Modern Manufacturing Expo

Modern Manufacturing Expo To Showcase How Robotics and AI Can Turn Supply Chains Into ‘Value Chains’

In a crowded global market manufacturers are always on the lookout for technologies that will give them an ‘edge’. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are increasingly being viewed as the key to unlocking Australia’s manufacturing competitiveness.
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Renesas

Mouser Now Shipping Renesas CK-RX65N Cloud Kit

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, is now stocking the CK-RX65N Cloud Kit from Renesas Electronics. Read More
air

Preserving the power of air

Well designed air piping systems ensure high quality compressed air reaches its desired point-of-use with the right pressure and flow. Manufacturers’ Monthly discovers how the Airnet solution is helping Australian manufacturers protect the downstream manufacturing process thanks to consistently clean air. Read More
Land Forces

Innovation leading the way at Land Forces

Just weeks away from the Land Forces 2022 International Land Defence Exposition in Brisbane, the event’s program is strong in presenting new technologies and concepts that may one day form part of Australia’s defence capability. Read More
Shell

Tractors and trucks run smooth with Shell lube

With demand at record highs, it’s more important than ever to keep critical agricultural machinery running at its optimum. Lubrication is key to the health and protection of hardworking agricultural equipment and can make all the difference to the outcome of a season.
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Driving productivity, efficiency, and sustainability through greater command, signalling and detection

Siemens solutions are designed to add value across every aspect of manufacturing operations. Manufacturers’ Monthly sits down with APS Industrial’s Rob Geppert to focus in on the latest innovations within the industrial control portfolio, SIRIUS.
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Innovation Awards

Land Forces Innovation Awards shortlist announced

Twelve Australian innovators have been shortlisted for the prestigious LAND FORCES 2022 Innovation Awards, which include cash awards with a total value of $30,000. The Awards are sponsored this year by Australian innovation and professional services consultancy Synergy Group. 
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work

Aussie fabricators are turning down work due to skill shortages

Weld Australia has released the results of its 2022 Member Survey. The results demonstrate that significant concerns remain for Australia’s welding industry. In particular, Australia’s fabricators are being forced to turn down work due to a severe shortage of skilled welders.
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SpecFast

SpecFast goes above and beyond for key international customer

For many industrial sectors, maintaining COVID-19 safety protocols in the workplace has presented a unique set of challenges. Where groups of workers used to congregate along assembly lines and around equipment, distancing and additional protective measures are now commonplace and necessary to minimise health hazards.
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gasket

New benchmark for gasket design

Combating corrosion is an imperative focus in sourcing components for industrial settings. Oil, gas, power, manufacturing, and marine environments all have harsh effects on standard sealing solutions, which often leads to a shortened product life. When it comes to gaskets, traditional sealing materials such as graphite, mica, and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) exhibit poor corrosion resistance and fire safety.
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robot

Revolutionising 3D movement for robots

Manufacturers’ Monthly hears from Treotham Automation on a telescopic triflex TRX energy chain from igus that saves space on an industrial robot and ensures a retraction length of up to 40 per cent.
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iCan

Anything you can do, iCan do better

According to Alemlube, contamination is the leading cause of machinery failure on an industrial site. Lubrication is the last line of defence against friction, wear and corrosion for many parts on critical machinery, so when oil becomes compromised, so does the entire piece of equipment.
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