The manufacturers of building materials are in the business of supplying essential materials to highly demanding customers. The delivery of those materials is extremely time-sensitive and manufacturers must ensure the reliability of their own manufacturing operations. This is why CBC Australia provides such an essential service in terms of parts supply. As the General Manager … Continue reading Bricks and mortar structure complements supply chain improvements →

Taking account of the whole of an industrial process’s environmental impact is the focus of the Industrial Ecology Virtual Laboratory (IELab). As more businesses seek to account for their carbon footprint, tracing inputs that come from outside the individual factory is becoming more important. Tommy Wiedmann, from UNSW’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is … Continue reading UNSW’s IELab helps manufacturers improve environmental footprint →

Researchers at RMIT have found that sound vibrations can improve the micro-structure of 3D printed alloys. The team used high frequency sound waves to make the alloys more consistent and stronger than those printed conventionally. Lead author, Carmelo Todaro, highlighted that the method deals with inconsistencies in 3D printed alloys. “If you look at the … Continue reading Researchers improve 3D printed alloys with ultrasound →

Manufacturing has ended 2019 on a mixed note in the world’s largest economy. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) released its last Manufacturing PMI for 2019 on January 3, with the index reading 47.2, indicating a contraction in the sector. While the overall economy grew, the result for manufacturing was the lowest since June 2009, … Continue reading US manufacturing down fifth month in a row →

Ireland has committed to supporting manufacturers in the country to pursue Industry 4.0 strategies. Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation, Heather Humphreys, announced that the government would contribute €23.5 million ($37.8 million) to the Irish Manufacturing Research Centre as part of its new Industry 4.0 Strategy. “The Irish Manufacturing Research Centre plays a pivotal role in … Continue reading Ireland commits $37.8 million to Industry 4.0 →