Machine > Control systems

Sick Flexi Loop safety sensor integration design

01 April, 2014

The Flexi Loop design can save costs with sensor cascades that communicate.


Emerson Process Management AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager

01 April, 2014

Emerson Process Management's AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager is now capable of commissioning Foundation fieldbus devices faster with the new version 12.5 software.


Emerson Process Management AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager

01 April, 2014

Emerson Process Management's AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager is now capable of commissioning Foundation fieldbus devices faster with the new version 12.5 software.


Fieldteam app and cloud-based workflow management solution

25 March, 2014

Fieldteam is an Australian owned and designed app and cloud-based workflow management solution which is suitable for businesses managing mobile teams in the field.


Phoenix Contact mGuard security routers with integrated mobile phone interface

19 March, 2014

The mGuard security routers from Phoenix Contact with integrated mobile phone interface are said to make industrial communication in the worldwide mobile phone network more secure.


Fluke 6200-2 and 6500-2 portable appliance testers

19 March, 2014

The lightweight and rugged Fluke 6200-2 and 6500-2 portable appliance testers perform all the tests required for Class I and Class II appliances and conform to the EN61010-1 safety standard. The company says the 6500-2 can reduce total test time by nearly 50%.


Mobile inspections in the workplace using Android-enabled devices

18 March, 2014 by Josh Ladgrove

The commercial arena is now starting to benefit from Android-enabled smartphones and tablets which offer PDA-like functionality.


So he is asked - Who is safe?

13 March, 2014

Functional Safety is a complex topic frequently pigeon-holed within the domain of safety experts and complex engineering processes. It’s a sad fact that many plant operators view Functional Safety as just another regulatory hurdle that costs money without direct gains in production. However, if Functional Safety is ignored, it has the potential to seriously impact, or even ruin a company. Conversely, if implemented well, it can result in significant productivity gains according to Schneider Electric Critical Controls Solutions Executive Sven Gröne.


Ezy2C Journey Management Planner (JMP) software

27 February, 2014

The Journey Management Planner (JMP) from Ezy2C is designed to help companies comply with WHS laws for lone and remote workers.


Applying the brakes to earth leakage on mine sites

24 February, 2014

Rockwell Automation has collaborated with Australian electrical engineering and manufacturing company Ampcontrol Group to successfully test a solution that detects the impact of earth leakage on mine sites.


Banner Engineering SC26-2 Programmable Safety Controller

12 February, 2014

The Banner Engineering SC26-2 Programmable Safety Controller is used for PLC-level capability and control without the programming complexity and steep learning curve of traditional PLCs.


Emerson integrated diagnostics prediction and protection system

06 February, 2014

Emerson Process Management has introduced an integrated diagnostics prediction and protection system for hydroelectric turbines that gives early warning of developing turbine problems, helping to reduce maintenance costs and improve safety.


Intrinsically safe design for weighing in hazardous areas

29 January, 2014

A Safe by Design white paper from Mettler Toledo explores intrinsically safe design for weighing in hazardous areas.


Rino fog maker

18 December, 2013

The Rino industrial fog maker is effective in suppressing dust, controlling odours, humidifying and evaporative cooling.


Westech Flow Control Body dust-suppressing dump truck body

18 December, 2013

The Westech Flow Control Body has a floor design that controls the flow of material out of the body of a truck during dumping which can reduce the amount of dust generated. The design is also claimed to improve stability of the truck, eliminating lift of the front axles resulting in overall safer operation.


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