The first CNC plasma cutter brought into Australia for Aus iron industries has produced unexpected benefits as well as considerable time and cost savings. Keith Watts writes.
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Dye Solar Cells on-the-move with motion control technology
An Australian solar cell manufacturer is relying on Baldor motion control systems, including servo motors and HMI, to develop its Dye Solar Cell (DSC) technology.
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Combating the power gobbler
The guessing game around Australia’s future climate change framework has begun but regardless of whether there will be a carbon price or not, electricity costs are still set to surge.
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Cutting timber production time
A timber industry OEM leverages servo motor and drive technology to help Coffs Harbour Hardwoods streamline its timber production process, while providing flexibility for future expansion. Martin Broglia writes.
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KUKA robotic training seminars
Headland is now offering robotics training seminars from the only KUKA-certified trainer in Australia and New Zealand, Cameron Fisher.
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Used robot marketplace launched online
Used robots are now easier to find with the launch of a new website dedicated to robots and robotic equipment.
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Headland appointed Australian distributor of WFL Milturn Technologies
Headland has been appointed the new agent for WFL Millturn Technologies in Australia to distribute WFL’s multifunctional turning-boring milling centres.
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$376m research & development award to fund hands-free wheelchair
The Gillard Labor Government’s $376 million investment in research will reportedly help save our Tasmanian devils, teach our children to look after their eyes and produce hands-free wheelchairs that will give severely disabled Australians greater mobility control.
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AUSPACK PLUS welcomes processing and plastics machinery technology
With AUSPACK PLUS expanding the exhibition to cater for packaging, processing and plastics machinery and materials plastics companies are signing on to exhibit in 2011.
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APPMA offers packaging technology education scholarship
The Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), in conjunction with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), have opened submissions for their third annual scholarship program enabling a packaging engineer the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology.
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The power of predictive modelling
The latest advances in production and performance software utilise ‘predictive modelling’ algorithms to take production intelligence to the next level. Corrie van Rensburg* writes.
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Government committed to support the car manufacturing industry
Keeping Australia’s car industry innovative is an important strategy for the newly-appointed Government, along with a push for a highly-skilled manufacturing workforce.
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Queensland gets its own manufacturing show
Professionals involved in manufacturing technologies, engineering and related industries will do well to attend the inaugural QUEENSLAND MANUFACTURING SHOW, which will run at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from 21 to 23 June 2011.
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Innovating for a carbon zero future
As one of the world’s 100 most sustainable companies, Atlas Copco is proud to once again be sponsoring the Manufacturers’ Monthly Endeavour Awards 2011.
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Helping Australian businesses grow
The Endeavour Awards are an excellent way for innovative Australian businesses to receive formal recognition of their hard work and achievements, according to ICN executive director, Derek Lark.
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Plastic welding with lasers
The benefits of laser plastic welding can far out-weight traditional plastic joining techniques, according to Raymax.
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Service protects crane owners and operators
Crane, hoist and winch users can now benefit from tailored business advice to help them meet new safety and compliance standards.
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GM Holden opens upgraded car body shop for Cruze panels
Only weeks after announcing a second shift in its Holden manufacturing plant, GM has launched a newly-upgraded car body shop at GM Holden’s Elizabeth plant which will manufacture panels for the locally-produced Holden Cruze.
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A manager’s guide to metal lathe safety
A document offering advice on using metal lathes in a safe way has been released by WorkSafe.
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Case study: Water jet cutting efficiency
A family-owned business in Sydney’s Wetherill Park called Jetcut has purchased its third Techni Quantum ESP and calls it ‘fantastic’.
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