3M’s Heavy Duty Abrasives

Designed to withstand the heavy-duty applications that are found in the building industry, 3M abrasive products, offer even wear, cool running temperatures, and longer life during your steel construction, so you spend less time changing discs.
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Why now is the perfect time to ‘get on’ with Industry 4.0

Why now is the perfect time to ‘get on’ with Industry 4.0

When the term ‘Industry 4.0’ was first coined in the early 2010s, much hype ensued around the concepts of automation, digitalisation and the Internet of Things. Twelve years on, you and I know and understand the benefits of Industry 4.0, but why do we still see evidence of many manufacturers being reticent about getting involved? Read More
Accelerating innovation and growth strategies with Beckhoff

Accelerating innovation and growth strategies

Beckhoff Automation’s global managing owner, Hans Beckhoff, and Nick Psahoulias, managing director of Beckhoff Automation, Australia, speak exclusively with Manufacturers’ Monthly about the company’s growing global presence, and the human touch needed in automation technology. Read More
IMCRC showcases innovative manufacturing success stories

IMCRC showcases innovative manufacturing technologies

Earlier this month, the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) opened its two-day Australian Manufacturing Innovation Showcase at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne. Manufacturers’ Monthly attended the event and spoke with three Australian innovation success stories. Read More
marine

Keeping the marine industry in propulsion

Altra Industrial Motion is the manufacturer and service provider with a portfolio of 26 world-class power transmission brands. Manufacturers’ Monthly asks the OEM what is behind its ascendency in the Australian Marine market.
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assets

A greener Coates for assets

As head of the team responsible for managing all Coates’ assets throughout their entire lifecycle, Peter Davis needs to stay ahead of the curve. The executive general manager of Asset Services explains how his team’s proactive approach to safety, sustainability and innovation translates to better choices and benefits for customers. Significantly, he discerns why orange is the new green for the market-leading equipment solutions provider.
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A gas-led recovery will not work

“We need to get the gas from under our feet.” So said Prime Minister Scott Morrison during a speech in late January, emphasising his plans for a “gas-led recovery” following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The essential nature of welding

Welding is one of the most ubiquitous processes on the planet. It is fundamental to the construction of bridges, high-rise buildings, mining equipment, ships, and even household appliances, such as fridges
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