SEMMA (South East Melbourne Manufacturers’ Alliance) argued strongly in our Submission to the Senate Committee on COVID 19 Recovery in 2020 that the federal government should establish effective models for Industry – University collaboration to take innovation through to commercialisation, with production retained in Australia and outputs exported globally. In a global environment innovation is … Continue reading SEMMA and Swinburne partnership embraces innovation in the manufacturing state →

EDMS Australia mechanical engineers Dean Bishop and Chris Pitcher speak with Manufacturers’ Monthly about how Markforged 3D printers are changing their business. Transforming EDMS Australia into an advanced manufacturing business starts with the introduction of industrial 3D printers. Mechanical engineers Dean Bishop and Chris Pitcher have been at the centre of making advanced manufacturing a … Continue reading Upping the game with industrial 3D printing →

Electric motors represent as much as 80 per cent of electricity use in heavy industries such as mining and refineries. Industry expert Koorosh Faraji notes that every small upgrade in electric motor efficiency level can bring about significant savings in total cost of ownership. “The electric motor’s purchase price represents only about 2 per cent … Continue reading Gaining the benefits of high-efficiency motors →

Ennor Engineering, a family-owned and operated business based out of Deniliquin, NSW, have been serving the agricultural sector for over 70 years with their ground-breaking disc plough machinery. After testing every known bearing brand in the past 40 years, Managing Director Craig Ennor says he was determined that NTN bearings, supplied through CBC Australia, were … Continue reading Sowing success with quality and precision →

As the manufacturing industry continues to evolve and improve, the requirements of network infrastructure constantly change when refurbishing or expanding facilities. When these changes take place, there are often space constraints for installing products in existing cabinets or machines. To keep up with changing connectivity requirements while saving you time and effort, the Moxa EDS-2000-EL … Continue reading MOXA EDS-2000-EL Series Unmanaged Switch – A Tiny but Mighty Device →

No matter what type of manufacturing business you run, equipment is likely one of your primary funding concerns. When the time arrives to upgrade machinery or upscale your operation, things can get costly pretty fast, but the good news is, there’s help out there if you know where to look. Combined with cost-effective equipment finance, … Continue reading 3 tips on financing equipment when you run a manufacturing business →

The 110-160kW hp screw compressors from Chicago Pneumatic are a practical solution for the harshest conditions.   In an ideal world, you never have to think about compressed air. It just must be there when you need it, as practical and cost-effective as possible. Chicago Pneumatic’s 110-160kW hp screw compressors are designed and built to give … Continue reading Time for next level of pneumatic performance with Chicago Pneumatic →

By Dr Matthew Young, Manufacturing Innovation Manager, IMCRC After a turbulent year in our industry, Australian manufacturers need to innovate now more than ever before. Creating a path for a thriving business and economic recovery after COVID-19 will depend on embracing the fourth industrial revolution and, crucially, purposeful and effective collaboration. At the Innovative Manufacturing … Continue reading Driving innovation through university collaboration – key elements for success →

Caroline Tung speaks to printer manufacturer Lexmark and ISO consultancy Anitech about protecting IP and quality management for maintaining strong supply chains. Printers typically sit quietly within an organisation, but the role they play is often central to supporting the core business. With a high volume of data passing through printers each day, they can … Continue reading Why ISO matters: Bringing quality and trust into the supply chain →

The newly released PowerGrip GT4 by Gates is a high torque synchronous belt that delivers the highest power-carrying capacity of any belt in its class. Importantly, it comes off the back of customer feedback and is well-matched to a variety of applications in the food processing industry, according to Steve Hittmann, CBC‘s National Product Manager for Mechanical Drive Systems … Continue reading The new GT4: Best in class belting →

According to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee, the maritime industry equates to an estimated annual global revenue of $6.88 billion and around $2.32 billion of this belongs to our local economy. In fact, 10 per cent of the world’s sea trade passes through Australia’s ports and 95 per cent of our exports are transported … Continue reading Bonfiglioli caters to the needs of the local maritime industry →

Manufacturers’ Monthly discovers the new generation myPNOZ safety relay from PILZ. Safety relays are used to safely monitor functions on machines, such as E-STOP or two-hand control on presses. The new safety relay, myPNOZ, from German automation company PILZ, who in 1987, launched the world’s first ever safety relay, offers millions of options for device structure … Continue reading The Golden Route to Industrie 4.0 in batch size 1 →

Hydrogen has been widely touted as a viable alternative to fossil fuels and could form a key part of the energy strategy enabling the Australian Government to achieve the net-zero emissions target by 2050. But is hydrogen a realistic alternative energy source for heavy industries like manufacturing in Australia? SYSPRO Asia Pacific CEO Rob Stummer … Continue reading Will hydrogen use in manufacturing be the best way to achieve the net-zero emissions target by 2050? →

With every merger and acquisition (M&A) deal comes a range of potentially significant risks. You don’t want to unnecessarily pay more for an asset than it’s worth, and you certainly don’t want expensive surprises or obstacles once you’ve already signed on the bottom line. That’s why it’s essential to understand, as fully as possible, just … Continue reading Buyer beware: EHS due diligence is more important than ever →

Ahrens demonstrated why they are leaders in the delivery of heavy engineering facilities with the completion of this fit-for-purpose facility. Ahrens continue to set the bar for outstanding quality and manufacturing excellence by partnering with long-standing client Cavpower to deliver their Service Operations Centre in Gepps Cross. Having completed a world-class Component Rebuild Centre for … Continue reading Ahrens deliver long-standing quality and continued manufacturing excellence for Cavpower →

Cotton gins in Queensland are quite busy during the cotton picking season, so when a major cotton gin flagged an issue with their cotton press pump, CBC Technical Sales Representative Mick Locke offered to re-design the pump’s drive system. The new drive uses only five Gates Predator v-belts in place of the ten standard v-belts, facilitating … Continue reading Cotton gin sees benefits of belt upgrade →

Over the past 12 months, early adopters of Industry 4.0 technologies in the manufacturing industry have found themselves well placed to respond to the challenges created by COVID-19. The technologies they’d put in place enabled them to adapt. They helped businesses move quickly. They provided a solid foundation – a resilience that enabled them to … Continue reading 74% of manufacturers believe customer experience drives success →

In the first half of 2020, Australia suffered our first recession in over 30 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recovery commenced in Q3, but the economic fallout from this event for Australian business will continue well into 2021 and beyond. According to an Ai Group report released at the end of last year – Business … Continue reading COVID-19: A shock for business and it’s far from over →

The fourth industrial revolution is upon us, and digital transformation is all but inevitable for most businesses. That’s why investing in the right technology—with the right solutions partner—is essential. But after you make that decision, what should be your number one priority to ensure your success? By Steve Murphy and Andy Coussins, CEO and SVP … Continue reading The #1 thing to prioritise if you want your digital transformation to succeed →

SEMMA (South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance) has embarked upon a new project to assist its members to secure significant packages of work. SEMMA’s membership is representative of Australian Manufacturing as a whole having a number of large iconic manufacturers,  a greater number of medium-sized companies and a host of smaller companies right through to  several … Continue reading Business opportunities through collaboration →