NORD Drivesystems manufacturers drive solutions to support customers with its communication and application know-how in the Industry 4.0 sector. NORD’s network drives enables condition monitoring and forms the basis of predictive maintenance. It also offers digitised production, advanced maintenance concepts, and new services. “The drive units are compatible with all common field buses and Ethernet-based … Continue reading NORD develops drive solutions for digitised production →

NPA has introduced a new range of gel products that offer superior performance to traditional rubber and spring alternatives in a number of applications. The gels are based on a new silicon compound and their highest damping effect arises when it is compressed 10 per cent up to 30 per cent. An important feature is … Continue reading Gel products for vibration insolation and thermal conductivity →

Manufacturers’ Monthly spoke to Mitch Connelly, business development manager, Auschem about the need for a safe lubricant in manufacturing applications. For industries such as wire drawing, aluminium extrusion and smelting, glass packaging, flat glass, glasswool, cardboard manufacturing, petrochemical, metalworking, mining, drilling and quarrying, etc Condat has a great range of lubricants. Specialising in difficult applications … Continue reading Safety in lubricants – why it matters →

Company image, cost savings and employee satisfaction are just some of the reasons stringent safety standards are upheld by companies. Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out why teaching businesses about safety is so important. Here’s a scenario to think about – A company has just opened a new facility that is bigger than any other one it … Continue reading Safety’s role in image and reputation →

Australian three-dimensional (3D) metal printing company Spee3D has developed the first metal 3D printer called Lightspee3D, that can leverage Supersonic 3D deposition technology. Lightspee3D’s technology aims to manufacture grade printing at production speeds. It also allows operators to print industrial quality metal parts in minutes. “Typically, 3D printers of this size and complexity require up … Continue reading Australian metal 3D printer expands worldwide →