the area.
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Rockwell to promote conveyor automation at Auspak 2009
Industrial automation provider Rockwell Automation will be showcasing its scalable motion control solutions for the packaging industry at Auspack 2009, scheduled for the Sydney Showground at Olympic Park in June.
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Robust control system provides safety underground
A control system is normally found inside a control cabinet, where it is well protected from all types of environmental influences. However, control systems can also be installed on mobile machinery, where they may be subjected to rigorous shaking, meaning a control system must be tough enough to withstand the elements.
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