PLASTIC, often unjustly vilified in some environmental literature, has triumphed in a new research study of materials handling and packaging products commissioned by Coles.
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Study compares costs of world-wide manufacturing locations
KPMG has released the results of its 2008 Competitive Alternatives study—an independent analysis of major cost factors affecting manufacturing site selection around the world – including Australia.
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Design software
THE latest version of Autodesk now includes Digital Prototyping - the ability to virtually design a complete product, and simulate how it will work under real world conditions, before it is built.
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Visualisation and control solution
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced the latest version of its supervisory control solution Proficy HMI/SCADA - Cimplicity 7.5, offering more diagnostic tools, security, development tools, connectivity and flexibility.
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Double pallet handlers
GERMAN forklift attachment manufacturer Meyer has introduced a new generation of multiple pallet handlers that incorporate a unique shaft guide system to ensure easy handling, improved visibility, and exact arm travel.
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Counterbalance electric forklifts
THE Australian forklift industry will be introduced to a new range of Komatsu AE50/AM50 counterbalance electrics following an agreement with Komatsu Utility.
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Solid carbide drill is internally cooled
WALTER Australia’s new Titex Xtreme Plus internally cooled solid carbide drill covers the diameter range 3-20mm and for the first time will be available for drilling depths up to 5xD.
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2020 summit opportunity to lift our game
Heather Ridout Chief Executive of the Australian Industry Group believes a measure of the success of the 2020 Summit will be whether it identifies ways we can lift our game as a nation by setting new national targets and ambitions.
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Going ‘green’ could come at a major cost to industry
WHETHER you believe global warming is due to an increase in greenhouse gases or is a natural occurrence is largely irrelevant. Our present leaders obviously believe the former and their thinking is set to have a major impact on our industry.
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Innovative pallet runner
DEMATIC has introduced an innovative pallet runner that combines the density of drive-in systems with the benefits of pallet-flow systems.
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Dual beam UV spectrophotometer
SCIENTIFIC Solutions has been appointed distributor for UK-based PG Instruments, a leading supplier of UV visible spectrophotometers.
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Windows mobile-based handheld computer
INTERMEC has introduced the Windows Mobile-based CK61ex handheld computer.
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Green supply chain initiative
ILOG has announced a carbon footprint extension that will help companies make environmentally-sound choices when designing and planning their supply chains.
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SAP-approved warehouse solution
MANHATTAN Associates has announced that its Warehouse Management 2007 solution has achieved 'Powered by SAP NetWeaver' status.
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Wireless mobile label printer
INTERMEC has introduced the PB50, the company's first wireless mobile label printer and complementary to Intermec mobile computers, Bluetooth scanners, and media.
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Scanning electrical safety analyser
THE new Vitrek V5 electrical safety analyser combines ac and dc dielectric strength testing, insulation resistance testing, leakage current and high current ground bond testing in accordance with UL, CSA, IEC and TUV standards.
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Plenty of life left in the humble barcode
WHILE many Australian manufacturers are taking advantage of RFID technology for asset management, it’s not the same story when it comes to applications in warehouses and supply chains.
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Long folder safety kits
JEMTECH has announced the availability of bolt-on safety systems for long-folding machines.
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Safety hinge switch
THE SHS3 safety switch from Bernstein implements numerous new user friendly features. For instance, the switching point of the SHS3 is freely settable in an angle range of 270°.
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Press brake safety solution
PSENvip, a new, camera-based protection and measuring system from Pilz, uses an innovative optical system, parallel vision to monitor the whole bending process, enabling the operator to work more productively in complete safety.
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