The worldwide demand for polyvinyl and its supply is growing closer. Manufacturers’ Monthly attended the PVC Australia 2018 conference to find out more. The world’s supply of polyvinyl chloride versus its global demand is tightening, according to a market intelligence expert. Surplus stock is diminishing, the latest research has indicated, with the current supply – … Continue reading Advanced manufacturing to meet global vinyl demand →

At the start of 2018, Richmond Wheel and Castor company was contacted to help design and supply wheels for a large slipway. The company met and exceeded the requirements of the project, despite the challenges. As a family-owned business with 60 years of experience, Richmond Wheel and Castor  specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of industrial … Continue reading Solving challenges in material handling through engineering solutions →

Manufacturer’s Monthly spoke to MHE-Demag Australia’s sales engineer, Robert Silveri, on why the company’s KBK light crane systems are still growing in popularity five decades after being introduced to the market. MHE-Demag’s KBK light cranes have been present in the Australian market for over 50 years. Being the first of its kind, the KBK series … Continue reading Light crane system offers flexibility to all industries →

Manufacturers’ Monthly caught up with Aran Fitzgerald, founder and managing director of add+it+tech to find out how his company combines innovative 3D printing techniques with traditional manufacturing methods. From 3D printed spare part solutions for out-of- production parts to creating prototypes or casts through reverse engineering, individuals and industries are increasingly finding new solutions in 3D … Continue reading Innovative 3D printing company builds on traditions →

Compressed air plays an indispensable role in the food and beverage sector and is used in a broad range of applications including product transportation and storage; packaging, filling and capping; cooling, spraying and cleaning; and fermentation and aeration. However, while they are critical for all modern food and beverage manufacturing facilities, if not used appropriately … Continue reading Ensuring air quality in food & beverage manufacturing →

Manufacturers’ Monthly spoke to Fluidsentry operations manager Jason Hodges, on how monitored valves technology helps eliminate workplace accidents during hazardous operations. While setting up any production line, the most important objective is to protect the health and safety of the people working in the plant. People are particularly vulnerable while performing tasks such as maintenance, … Continue reading Eliminating workplace injury with monitored safety valves →

Bosch recently launched a new operating unit, Bosch Connected Industry, to extend its industrial internet software portfolio. Bosch’s newly established Industry Consulting unit assists businesses transition to connected manufacturing. Digitalisation and connectivity are transforming manufacturing at breakneck speed. Connected production lines permanently monitor their own condition and warn experts before breakdowns. Robots are collaborating ever … Continue reading Catching up to the digital race →

There have been concerns over the safety of autonomous vehicles but there are good reasons why they are still a safe bet on the factory floor. Tara Hamid reports. Uber was recently forced
 to suspend its self-driving car trials in North America following a fatal accident in Arizona in March, where a woman was killed … Continue reading Getting over the fear of automation →

Manufacturers’ Monthly got in touch with Bilby 3D’s chief operating officer, Lee Bilby, to discuss the latest advancements in 3D printing and how it is transforming manufacturing. BILBY 3D prides itself as being the biggest and one of the oldest 3D printer retailers in Australia. “We are the old boys on the block, working in … Continue reading Taking 3D to the next level →

Companies are increasingly becoming aware of the importance of soft-skills training for their staff. Rum Charles, principal consultant at the Australian Institute of Soft Skills Training (AISS Training), explains how the companies could benefit from such training programs.  It is no secret that automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are changing the business landscape. It is no longer … Continue reading The hidden skills required for success in today’s manufacturing industry →

Labelling and coding products specialists, insignia, shares with Manufacturers’ Monthly how important it is to empower Australian manufacturers in achieving maximum efficiency in coding and marking processes. The fourth industrial revolution is upon us. Industry 4.0 is set to revolutionise manufacturing and production through the utilisation of cyber connected systems, which monitor factory processes to … Continue reading Helping manufacturers into the factory of the future →

Peter Harrington, managing director of Lafert Electric Motors (Aust), tells how the company’s Italian operation is breaking the mould in the Pacific Rim. In the late 1980s, Peter Harrington made a bold move that opened Australia and New Zealand to a new breed of electric brake motors. It was in Hanover, Germany, where he first … Continue reading How customisation opened the door to Australia for an Italian manufacturer →

Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out from packaging specialist Signode what it means to forge close customer relationships and safety in its products. Manufacturers today are looking for packaging machinery that delivers them speed, accuracy and reliability, whilst minimising downtime. They want machines that will cut their labour costs and provide good returns on investment. It is … Continue reading Keeping it tight →

Atlas Copco has launched a new DZM multiple dry claw vacuum pump system offering a powerful combination of energy efficiency, reliability and ease of installation. The plug-and-play vacuum system is easy to operate and ideally suited for industrial companies operating in hot and dry working environments. The DZM system is designed for use in a … Continue reading Atlas Copco launches new multiple dry claw vacuum pump →

Manufacturers’ Monthly got in touch with Bilby 3D­­­’s chief operating officer, Lee Bilby, to discuss the latest advancements in 3D printing and how it is transforming manufacturing. Bilby 3D prides itself as being the biggest 3D printer retailer in Australia. The company supports 3D printer customers with sales, support and consulting through its wide network … Continue reading Taking 3D to the next level­­ →