Australia has a rich history in the art of chocolate making, and Siemens works closely with industry to integrate modern automation systems for a range of applications. Many of these family-owned businesses have been in operation for over a century, developing their craft and growing with the introduction of newer, more efficient production frameworks.

Manufacturers’ Monthly throws a spotlight on Laminex Australia’s very first manufacturing plant and how it made a monumental change to secure future success for the company, in a chat with their general manager of Operations, Graham Andrew.

A team of University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers, led by Professor Cyrille Boyer from the School of Chemical Engineering, discusses a novel treatment used in 3D printing that allows the material to repair itself with Manufacturers’ Monthly.

AE Gibson & Sons has been enhancing Australia’s industrial manufacturing profile for over 125 years. A fifth generation, family-owned business based in Kendall NSW, their focus lies in the design and manufacturing of special purpose machinery used for materials handling and processing of renewables such as timber. 

ECI Software Solutions provides business management and e-commerce software for growing small and medium-sized companies. Manufacturers’ Monthly sits down with ECI’s managing director in APAC, Joe Wrightman, to talk about the company’s flagship software for manufacturers – ECI M1.

As the southern hemisphere’s leading exhibition for the packaging and processing industry, there are so many reasons to be at AUSPACK. Here are just five to be at AUSPACK 2022 from 17-20 May.

There aren’t many things more quintessentially Australian than a cold bottle of Coopers ale. Born from an old family recipe in the early 1860s, the first iteration of this well-known drink was originally meant as a health tonic for Thomas Cooper’s wife. The concoction was so flavourful, however, that word soon spread through the South … Continue reading Beyond 150 Competition: See Siemens technology in action at Coopers Adelaide Brewery →

From powering our mobile devices, electric vehicles and homes to providing grid-scale energy storage, lithium-ion batteries have revolutionised the way we live in the world. As lithium-ion battery costs fall – down 97 per cent since 1991 – and the world pursues a lower emissions energy future, batteries are an enabling technology that will support … Continue reading Building Australia’s lithium battery value chain →

Kelly Engineering has grown into a global manufacturer of agricultural equipment from humble beginnings in South Australia. Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out how Central Innovation’s flagship product DataSuite has helped support the company’s rise.

What do travelling on the legendary Ghan, drinking a Coopers ale and tasting a Haigh’s chocolate have in common? They are all iconic Australian experiences, and they all have a Siemens connection. In fact, The Ghan traverses the historic Overland Telegraph Line which transmitted its first message between Darwin and Adelaide in 1872. Siemens was … Continue reading Siemens celebrates 150 years with series of immersive travel experiences →

In the baking industry, the brand with the most competitive edge is the one that ensures fresh baked products make it onto the shelf every day.  Bread makers and manufacturers must uphold the highest standards of quality in their production and packaging processes to protect the integrity of their brand and encourage customer loyalty, according … Continue reading The perfect bearings brand for bread makers →

From presentations on supply chain opportunities to capability briefings from industry, navy strategy sessions and nuclear science and technology briefings, the INDO PACIFIC 2022 conference program has something for everyone within the maritime and wider industry communities.  

Newcastle, New South Wales, is home to the world’s largest coal handling facility and the main export terminal for Australia’s coal mining industry—Port Waratah—with the capacity to export 145 million tonnes of coal per year. 

Based in the seaside city of Wollongong, NSW, Arrow Electrical Services is investing in the next generation of Australian electricians. With a dynamic team consisting of 34 highly skilled and experienced employees, the business has situated itself as a leading specialist across the state.

Manufacturers’ Monthly talks to Capral Aluminium about how supply shortages and rising LME is impacting Australian aluminium suppliers.

For the first time since 2019, the INDO PACIFIC 2022 International Maritime Exposition will bring together Australian and International industry, government, defence and academia to explore the sector’s biggest issues, innovations and technologies. Manufacturers’ Monthly talks to event organisers about what to expect from the event.

The building industry is well aware of the contribution Australia’s buildings make to the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions, not to mention their other environmental impacts. And in amongst day-to-day design practice, it can be easy to make assumptions about different materials’ sustainability credentials. But material choice doesn’t have to be an either/or question when it … Continue reading Laminex and a sustainable future →

Alexandra Cooper sits down with David Waterhouse, co-founder and managing director of Hypersonix Launch Systems, to uncover how they are using scramjet technology and clean energy to form the basis for the manufacture of hypersonic vehicles.

Manufacturers’ Monthly talks to Air Liquide’s international oxygen combustion expert about how its heat recovery packaged solution decreases the environmental impact of glass melting – and the potential upside of hydrogen as an efficient route to decarbonisation for melting technologies of the future.

A reliably clean water supply is critical to manufacturing businesses around the world. 3M explains how its filtration technology purifies water and removes contaminants efficiently to improve the performance of industrial equipment.