Recently, Saputo Dairy Australia, one of Australia’s largest dairy companies came to Optimal Group with an urgent power challenge. They were expanding their Northern Victorian processing plant and received a notice from their energy provider stating that their electrical requirements were going to exceed the capacity of the local grid supply. In other words, they … Continue reading How Optimal Group provided Saputo Dairy Australia with their own power station in just 19 weeks →

In the last few years there has been more and more talk about warehouse automation and VLMs (Vertical Lift Modules) or more simply, automatic vertical warehouses. These are the solution for improving your business efficiency. Are they really so efficient and effective? Here are six reasons which will convince you to invest in an automatic vertical tray warehouse: 1 – So you … Continue reading Why invest in an automatic vertical warehouse? →

Meet Jas Singh, who is the Systems and Solutions Manager for ifm in Australia. Jas is an expert in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions – and tailoring solutions for customers based on their specific needs. He is passionate about ifm products – both hardware and software – and gets great satisfaction in creating the ideal … Continue reading Meet the ifm expert – Jas Singh →

As a manufacturer, you’re well aware how fast things change. And you know that disruption is accelerating due to ongoing trends in consumer demands, technology advancements, and workforce transitions. But have you considered the potential impacts—both financial and environmental—of connecting your design and manufacturing processes? This article, written by Stephen Hooper for Redshift, and co-authored … Continue reading Save the planet and your bottom line with connected design and manufacturing →

Measuring a variety of part features and materials using the flexibility of GLOBAL S Medical device manufacturers often require quality checks of dimensional characteristics on parts having different materials that require non-contact measurement. Whether they are inspecting a part created in-house or trying to validate parts from a supplier, manufacturers require a flexible solution that will … Continue reading Optimising medical tool inspection →

Gates Australia has introduced its latest version of the Poly Chain GT Carbon synchronous belts. Designed to replace roller chain drives, Poly Chain provides higher efficiency and reliability whilst eliminating the maintenance required with traditional chain drives. Gates’ most powerful synchronous belt, specifically designed for optimum performance on high torque, low speed drives often seen in … Continue reading Gates Australia introduces new Poly Chain GT Carbon synchronous belts →

Precision is the name of the game for CNC machine tools, so it should be no surprise that the leading talents in the industry approach the future of making things with a laser-like focus.This article written by Mark Smith for Redshift, powered by Autodesk, explains. Take, for example, Swissomation’s Christian Welch, who makes tiny parts for which one … Continue reading Five ways CNC machine tools and their operators move the modern world →

Design and automation will be pivotal to creating a bright, sustainable future for all—now is the time to combine human and machine ingenuity into an asset greater than the sum of its parts. This article written by Lynelle Cameron for Redshift by Autodesk explains. As a member of the next generation, are you worried about the future? Are you worried … Continue reading Automation as design partner: the power to make a better future →

A NSW construction and demolition waste recycling facility has, since 2009, relied on Memolub to maintain accurate lubrication in an extremely demanding environment. Memolub, powered by Systematic Lubrication Solutions (SLS), is an advanced positive displacement pumping technology that enables precise, safe and economical lubrication of equipment to recover and recycle materials such as timber, brick … Continue reading Recycling plant uses Memolub for accurate lubrication →

National product and brand manager for ifm, Glenn Thornton, explains what differentiates ifm from other high-tech electronics businesses. Besides offering quality well-priced products and quick turnaround of service, Glenn says what really drives the company and his colleagues are the relationships they develop with customers. Originally an electrician by trade, Glenn appreciates that while getting … Continue reading Meet the ifm expert – Glenn Thornton →