ABB will demonstrate the future of robotic technology on stand 4902 during National Manufacturing Week 2009.
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Storage cabinets
BOSCOTEK will demonstrate new full-extension drawer runners for its high density drawer storage cabinet range on stand 3713 during National Manufacturing Week.
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Hydraulic torque and tension wrench
HYTORC South Pacific will unveil the world’s first hydraulic torque and tension wrench without a reaction arm on stand 2802 during National Manufacturing Week.
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Locally assembled gear units
AT this year’s NMW, a new family of locally assembled gear units will be unveiled by SEW-Eurodrive.
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Welding equipment
SMITHWELD Enterprises will showcase a comprehensive range of semi- and fully-automated welding processes and associated machinery on stand 3920 in the Weldtech Pavilion
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National Manufacturing Week 2009 Preview
Australia’s largest ‘one-stop’ manufacturing trade show travels to Melbourne in May for what looks to be a big month for industry. This is the first of six newsletters showcasing some of the products that will be on display.
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Sheetmetal industry awards recognise excellence
THE annual Sheetmetal Industry Association (SIA) awards night, held on May 30, celebrated sheet metal excellence by recognising the “future of our industry” at the 9th annual SIA awards ceremony.
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Being water-wise is good business
Despite being one of the driest continents in the world, Australians are among the biggest users of water globally. However local manufacturers are reversing this trend. Katherine Crichton looks at how.
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Sustainable cutting fluids
Recently biodegradable lubricants have been pushed as the clean alternative to traditional products, but this 'green' solution may have problems of its own. Katherine Crichton reports.
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Endeavours: Industry solutions for a green future
Finalists for this year's Endeavour Awards in the environmental solution of the year award, sponsored by Atlas Copco, have been announced. Manufacturers are reaping financial and social benefits by reducing their impact on the environment.
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Endeavours: Companies put safety first in the workplace
Finalists for this year's Endeavour Awards in the safety scheme of the year award, sponsored by Sick Sensor Intelligence, have been announced. Keeping workers safe is a major priority for these companies.
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Small businesses given a “fair go”
SMALL BUSINESS in Australia is set to receive a big boost from the Rudd Government in an announcement made last Monday.
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Endeavours: Exporting Australia to the rest of the world
Finalists for this year’s Endeavour Awards in the exporter of the year category, sponsored by EFIC, have been announced. All have gained an international reputation as reliable, trustworthy and ethical business partners.
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Endeavours: Australian products linking with the world
Finalists for this year's Endeavour Awards in the global integration award, sponsored by ICN (Industry Capability Network), have been announced. All companies are reaping the benefits of integrating with international supply chains.
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Reshaping Austraila’s aluminium industry
AS THE world’s leading producer of bauxite and alumina and the fifth largest producer of primary aluminium metal, with exports valued at around $4bn, the aluminium industry plays a huge role in Australia’s economy.
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Industry to sail on AWD’s success
AUSTRALIA’s existing defence capabilities, and Australia’s manufacturing industry, are set to receive a boost with the development of the Air Warfare Destroyers (AWD), replacing the aging Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) FFGs fleet.
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Lifting crane safety standards
OFTEN the most visible pieces of equipment on a construction site or in a factory, cranes also have the potential to be the most dangerous, with accidents resulting in extensive damage to equipment and workers.
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Matex 2008 exhibition ready for lift off
A NEW and exciting time is ahead for the warehousing and materials handling industry in Australia.
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Taking control of energy efficiency
In an effort to reduce costs and energy consumption, manufacturers are undertaking maintenance programs incorporating stringent testing and maintenance of systems. Katherine Crichton reports.
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Mixed signals with move to 4W RFID
The uptake of RFID has been lagging in Australia compared to the rest of the world, with concerns about standards and regulation further compounding the problem. Katherine Crichton reports.
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