Scientists involved in CSIRO's Minerals Down Under Flagship are transferring technologies developed for space exploration and mining on the Moon and Mars, into new applications for the Australian mining industry.
Emerson Process Management has acquired EIM Controls, a manufacturer of high-quality valve actuators.
Australian Mining calls for editorial contributions to the October Mine Automation & Remote Control feature.
Bucyrus and the CSIRO have announced a worldwide license agreement for the Longwall Automation Steering Committee technology.
Bucyrus has developed a fully-integrated automation system for longwall shearers, which is said to provide optimal operation under all mining conditions by taking coal clearance and roof support into account.
Pilz Safe Automation has released the PSS4000 software system, designed to provide a solution for all machine automation control and safety functions including motion control, diagnostics and visualisation.
Rockwell Automation has enhanced its POINT I/O line-up with the addition of the new Allen-Bradley POINT Guard I/O modules, designed to offer both automation and safety functionality in a maximum density I/O solution.
Pilz has introduced its PSS4000 automation system whish is said to provide a solution for all machine automation control and safety functions including motion control, diagnostics and visualization.
Pilz Safe Automation has launched the PSS4000 Automation System and PAS4000 software suite that together provide a new way to design, program and implement automation.
Treotham Automation has become the exclusive Australian distributor of Italian safety products from Reer.