Innovative technology is at the core of our Australian Defence industry with local advanced manufacturers at the cutting-edge of new discoveries and technical applications. But to develop and operationalise these exciting ideas, they require Australian Defence funding. Faced with time consuming and complicated grant applications, it’s easy to become discouraged. So, how does an SME … Continue reading A Defence Innovation Hub success story: SME wins grant for innovative technology development →

Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has created an opportunity to boost Australia’s manufacturing sector. Companies are rightly optimistic about the future.  

The benefits of protective coatings for machined components are well known – but manufacturers can take this a step further. Working closely with a specialist coating supplier gives manufacturers the ability to provide custom, project-specific finishes and offer a tailored, quality service to their customers.   

‘Location, location, location’ may be a cliché in real estate but like many clichés, it exists for good reason. Certainly, location is key when discussing why the BSC Wagga Wagga branch has become a destination point for farmers in the Riverina region.   “We’re in a great position on the cusp of prime agricultural country,” explains … Continue reading Serving the agricultural belt →

Customised machined seals can prove invaluable for engineers and maintenance technicians when replacements for worn out or out-dated seals are not readily available. Made-to-order seals are also widely used by engineers when prototyping new designs. But machining new seals is not as simple as cutting a new set of keys – though sometimes it can … Continue reading SEALING THE DEAL with experience →

The Riverina-Murray region of New South Wales makes the largest regional contribution to the agricultural sector in the state and is the largest source of employment for the area.1 At the heart of the Riverina, lies the urban hub of Wagga Wagga, that finds itself in a central location along the agricultural belt of the … Continue reading The right header belts boost BM Ag Repairs’ business →

Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with Madison Technologies technical support engineer, Navin Pramkumar, about the importance of increasing network visibility and maintaining uptime for manufacturers.  

Ryan Pollett, national manufacturing leader, BDO

Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with Cori Stewart, CEO of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub, about the need for innovative models, infrastructure and networked approaches to grow the nation’s manufacturers.  

Industry Capability Network (ICN) has a strong belief in companies that have made a difference with their supply chain networks to meet the challenging and diverse needs of the Australian Industry in these difficult times. It is because of this that ICN is sponsoring this year’s Global Supply Chain Integration Award. 

Adam Abel is a man of few words. But when asked to talk about the key strengths of his business, Northern Water, he speaks with confidence: “The knowledge and support that we give on our products.” This comment is backed by an impressive customer base, which includes: the Australian Navy, Australian Border Force and the … Continue reading KEEPING DESALINATION equipment tip-top for Northern Water →

A consistent, reliable supply of compressed air is essential across a vast range of applications. For many industries, the criticality of that air supply being clean and dry cannot be underestimated, according to Sullair.

Mouser Electronics Inc, the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader empowering innovation, consistently offers engineers, purchasing professionals and hobbyists high-quality content through a constantly growing digital library, available through its Technical Resource Centre.

Ensign Laboratories sought a more robust coding solution to ensure traceability beyond the standard shelf life of their products. insignia addressed their current and future requirements through laser technology, delivering unrivalled performance and value to Ensign, their customers, and the end consumer. 

The Leahy family is well-known and respected in the Riverina region – not only as growers but as reliable contract harvesters. Based out of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, they service an area that spans from the south of Wagga Wagga up to Roma in Queensland through their business EJ & GM Leahy Contracting.

In light of the pandemic, it has never been more important to consider the manufacturing process and ensure its success and sustainability through drawing on local resources and construction methods. 

A puller is like a mechanical arm for maintenance and production. If the puller breaks, then inevitably downtime will be extended. “Anywhere there is a bearing fitted, you will find a puller,” says David Malthouse, Product Manager at BSC. Toledo, a registered brand of Tridon Australia, is a leading name in quality hand tools. According to … Continue reading Toledo pulling out all the stops on production →

Bestech speaks with Manufacturers’ Monthly about providing reliable sensor monitoring systems for plastic injection molding.  

Troy Markland knows power transmission like the back of his hand. He has been in the industry for almost 40 years and has managed Fenner’s range of power transmission products since CBC became a supplier for them in 2011.  According to Troy, Fenner’s range is unmatched in terms of versatility and flexibility for the full spectrum of industrial … Continue reading Selecting the right HRC couplings for the job →

As the world grappled with supply chain disruptions and delays as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, manufacturers found themselves dealing with long delays and shortages of critical goods and products.