Machine > Control systems

Heavy machinery injury lands mining company $750K fine

10 April, 2025

In WA, an underground mining services company has been fined $750,000 after a drill operator sustained spinal and leg injuries working on heavy machinery.


From Safety to Security: Protecting Your Machinery in the IoT Era

01 April, 2025

For decades, Pilz has been a trusted partner in safety. Now, it extends that trust to security, providing peace of mind in an increasingly complex industrial environment.


Presentation of NX series

01 March, 2025

The smallest RFID safety switch with lock in the world: dimensions of just 30 x 30 x 94.5 mm.


Alarming commercial driver fatigue, distraction levels: report

06 December, 2024

A new report by a technology company has revealed some critical data relating to driver fatigue and distraction in the transport and logistics industry.


Volvo FH and Volvo FM trucks

22 November, 2024

The Volvo FH and Volvo FM trucks are designed to increase safety for drivers and road users.


Isuzu safer vehicle cabin structure

21 November, 2024

Isuzu's reimagined vehicle cabin structure has been designed to improve overall safety, dimensions, visibility and storage.


Foton T5 all-electric truck

18 November, 2024

The Foton T5 all-electric truck is designed for the Australian transport industry and comes with a full suite of safety features.


MOTUM World mining driver safety software

13 November, 2024

MOTUM World is a tailorable simulation software package designed specifically for driver education and training.


Gin distiller explosion injures eight, $50K fine

08 November, 2024

An explosion and fireball at a Rutherglen winery and gin distiller that injured workers and customers has led to a $50,000 fine.


Allen-Bradley Logix SIS safety system

24 October, 2024

Logix SIS is a safety instrumented system designed to address the evolving needs of modern industrial environments.


Immersive VR training to keep forestry workers safe

17 October, 2024

A newly developed immersive VR training tool could enable forestry workers to be trained in a risk-free environment.


FLIR TrafiBot dual AI camera

16 October, 2024

The FLIR TrafiBot Dual AI Camera is a multispectral camera system that enhances safety for drivers.


Do cobots pose psychosocial risks to workers?

08 October, 2024

Collaborative robots, also known as cobots, have been increasingly permeating Australian workplaces — but at what risk?


Boosting safety for traffic control workers

16 September, 2024

A traffic control company has deployed a fleet of eye-catching vehicles to boost visibility and safety for its workers on the roads.


Truck drivers must be part of safety campaign: ATA

23 August, 2024

A road safety campaign planned by the federal government should include truck drivers, according to the Australian Trucking Association.


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