For industrial automation users, technology giveth and taketh away. On one hand advances in semiconductors and software result in smarter and more capable computers and machines, making the job of automating a process easier and more robust.
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Today, manufacturers of every type are in a vicious cycle of catch up. Customers want faster delivery. Product life cycles are shortening while innovation expectations are rising. Customers are learning to expect greater product customization, value added extras and order change flexibility
LEAN Manufacturing is a powerful approach used by manufacturing companies to drastically improve manufacturing processes. The same approach is yielding business benefits outside of manufacturing; such as in LEAN Logistics.
Service Oriented Architecture is not something that has just appeared within the business world. It is something that has been formed through years of dealing with programming problems and the issues of aligning IT systems with business needs
SYSPRO helps users to more effectively manage the business. Customers and suppliers access SYSPRO through Bee Jewellery's unique e-commerce website to review account and stock information and place orders
Many automation engineers are coming face to face with real fieldbus applications for the first time. Fieldbus is a wonderful technology with many benefits, but fieldbus installation requires some additional considerations over and above normal 4-20mA projects.
Successful implementation of technology goes much further than installation. Organisations must consider the impact on people, process and behaviors; and plan accordingly to manage the change effectively
When planning improvements to a legacy HMI/SCADA system, the option of migration to a more advanced system needs to be considered to ensure that the functionality and usability of the system meets expectations and changing demands of the business.
When analyzing the cause of process disturbances or when trying to improve productivity in the process, the comparison of alarm and trend data can be quite revealing. While sophisticated analysis tools are available in data Historians, an intuitive visualization tool that sits in the SCADA system
Siemens PLM Software has announced its synchronous technology, in what is touted as a breakthrough in digital product development.
It would be hard to find a successful manufacturer anywhere in the world that is not using some elements of lean manufacturing to streamline their operation. Some companies have formal lean programs, employing individuals with black belts in Six Sigma and other process control skills
Enterprise software should pay for itself in increased productivity and business efficiency, and some enterprise applications deliver more of these benefits than others. However, any enterprise suite will pay for itself faster if you work diligently to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO).
Like a civil engineering endeavor or sizable construction project, implementing an enterprise-wide application like an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to help run your business is a costly and complex process. And just as would be the case with any significant undertaking, success is not
In the relentless pursuit of profitability and competitiveness, more and more companies are turning to lean manufacturing to reduce or eliminate waste in their production processes. Once confined to the automotive industry, lean principles are becoming standard operating procedure in many
We’ve been operating Nissans from day one as well as a couple of other brands,” said Searson, “but at the end of 2007 we leased a couple of new Nissans so all our gas trucks are the one brand”.
One of the key initiatives undertaken by the Atlas Copco group is the development of energy saving products and services.
Portescap has released the N Series slotted brushless DC motors.
Inherent control simplicity, miniature motors and drives, and higher torque density of stepper systems add up to a viable alternative to servo motion for certain lower-power applications
Technical ceramics have opened up new opportunities in many applications, and are fast becoming another materials group alongside metallic materials and plastics
A typical manufacturing business is faced with countless business challenges: domestic and global competition; high sensitivity to economic cycles; rising labor, materials and energy costs; finding skilled employees; regulatory requirements; the need for continuous innovation; and ongoing pressures
A WHITE paper is a document that comprehensively discusses a technology or product, and often deals with particular problems that many companies may be facing.
NICHOLAS Viney from Kangan Batman TAFE has been named the Manufacturing Trade Teacher of the Year at a ceremony held in Sydney ealier this month.
Manufacturing remains an important sector, accounting for more than 10% of the economy. In recent years the sector has underperformed, compared to the overall strength of the economy.
Ian Bulter from Australian Custom Pipes (ACP) explains the ins and outs of Polyethylene (PE) in compressed air pipe systems.
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TESEQ has released a large range of RF broadband, power amplifiers covering frequencies to 6 GHz and with output powers to 1100W.
Need to store large volumes of valuable stationery or filing? Then Maxitek static and rolling storage systems are the answer
Bosco Storage Solutions’ Boscotek™ range of industrial workbenches provides heavy duty, flexible workspace for a range of industrial and commercial applications
Machinery manufacturers looking for some real muscle power from their single rod cylinders need look no further than the latest range of “big bore” actuators – Series C95 from SMC Pneumatics, a leading automation control manufacturer
One of the challenges often faced with automated processes is the need for both stable and very low speed rotation. Engineers from SMC, the world leader in pneumatic technology, have long recognised this problem and have now answered this need with the addition of two new Series CRQ2X and MSQX
Production and packaging applications involving food and beverages often need specialist equipment to meet the strict hygiene standards required in these industry sectors.
When the natural build up of static electricity causes production line or machine function problems, its early detection and eradication can often be the difference between success and failure.
Static Electricity is a major problem in packaging, processing and materials handling. Static electricity attracts dust, affects efficient paper and plastic handling and also label adhesion
Complimenting the wide range of pressure sensors from SMC is the Series PSE 560 Sensor; a copper free, corrosion resistant fluid pressure sensor
Absorbing the energy produced by moving masses especially at slow speeds has long been an issue for machine designers
With the current trend for automation systems to include operations involving rotary transfer of air and fluids, SMC Pneumatics has addressed the problems of tube rotation with its range of MQR rotary joints
New from SMC is the PFM range of flow meters for use with air and a variety of gases.
The KK (Series) fluid connection coupling from SMC Pneumatics provides a quick release coupling that not only incorporates a locking function (for safer operation), but through design provides a minimum pressure drop
SMC has released a new range of nickel plated brass fittings. This now completes our one touch design range
Available in Manual type (pictured) and a combined Manual / Electrical type the AVL Compressed Air Shutoff and Soft Start Valve from SMC is the solution to your air isolation requirements
The SMC ARG/AWG range of regulators and filter regulators were designed to meet the demands of machine builders who are working to save building and maintenance costs on their machines
With space at a premium SMC has introduced the Series LLB Clean Air Module to modularize the components necessary for the preparation and control of the air supply, pressure and flow to a machine or control system.
SMC has an extensive range of High Purity Products suitable for ultra clean fluids and also chemical applications.
Newly released from SMC Pneumatics is the SQ series “stacking” style cassette valve manifold range ideally suited to process industry applications
SMC Pneumatics has released the SV series valves manifold segments with multipin connectors
Suitable for temperatures up to + 260ºC and with high chemical compatibility the TD Series flexible Tubing has been independently tested to comply with food sanitation standards
SMC Pneumatics has launched the latest in a series of cassette style directional control valves.
Since practice approved measurement principle using properties of a condenser needs no movable parts, capacitive liquid level detectors for fluid media NMC by KOBOLD INSTRUMENTS PTY LTD operate almost wear-free.
KOBOLD's KFR Acrylic Flowmeter offers the perfect balance between low-cost, accuracy and range availability. Bridging the micro-flow and large flow ranges, this meter can provide an effective solution to many industrial applications.
The type PMP differential pressure sensors are specially designed for monitoring filters for air or other gases. The compact microprocessor controlled units are housed in a robust plastic casing with an enclosure class of IP 65
CNC software used in laser cutting ensures time and cost advantages over conventional operations
Advance Metal Products (Aust) Pty Limited, a privately owned Australian Company, continues to provide cost effective sheet metal fabrication solutions to a wide range of industries.
Since the inception of industrial storage into their workplace storage range, Bosco Storage Solutions’ Industrial Design team has lived by the creed ‘of designing industrial workplace storage modules which maximise the use of valuable floor space and ensure ease of access for optimum efficiency’
Powerlift Nissan has long been associated with the Hunter Valley where a growing number of wineries rely on Nissan forklifts to manage various roles within its operations
The JEMTECH LDX machinery stopping performance recorder facilitates measurement of machinery stopping time for safety system and risk analysis.
Syspro releases Financial Ratio Analysis, designed specifically for gauging financial health of small-mid-sized manufacturing and distribution organisations
Bosco Storage Solutions showcased products from their BOSCOTEK™ industrial workplace storage range at the Singleton Mining & Industry Expo from 19 – 21 February 2008, including their new 710mm wide high density vice tool storage unit.
JEMTECH now has available bolt-on safety systems for long-folding machines.
CRC XTR Precision Electronic Cleaner is a high quality, high performance cleaner for precision electrical and electronic equipment, and is designed specifically for use in these areas.
Tiny precision and custom-manufactured gearboxes and motors from Portescap are playing a key role in ensuring the exceptional accuracy of Talyrond roundness and Talysurf surface measuring machines from Taylor Hobson.
the new R10 family of planetary gearboxes from miniature motor and gearbox expert, Portescap, are available, as standard, in a choice of six ratios between 4:1 and 4096:1.
Bosco Storage Solutions is the sponsor of the Manufacturers’ Monthly Endeavour Awards Innovative Product of the Year – Industrial Award
The introduction of environment protection legislation over the last 10 years
New version of the existing SHRIKE laser safety senosor - the SH-L534 - to be designated the SH-L600
We provide safety systems for industrial machinery. Our products include Vigilante Safety control systems, SHRIKE laser finger detection units, VSX Safety Switches and PRAXXIS numerical controls
SYSPRO Factory Scheduling products give you the ability to schedule the production in your factory to a detailed level, and within the capacity constraints of your environment.
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