Alexandra Haynes

Carbon

Carbon fibre innovation for Australian manufacturing

Defence contractor Thales Australia has entered into a collaboration with Deakin University and the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) to develop a lightweight composite overwrap for gun barrels. Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks to the people behind the project.
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Melbourne

Melbourne helicopter ride, fine dining and wine tasting experience in Siemens’ next Beyond 150 prize

Imagine being whisked away on a private flight to one of Australia’s most beautiful destinations. A bird’s eye view of Melbourne from the window of a helicopter and luxurious dining set against a backdrop of rolling green hills await this month’s winners of the Siemens Beyond 150 Competition. This immersive experience will explore how digitalisation technology supports the craftmanship of Australian winemaking, ensuring the perfect drop, every time.
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climate control

Reduce CO2 and energy costs with climate control solutions

The manufacturing world is facing increased challenges like labour shortages, material costs, transportation delays and low stocks, due to the current crisis. To add to that, is the emphasis on raising energy efficiency and lowering the carbon footprint, centring on climate solutions that simplify complex cooling needs through automation and connectivity.
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Big beverage brands benefit from smart conveying solutions

Quite a few of the world’s most iconic food and beverage brands have operations in Australia, central to Sydney. At the BSC Prestons branch in Sydney’s Southwest, Fady Elchab regularly works with food and beverage customers to bring their maintenance costs down, save time on production, and keep their operations up and running.
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heavy

Ingenuity solving heavy rooftop challenges

Con-form Group has been challenging the perception that Industrial HVAC&R systems have to be heavy and noisy for almost ten years. Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks to the Australian engineering company about breaking the mould for roof-mounting mechanical equipment.
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steel

A new steel capability for Australian defence and shipbuilding

As Australia’s shipbuilding program gains momentum, the Navy’s next generation ships will need many materials, including steel. Manufacturers’ Monthly caught up with BlueScope Distribution to find out about its new BlueScope Distribution National Product, Processing & Solutions Hub.
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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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