The current suite of SolidWorks programs was recently launched. Brent Balinski spoke to the company’s Sharon Toh and to the innovators at Forcite Helmet Systems about what’s new and why it matters.

Jonathan Wilkins of European Automation examines the implications of the latest update CFR21/11 to 21 CFR part 11 of Code of Federal Regulations of FDA.

In this broad ranging discussion, RMIT’s Dean of Engineering presents solutions than can help steer the manufacturing industry on to a different course.

A realization that it manufactures wire, not car parts, has helped Multi Slide Industries face the impending closure of the automotive industry.

In composites, its strength to weight ratio is unmatched, and, if it can be made a little more cheaply, we might one day see it everywhere. Brent Balinski looks at some of the ways Australia is making use of carbon fibre.

Quickstep’s efforts to crack the automotive market received a couple of significant boosts last month. Brent Balinski spoke to the company’s CEO Philippe Odouard about the potential of the Quickstep’s RST technology and opening a new auto headquarters in Geelong.

Mental health is a big OHS issue. As Marko Turner writes, the benefits of establishing a psychologically safe and healthy workplace cannot be ignored.

Compac Sorting faced an increasingly competitive global market for fruit and vegetable manufacturing.

Logistics businesses which have only dabbled with mobility in the warehouse should apply it across information systems and across the wider workplace.

The FTA with China has been under negotiation for 10 years.

Finding that its crane of choice was no longer available, an overhead crane provider was faced with the task of synchronising a new bridge crane…

Australian manufacturers planning a long term future must go down the sustainable manufacturing path, if they are going to survive. Alan Johnson reports.

Common sense management and a strong focus on training are just two of the key reasons for a South Australian welding company’s remarkable success.

Paperless inspection and servicing systems using Pads and tablets help improve productivity and accountability.

Whether they like it or not, change is on the horizon for South East Melbourne’s manufacturers. Hartley Henderson reports.

The repeal of the carbon tax has stolen plenty of headlines recently. Mike Lorge looks at what is it likely to mean for the nation’s manufacturers.

Before the industrial Internet of Things there was machine-to-machine communications. Chantal Polsonetti outlines the features of each.

Manufacturers are advised to check all intellectual property (IP) rights before signing any trade deal. Susanne Hantos writes.

The authors take a critical look at gas equipment use and maintenance in Australia.

Brent Balinski spoke to Professor Peter Gahan from the University of Melbourne and Jeffery Yeh from Homart Pharmaceuticals about the importance of High Performance Work Practices to small and medium enterprise companies.