STAUFF is targeting its new cutting ring assembly machine SPR-PRC-MA at Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance and Repair Organisations (MRO’s), who require a compact and extremely versatile small-to-medium production machine for hydraulic connection technology. The new SPR-PRC-MA assembly machine is ideal for the assembly of cutting rings and 37° flaring of tube ends. The … Continue reading STAUFF extends its range of tube-end assembly machines →

Australia is planning to increase its footprint in the global space industry, with the Budget 2018 setting aside funds to establish a national space agency. This year’s Federal Budget dedicated $41 million over the next four years towards establishing a national space agency. The fund also includes a $15 million investment for Australians to take … Continue reading Mission: Space →

Running 23-24 May in Adelaide, the Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition (AES 2018) saw the biggest names in energy storage come together to showcase their latest technologies and processes. Manufacturers’ Monthly reports. The fifth edition of the Australian Energy Storage (AES) Conference and Exhibition held in Adelaide, revolved around the central theme of “Storing … Continue reading Solutions for a sustainable future in energy storage →

Multiple industries adopt a wide range of testing machines for quality control and tests on their products. Test Machines Australia’s CEO Paul Cibotto tells Manufacturers’ Monthly how offering after-sales training and quality services has helped the company grow its sales. Research and development is an inseparable part of all industries today; and wherever material tests are conducted, … Continue reading Putting safety to the test →

SEW-Eurodrive’s MOVIGEAR-DSM drive unit range offers processing industries a cost- effective solution to modernise their operations. SEW-Eurodrive recently added a new drive unit size, suitable for low power ranges, to complete the MOVIGEAR product portfolio. The manufacturing and processing industries are forever looking for new solutions to optimise their operations and create savings where possible – … Continue reading Driving efficiency with compact drive unit →

Research from the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has explored the key factors for manufacturing success including competing on value not cost, accessing expertise across multiple organisations and applying higher levels of digitalisation. A panel of five advanced manufacturers at National Manufacturing Week showed what these concepts look like in practice, at a presentation titled … Continue reading Innovation stories: Australian advanced manufacturers share the secrets of their success →

A business event organised by Western Sydney Business Connection in Sydney brought together more than 200 manufacturers, technology experts, local government officials and finance and banking specialists. Tara Hamid reports. From 3D printers that can print bones, muscles and cartilage using the patients’ stem cells to printable solar cells and bioprinting with seaweed, breakthrough technologies … Continue reading Pushing forward: helping manufacturers embrace change →

Phoenix Contact’s national marketing manager, John Ortika, shares the company’s approach about their idea of future-oriented communication. Seamless ethernet-based data exchange from field level to office applications is one of the central challenges that Industry 4.0 presents to future machine networks. As communication specialists, Phoenix Contact provides solutions that are not only comprehensive, but also … Continue reading Machine networks made easy →

Manufacturers’ Monthly paid a visit to the Actrol facility in Melbourne to learn more about the importance of safety in a warehouse and why a good strap device makes all the difference. Actrol is a leading wholesaler of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment with a network of more than 60 branches across Australia, and one … Continue reading Safety in the strap →

German defence company Rheinmetall won a $5.2 billion contract in March this year to supply over 200 new combat vehicles to the Australian Army. Tara Hamid investigates opportunities for the Australian manufacturers taking part in the contract. The government’s ongoing upgrade to the defence force and military modernisation program, introduced since 2016 and estimated at … Continue reading Military upgrade creates new prospects for defence manufacturers →

The worldwide demand for polyvinyl and its supply is growing closer. Manufacturers’ Monthly attended the PVC Australia 2018 conference to find out more. The world’s supply of polyvinyl chloride versus its global demand is tightening, according to a market intelligence expert. Surplus stock is diminishing, the latest research has indicated, with the current supply – … Continue reading Advanced manufacturing to meet global vinyl demand →

At the start of 2018, Richmond Wheel and Castor company was contacted to help design and supply wheels for a large slipway. The company met and exceeded the requirements of the project, despite the challenges. As a family-owned business with 60 years of experience, Richmond Wheel and Castor  specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of industrial … Continue reading Solving challenges in material handling through engineering solutions →

Manufacturer’s Monthly spoke to MHE-Demag Australia’s sales engineer, Robert Silveri, on why the company’s KBK light crane systems are still growing in popularity five decades after being introduced to the market. MHE-Demag’s KBK light cranes have been present in the Australian market for over 50 years. Being the first of its kind, the KBK series … Continue reading Light crane system offers flexibility to all industries →

Manufacturers’ Monthly caught up with Aran Fitzgerald, founder and managing director of add+it+tech to find out how his company combines innovative 3D printing techniques with traditional manufacturing methods. From 3D printed spare part solutions for out-of- production parts to creating prototypes or casts through reverse engineering, individuals and industries are increasingly finding new solutions in 3D … Continue reading Innovative 3D printing company builds on traditions →

Compressed air plays an indispensable role in the food and beverage sector and is used in a broad range of applications including product transportation and storage; packaging, filling and capping; cooling, spraying and cleaning; and fermentation and aeration. However, while they are critical for all modern food and beverage manufacturing facilities, if not used appropriately … Continue reading Ensuring air quality in food & beverage manufacturing →