Safety without the need for protective fences
27 March, 2018 by Michael Sanchez, Field Sales, SICK Vertriebs-GmbH, Düsseldorf | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdWith the help of safety laser scanners, a machinery engineer has ensured the safe operation of a robot on an injection moulding machine.
Reducing machinery noise can guard against hearing loss
09 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Cut To Size PlasticsIt has been claimed that using nylon on machinery can help to protect workers' hearing by reducing the amount of noise produced.
Vic's Western Freeway receives life-saving wire rope barriers
01 March, 2018Wire rope barriers are being implemented on the Western Freeway between the Western Ring Road and Ballarat, as part of a $37 million safety upgrade.
Scotch-Brite bristle discs and brushes
01 March, 2018 | Supplied by: 3M Abrasive Systems DivisionScotch-Brite bristle discs and brushes are surface conditioning products made using proprietary long-lasting Cubitron ceramic abrasive grain.
3D images give a clearer view
12 February, 2018 by Fabian Zimmer, Product Manager for 3D Compact Systems, SICK AG, Waldkirch | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdOutdoor industrial environments are constantly changing and to ensure that changes are always detected, SICK has designed its Visionary-B sensors with two eyes, in the form of horizontally offset lenses.
Fatalities on NSW roads prompt heavy-vehicle crackdown
07 February, 201826 drivers tested positive for drugs during Operation Rolling Thunder, which was organised on 1 February 2018.
Fluid Components International thermal flow meters and switches
05 February, 2018 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdFluid Components International SIL-compliant thermal flow meters and switches for safety instrumented systems comply with standards IEC 61511 and 61508.
Automated mine safety tool developed by students
05 February, 2018The creation of an automated tool to improve mine safety has won a team of students a trip to Silicon Valley.
Computer models to improve rail safety
28 November, 2017Rail safety is being improved in Australia and Indonesia via computer models that predict how rail cars will respond to different track conditions.
Simulation and radar technology improves vehicle safety
24 November, 2017 | Supplied by: National Instruments Pty LtdThe safety and reliability of vehicles could be improved with new technology developed by NI.
Safer road rollers awarded by AAPA
15 November, 2017A safety initiative aimed at road construction workers has been recognised with the AAPA National Safety Initiative Industry Award.
safeHDDM makes safety laser scanners immune to wood chippings
05 October, 2017 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdWood flooring manufacturer is using the latest microScan3 safety laser scanner from SICK to improve safety and productivity in a challenging environment.
How to safely select and replace hydraulic hose assemblies
26 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Gates Australia Pty LtdThere are some key considerations to take into account when selecting and replacing hydraulic hose assemblies.
Bestech Australia 8431 and 8432 precision miniature load cells
22 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe Bestech Australia 8431 and 8432 precision miniature load cells are designed for precise tension and compression force measurements in limited spaces.
'Fight Recorder' for soldiers being developed
11 September, 2017Two technology companies have been selected by the Australian Department of Defence to develop the equivalent of a black box for soldiers to capture crucial data on the battlefield.
