Continued growth in fibre optic communications has resulted in a growing number of applications and deployment environments for optical cables. Fusion splicing is the process by which two optical fibres are joined together to create one continuous optical path. This whitepaper looks at two types of fusion splicing – Core Alignment and Cladding Alignment.

Linear bearings are machine elements that perform a linear movement. In this white paper, two linear guide concepts are compared: sliding on plastics as well as rolling by means of rolling elements made of steel balls. Both linear plain bearings and linear ball bearings take over the guidance and positioning in classic mechanical engineering as … Continue reading When to use plastic linear bearings and linear guides or recirculating ball systems? →

Sensors and measurement devices are commonly used in industrial applications. In particular, non-contact displacement sensors are used to measure the travel range between where an object is and a reference position, and are popular for automation, OEM, research and development, test and inspection, quality assurance, maintenance and service, or process control. They increasingly contribute to … Continue reading Displacement sensor for industrial process automation →

Among manufacturing sectors in Australia, food makers trail only behind the mining industry as the biggest spenders on energy. According to the latest figures available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the food manufacturing industry pays a staggering $706 million a year on its electricity bills, accounting for 17 per cent of the entire manufacturing … Continue reading Water heating that reduces food manufacturing costs →

This summer you can earn money for your power. If you are not already involved it’s time to find out if your business should really be considering participating in demand response. In this white paper, we answer seven frequently asked questions about demand response. Learn how your business power can help the future of Australia’s … Continue reading Your power can make a difference this summer →

Operators in modern plants are tasked with numerous activities, making it difficult for them to handle abnormal process conditions. Research has demonstrated how an intelligent and ergonomic workspace can both mitigate risk and increase productivity. The introduction of mission-critical computing systems and automated tasks in manufacturing processes has resulted in increased safety and productivity during … Continue reading Operators in modern plants →

This summer you can earn money for your power. If you are not already involved it’s time to find out if your business should really be considering participating in demand response. In this white paper, we answer seven frequently asked questions about demand response. Learn how your business power can help the future of Australia’s … Continue reading Your power can make a difference this summer →

Power in Australia is changing. Now there is a way to embrace the change and take on a new opportunity. It involves creating a new revenue stream for your business and it’s called Demand Response. Anyone can participate whether you are a farmer or manufacturer, as long as you use energy. Download this white paper to … Continue reading Demand Response programs this summer →

The future is bright for the process and control sector and as we look ahead, we check out the industries and technologies that are on the ascent and what they mean to industry. Download this whitepaper now:

Many companies are upgrading to fleet management systems, which are wirelessly linked to computers on board their vehicles, giving them visibility into the minute-by-minute status of equipment and vehicles. This whitepaper explains how onboard computers can present operators with the information and alerts they need to get their job done safely and efficiently. To download … Continue reading Rugged In-Vehicle Computers: The Answer To Industry Challenges →

In a dynamic market where electricity costs are rising and commodity prices are falling, Australia’s industrial sector is looking at new ways to improve their bottom line and the pursuit of competitive advantage in the global market of medium voltage drives (MV Drives) to suit large scale operations, over traditional low voltage drive technology (LV … Continue reading Lowering the Cost Per kW →

Need to analyse sanitary, corrosive, or abrasive liquids? The next generation PT900 is a non-invasive ultrasonic flow meter that effectively measures fluid by simply clamping onto a pipe’s exterior, avoiding any need to stop processes or cut into pipes. Key improvements include the streamlined user interface app that is easily operated and programmed through an … Continue reading The New Panametrics PT900 Ultrasonic Flow Meter →

Omron is launching its NY series of powerful industrial PCs ideal for visualization, data handling, measuring and control. This platform is based on strict quality standards to meet the current innovative needs within the manufacturing industry. Two models are available in accordance to the users’ needs, including NYB industrial box PC, and NYP panel IPC. … Continue reading The Way To The Future With NY-Series Industrial PC Platform →

Omron is launching its NY series of powerful industrial PCs ideal for visualization, data handling, measuring and control. This platform is based on strict quality standards to meet the current innovative needs within manufacturing industry. Two models are available in accordance to the users’ needs, including NYB industrial box PC, and NYP panel IPC. NYM … Continue reading NY-Series Industrial PC Platform – The way to the future →

The popularity of craft breweries has energised the entire beer market. With consumers’ growing appetite for innovative and customised products, large-scale breweries face enormous cost pressures. And the industry isn’t alone – many other sectors including. Food & beverage and manufacturing face similar challenges.  Learn how Siemens is helping them adapt at Digitalize 2017, Siemens’ … Continue reading Transforming The Nascent Art Of Brewing Beer →

The popularity of craft breweries has energised the entire beer market. With consumers’ growing appetite for innovative and customized products, large-scale breweries face enormous cost pressures. And the industry isn’t alone – many other sectors including food & beverage and manufacturing face similar challenges.  Learn how Siemens is helping them adapt at Digitalize 2017, Siemens’ … Continue reading Transforming the nascent art of brewing beer →

Pipeline integrity is essential to Australian manufacturing. There are 33,000km of pipelines in Australia so ensuring they are well maintained and structurally sound are the highest priorities for Australian manufacturers. This whitepaper shows how technology helps manufacturers detect technical problems as they occur, saving manufacturers time and money. To download this whitepaper, fill in the … Continue reading Ensuring Structural Integrity of Pipelines →

Pipeline integrity is essential to Australian manufacturing. There are 33,000km of pipelines in Australia so ensuring they are well maintained and structurally sound are the highest priorities for Australian manufacturers. This whitepaper shows how technology helps manufacturers detect technical problems as they occur, saving manufacturers time and money. To download this whitepaper, fill in the … Continue reading Ensuring Structural Integrity of Pipelines →

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that enables electrical power to pass over Ethernet cabling at distances up to 100m. It is designed to provide end devices with sufficient power to operate with no need for a local power source. The technology complements standard Ethernet communication; it does not affect the transmission of data throughout … Continue reading Power Over Ethernet For Industry →

For over a decade Pilz has been extremely active in the domain of automation, investing heavily in R&D activities in Germany to ensure it remains a leader in Industrial Automation. Focusing on producing high quality products and services to be used by the next wave of businesses planning to harness Industry 4.0 technology and take … Continue reading Pilz, leading automation supplier, is driving the next industrial revolution, Industry 4.0, by investing heavily in the development and manufacture for Industry 4.0 ready products. →