Renowned theoretical physicist, Michio Kaku, once said: “What we usually consider as impossible, are simply engineering problems.” As the managing director of RTM Engineering, a family-owned, multi-faceted engineering company based in Bowen, North Queensland, Russell Mayhew shares the same opinion. “I don’t like the throw-away society of today,” he says. “Anything that’s broken, can be … Continue reading Born to fix the ‘impossible’ →

Air compressors have been used on farms for decades, but as the air compressor manufacturing technologies and their energy efficiencies improve, more agricultural businesses are realising the full scope of benefits that can be derived from adopting air compressors across their operations, for crop production, transport or general farm maintenance. One such business is a … Continue reading Almond orchard sees Peerless benefits →

Atlas Copco is launching the AIRCUBE Containerised Compressor Room in December. Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks to specialist projects engineer, Pasquale Masi about this all-in-one solution for manufacturers. The AIRCUBE Containerised Compressor Room from Atlas Copco is a plug-and-play solution for companies that are planning to build their own compressor rooms or for companies that don’t have … Continue reading Atlas Copco to introduce plug-and-play compressed air solution →

LINAK actuators play a key part in the automated sprayers by Victoria-based manufacturer, OZmist, who is paving the way for high-pressure misting systems within a range of environments. In many areas of the world, dust clouds can pose a severe challenge on the factory floor. The Australian enterprise OZmist, based in Wangaratta in the north-east … Continue reading OZmist fosters local innovation in dust prone environments →

How often are you presented with proposals for investigation, monitoring and remediation programs that focus on generic criteria rather than on the risks posed to your site and surrounding environment? Do you question whether the additional work will help to achieve an outcome for your business? Golder Associates technical director and principal, Jonathan Medd and … Continue reading Developing a pathway to regulatory closure →

SYSPRO has announced new research, which reveals that the role of CFO 4.0 within the manufacturing sector will be crucial as the industry shifts towards increased digital transformation in the “new normal”. The study, which was conducted in October 2020 and led by SYSPRO, assessed the sentiment amongst senior level chief financial officers within manufacturing … Continue reading Role of manufacturing CFO 4.0 indispensable as industry accelerates digital transformation efforts →

Cruisemaster is a well-recognised name among off-road adventurers, producing premium independent arm suspension systems and couplings suited for safe off-road travelling in the Australian landscape. Originally born as a retirement hobby by Andrew, the chief engineer in charge of designing Land Rovers from 1947 to 1957, Cruisemaster was turned into the professional business it is … Continue reading Continuing the legacy: Three generations of automotive engineers make camping safer for Australians →

What do a mine in Tanzania, a factory in Turkey and a research facility in Antarctica have in common? They all have one or more industrial fans manufactured by Melbourne-based company AirEng operating at their premises. Founded in 1993 as a one-man business by manager Rhys Thompson, AirEng has grown fast, building its reputation as … Continue reading From a one-man business to Australia’s leading industrial fan manufacturer →

Australian manufacturers have faced enormous challenges over the past 12 months, and many are reviewing and reevaluating their operations and position to create resilient foundations and robust ways of working that can support them in the coming years. Research from the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre identified technology as being essential for manufacturers to set themselves … Continue reading Manufacturing industry trends: how tech is powering Australia’s manufacturing evolution →

The Association for Manufacturing Excellence is celebrating the 20th year of its Australian Chapter. In an open letter to AME members, president Barry McCarthy has encouraged members to show their support for Australian manufacturing and manufacturing excellence by attending the AME Toronto 2020 Virtual Conference. The association has launched a new series of training events, … Continue reading Creating the Pathway to Excellence for Australian manufacturers →

Combilift CEO and co-founder, Martin McVicar, and Timber Building Systems production manager, Darren Wylie, speak with Manufacturers’ Monthly about the benefits of Combilift’s materials handling solutions in the modular manufacturing sector. Increasing space, improving safety and speeding up the process for transporting products onsite are important considerations in the pre-fabrication business. Pre-fabrication, or modular manufacturing, … Continue reading Heavy lifting made easier in modular manufacturing →

Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with the John Sample Group and SKF Australia about educating customers on good industrial lubrication practices through their business partnership. According to industry studies and data, lubrication contributes approximately one to three per cent of the overall cost of a manufacturer’s maintenance budget. However, the impact that poor lubrication can have on … Continue reading Reducing the cost of poor lubrication →

Leading metal finishing provider DECO Surface Finishing has unveiled its new-look hard anodising series: ZD Ultra. This tailored, hardwearing and long-lasting series of hard anodised finishes is ideal for a wide range of manufacturing applications, including CNC machined parts, machinery components, weapon parts, casings and more. DECO Australia have been supplying quality hard anodising services … Continue reading Low temperature, high quality results: DecoAnodise ZD Ultra delivers →

Tyre Stewardship Australia is investing $6 million to fund manufacturing-focused projects. CEO Lina Goodman and Flexiroc CEO Gary Bullock speak with Manufacturers’ Monthly about recycling old tyres for use in the manufacturing sector. Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) plays a leading role in bringing together government, industry, manufacturers, researchers and recyclers in partnerships to improve market … Continue reading Innovation solutions for end-of-life tyres →

Michael Beaumont, group manager account engineering at FM Global, explains four keys areas of risk mitigation for manufacturers. COVID-19 has exposed critical gaps in our domestic capability to remain resilient as a nation and weather global storms. From questions over Australia’s capacity to ramp up production domestically when needed, to the viability of “picking winners”, … Continue reading Managing risk in a manufacturing renaissance →

Over 33,000 Australians suffer from a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) each year and sadly, less than 9 per cent will survive. SCA is a leading Australian killer. It does not discriminate and can strike anyone, at any time, any age and any fitness level. Sudden cardiac arrest can be brought on by many factors. Strenuous … Continue reading Is your manufacturing site prepared for a sudden cardiac arrest? →

Brewing and German technology go hand in hand. The German Purity law defined quality of beer back in the 1400’s. For over 50 years now, Siemens’ programmable logic controllers (PLC) have been defining the quality of automation for various industries.  Siemens Factory Automation can be found in breweries all over the world whether it be … Continue reading Tap the potential of craft brewing →

As the federal government announces its budget and manufacturing strategy, the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Australien) translates collaborative opportunities into actionable items. Christoph von Spesshardt, executive director, German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, writes. On September 17th, coinciding with the first meeting of the Chamber’s Innovation and Start-up Committee, the federal government … Continue reading German-Australian Chamber offers practical ways to bring innovators together →

Yaskawa, technology supplier with a global operation specialising in robotics and control technology, is teaming up with Lorch Schweißtechnik, one of the technology leaders in the field of MIG-MAG welding. The future cooperation will make new and innovative welding solutions available to industrial businesses across Europe. Both partners see enormous potential for mid-size businesses to … Continue reading Yaskawa and Lorch Welding Systems announce Europe-wide cooperation →

Business leaders within APAC and global manufacturing and distribution sectors have shown urgency in embracing digital transformation to overcome the disruption caused by the pandemic. This is according to new research that has been released by SYSPRO, a leading global provider of ERP software. In order to understand the impact of the pandemic on manufacturers … Continue reading Manufacturers and distributors gear up for digital transformation in the new normal →