Automation, security and control > Industrial automation and control

Overcoming the Obstacles of Industrial Automation Implementation

01 October, 2022

Industry 4.0 will lead to elevated levels of efficiency, better use of assets and increased output; however, many companies looking to employ such technology will need to do so while keeping related costs to a minimum.


iBase OFP-151-PC-NVK IoT energy management platform

29 September, 2022

The iBase OFP-151-PC-NVK is a SCADA management solution that displays the real-time status of equipment such as freezers, air conditioning, lighting systems and power meters.


Brisbane tech co nets top design award

27 September, 2022

Brisbane-based company mIoT has received a prestigious Gold Award for Design Excellence at the international Good Design Awards.


Wittenstein Galaxie drive systems and gearboxes

14 September, 2022

In developing the Galaxie, Wittenstein has reassessed drive concepts to produce what the company says is a new type of backlash-free gear unit.


ORCA HMI operator station

16 August, 2022

R. STAHL has launched its fully modular ORCA HMI operator stations for system operators in the process industry.


Eaton e-heater 48 V programmable power electronics control unit

12 August, 2022

Eaton's 48 V programmable power electronics control unit for electrically heated catalysts can be used by commercial vehicle manufacturers to meet global emissions regulations.


iBase IPPC1003-PC panel PC

20 July, 2022

The IPPC Series includes heavy-duty panel PCs that are suited to industrial activity, including factory automation and CNC machines, as well as outdoor solutions such as drive-in applications, EV charging solutions and roadside parking.


Hospital avoids power cuts through automation

05 April, 2022

One of Europe's largest medical centres has successfully automated its backup power grid.


Siemens SIRIUS ACT push buttons, indicator lights and switches

01 February, 2022

The Siemens SIRIUS ACT portfolio of elegantly designed push buttons, indicator lights and switches offer style, intelligence and physical toughness.


Solar start-up accelerates automation

25 January, 2022

Australian solar start-up 5B is set to receive $14 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).


Making the gate automation industry safer

23 December, 2021

After a worker in NSW was fatally crushed by an automatic gate last year, there have been calls to drastically improve the safety of gate automation in Australia.


iBase IBR215 2.5″ single board computer

15 December, 2021

The iBase IBR215 2.5″ single board computer has an NXP ARM Cortex-A53 i.MX 8M Plus Quad 1.6 GHz Processor.


Modern Manufacturing Expo 2022 coming to Sydney

14 December, 2021

Australia's first Modern Manufacturing Expo will be held at the Sydney Showground from 20–21 September 2022.


Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 controllers

01 September, 2021

SIMATIC S7-1200 controllers are a good choice when it comes to flexibly and efficiently performing automation tasks in the lower to medium performance range.


Schneider calls for collaboration in Industries of the Future

11 June, 2021

Schneider is urging industrial enterprise to embrace universal automation, sustainable efficiency and digitalisation to boost economic recovery.


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