9th Oct 2026
When mine site lighting fails every two to three years, the costs go well beyond the fitting. A commodity light fitting with that failure rate doesn't just cost more over its life. It costs more…
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24th Aug 2026
We're proud to share that Pacific Automation has been named a finalist for the Innovation in Bulk Handling Award at the 2026 Australian Bulk Handling Awards. The nomination recognises the…
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19th Jun 2026
Unplanned downtime doesn't just interrupt production, it drains budgets, strains teams, and erodes confidence in your equipment. At Pacific Automation, we work with our manufacturing…
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17th Jun 2026
You may have noticed, but pacificautomation.com.au has changed. In December we launched our brand new website update aimed at adding more features, and making the process easier for our custo…
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4th May 2026
Unplanned conveyor downtime doesn't just slow production, it can cost mining operations up to a million dollars per hour. For maintenance engineers, safety officers, and project managers working…
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16th Apr 2026
We are pleased to announce that Pacific Automation, alongside Qonnect, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Advantech at the Advantech ASEAN Connect Conference 2026, h…
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30th Mar 2026
At Pacific Automation, looking after people has always been part of how we operate. From the early days as a family business through to supporting customers across Australia today, the focus has…
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24th Mar 2026
Remote I/O modules sit between your field devices and your controller, collecting sensor data and sending commands to actuators across a network. Choosing the wrong one creates problems that are…
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10th Mar 2026
Reliable detection and measurement are critical in automated systems. However, many industrial environments involve conditions that can make sensing difficult. Materials may be transparent…
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3rd Mar 2026
Encoders are small components with a big impact. When they fail, conveyors stop. Drives trip. Positioning is lost. Production is interrupted. In many industrial environments acr…
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23rd Jan 2026
In many industrial sites, dust isn’t just a housekeeping issue, it’s an explosion risk, so selecting the correct lighting greatly helps to reduce risk and keep workers safe.…
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21st Jan 2026
The switch from 6000K to 4000K LED lighting in industrial environments isn’t just a trend, it’s a deliberate shift toward better visibility, comfort, and safety. …
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