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- advanced manufacturing
- agriculture
- AI Group
- Air Compressors
- Australian manufacturer
- Australian manufacturing
- Automation
- Bearing
- BSC
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- Build Materials
- CBC
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- comment
- COVID-19 recovery
- Cyber Security
- David Chuter
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- Geoff Crittenden
- IMCRC
- industry 4.0
- innovation
- IoT
- manufacturing skills
- Markforged
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- onshoring
- Research And Development
- Schaeffler Australia
- skills and training
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- Syspro
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- universal robots
- UNSW
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- Weld Australia
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Warming water while cutting costs
November 27, 2018 0 comment
With high energy prices, manufacturers are searching for ways to cut costs. Manufacturers’ Monthly looks at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Q-ton pump as a potential energy-efficient hot water solution. Shene Estate, a 199-year old distillery located in Pontville, Tasmania, uses locally-sourced ingredients to produce gin and single-malt whiskeys, with products including the internationally-renowned and award-winning Poltergeist … Continue reading Warming water while cutting costs
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Compressed air energy management 4.0
November 27, 2018 0 comment
Industry 4.0 and other technological advances are seeing a new generation of compressed air energy management systems become available that are more intelligent, reliable and efficient. Kaeser Compressors explains. Most compressed air systems will consist of a number of components, from the compressors themselves to filters, dryers and so on. The range of components to … Continue reading Compressed air energy management 4.0
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In pursuit of workforce diversity
November 26, 2018 0 comment
Atlas Copco Compressors will return as a sponsor for the sixth edition of the Women in Industry Awards in 2019. Manufacturers’ Monthly caught up with the company to see how it is pursuing its own diversity strategy. This past June saw the fifth edition of the Women in Industry Awards, which recognises the invaluable contributions … Continue reading In pursuit of workforce diversity
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Increasing productivity and keeping it cool
November 26, 2018 0 comment
As temperatures begin to heat up across Australia and the country prepares for one of the hottest summers on record, workers are already planning ‘sickies’ for any upcoming 40-plus- degree heat days. And those that do turn up will have their productivity slashed by hot and stuffy conditions that drain motivation and reduce workplace efficiency. … Continue reading Increasing productivity and keeping it cool
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Navigating uncertain waters: manufacturing in the midst of a trade war
November 26, 2018 0 comment
With the trade conflict between the United States and China heating up, David Loneragan explores what this could mean for Australia’s export manufacturing sector. The latest escalation in the trade spat between the United States and China has sent tremors through the media. Expert observers of economic trends, financial analysts, investors, business- owners and politicians … Continue reading Navigating uncertain waters: manufacturing in the midst of a trade war
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Reliable energy supply for stage technology with igus e-chains from Treotham
November 26, 2018 0 comment
With moving energy supply systems such as the e-spool and the zig-zag system, complicated stage applications can be implemented even in confined spaces and with high loads. Treotham Automation reports. The challenge for every “stage builder” is to create the perfect stage. Every job is different, because stages are not off the shelf. Each one is … Continue reading Reliable energy supply for stage technology with igus e-chains from Treotham
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Smart plastics make railway equipment maintenance easy
November 26, 2018 0 comment
At Innotrans 2018, igus showcased intelligent e-chains and cables for trains, trams and high-speed suburban rail vehicles. Treotham Automation reports. Increasing digitisation in railway technology offers great potential for increasing reliability and therefore more punctual operation of trains. At Innotrans 2018, igus showcased its smart plastics to demonstrate how intelligent cables and energy chains that … Continue reading Smart plastics make railway equipment maintenance easy
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Conveying made simple
November 15, 2018 0 comment
SEW Eurodrive’s industry specialist, John Gattellari, talks to Manufacturers’ Monthly about how the company’s new, smaller MOVIGEAR Classic Size 1 drive unit can help manufacturers create savings and improve efficiencies. As the first component of the new decentralised product portfolio from the MOVI-C modular automation system, the MOVIGEAR Classic Size 1 is a compact and … Continue reading Conveying made simple
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Women in Industry 2018 award winners: BDM of the Year
November 15, 2018 0 comment
Federica Guidi, global sales and business development manager at VISA Global Logistics and winner of the Women in Industry Business Development Manager of the Year award, explains what makes a global business successful. When Federica Guidi joined VISA Global Logistics – an international freight forwarding and logistics company – in 2011 as business development manager, … Continue reading Women in Industry 2018 award winners: BDM of the Year
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From flying to making flight simulators: An innovation’s story
November 15, 2018 0 comment
How Ross Maclennan, founder of SynFlyt, combined his expertise in electronics and a passion for flying to manufacture flight motion simulators. Tara Hamid reports. Flight simulators have come a long way since American innovator, Edwin Link, designed the first prototype of his famous “Link Trainer” using scavenged organ and piano parts from his father’s small … Continue reading From flying to making flight simulators: An innovation’s story
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Industry 4.0 closes the gap between customer and supplier
November 14, 2018 0 comment
The Industry 4.0 revolution is transforming the way businesses interact with their clients – giving both the manufacturers and the clients more freedom to choose what they want. A recent example was demonstrated by ESM Australia helping Melbourne-based coffee roasting company, YourCoffee, develop a flexible and smart production plant that connects the customer orders to … Continue reading Industry 4.0 closes the gap between customer and supplier
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100 years in the making: A story of growth
November 14, 2018 0 comment
Having been present in the Australian compressor market for nearly 100 years, Pulford is expanding its portfolio of products following a strategic acquisition by global compressor manufacturer, ELGi. For nearly 100 years, Pulford Air and Gas, a national air compressor business comprising of F.R. Pulford & Sons and its wholly owned subsidiary Advanced Air Compressors, … Continue reading 100 years in the making: A story of growth
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Gearing up for change: The “second act” of small businesses
November 13, 2018 0 comment
Ganesh Chandrasekkar, general manager, Westpac Small Business Banking, spoke to Manufacturers’ Monthly on how small and medium businesses can re-invent themselves to remain competitive in the digital age. With the technological developments increasingly disrupting the traditional business models, many of the established small and medium businesses are finding it crucial to re-invent themselves to take full … Continue reading Gearing up for change: The “second act” of small businesses
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PTFE, better known as Teflon, turned 80 this year
November 12, 2018 0 comment
Did you know that one of the most commonly used polymers in recent decades was accidentally discovered in 1938? PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene, commonly known as Teflon) was a result of an attempt by Roy Plunkett, of the New Jersey laboratories of DuPont, to make a new chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant. During this process the tetrafluoraethylene gas in its pressure … Continue reading PTFE, better known as Teflon, turned 80 this year
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Saving time and money with automated handling systems
November 12, 2018 0 comment
Materials handling and logistics specialist Industrial Conveying (Aust) (ICA) offers a complete range of automated handling solutions for bulk loading and unloading of palletised products into, and out of truck trailers, shipping containers and warehouses. ICA designs, manufactures and installs cost-efficient technology customised to meet the ever-increasing demand for freight efficiency in applications across all advanced manufacturing … Continue reading Saving time and money with automated handling systems
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How important is traceability for manufacturers?
November 9, 2018 0 comment
In manufacturing traceability is no longer a “nice to have”, it’s become compulsory. The request for transparency and accountability is not just a change demanded from industry regulators but is being heavily driven by consumers and the media. Although, this responsibility goes outside the production line and manufacturers are having to respect their part in … Continue reading How important is traceability for manufacturers?
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Easy storage and handling of glass panels with HDPE grooves
November 9, 2018 0 comment
Handling glass panels in manufacturing plants can be challenging and at times hazardous due to their weight and fragility. Allplastics Engineering, a privately owned Australian business specialising in the machining, fabrication and supply of polymer/ plastic materials, came up with a solution to safely handle glass panels. Allplastics Engineering offered Evolution Windows custom made black, high … Continue reading Easy storage and handling of glass panels with HDPE grooves
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Meet the ifm expert: Darryl Blackeby
November 6, 2018 0 comment
Meet product sales manager Darryl Blackeby – an expert in the vision and identification product range of ifm (such as sensor cameras). Darryl is inspired by how customers use ifm sensors and is always interested in finding new applications for sensors that can help businesses improve and increase their efficiency.
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Running a plant from an iPhone
November 1, 2018 0 comment
Manufacturing is on the rebound. After a tough few years in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis, the industry is starting to find its feet again. Ai Group’s Mark Goodsell gives Mike Wheeler the good news. Impressions can be deceiving and sometimes inaccurate. Take manufacturing. Those on the periphery would say the manufacturing industry … Continue reading Running a plant from an iPhone
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Pursuing the possibilities of tyre-derived manufactures
November 1, 2018 0 comment
Tyre Stewardship Australia discusses its efforts to promote and support the development of new products made from the nation’s burgeoning supply of used tyres. The equivalent of 56 million tyres are replaced every year in Australia, the majority of which are currently disposed of in landfill, exported for re-use, turned into fuel, illegally dumped, or … Continue reading Pursuing the possibilities of tyre-derived manufactures