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“Compressed air and vacuum, without a central supply, opens new possibilities for automation design.” Across factory automation and intralogistics, decentralised air solutions are becoming increasingly relevant, especially in mobile and space-constrained applications. Generating compressed air or vacuum directly at the point of use can simplify system design, reduce infrastructure requirements, and improve flexibility for robots and AGVs. As systems become more modular, how are you approaching utilities like air and vacuum in environments without fixed infrastructure? --- #SMC #OGM #Innovation #Engineering #Durability #Safety #Efficiency #Resilient #Flexibility #Manufacturing #Sustainability #ESG #Reliability #Maintenance #Scalability #APAC #ANZ #Australia #NewZealand #Industrial #Factories #Excellence #Automation #Technology #Consistency #Industry40 #IIoT #IndustrialIoT #Pneumatics #Compressors #Robotics #IndustrialAutomation #Intralogistics SMC SMC Corporation Australia and New Zealand

“Accurate level measurement in aggressive media is critical for safe and stable operations.” Across chemical, water, and process industries, measuring aggressive liquids in non-metallic tanks remains a common challenge. Non-contact radar technologies are increasingly preferred because they minimise exposure to corrosive media while maintaining high accuracy and reliability, even in the presence of vapours, condensation, or changing process conditions. As process demands tighten, how are you ensuring measurement accuracy without compromising equipment longevity in harsh environments? --- #KROHNE #OGM #Innovation #Engineering #Durability #Safety #Efficiency #Resilient #Flexibility #Manufacturing #Sustainability #ESG #Reliability #Maintenance #Scalability #APAC #ANZ #Australia #NewZealand #Industrial #Factories #Excellence #Automation #Technology #Consistency #Industry40 #IIoT #IndustrialIoT #Radar #ProcessAutomation #LevelMeasurement #IndustrialInstrumentation #ProcessEngineering KROHNE

“Reliability and response speed are critical in pneumatic control.” Across industrial automation and process environments, compact, direct-acting valve designs help improve response times and simplify installations where space and efficiency matter. Built durability and options suited for hazardous areas also play an important role in maintaining safe and consistent operations under demanding conditions. As systems become more complex and uptime expectations increase, how are you balancing responsiveness, reliability, and safety in your pneumatic setups? --- #ALKON #OGM #Innovation #Engineering #Durability #Safety #Efficiency #Resilient #Flexibility #Manufacturing #Sustainability #ESG #Reliability #Maintenance #Scalability #APAC #ANZ #Australia #NewZealand #Industrial #Factories #Excellence #Automation #Technology #Consistency #Industry40 #IIoT #IndustrialIoT #Pneumatics #IndustrialAutomation #Manufacturing #ProcessControl #Valves ALKON CORPORATION

“Robust sensing is not optional in harsh industrial environments.” Across mining, metals, and heavy manufacturing, dust, vibration, and contamination are constant challenges. Safety sensors that maintain reliable detection under these conditions are critical to reducing unplanned downtime, protecting personnel, and ensuring consistent machine operation over the long term. As operating environments become more demanding, how are you ensuring your sensing solutions remain reliable where it matters most? --- #PILZ #OGM #Innovation #Engineering #Durability #Safety #Efficiency #Resilient #Flexibility #Manufacturing #Sustainability #ESG #Reliability #Maintenance #Scalability #APAC #ANZ #Australia #NewZealand #Industrial #Factories #Excellence #Automation #Technology #Consistency #Industry40 #IIoT #IndustrialIoT #Sensors #Radar #IndustrialAutomation #HeavyIndustry Pilz

“Compact, multiprotocol motion control is becoming a key enabler for flexible automation.” Across FMCG, packaging, and assembly environments, reducing panel space while simplifying integration is a growing priority. A single platform that supports multiple motor types and common industrial protocols helps streamline commissioning, reduce engineering effort, and improve scalability across different machine designs. As production lines become more modular and changeovers more frequent, this level of flexibility can make a measurable difference in uptime and deployment speed. How are you approaching standardisation of motion control across different machines and sites today? --- #FESTO #OGM #Innovation #Engineering #Durability #Safety #Efficiency #Resilient #Flexibility #Manufacturing #Sustainability #ESG #Reliability #Maintenance #Scalability #APAC #ANZ #Australia #NewZealand #Industrial #Factories #Excellence #Automation #Technology #Consistency #Industry40 #IIoT #IndustrialIoT #MotionControl #ServoDrive #IndustrialAutomation #ControlSystems Festo Festo Australia

“Control performance increasingly comes down to speed, precision, and stability under real process conditions.” Across process industries, maintaining accurate valve positioning under dynamic loads and pressure variations is critical for product quality and system efficiency. High-speed, closed-loop control with minimal delay helps improve responsiveness, while design flexibility supports integration across different applications. This is particularly relevant in sectors such as chemicals, food processing, and water treatment, where even small control deviations can affect consistency and throughput. How are teams balancing control accuracy and responsiveness in demanding process environments today? --- #BÜRKERT #OGM #Innovation #Engineering #Durability #Safety #Efficiency #Resilient #Flexibility #Manufacturing #Sustainability #ESG #Reliability #Maintenance #Scalability #APAC #ANZ #Australia #NewZealand #Industrial #Factories #Excellence #Automation #Technology #Consistency #Industry40 #IIoT #IndustrialIoT #FluidControl #Valves #FlowControl #ProcessAutomation Bürkert Fluid Control Systems Burkert Australia

“Reliable level measurement in silos comes down to precision and adaptability.” In bulk handling and processing environments, non-contact measurement is increasingly critical, as dust, uneven surfaces, and narrow openings can affect accuracy. Adjustable sound-beam control and stable detection across varying material conditions improve consistency and reduce manual intervention. This is particularly relevant in sectors like mining, aggregates, and grain handling, where even small measurement errors can affect inventory accuracy and process flow. How are teams improving measurement reliability in challenging silo and bunker conditions today? --- #PepperlFuchs #OGM #Industry40 #Ultrasonic #Sound #Sensors #LevelMeasurement #Automation #Manufacturing #ProcessControl Pepperl+Fuchs Group

“Optimising steam starts with accurate, continuous measurement.” In many industrial processes, steam is a major energy driver, yet it is often one of the least visible utilities. Purpose-built steam flow measurement enables more accurate tracking across varying loads, helping identify inefficiencies, support energy reduction initiatives, and improve overall system performance. This becomes increasingly important as sites focus on both cost control and emissions reduction. Greater visibility at the steam layer often translates directly into operational and sustainability gains. How are your teams improving visibility and control across steam systems today? --- #SpiraxSarco #OGM #Industry40 #Steam #Sustainability #Automation #EnergyEfficiency #Decarbonisation Spirax Sarco

“Clear water starts with clear data.” Turbidity remains one of the most reliable early indicators of process changes in water treatment, often highlighting filtration issues, contamination risks, or treatment inefficiencies before they escalate. Recently, we have been observing an increasing emphasis on continuous monitoring to maintain compliance, protect public health, and ensure consistent water quality outcomes across both municipal and industrial applications. Accurate and stable turbidity measurement is becoming essential for proactive decision-making rather than reactive correction. How are your teams leveraging turbidity data to detect issues earlier and improve process control? --- #HACH #OGM #Industry40 #Turbidity #WaterTreatment #WaterQuality #WaterManagement #Utilities Hach

“True openness is reshaping how industrial automation systems are designed and scaled.” Across many industries, there is a growing shift toward software-defined automation and vendor-agnostic architectures. This approach allows greater flexibility in hardware selection, simplifies integration across legacy and new systems, and supports more scalable operations as plants evolve. We are also seeing increased demand for IT and OT convergence, where data flows more seamlessly from the shop floor to higher-level systems, enabling faster commissioning and more efficient system lifecycle management. How are teams balancing openness and standardisation when designing modern automation systems? --- #SchneiderElectric #OGM #Industry40 #Automation #IndustrialAutomation #DigitalTransformation #EcoStruxureAutomationExpert #ControlSystems Schneider Electric Schneider Electric Industrial Automation