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A wake-up call for Australian industry

Manufacturer's Monthly

Australian mining and clean-energy billionaire, Andrew Forrest, is set to plough $54 million into a new battery manufacturing plant in the United States. We must grow our manufacturing capability at a rapid pace if Australia are to have the resources to meet net zero targets. The IRA is an investment in—not a cost to—the US economy.

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PLCs, PACs and edge controllers in an era of high availability

Control Engineering

High availability (HA) is one modern way manufacturers can reach their efficiency goals. With manufacturers seeking new ways to maximize the efficiency and profitability of their operations, there is greater emphasis on control system technology that helps to ensure continuous production and greater plant availability.