Did you know that one of the most commonly used polymers in recent decades was accidentally discovered in 1938?
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene, commonly known as Teflon) was a result of an attempt by Roy
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Saving time and money with automated handling systems
Materials handling and logistics specialist Industrial Conveying (Aust) (ICA) offers a complete range of automated handling solutions for bulk loading and unloading of palletised products into, and out
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Supashock wins defence award for military load handling system
South Australian motion technology company, Supashock, has received an award from the Defence Teaming Centre (DTC) for its innovative Advanced Load Handling System (ALHS) technology – developed specifically
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Vaughan crowned VIC Master Builder of the Year
Vaughan Constructions has won the most prestigious industry award – the Master Builder of the Year Award – at the Master Builders Association Victoria Awards 2018.
The awards, which showcase exceptional
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How important is traceability for manufacturers?
In manufacturing traceability is no longer a “nice to have”, it’s become compulsory. The request for transparency and accountability is not just a change demanded from industry regulators
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Easy storage and handling of glass panels with HDPE grooves
Handling glass panels in manufacturing plants can be challenging and at times hazardous due to their weight and fragility.
Allplastics Engineering, a privately owned Australian business specialising in
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Australian Robyn Denholm announced as Tesla’s new chair
Electric car company, Tesla, has announced an Australian executive, Robyn Denholm, as its new chair, replacing Elon Musk.
Denholm has been a board member at Tesla since 2014 and currently serves as the
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ANSTO develops new gamma-ray radiation imaging technology
A new imaging technology developed at Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) makes it possible to image, identify and locate gamma-ray radiation remotely – therefore reducing
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ASC secures new submarine servicing agreements with Saab, Jeumont Electric
Australia’s sovereign submarine company, ASC, has signed new agreements with two global technology companies, which will see the company extend its submarine engineering and maintenance services.
The
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KPMG: Aussie companies confident about investing in China
Industry 4.0 manufacturing summit kicks off in February
The Industrial Internet 4.0 Summit, a major gathering of local and global leaders in the manufacturing sector, will kick off in Sydney in February.
Representatives from the manufacturing industry, government,
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Mitsubishi to build new Australian HQ at Adelaide Airport
Mitsubishi Motors Australia will build a new national headquarters within the Adelaide Airport precinct for the business to move into from late 2020, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation COO, Trevor Mann, announced
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Toyota launches hydrogen-electric vehicle trial in Melbourne’s Bay City
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia is launching the first trial of its environmentally friendly, zero CO2 emitting hydrogen-electric vehicles in Melbourne, in partnership with Hobson’s Bay City Council.
As
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Orthocell wins new global patents for tissue repair technology
Regenerative medicine company, Orthocell, has been granted Mexican and Hong Kong divisional patents for CelGro – a customisable collagen medical device that facilitates tissue repair and healing.
Orthocell’s
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Chinese company to manufacture graphene cables based on UNSW tech
A joint venture between the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and Chinese high-voltage cable manufacturer, Hangzhou Cable Co., will help roll out large-scale manufacturing of graphene power cables,
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Conflux offers EOS’s additive manufacturing technology in ANZ
Additive manufacturing is quickly disrupting the traditional manufacturing processes in all industrial sectors. Manufacturers’ Monthly caught up with Benjamin Michelfelder, business development
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Running a plant from an iPhone
Manufacturing is on the rebound. After a tough few years in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis, the industry is starting to find its feet again. Ai Group’s Mark Goodsell gives Mike
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Austal successfully launches passenger ferry built for Denmark’s Molslinjen
Austal operations in Henderson, Western Australia has successfully launched the Auto Express 109m high-speed vehicle/passenger ferry, Express 4, for Danish ferry services company, Molslinjen.
This major
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Hyundai, Kia Motors to develop solar roof charging tech for cars
Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia Motors have announced plans to introduce “solar roof” charging technology on selected Hyundai Motor Group vehicles to help meet global regulations targets
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VIC gov appoints Local Jobs First Commissioner
Victoria’s Minister for Industry and Employment, Ben Carroll, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Don Matthews, a senior executive from the manufacturing industry, as the inaugural Local Jobs
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