Having reliable equipment in automated plant is key to making sure that everything runs smoothly when the production process is in progress. Poorly performing equipment can have a knock-on effect that
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Rugged panel widescreen PCs for easy maintenance
B&R has expanded its range of automation-ready Panel PCs with a new series of widescreen formats ranging from 7" WVGA to 24" Full HD.
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Light curtain with PROFINET interface
With the PROFINET interface integrated in the CML 700i, Leuze electronic makes possible simple and fast integration of this light curtain in the fieldbus environment without additional gateway box and extra software.
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Schneider Electric named one of Australia’s most desirable workplaces
Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, has been named as one of Australia’s top ten most attractive employers for job seekers by employment firm Randstad.
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Bluetooth compatible clamp-on earth tester
The new Hioki FT6380 and Hioki FT6381 are precision earth resistance measurement clamp-on testers.
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Will automation become the next job killer?
Automation is on track to become the ultimate job killer. In fact, much like the industrial revolution 200 years ago, the automation of human tasks is revolutionising both the workplace and society. What this means for the manufacturing sector can be both thrilling and frightening depending on whose point of view you take.
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Australian physicists open door to improved communications
Research led by ANU on the use of magnets to steer light has opened the door to new communications systems which could be smaller, cheaper and more agile than fibre optics.
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New motor control reduces energy usage
Two years ago, Solcon Industries released the DriveStart to deliver on a promise to create a medium voltage motor control that costs less and requires a smaller footprint than a variable frequency drive (VFD).
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Australian battery technology generates buzz from US trial
Australian battery technology innovator Nano-Nouvelle, recent winner of a Federal commercialisation grant, has proved that its pioneering processes are ready for production.
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New fanless embedded computer
Backplane Systems Technology has launched Neousys Technology's Ultra Compact Atom and Pentium Apollo Lake Fanless Embedded Computer, the POC-300 Series.
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