Clean machining using minimum quantity lubrication has allowed Ford’s Van Dyke transmission plant to become fundamentally more efficient and effective at manufacturing six-speed automatic transmissions.
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Reducing emissions underpins competitive edge
Better use of energy, resources and time is not just an issue for Greens - it is an issue for any company that cares about staying out of the red and in the black, as well.
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ASEAN region offers bounty, but patience and courage is required
In adversity, there can be opportunity. While South-East Asia has taken some heavy economic blows in the past six
months, there are important opportunities for Australian companies that are willing to think creatively and invest in
the future. Derek Parker examines the current situation and the emerging possibilities.
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Lessons learnt from Collins experience
AUSTRALIA’S defence sector, widely regarded as successful and dynamic, owes much to the Collins Class submarines, according to the co-author of a new book which provides a comprehensive history of the $6bn, quarter-century long project.
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Defence opportunities on the way up
Australia’s defence needs are growing, and the opportunities for companies to supply those needs are expanding rapidly. Whether you are an established player in the defence field or have never considered it before, exploring the new possibilities should be on everyone’s ‘to do in 2008’ list. Derek Parker reports.
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The skills shortage: making headway, but no easy answers
Training and skills development is now firmly on the agenda of industry and government, and there have been some important success stories. But there is still a long road to travel before the manufacturing sector gets to where it needs to be. Derek Parker examines the issues.
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Whole-chain view pays dividends
LOOKING at supply chain management from the perspective of ‘lean manufacturing’ can provide important benefits for company performance as well as the environment, according to Professor Peter Hines, a UK-based specialist and consultant in the field who recently conducted a series of workshops in Sydney and Melbourne.
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Wind sector powers on
THE drive towards alternative energy sources is opening new opportunities for manufacturing firms, with manufacturers of equipment for electricity generation from wind turbines recording solid growth.
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