Automation & Control Feature Articles for Australian Industry

Rockwell Automation Solutions 2/25/2019

Data Exchange Modules, Computing Products, Network Cards & Test Tools

Using PROFINET Diagnostics for Maintenance Tasks 2/8/2019

Intelligent PROFINET monitoring ensures constant high quality of communication

How to optimize your Network with PROFIBUS Tester 5 2/5/2019

The easy Approach for Beginners and Professionals to optimize your PROFIBUS Network

Greater efficiency with ‘Industrie 4.0‘ 12/11/2018

KraussMaffei Technologies, uses automated machine condition monitoring to boost production volume and avoid machinery downtime.

Getting a Handle on ‘Industrie 4.0‘ 12/11/2018

IT/OT integration with optimized data exchange, secure communication, and reduced administrative effort

Diagnostics solution raises condition monitoring to new level 12/3/2018

Application Story - Light Metal Foundry Handtmann

Gateway as a bridge to a future-proof process landscape 12/3/2018

In the age of Industrie 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT), Ethernet is also making inroads into process manufacturing.

Is the US/China trade war good for Australian business? 10/11/2018

The escalating trade war between the United States and China, the world’s two largest economies, is already having an impact on smaller economies all over the world.

Driverless bus ready for public trial 9/27/2018

Visitors at Sydney's Olympic Park will get a taste of future travel with the state's first public trial of a driverless shuttle bus.

Skilling: a national imperative. Report reveals major skill gaps 9/27/2018

A report released by the Australian Industry Group has identified critical skill issues facing Australian businesses with 75 per cent of employers reporting skill shortages and 99 ...

Automated vehicles may encourage a new breed of distracted drivers 9/25/2018

Humans are poor at remaining vigilant over time. That's bad news for the safety of partially automated cars, which sometimes need the person behind the wheel to quickly take over ...

Artificial intelligence: our future 9/19/2018

The Australian economy faces unprecedented disruption due to emerging technologies and global trends.

Humanity confronts a defining question: how will AI change us? 8/29/2018

In his new book 2062: The World that AI Made, UNSW artificial intelligence expert Toby Walsh urges us to choose wisely as we define the effects on our lives of the Fourth Industrial ...

Australians believe robots will take jobs 8/15/2018

It has been shown that 45 per cent of activities people are paid to perform can be replaced by automated technologies.

The future of work is now 6/13/2018

With the rise of emergent technologies and increased automation across industries, the growing push towards a future of work is seeing many start to question how we can best prepare ...

Can society keep up with the pace of digital technology? 3/7/2018

We’re more connected than ever – with one swipe, information is at our fingertips. And the digital technology revolution shows no sign of slowing down.

Guide to choosing the right conveyor system 11/2/2017

Conveyors are an essential component of materials handling but often the last to be considered when it comes to process planning.

Australian PMI®: manufacturing stabilises in September 10/6/2016

After a sharp drop in August, the Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) regained 2.9 points to record a broadly stable 49.8 in ...

Research shows consumers want 'Australian made' 10/6/2016

The Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) has welcomed the latest research from Colmar Brunton which reveals 'Australian made' has moved to the third most looked for statement on product ...

Engineers challenge Minister over Skilled Occupation listing 9/15/2016