The unexpected, sobering impact of COVID-19 still reverberates across the manufacturing industry globally. With regulations continuously evolving, challenges to implement new processes to meet the change in labour, supply and demand continue to abound. This comprehensive guide features trends and insights currently emerging in the manufacturing industry. Use it as your playbook to reopen with … Continue reading A guide to help manufacturers get safely back to business beyond COVID-19 and into the future →

In workplaces, robots are now being configured to work alongside humans and can lead to savings in costs and increases in productivity. This is apparent not only in service applications, but industrial processes that are accustomed to working with robotic systems, having used them for half a century. Unlike previous robotic applications, collaborative robots cannot … Continue reading Safety systems ensure productive workplaces for humans and robots →

The industrial world is moving steadily towards Industry 4.0 and embracing the technologies that will define this era – a move which, in effect, means increased connectedness between machines and the harnessing of data analytics to enhance operational efficiencies. While there is a lot of literature on the topic of industry 4.0 – or the … Continue reading Industry 4.0 solutions for mobile machines →

Even with everything that is now known about the dangers of welding fume, only 20% of Australian and New Zealand welders answered ‘YES’ when they were asked if they felt protected from welding fume at work. Only 11% of workplaces had engaged an occupational hygienist to conduct air monitoring and the majority of workplaces did … Continue reading The 2020 Welding Fume and Respiratory Protection Survey →

Powering back up after lockdown isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. In March 2020, manufacturers began to shift operations in response to COVID-19, with measures taken across Australia to reduce on site occupancy. Now, as state governments ease restrictions, you might be thinking about resuming business as usual. But before you do, there are some … Continue reading Powering Up After COVID-19 →

How to find the right metal 3D printer for your business Metal 3D printing introduces a unique and groundbreaking method to additively manufacture metal parts. Until recently, the technology was too immature to broadly utilize in manufacturing — however, advancement in the last five years has transformed metal 3D printing into a scalable, robust solution. … Continue reading Guide to metal 3D printers →

In today’s health climate, maintaining a clean working environment has taken on increased importance, regardless of the workspace. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cleaning and disinfecting of hard non-porous surfaces is an important process that is central to any effort to reduce the risk of exposure to infectious diseases. It … Continue reading The Urgent Need for Proper Workplace Cleaning and Disinfecting of Hard Non-Porous Surfaces →

Metal 3D printing introduces a unique and groundbreaking method to additively manufacture metal parts. Until recently, the technology was too immature to broadly utilise in manufacturing — however, advancement in the last five years has transformed metal 3D printing into a scalable, robust solution. Implementing this technology effectively can transform your business. Download the material … Continue reading Guide to Metal 3D Printers: How to find the right metal 3D printer for your business →

There have been significant advances in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous vehicles in industry, with segments such as the mining and resources sector pioneering the implementation of this technology in Australia. Driving these developments is the computing systems that enable autonomous platforms and AI to operate effectively and securely. This white paper … Continue reading Computing around Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Vehicles for Industry →

Gary Rogers Motorsport is Australia’s oldest motorsport team, securing wins in the nation’s Supercars Championship, Dunlop Super2 Series, and Bathurst 1000. The company has a team of nearly 40, with a focus on designing, building and maintaining its own vehicles. The team needed carbon fiber to produce strong parts that could be used on their … Continue reading Improving Race Car Performance with Markforged Technology →

Restrict access and protect your employees Rite-Hite provides protection with the workers safety in mind offering a variety of options for your manufacturing floor. The general requirements of all machines, according to OSHA code 29 CFR 1910.212 (a)(3)(ii), states that the point of operation of machines, whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be … Continue reading Hazard containment and guarding solutions →

Alongside industry 4.0, human-robot collaboration (HRC) is a real hot topic in the industrial sector right now and is gaining more and more media attention with no signs of slowing down. This white paper from SICK is intended to highlight the reasons for this disillusionment and demonstrate how HRC can succeed with innovative approaches. It … Continue reading Human-robot collaboration with standard end-effectors →

Today, the manufacturing industry is truly global; Australian suppliers use factories in India which source raw materials from southern Africa. The supply chain for just one product or its parts or ingredients has become extremely complex. And with increased complexity comes the increased likelihood of a product recall. This e-book discusses the costs associated with … Continue reading Mitigating the Effects of Product Recalls →

The industrial world is on the verge of entering the next revolution: Industry 4.0. This is going to change control systems architecture, systems connectivity and sensors as we know it today. A lot of the data from devices will be analysed on the internet and hence the Internet of Things (IoT) will be a big … Continue reading Industry 4.0: Industrial internet of things (IIoT) and Predictive Analytics →

Wind energy has grown into a sustainable power technology in recent times. With various advancements going on in this sector and continued worldwide adoption and implementation, the application of condition monitoring techniques for the predictive maintenance of wind turbines becomes imperative. The advancement in sensors’ technology have led to intensive use of sensors in industrial … Continue reading Sensors technology for maintenance of wind turbines →

In our modern world technology is inescapable, and in no place is it more vital than industry. Be that in the manufacturing industry or in the transport industry, or any industry in-between or otherwise, technology both shapes and is the key to the future. And key to modern industry technology is the smart device—particularly the … Continue reading 5 Things to Look at When Buying a Rugged Smart Device →

Monitoring plant and produce during food and beverage production is a critical component in the manufacturing process. Broken equipment, spillages and unforeseen downtime can hit the bottom line – something every business wants to avoid. A rugged device with quality componentry driving it, means the chances of unwanted emergencies are reduced. Backplane Systems Technology is … Continue reading Avoid costly wastage & downtime with fit-for-purpose panel PC controllers →

Every time a welding operator pauses their work on a weld joint to walk to a power source and change the settings, they lose time. Which translates to a loss of productivity. It also means the operator has to walk through a job site often fraught with safety hazards. This ‘stop and start’ process also … Continue reading ArcReach remote control welding technology improves safety →

If you are involved in the welding industry, the new 2020 Welding Fume Update released by AWS is a must read.  The Welding Fume Update takes a closer look at a 2019 study on welding fume and lung cancer that pulled together data from over 60 years of research and over 16 million people worldwide. … Continue reading 2020 Welding Fume Update: The Current State of Play →

3D printing can be the answer to faster turnaround time – meaning you get your designs to market faster. Today, the technology is helping companies in a wide range of industries realize their design ideas at every stage, from concept to high-quality production parts — and to save time and money while doing so. Stratasys … Continue reading Four ways 3D Printing is (Re)shaping product design and manufacturing →