3D printers are able to produce parts more accurately and at a faster rate than ever before. A plastic acoustic guitar, 3D printed medical models, lightweight parts for aircrafts and cellphone cases are just some of the things this technology has helped create. The options of what can be created are constantly being challenged by … Continue reading Research and development key to 3D printing growth →

“All manufacturing processes are different and bring their own unique challenges.” This is what MHE-Demag managing director Vince Di Costanzo has discovered while working at a company that puts safety first and helps other manufacturers implement thorough safety processes in their facilities. As a finalist of for the Safety Solution of the Year award at … Continue reading Safety-first approach paramount in manufacturing industry →

When Marie Fowler finished high school she never imagined she would become an engineer. But more than 20 years on, having studied in her late-30s, her engineering degree has proven to be a leap in the right direction. “When I graduated high school I was in South Africa and university wasn’t an option for me. … Continue reading Benefits of entering engineering later in life →

Atlas Copco national warehouse supervisor Grace Lennox works in a role she enjoys and for a company that allows her to grow personally and professionally. While this may seem like a small feat, Lennox is bucking a trend followed by millennials and Gen Zs worldwide. Many anticipate staying with one employer for less than two … Continue reading Keeping employees interested beyond the average tenure →

Weld Australia CEO Geoff Crittenden discusses the role welding plays in public safety.  The lack of regulation covering steel manufacturing, fabrication, and erection is a national disgrace that has reduced our industry to the lowest common denominator: cost. In a misguided commercial experiment, Australia eradicated the regulations that mandated compliance to Australian Standards. The aim … Continue reading Weld Australia: Welding compliance is an issue of public safety →

Living in a global marketplace can make it difficult for Australian manufacturers to stand out in a crowd. But integrating new technologies can give them an advantage that will boost them to the top of the podium. Unfortunately, competing with international leaders such as China, Germany and the US can have its drawbacks as others … Continue reading Implementing new technologies to succeed on a global scale →

The Australian government is backing small businesses by increasing the instant asset write-off threshold from $20,000 to $25,000. This came into effect on January 30, 2019, along with the extension of the initiative for another year beyond its existing June 2019 end-date. The continued support for small businesses will enable more than three million small … Continue reading Small businesses rising up in Industry 4.0 space →

ifm Australia is putting ifm’s products through some tough tests. Find out more in the video below.

Large businesses can allocate funding to introduce the latest robotics, to automate factories and implement cloud computing solutions by parting with a small percentage of their annual revenue. But for small businesses, the risk of committing money to Industry 4.0 technologies can be greater. This is what industry experts anticipate as a sticking point for … Continue reading Industry 4.0 possible for all manufacturers with collaborative approach →

Silica dust is a contaminant that many manufacturers cannot get away from. It can cause respiratory damage and cancer, yet it remains around as long as materials such as some bricks, concrete and metals are used to make products. The Cancer Council Australia explained that silica dust is harmful when inhaled and it can lead … Continue reading Industrial cleaning plays an important role in keeping employees safe →

Manufacturing facilities come small and large. Miri Schroeter talks to watchmaker Josh Hacko about a quaint business that reaches far beyond a clock face. Nicholas Hacko came to Australia in 1991 as a refugee from Croatia during the Yugoslav Wars. A watchmaker by trade, he had expertise in the design, repair and assembly of watches. … Continue reading Family business takes Australian-made to watch industry →

Electricity prices have more than doubled since 2014, in Australia, and gas prices have followed closely with a 50 per cent increase since 2011. These evaluations, from a Grattan Institute 2018 report – Mostly Working: Australia’s Wholesale Electricity Market, show the stark increase in energy costs that Australian manufacturers have experienced, and continue to experience. … Continue reading Top tips for energy saving solutions for manufacturers →

Weld Australia CEO Geoff Crittenden talks about welding in Australia.  Over the past 12 months, I have been shocked at the number of unsafe steel structures reported by industry. The primary cause of these safety concerns is welding that is not fit for purpose and does not comply with recognised international and Australian Standards. Australian … Continue reading Opinion: Lack of welder licensing and legislation threat to public safety →

Siemens’ cybersecurity experts are taught to “think like a hacker” as a means to stay ahead of an ever-growing number of cyberattacks. Miri Schroeter finds out more about protecting businesses from cyber threats. Attacks of any sort are a threat to people, businesses and sometimes entire countries. When it comes to cyberattacks, there are more … Continue reading Siemens is beating hackers at their game   →

ifm’s smart factory solutions are suitable for small, medium and large sized factories. Whether you are an OEM, a packaging or process factory, there are constant needs to produce high quality products at reduced costs, while effectively managing the high amount of workflow in your factory. Smart factory solutions allows you to locate bottlenecks, eliminate … Continue reading ifm offers full solutions for factory automation 24 hours a day →

Ai Group is leading an Industry 4.0 forum, which looks at the challenges, benefits and future of technology in Australia. Industry 4.0 is not just for the “big end of town”, explains Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) chief executive Innes Willox. Helping businesses small and large adopt Industry 4.0 to benefit them and the greater … Continue reading Supporting Industry 4.0 growth in Australia →

The pros and cons of a reduction in Australia’s company tax rate have been hotly contested in recent years. David Loneragan turns to the experts to explore what recent developments in federal tax policy could mean for the manufacturing sector. In October, the federal Coalition government announced that it was bringing forward by five years … Continue reading Taking manufacturing through the tax debate →

Movus’ marketing manager, David Barzilay, speaks to Manufacturers’ Monthly about how the company’s FitMachine is shaking up the way businesses maintain their machinery and equipment. Movus was founded by CEO Brad Parsons in January 2015, initially starting out of The University of Queensland’s iLab, a supporter of technologically cutting-edge entrepreneurial start-up businesses. Movus’ flagship product, … Continue reading Bringing maintenance into the fourth industrial revolution →

The winner of 2018 Women in Industry Awards’ Excellence in Manufacturing award, Anna Hopkins, was managing her own café in 2010 when she noticed the difficulty of finding healthy baked products in the market. A health enthusiast herself, she started experimenting by baking low carb protein breads in her studio apartment and was soon selling … Continue reading From home baker to award-winning manufacturer →