Josh Farrell

Funding for new advanced manufacturing facility in Townsville

Townsville’s defence and aerospace industries will reach new heights with a new manufacturing plant set to get off the ground with Queensland Government support.
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Revolutionising welder training: Introducing the new MEM resources

Author: Geoff Crittenden  –  CEO, Weld Australia  Welders are more in demand than ever—labour shortages are inhibiting the growth of Australia’s welding industry. According to Weld Australia’s members, 50 per cent of Australia’s welding workshops are currently operating at 80 per cent of their capacity or below. When asked why this is, a lack of skilled workers was the overwhelming answer.
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Elevating hoisting to new heights

KITO PWB, a leader in the hoisting industry, is dedicated to enhancing its offerings and serving the manufacturing sector with top-of-the-line hoisting equipment.
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Preventing wear and erosion: UniSA collab delivers new cladding solution for heavy industry.

The upfront cost of machinery used by heavy industry is exacerbated by the continual need for maintenance. Shutdowns for equipment repair can cost more than $100K for every hour of downtime. Therefore, a competitive advantage is to increase the longevity of machinery and to improve the repair, remanufacture and re-use of componentry.
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Sevaan Group trials four-day week

Leading parts contract manufacturer, Sevaan Group, announced today it is trialling a four-day week to evaluate improvement in staff well-being, attracting new talent, and increasing productivity.
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People at the heart of Toyota’s approach to accelerate the future of car manufacturing

At its recently held monozukuri (‘the art of making things’) workshop, Kazuaki Shingo, chief production officer Toyota Motor Corporation, explained the transformative approach to car-making the company is taking by leveraging Toyota’s unique human-centred approach to manufacturing.
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Improving compressor efficiency

Zahid Rasool, managing director BOGE Australia, enlightened the Manufacturers’ Monthly team on how the BOGE S-4 series air compressors offer a unique combination of energy saving, improved efficiency, high durability and sustainability. 
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What Your Executive Team Needs to Know about Industry 4.0 Technologies: IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, is revolutionising the way businesses operate and compete according to an article from ECI solutions.
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Revolutionising neuromorphic sensory devices

RMIT researchers have unveiled a device that possesses the ability to ‘see’ and create memories, akin to the way humans do. Manufacturers’ Monthly sits down with team leader Professor Sumeet Walia to learn how the device can reshape the landscape of autonomous technologies. 
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