SEW-Eurodrive’s MOVIGEAR-DSM drive unit range offers processing industries a cost- effective solution to modernise their operations. SEW-Eurodrive recently added a new drive unit size, suitable for low power ranges, to complete the MOVIGEAR product portfolio. The manufacturing and processing industries are forever looking for new solutions to optimise their operations and create savings where possible – … Continue reading Driving efficiency with compact drive unit →

Research from the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has explored the key factors for manufacturing success including competing on value not cost, accessing expertise across multiple organisations and applying higher levels of digitalisation. A panel of five advanced manufacturers at National Manufacturing Week showed what these concepts look like in practice, at a presentation titled … Continue reading Innovation stories: Australian advanced manufacturers share the secrets of their success →

A business event organised by Western Sydney Business Connection in Sydney brought together more than 200 manufacturers, technology experts, local government officials and finance and banking specialists. Tara Hamid reports. From 3D printers that can print bones, muscles and cartilage using the patients’ stem cells to printable solar cells and bioprinting with seaweed, breakthrough technologies … Continue reading Pushing forward: helping manufacturers embrace change →

Phoenix Contact’s national marketing manager, John Ortika, shares the company’s approach about their idea of future-oriented communication. Seamless ethernet-based data exchange from field level to office applications is one of the central challenges that Industry 4.0 presents to future machine networks. As communication specialists, Phoenix Contact provides solutions that are not only comprehensive, but also … Continue reading Machine networks made easy →

Manufacturers’ Monthly paid a visit to the Actrol facility in Melbourne to learn more about the importance of safety in a warehouse and why a good strap device makes all the difference. Actrol is a leading wholesaler of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment with a network of more than 60 branches across Australia, and one … Continue reading Safety in the strap →

German defence company Rheinmetall won a $5.2 billion contract in March this year to supply over 200 new combat vehicles to the Australian Army. Tara Hamid investigates opportunities for the Australian manufacturers taking part in the contract. The government’s ongoing upgrade to the defence force and military modernisation program, introduced since 2016 and estimated at … Continue reading Military upgrade creates new prospects for defence manufacturers →

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 →