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Atlas Copco offers certified ‘net zero energy consumption’ compressors

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:44:29 +0000

Atlas Copco is said to be the first to offer certified ‘net zero energy consumption’ compressors with its ZR series.

Australian master distributor appointed

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:22:05 +0000

TODO AB has announced that Integrated Transfer Solutions Pty Ltd (ITS) has been appointed as its master Australian Distributor and stockist.

Thermal dispersion flow switches distributor announced

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:09:23 +0000

Kayden Instruments has appointed Control Components as its exclusive Australian distributor for its range of Thermal Dispersion Technology products.

Champion Compressors appoints general manager

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:06:16 +0000

Australian compressor technology group Champion Compressors has appointed Michael Griffin as the company’s General Manager.

Australian distributor appointed

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:39:05 +0000

Air & Hydraulic Systems has been appointed as the Australian distributor for J+J Electric Actuators.

Significant reduction in carbon footprint possible with new fuel catalysts

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:37:31 +0000

A range of fuel catalysts has been launched in Australia which has the potential to reduce carbon emissions from all industries that use diesel, heavy fuel oil, coal and gas.

Valve actuation for solar plant

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:15:14 +0000

The Andasol 1 plant in the Spanish province of Granada is a parabolic trough power plant and is claimed as the world’s largest solar power plant. Intelligent electric actuators with digital control have been specified for valve control in all areas of the generating process.

New challenges for compressor manufacturers

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:25:10 +0000

Emerging technologies present new challenges for compressor manufacturers — a trend report from ACHEMA 2009 provides some details.

Robot safety training workshop announced

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:51:40 +0000

Power and automation technology group ABB has announced a series of training workshops that highlight safety considerations for robotic production systems.

Environmental award for energy-efficient products

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:20:24 +0000

KSB was awarded the 2009 Green Excellence Environmental Activism Award in London. The award is presented annually for centrifugal pumps by the global consultancy company Frost & Sullivan.

Compressed air nozzle that cools whilst blowing

Thu, 14 May 2009 01:06:41 +0000

Silvent has developed the F1 Cooling Nozzle that is designed for spot cooling, whilst blowing away unwanted matter, dust etc.

Custom manifolds for safe and efficient solutions

Thu, 14 May 2009 01:00:57 +0000

Custom Fluidpower manifold systems provide the user with versatility in design.

Company of the Year announced

Fri, 15 May 2009 01:40:05 +0000

The Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA) named BOC WTIA Company of the Year 2008.

Australia's CPRS now delayed

Tue, 12 May 2009 02:52:40 +0000

The introduction of Australia’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme is being delayed a year, but legislation is still expected to be passed this year. This will give businesses affected by the CPRS some breathing space, but also provide some certainty if the legislation is passed.

Robotic hand, powered by compressed air

Tue, 12 May 2009 02:57:00 +0000

The Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) of the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech has developed a unique robotic hand that can firmly hold objects as heavy as a can of food or as delicate as a raw egg, and be dexterous enough to gesture for sign language.

Compressed air company has engineer available for questioning at NMW

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:53:33 +0000

Compressed Air Australia has announced that Neal Raker, Applications Engineer with Exair Corporation, USA, will be available at the company's National Manufacturing Week exhibition stand to answer visitors' questions.

Natural gas compressor distributor announced

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:26:39 +0000

Australian compressor technology group Champion Compressors has been named as the exclusive Australian distributor for Bidell Equipment LP (Bidell), a Canadian-based supplier of reciprocating and rotary-screw natural gas compressors.

'Ocean glider' home after two-month voyage

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:09:07 +0000

Scientists are celebrating the first successful deployment and retrieval in Australia of a remotely controlled, deep ocean-going robotic submarine destined to play a central role in measuring changes in two of Australia’s most influential ocean currents.

Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre in the final stages of construction

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:58:14 +0000

Victoria’s plumbers will soon receive the benefit from a new hands-on trade training facility.

Kinematics control solution unveiled at NMW

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:43:48 +0000

Drives solutions group SEW-Eurodrive will showcase its MOVI-PLC Kinematics PLC/motion controller at National Manufacturing Week 2009.