Index
- 3D Systems
- additive manufacturing
- amtil
- Australian Business Awards
- Australian Industrial Business
- Australian Made
- Australian manufacturing
- Australian Manufacturing Week
- Automation
- Bearings
- Beckhoff Automation
- Beyond 150 Competition
- BOC Limited
- CBC
- chain
- Combilift
- connectivity
- digital transformation
- Digital twins
- downtime
- electronic components
- Energy Efficiency
- Entegra
- forklifts
- Gates Australia
- Great Barrier Reef
- Industrial Business
- industry 4.0
- Jedox
- KITO PWB
- maintenance
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical Belts
- MYOB
- naval manufacturing
- NTN
- Oil & Lubrication
- performance
- Rittal
- safety
- sew eurodrive
- siemens
- sustainable agriculture
- Timken
- Titomic
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How working capital funding helped two manufacturers to grow their business
April 28, 2021 0 comment
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
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Manufacturers’ Monthly supports Food & Beverage Packaging Capability Showcase
April 23, 2021 0 comment
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
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Toughing it out with repurposed tyres
April 23, 2021 0 comment
Manufacturers’ Monthly interviews Taurus Mats founder Owen Henry about creating a sustainable business from Australian end-of-life tyres. A hobby farmer from the Sunshine Coast is turning old tyres into woven mats to help improve livestock welfare. Local manufacturer Taurus Mats creates a safer, non-slip, surface for livestock in high-traffic areas, which are made with tyre … Continue reading Toughing it out with repurposed tyres
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Employers commit to OHS policies to improve employee satisfaction
April 22, 2021 0 comment
Today, many organisations are discovering the benefits of committing to occupational health and safety (OHS) and its effects on employee satisfaction and safety performance. They’re noticing a relationship between job satisfaction and workers’ compliance with safety management policies and the frequency of accidents. According to a study conducted by the International Journal of Occupational Safety … Continue reading Employers commit to OHS policies to improve employee satisfaction
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The 5G upgrade: future-proofing Australian distribution networks and calling for improved connected warehouses
April 22, 2021 0 comment
By Greg O’Loan, Epicor Software Regional Vice President for ANZ 2020 was a year of disruption and uncertainty, the supply chain and logistic industry was forced to navigate extraordinary challenges. Meeting unforecasted and fluctuating demand saw distributors and manufacturers embrace technology, automation, and innovation like never before. With the ongoing adversity of COVID-19, economic recovery, … Continue reading The 5G upgrade: future-proofing Australian distribution networks and calling for improved connected warehouses
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8 considerations when choosing your ERP system
April 21, 2021 0 comment
Choosing the right ERP system needn’t be a headache. This guide has been designed based on our experience working with thousands of growing businesses all over the world. It is divided into two sections: The four key considerations in choosing an ERP vendor Four key factors that affect your ERP choice Successful ERP implementation depends … Continue reading 8 considerations when choosing your ERP system
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The importance of correct aluminium selection
April 21, 2021 0 comment
Press Metal International provides a broad range of aluminium products across industries. Lim Heng Kam, general manager and executive director of Press Metal International, speaks to Manufacturers’ Monthly about the importance of correct aluminium selection for a variety of applications. Aluminium is an alloy that is widely applied in industries such as marine, transportation, automotive, … Continue reading The importance of correct aluminium selection
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Choosing the right EHS management system for your business
April 20, 2021 0 comment
By Asif Sayed, Golder Choosing the right management system for environment, health and safety (EHS) is an important decision with implications for the safety of your employees and the environment, for compliance with regulations, and for your budget. The options are evolving so fast that it can be hard to keep up to speed, to … Continue reading Choosing the right EHS management system for your business
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The Art of the Possible: Why engineers should never stop learning
April 20, 2021 0 comment
As modern engineering transitions from isolated industrial fields to interconnected systems, it’s never been more vital to curate the skills that keep you curious. In any engineering career, moving forward and making progress means being a lifelong learner. Forward thinking What do tomorrow’s engineers need to learn today? When we spoke to several engineers and … Continue reading The Art of the Possible: Why engineers should never stop learning
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Corrective vs preventative: which maintenance strategy is best for your bottom line?
April 20, 2021 0 comment
Having the most efficient and effective production line possible is incredibly important for manufacturers, as it can ultimately define their success. Many manufacturers have adopted the ‘best-practice’ metric OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), which calculates the percentage of planned production time that is actually productive and gives them an overview of how their production line is … Continue reading Corrective vs preventative: which maintenance strategy is best for your bottom line?
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Adding innovation to the mix
April 20, 2021 0 comment
Adds Up Engineering, a Bundaberg-based business, has been manufacturing custom designed farming equipment such as fertigation units, harvesters, in-shed equipment, spraying units and ground preparation equipment since 1998. Founder Tony Denton says working with suppliers such as BSC to source quality spare parts and components has been instrumental to his business’ growth. The Rexnord FalkTM … Continue reading Adding innovation to the mix
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Increasing efficiency and reliability with secure hardened Modbus-to-BACnet Gateways
April 19, 2021 0 comment
Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with Madison Technologies about the efficiency and reliability of the MOXA MGate unit for industrial applications. In the age of the Industrial IoT (IIoT) and the data-driven economy, Australian manufacturers face increasing global competition, shorter product cycles, and changing customer demands. This places pressure on manufacturing facilities to be digitally connected to … Continue reading Increasing efficiency and reliability with secure hardened Modbus-to-BACnet Gateways
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Webinar: The Australian Economic Outlook webinar series
April 19, 2021 0 comment
Secure your spot and join Banjo Loans for an interactive webinar as we discuss the economic landscape with Bendigo Bank’s Head Economist, David Robertson. To register for the webinar, please use the link below: https://landing.banjoloans.com/economic-outlook-webinar-april2021/
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HYDAC rises to the challenge of Industry 4.0 smart manufacturing with VR training
April 16, 2021 0 comment
HYDAC Australia, in conjunction with Deakin Motion Lab, has constructed a virtual reality (VR) training system – amid many others in the pipeline – to meet the urgent requirement for trained complex machinery technicians. The fluid power company recently invited a German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK) contingent to a VR training session at its Altona premises. Guests … Continue reading HYDAC rises to the challenge of Industry 4.0 smart manufacturing with VR training
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Gasket storage and inventory best practices
April 15, 2021 0 comment
Industrial supplier group, CBC, and gasket specialists Seal Innovations, are often asked to assist their manufacturing clients with inventory management and storage of gaskets and packing products, among other similar products. Experts from both companies – part of Industrial Solutions Australia’s group of businesses – discuss gasket storage and inventory management best practices in this article. … Continue reading Gasket storage and inventory best practices
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How manufacturers can establish an effective rebate strategy
April 14, 2021 0 comment
No matter your industry, customer loyalty is a critical aspect of your business. Acquiring a new customer is one thing, retaining them is another altogether. And, as we all know from our personal experiences, as customers we want to be rewarded for our loyalty to a brand. We want personalised offers. We want brands to … Continue reading How manufacturers can establish an effective rebate strategy
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Stopping the flow at the right time
April 14, 2021 0 comment
Claudia Homburg, marketing, VEGA Grieshaber KG explains how the VEGAPOINT 21 warns reliably of overflow in the pulp container. The name says it all – Ceres, the jewel in the Western Cape of South Africa, located only 90 minutes from Cape Town, was appropriately named after the Roman goddess of fertility and agriculture. Protected by … Continue reading Stopping the flow at the right time
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Toughing it out with repurposed tyres
April 14, 2021 0 comment
Manufacturers’ Monthly interviews Taurus Mats founder Owen Henry about creating a sustainable business from Australian end-of-life tyres. A hobby farmer from the Sunshine Coast is turning old tyres into woven mats to help improve livestock welfare. Local manufacturer Taurus Mats creates a safer, non-slip, surface for livestock in high-traffic areas, which are made with tyre … Continue reading Toughing it out with repurposed tyres
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3M Silver Wheels: Combining performance with value
April 14, 2021 0 comment
Fast and efficient metal cutting does not need to come with a big price tag. The new 3M Silver grinding wheels, including the 3M Depressed Centre Rigid Grinding Wheel and the 3M Cut-Off Wheel combine efficiency with low cost. The 3M Silver range use similar precision shaped grain technology as found in the premium 3M Cubitron II products to … Continue reading 3M Silver Wheels: Combining performance with value
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Getting temperature and ventilation right in the workplace
April 13, 2021 0 comment
Fanmaster, a Sydney-based supplier and manufacturer of industrial cooling, heating and ventilation systems, offers its products through the extensive national network of BSC branches. General manager Troy Lopez discusses the optimum conditions for workplace environments, as well as factors to consider when choosing the best cooling and ventilation systems. To read the full article, click … Continue reading Getting temperature and ventilation right in the workplace