In this article, global industrial connectivity brand Moxa, distributed in Australia by Madison Technologies, looks at the benefits and challenges of setting up secure cloud-based remote access to infrastructure. Remote maintenance and troubleshooting services are enabling original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and machine builders to support their customers with greater efficiency, as well as helping them … Continue reading Secure cloud services for remote machine access →

Transforming EDMS Australia into an advanced manufacturing business starts with the introduction of Markforged industrial 3D printers. Mechanical engineers Dean Bishop and Chris Pitcher have been at the centre of making advanced manufacturing a reality at the company. Founded in 2005, EDMS Australia has a fabrication and construction division in Townsville and an engineering and … Continue reading Upping the game with Markforged industrial 3D printing →

The chemicals known collectively as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) were developed more than 50 years ago and have been used at many industrial sites around the world. They became popular as they can impart a range of useful properties to products, such as the ability to repel water and oil and resist chemicals and … Continue reading A practical approach to tackling PFAS at industrial sites →

COVID-19 has shined a light on just how inflexible supply chains are in the event of global crises. Many manufacturing and distribution businesses in Australia, and around the world, were forced to adapt during the height of the pandemic and struggled to keep up with the growing needs of consumers. With awareness brought to the … Continue reading COVID-19 and Australia’s need for supply chain resilience →

By Innes Willox, Ai Group Chief Executive When the COVID-pandemic struck a little over a year ago apprenticeship commencements fell through the floor and young trainees were among the first to have their jobs cut or training cancelled. Ai Group advocated hard for a program to support apprentices and the federal government responded with the … Continue reading New national cadetship program needed to help businesses rise from COVID-19 →

Close relationships between buyers and suppliers have long been regarded as an ingredient to success for companies looking to increase resiliency, generate new value, and effectively decrease cost.  This was exactly the approach that a major truck manufacturer adopted when they sought to increase engagement with their supply partner, CBC Australia for the bulk supply … Continue reading Benefitting from stronger supplier collaborations →

When asked to share his views on what has changed in the world of bulk material handling for Australian farmers over the past decades, Peter Walsh is quick to respond with “sizes, volumes and capacities.” “The machines that we produced in the 50s, which would have serviced the requirements of farmers quite adequately, are now … Continue reading Staying resilient, the Walsh & Ford way →

Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with Bylaser managing director, Michael Traynor, about the importance of putting the customer first. When Michael Traynor took over Bylaser in November 2019, he saw a business that was weighed down by rules and regulations. The previous owners of the metal cutting business had been unwilling to invest. Poor systems and equipment … Continue reading Adopting a philosophy of customer centricity →

One of AME’s founding members and Note Printing Australia Head of Business Excellence, Peter Ballas, shares his insights on the benefits of implementing Continuous Improvement. How do you create an organisation of problem solvers? This is the main theme that will be discussed at AME Australia Conference next month, which will feature a panel of … Continue reading Problem solving for excellence at the 2021 AME Conference →

Keeping its finger on the ‘IIoT pulse’, SMC Corporation continues its journey towards incorporating smarts across its broader component range. According to Jozef Ceh, Global Account and Digital Transformation Manager from SMC Corporation Australia New Zealand (ANZ), the company is taking a holistic approach to product upgrades as part of its commitment to Industry 4.0. … Continue reading What’s Trending in IIoT →

The CAPS Brumby range of rotary screw air compressors has been extended to include variable speed technology models to significantly increase efficiency. The CAPS Brumby range of rotary screw air compressors has now been extended to include variable speed compressors to compliment the current fixed speed range. With the option of choosing a tank mounted … Continue reading New Variable Speed Drive: Brumby Compressor →

By Rob Stummer, Asia Pacific CEO at SYSPRO Almost every Australian business that survived the pandemic learnt some valuable lessons, not just about resilience and flexibility, but also how to manage a major disruption to their supply chains. To ensure the future wellbeing of many Australian sectors, should another major interruption occur, radical new approaches … Continue reading Which four industries should we bring back onshore to secure Australian supply chains? →

Erosion of the pipe network and boiler tubes is a common problem in coal-fired power plants. As fine particles of coal dust, or pulverised coal, pass through the pipe network from the pulveriser mill to the boiler at high velocity, they can cause serious damage to the equipment and wear down the metal surfaces along … Continue reading Protecting coal fired power plants from abrasion wear →

CEO of Banjo Loans, Guy Callaghan gives his thoughts on why diversity in the workplace improves productivity and bottom line. Small businesses in Australia are increasingly being led by women. In our experience as a lender, women’s approach to running an enterprise can sometimes give them the edge over their male counterparts. Women are still … Continue reading Women owners – coming to a business near you →

“Getting the job done right” is what B&D Engineering prides itself on. Started as a three-employee company in 1993, the company has grown to become a successful fitting and machining company based in Griffith, New South Wales. Today, B&D Engineering hires approximately 13 full-time employees and services a wide range of industries, from wineries to … Continue reading Fabricating lasting customer relationships →

A lot has changed in the world of gasket making over the past 80 years, but for Seal Innovations, one of Australia’s oldest gasket manufacturers, moving with the times has never been a challenge. Since its birth in early 1940s, the company has constantly modernised its machinery to offer the latest technologies in gasket production. This … Continue reading Making gaskets in Australia since 1940 →

Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with Bylaser managing director, Michael Traynor, about the importance of putting the customer first. When Michael Traynor took over Bylaser in November 2019, he saw a business that was weighed down by rules and regulations. The previous owners of the metal cutting business had been unwilling to invest. Poor systems and equipment … Continue reading Adopting a philosophy of customer centricity →

Bestech has supplied high performing laser profile scanners from Micro Epsilon on the Australian market for more than a decade. Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out the latest developments. Bestech Australia introduce the newest development for its laser profile scanner for advancing local manufacturing. The new scanCONTROL 2500 is ideally suited for high volume manufacturing applications, while … Continue reading New laser profile scanner for OEM applications →

Fintech lender Banjo Loans offers small businesses cutting edge technology with a personal approach to business, CEO Guy Callaghan tells Manufacturers’ Monthly. As one of the leading SME fintech alternative lenders in Australia, Banjo Loans has been helping to power small and medium businesses across the nation for over 6 years. Banjo’s clients include a … Continue reading How working capital funding helped two manufacturers to grow their business →

Manufacturers’ Monthly is proud to support the Food & Beverage Packaging Capability Showcase. Our sister publication Food & Beverage Industry News will publish its inaugural Packaging showcase featuring businesses that specialise in providing packaging solutions in the food and beverage sector. Participation is FREE and the information collected will be compiled into a singular resource … Continue reading Manufacturers’ Monthly supports Food & Beverage Packaging Capability Showcase →