Energy Magazine March 2016 | Page 65

AUSTRALIA technologies that assist with having the ideal personnel , such as laser alignment technology balancing equipment , on-site diagnostics , machine diagnostics , laser scanning for reengineering and quick reverse engineering , various software packages for design and drafting .
“ The market is very broad , but the rotating equipment in itself is a very specialised field , and obviously requires special skills — particularly for our field service and workshop personnel ,” said Yeoman .
“ The level of detail that is required to ensure the service and maintenance commissioning on these machines is significant .”
A BRIGHT FUTURE Aside from moving into its new larger facility with more crane capacity , the next step for IPS Australia is to invest in high-speed balancing . Although it ’ s not yet available in Australia , there is a lot of interest in having it despite it requiring a significant investment .

“ The level of detail that is required to ensure the service and maintenance commissioning on these machines is significant .”

– IPS Australia managing director Geoff Yeoman
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