In an unprecedented move, Australian automation company Robycs Technology announced it is collaborating with German robotics company KUKA to provide free programming on all KUKA robotic system orders.  Midsize manufacturers and other businesses that otherwise may not have had the budget to invest in robotic systems to automate their operations now have an opportunity to … Continue reading Industrial automation company offers promotion for free robotics programming →

Paul May, vice-president, operations and engineering manager at FM Global explains about how risk management is every more crucial to the manufacturing supply chain as manufacturers seek to redirect their resources to producing new products in the current climate. Coronavirus has made clear the fragility of many organisation’s supply chains, particularly those that are dependent … Continue reading The risks of retooling and restarting →

It’s not uncommon for machinery in building material manufacturing to be exposed to large amounts of dust or water splashing. Be it in cement production plants, brick kilns or steel mills, heavy air-borne dust and high humidity can greatly impact the bearings’ performance. That is where Tony Tormey, Product Manager for Industrial Bearings at CBC, … Continue reading Sealing the deal with NTN triple-sealed bearings →

Manufacturers across all industries are gradually turning to smart manufacturing and digitisation to improve their businesses. National product and brand manager at ifm, Glenn Thornton, explains. Smart factories, Industry 4.0, IIoT – there are so many phrases circulating for readers to digest regarding technology in manufacturing, but what does it all mean? For many years, … Continue reading Smart monitoring solutions, control everything →

Bearing failures are always an unwanted hassle for industrial plants; particularly so if they lead to shutting a critical operation that causes significant downtime. Tony Tormey, BSC’s Product Manager for Industrial Bearings, says water and dust ingress is a major cause for bearing failures in industrial settings. As a national-level supplier of bearing products and services … Continue reading Lubed-for-life bearings drive improved efficiency →

Mental health issues, like depression and anxiety, are incredibly common in Australia. In fact, Australia has the second highest prevalence of depressive disorders globally. Approximately 15 per cent of Australians will experience depression in their lifetime, and another 26 per cent will experience an anxiety condition. While men are less likely than females to experience … Continue reading The impact of COVID-19 unemployment on tradies’ mental health – It’s OK not to be OK →

Grants from the federal and state governments encourage manufacturers to innovate more especially during the COVID-19 crisis. It is important for manufacturing businesses to find the right partner to help them through the competitive application process. Caroline Tung speaks to Tieman Tankers and the Avant Group to find out more. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the … Continue reading Government grants critical to start manufacturing revival →

The unexpected and sobering impact of COVID-19 is still reverberating across the manufacturing industry globally. The crisis has affected manufacturers in three critical areas with labor, supply, and demand all hit simultaneously. As economies start to open up again, manufacturing businesses will need to ensure they build immunity to risk through technology and adapt to … Continue reading How Covid-19 has changed these manufacturing sub sectors →

Manufacturers Monthly congratulates all of the Endeavour Awards winners for 2020. They have demonstrated resilience and talent despite the challenging economic climate brought about by COVID-19. This year’s Endeavour Awards feature a high calibre set of companies sharing their innovative ideas, technologies and products. It was due to be held in Sydney this year but … Continue reading Best Australian manufacturers honoured: The 2020 Endeavour Awards winners →

CEO and co-founder at Combilift, Martin McVicar, speaks to Manufacturers’ Monthly about COVID-19 restrictions, keeping production levels up and meeting customers’ needs. A standing challenge for many manufacturers worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic is finding the space to implement social distancing measures. A socially-distanced production area has become a key initiative at Irish specialist materials … Continue reading Helping manufacturers achieve long-term growth during COVID-19 →

Purchasing critical products or parts from Asia purely based on price can lead to a catastrophic hit to profit when things go wrong. If you do not have the goods, how can you make a sale? Managing risk should be at the core of every business. The COVID-19 crisis has not only identified serious supply … Continue reading Using risk management to enhance profitability →

NOJA Power has brought Australian manufacturing and developments in electrical switchgear into the global spotlight. Manufacturers’ Monthly spoke with its group managing director, Neil O’Sullivan, about the company’s long-term success and pride in being Australian made. ‘Australian Made’ is a popular phrase with end consumers, but the synonymy of Australian produced products with reliability and … Continue reading Keeping the lights on →

Whiteley Corporation, the country’s largest manufacturer of cleaning products and disinfectants, has seen demand for its products triple since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Its executive chairman, Dr Greg Whiteley, spoke to Manufacturers’ Monthly about the importance of safe and easy-to-use hand hygiene products. Newcastle-based manufacturer Whiteley Corporation was founded during the Great Depression … Continue reading Hand hygiene a top priority for all →

Building material manufacturers, like the players in other major industries, are under constant pressure to raise the bar on their waste reduction targets to meet their company’s sustainability targets. Even where the businesses do not have ambitious sustainability targets in place, safety standards require them to regulate the use of chemicals in their operations to … Continue reading Aussie businesses minimising waste while increasing safety with CRC SmartWasher →

COVID-19 Recovery: A 9-Point Plan, a document released by Engineers Australia in May, is designed to give a helping hand to those engineering businesses and government that might need a sense of direction after the pandemic has run its course. When an event like COVID-19 occurs, one of the key considerations is how to get … Continue reading Moving forward after COVID-19 →

The cost of energy in manufacturing building materials is a major contributor to the overall cost of the product. Steve Hittmann, National Product Manager at BSC, says upgrading from wrapped belts to raw edge cogged belts is a low-cost option to achieve higher energy efficiencies in drive systems. “Unlike wrapped belts, the raw edge construction does … Continue reading Get a grip on energy bills with the right belt drive →

Pferd in German means ‘horse’ and the namesake German company that started from humble beginnings around 200 years ago by producing files for trimming horse hooves, has over the years grown to become a global brand in industrial abrasives. Pferd has been present in Australia for over 35 years. Pferd Australia stocks over 3,800 products … Continue reading Actirox: An aggressive winner in the abrasion game →

Australian maker of electric vehicle chargers, Tritium, is trying to fix a problem that many manufacturers in advanced technology are facing. The company, founded by three PhD students in Brisbane in 1999, is at the forefront of a resurgence of onshore manufacturing in Australia. Today, it specialises in electronic energy technology, with a focus on … Continue reading Why Australian manufacturers need to onshore their technology →

Results of the first survey by South-East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance to assess the impact of COVID-19 are in, and they are “sobering”, according to CEO Vonda Fenwick. A recent survey by South-East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) has revealed the impact of the coronavirus on the Victorian manufacturing sector. The survey, conducted in March, titled SEMMA … Continue reading Finding a path during sobering times →

Bearings in the recycling industry are subject to varying levels of temperature and moisture. While conventional bearings use grease or oil to keep the rotating elements running smoothly, solid lubricant bearings, such as the NSK Molded-Oil bearings, use solid lubricants that do not require any re-lubrication. NSK’s Molded-Oil bearings are filled with a solid, porous … Continue reading A set-and-forget solution with Molded-Oil bearings →