There’s good and possibly not-so-good news as we enter 2021. On the upside, the economy is doing better than expected, and we seem to be on the right side of a V-shaped recovery at this point. However, on the other side of the ledger, the popular federal government JobKeeper grant is set to finish on … Continue reading Yes, JobKeeper’s going – but what other grants and incentives are available? →

While imported resins for 3D printing are increasingly common, Sydney-based resin developer & manufacturer Monocure3D is winning with customers in Australia and abroad. Director Charlie Anderson spoke with Manufacturers Monthly. Quality, consistent and reliable products and services are what keeps the customers coming back to Monocure3D. While the market for imported resins for 3D printers … Continue reading 3D printing experts have the local edge →

The COVID-19 pandemic created uncertainty for everyone, with staff stood down and projects delayed or cancelled. And, while all of us are worried about what the future holds, there are many reasons to look to 2021 – and beyond – with hope. One positive outcome from the COVID-19 pandemic is a shift in Australia’s political … Continue reading Hope for the future—with a strong national plan →

The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) is teaching businesses how to become masters of organisational change in 2021. AME president Barry McCarthy said the journey of growth for organisations begins with educating individual staff members on how to work on their efficiency and effectiveness – wherever they may be working from. “We tend to live … Continue reading The winds of change start with creativity →

As a key supplier of industrial parts and services to manufacturers in Australia, Bearing Service Company, or BSC, is also actively involved in providing engineering and manufacturing services to Australian businesses. Leon Stefanec, State Sales Manager at Motion Asia Pacific says the company recently helped a large confectionary manufacturer in Melbourne with the production of … Continue reading Committed to precision →

Manufacturers’ Monthly spoke with Press Metal International about contributing to the global application of aluminium. Press Metal Aluminium Australia (PMAA) was a joint venture established in 1998, between Australian interests (30 per cent) and Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad (PMAHB), a large and long-established international aluminium extruder listed on the Malaysian stock exchange. PMAHB has … Continue reading Cutting the edge of aluminium →

Australian Radio Towers has extended its innovative solutions by expanding into the renewable energy market. For many companies, research and development has been far from a top priority over the past year, but some have been able to make the most of this tumultuous time, supercharging their product and service development. One such company is … Continue reading Old craftsmanship, new innovation →

As preparations begin on the building of 12 Attack Class submarines in South Australia, the forecast for supply chain growth is looking promising. Caroline Tung finds out more from Naval Group Australia CEO, John Davis. Marine equipment manufacturing is set to become a bigger player in the Australian economy, as part of the federal government’s … Continue reading Local manufacturing for the present and the future →

As the FMCG supply chain becomes more demanding the adoption of cloud-enabled devices is accelerating and manufacturers are reaping the benefits. Find out more. The FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) sector is highly competitive – upholding throughput is critical, and seconds of downtime means lost revenue. When that downtime is unplanned the impact to production … Continue reading 5 ways FMCG manufacturers can benefit from upgrading to cloud-enabled inkjet technology →

“We never imagined the possibility of partnering with a company such as Bosch,” says Tim Allison, who is the Executive Chairman of Bodd Technology (formerly Tec.Fit) “Their reputation is stunning – and earned through delivering the best in engineering, manufacturing and support. Every Bosch product globally is cutting edge and world class.” Yet Bodd Technology … Continue reading A good fit: Bosch partners with Aussie startup on 3D custom clothing technology →

Designed to standardise and benchmark business procedures, each Australian Standard for Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) template is tailored for a specific procurement need and profile. Differing on size, complexity and nature of procurement activity, creating a successful response is no easy feat. The Morrison Government’s response to COVID-19 economic struggles has resulted in a $270 billion … Continue reading Experience, expertise and evidence: what makes a successful ASDEFCON proposal? →

Melbourne-based manufacturer Richmond Wheel & Castor Co speaks about how the company continues to deliver quality products to meet increased local demand. Founded in 1958 Richmond Wheel & Castor Co commenced a family-owned steel trading business in Melbourne. Shortly afterwards they successfully expanded into manufacturing material handling and custom solution products. Richmond’s willingness to be … Continue reading Wheels to last the distance →

By Greg O’Loan, Regional Vice President Australia, New Zealand & Pacific, Epicor Location independence is one of the major forces that will impact businesses and shift how operations are carried out in 2021 – and beyond. COVID-19 has shifted where employees, customers, suppliers and organisational ecosystems physically exist, and has dramatically disrupted traditional supply chains … Continue reading Supply chains disruption: A deep technology shift required to build the new face of manufacturing and distribution in Australia →

Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has released the annual 2020 Global Growth Index, a report that explores the growth trajectory of companies around the world and provides insight on how business leaders are using technology to support and drive growth initiatives. The index looks at the … Continue reading Epicor Global Growth Index reveals businesses are investing in tech to offset the impacts of COVID-19 →

Collaborative robots – or cobots – remain the fastest growing segment of industrial automation, projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 30.37 per cent between 2020 to 2025. Cobot market pioneer Universal Robots (UR) solidified its frontrunner position by selling the 50,000th UR cobot, which was purchased by a German manufacturer … Continue reading Universal Robots reaches industry milestone with 50,000 collaborative robots sold →

Four hundred and sixty industry employers and representatives joined the national discussion for ways to deliver modern manufacturing through a skilled workforce. Following the government’s recent announcement of the Modern Manufacturing Strategy, Senator Michaelia Cash introduced the webinar series and set the challenge to industry to provide relevant and timely advice to help deliver the … Continue reading Voice of industry takes centre stage in manufacturing skills events →

Ever since Archimedes first developed the screw principle in mid second century BC and used it to construct devices to raise water, the construction of screw threads became an essential skill for mechanics and craftsmen. Whilst the design of industrial machinery has come a long way since then, threading remains a big part of any … Continue reading Mastering the art of threading →

By Paulo De Matos, Chief Product Officer, SYSPRO Consider for a moment what potentially goes into manufacturing a beverage. The manufacturer may source ingredients from New Zealand, sugar cane from North Queensland and bottle the final product in Indonesia. In total, the turnaround time from sourcing to delivery could have taken a year. The challenge … Continue reading Saving costs should not come at a price in manufacturing →

The supply chain challenges posed by the pandemic have helped accelerate industry’s understanding of the benefits and applications of additive manufacturing explains Jeremy Drew, engineering applications manager at Markforged EMEA. As the world is cycling through lock-downs, we have all learned lessons from the first time around and developed new ways to keep businesses, supply chains … Continue reading Supply chain challenges boost benefits of additive manufacturing →

When an iconic Queensland brewery approached the end of life for the Schaeffler INA linear ball bearings installed on their Krones labelling machines, they contacted CBC as their trusted on-site bearing supplier to help source the replacements. Ben O’Connor, the CBC key account manager who oversees CBC’s service and product support for the customer, says … Continue reading Schaeffler INA bearings stand the test of time for Queensland brewery →