The modern factory needs to make use of sensor data to automate processes and remain commercially viable. But what are the costs? Where does an operation start? How do they scale? And more importantly, how can they keep their operational data and assets secure from external exposure and threats? This workshop answers those questions.
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Awarded three times: SM6020
ifm has received the Red Dot Award and iF Design Award for its SM6020 flow sensor in April this year after previously receiving the German Design Award in February.
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Mining Technology Master Class: Unlocking Valuable Data From Machinery
Miners are under continued pressure to increase the efficiency of their machines, avoid downtime and optimise processes to improve safety and save on costs. Simultaneously, digital transformation is opening
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Industry 4.0 solutions for mobile machines
The industrial world is moving steadily towards Industry 4.0 and embracing the technologies that will define this era.
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Remote control mining in a time of need
With an influx of automation technology entering the mining industry, companies continue to look for ways to take advantage of the latest gadgets. And as the coronavirus causes ripple-effects across the country’s workforce, automation could prove to be a saving grace.
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The past, present and future of the Prospect Awards
For 16 years, the Prospect Awards have signified why Australia is home to some of the brightest companies and individuals that are driving the mining industry forward.
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Recognising the future of mining technology
With a goal to push industry forward, ifm is one of many innovative companies providing automation technology to the mining sector. This year, the company will present the first Excellence in Industrial Internet of Things Application Award at the 2020 Prospect Awards.
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Industry 4.0: Industrial internet of things (IIoT) and Predictive Analytics
The industrial world is on the verge of entering the next revolution: Industry 4.0. This is going to change control systems architecture, systems connectivity and sensors as we know it today.
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Mobile machines withstand extreme conditions
The demands on controllers and sensors used in mining machinery, construction machines, municipal vehicles, agricultural and forestry machinery, port facilities and cranes is extremely high.
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From dawn to dusk — equipment that lasts
In environments where products can be affected by extreme weather conditions while they are in near-constant use, reliability is key in keeping the wheels rolling.
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Still working – ifm cables
ifm takes pride in how robust and reliable its sensors are.
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Meet the ifm experts — Darryl Blackeby
Meet product sales manager Darryl Blackeby — an expert in the vision and identification product range of ifm (such as sensor cameras).
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ifm efector is optimising operations with Octavis
Smart maintenance has become an important component in modern mine operations, allowing for real-time data collection and analysis from the production floor.
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Meet the ifm experts — Syed Ahmad
One of the key reasons Syed Ahmad is passionate about working with ifm is that the company is always generating innovative, technologically advanced products.
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3D sensor technology: Adding dimension to your machines
Intelligent sensors with 3D technology enable machines to perceive their environment with human-like vision, giving them the ability to work faster and more effectively, even in unstructured environments such as a mine site.
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Meet the ifm experts — Aditya Kunder
Aditya Kunder (who goes by his shorter nickname Adi) is a mobile industry sales engineer at ifm – his expertise is in coming up with cost-effective solutions for customers.
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Meet the ifm experts — Jas Singh
Meet Jas Singh, who is the systems and solutions manager for ifm in Australia. Jas is an expert in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and tailoring solutions for customers based on their specific needs.
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Meet the ifm experts — Harsh Zala
Meet Harsh Zala, a systems solutions engineer at ifm. Harsh works across ifm's range of products and is responsible for complete technical delivery of products on time and on budget.
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3D sensors: Safe manoeuvring instead of colliding
Reversing heavy vehicles can be a risky business. ifm discusses how it is making manoeuvres easier for operators.
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Next Generation Technology Solving Proximity Switch Issues
In order to maintain a competitive advantage within the manufacturing arena, businesses that employ innovative technologies designed to improve production processes and reduce downtime will prosper. But with manufacturers’ production scales and ranges increasing with the growing industry, technologies must keep up. Enter, proximity switches.
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