Machine > Control systems

Mobile technology to boost pedestrian safety

28 July, 2017 by Caleb Radford

Australian tech firm Cohda Wireless has trialled its vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) technology on city streets for the first time.


Rockwell Automation Safety Maturity Index for Machine Builders tool

06 July, 2017

Rockwell Automation has released its Safety Maturity Index for Machine Builders tool to help machine builders bring safety to their machine designs.


Friction: the key to safe and competent haul road operations

30 June, 2017 by Eric Tomicek

A mine's network of haul roads can either be its greatest asset or its greatest liability. Eric Tomicek from Australian Diversified Engineering explains that the path to safe and efficient haul road operations begins with understanding what friction is, being able to measure it and knowing how to manage it.


SMC VP544/744-X555/585 Dual Residual Pressure Release Valves

16 June, 2017

The SMC VP544/744-X555/585 Dual Residual Pressure Release Valves range with Soft Start-up Function is designed to meet ISO13849-1 safety standards.


Automated vehicle safety assurance system under development

13 June, 2017

Australian governments, vehicle manufacturers, transport technology providers and other interested parties have been asked to contribute to the development of a national safety assurance regime for automated vehicles.


Allen-Bradley Guardmaster Lifeline 5 cable-pull switch

31 May, 2017

The Allen-Bradley Guardmaster Lifeline 5 cable-pull switch is a solid-state, cable-pull e-stop with microprocessor-based technology.


Safety control function reconfiguration using standard HMIs

31 May, 2017

The reconfiguration of safety control functions can be carried out using standard human machine interface (HMI) products such as control panels, industrial PCs and mobile devices.


Safer autonomous refuse truck currently under trial

25 May, 2017

An autonomous refuse truck is being tested by Volvo Trucks and Renova.


Michell online hygrometer

05 May, 2017

The Michell online hygrometer provides ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) air as a specialised form of compressed air.


Honeywell SmartLine pressure measurement system

20 April, 2017

The Honeywell SmartLine pressure measurement system is designed for harsh process environments, featuring modular and robust pressure transmitters.


SafeGear emergency stopping devices

20 April, 2017

SafeGear emergency stopping devices come in a series of designs.


Safeguarding mines with strata control

03 November, 2016 by Caleb Radford

A South Australian resin-firing system that is designed to stop mines from caving in will be used to safeguard new projects in Mongolia.


Flexshield acoustic mobile tent

03 November, 2016

The Flexshield acoustic mobile tent is designed as a comprehensive at source noise control solution for the construction/building industry.


Structural safety in a heartbeat

21 October, 2016

Structural monitoring technology that can pinpoint structural damage and stability issues in real time in order to mitigate risk and enhance safety has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand by Mainmark.


ATA alerts drivers to seatbelt safety options

12 October, 2016

A new safety alert has been released by the ATA, highlighting the availability of truck suspension seats with integrated belts.


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