Manufacturers Monthly sat down with Rick Foster, general manager of Hare and Forbes Machinery House, to learn more about the almost 100 year history of the company and its range of Doosan Machine tools.Read More
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As the director of CSIRO’s Lab 22, Australia’s centre for additive innovation, I have witnessed the rapid and impressive growth of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry.Read More
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Capral has continued its push to improve the quality of the aluminium it is sending to market, announcing it has received certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) for the manufacturing of aluminium extruded products.Read More
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For over 40 years, Pilot Air has been proactive in developing its reputation for service and quality in the compressed air industry for the industrial sector.Read More
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High-quality whole piece, plant-based protein will soon be available to New Zealanders with the new distribution agreement between innovative Australian food manufacturer Harvest B and highly respected, New Zealand (NZ) supplier Dunninghams. Read More
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The paper and board industry demands high-performing bearings that can withstand the extreme conditions of the production process. Meet NTN’s ULTAGE® spherical roller bearings, which have been specifically designed to take this industry by storm. Read More
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Paper remains a crucial resource in our daily lives, serving numerous functions such as printing, packaging, mailing, publishing, and documentation. The paper industry is a significant employer in rural and regional areas of Australia, contributing to the growth and development of local economies. The sustainability of the paper industry is maintained by the implementation of circular approaches such as recovery and recycling operations, which positively impact the forestry and manufacturing sectors. Read More
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Australia’s over-reliance on exporting items of low complexity has been laid bare in data released by the globally respected Harvard Kennedy School which reveals that Australia’s Economic Complexity Index (ECI) rating has plummeted to 93rd, down 12 positions in the past ten years. Read More
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This year’s CeMAT event is showcasing some of the world’s leading Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) from ForwardX Robotics, giving Australian and New Zealand businesses exclusive access to these next-generation person-to-good solutions.Read More
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In the bustling world of paper and board production, machinery reigns supreme, whirring and humming as it churns out the products people use every day. But behind the scenes, there’s a crucial component that keeps it all running smoothly: couplings. Read More
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University of Queensland researchers have unveiled an extraordinary breakthrough in medical implants: a flexible gold sensor for implants. Manufacturers’ Monthly sat down with Dr Mostafa Kamal Masud and Aditya Ashok to discuss how their groundbreaking research promises to revolutionise the efficiency and reliability of implantable medical devices.Read More
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2023 (AMW2023) grew into a tremendous success, truly a celebration of the manufacturing talents here in Australia.Read More
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Manufacturers’ Monthly sat down with managing director of the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) Dr Jens Goennemann to break down the Northern Territory’s Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund and this year’s federal budget.Read More
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DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced that it has significantly expanded its portfolio in 2023 by adding over 175,000 new stocking parts year-to-date including nearly 40,000 newly introduced product SKUs across its core business.Read More
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When explaining what ifm’s moneo solution can provide to a factory or plant, Freddie Coertze says it can be likened to how a smart watch on your wrist works.Read More
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The Manufacturers’ Monthly team attended the Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix and spent time in the Alfa Romeo garage with the founders of JigSpace who have been working closely with the team for product releases.Read More
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