IO-Link is the intelligent connection between the device (sensor or actuator) on one side and PLC or field module on the other side. Here ifm explain the benefits of the technology. ifm on the benefits of IO-Link technology from Prime Creative Media on Vimeo.

From 2010-2011, Australia’s manufacturing industry experienced the third highest injury incidence rate of all industries, with rates almost double that of the national average. When you consider the increasing autonomy of manufacturing processes, it’s a bitter pill to swallow; and yet still today almost 95% of all workplace accidents occur as a result of human error. For responsible manufacturers who regard … Continue reading A lifeline to your bottom line: How an autonomous approach to safety can boost productivity →

Digital transformation is sweeping through the manufacturing sector as businesses move to capitalise on the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced analytics, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and more. It presents significant opportunities to achieve growth by addressing key operational issues and aligning products and services to the demands of today’s market. Leading manufacturers see these … Continue reading Grow your business through digital transformation →

There is no doubt that the recent reclassification of welding fume as carcinogenic to humans by the International Agency for the Research on Cancer (IARC) has encouraged many welders and workplaces to rethink their stance on welders’ respiratory protection. This second white paper on welding fume by AWS aims to investigate the recent reclassification from … Continue reading Reclassification of welding fume as carcinogenic from an Australian perspective →

Does your operation suffer from inefficient start-up processes that waste time and money, product defects due to machines not being run optimally, or breakages due to plants being operated outside of their limits? All of these issues are completely preventable – and a bullet-proof standard operating procedure (aka SOP) is the key. In this quick-start … Continue reading The quick-start guide to creating SOPs your team will actually use →

In recent years, cable management has come into the limelight because machine reliability has increased dramatically, even though robots have grown more complex. Unfortunately, the methods used to attach and guide cables have not quite followed suit. While managing cables and hoses is often an afterthought in most designs, it is truly a vital part … Continue reading The less-is-more approach to robotic cable management →

Vehicles in the industrial sector need to perform to their maximum in harsh environments. Fleet managers will need to have a good management system in place that will give them up-to-date information on a vehicle’s condition, such as its loading capability, fuel efficiency, various performance indicators and its service record. However, a good fleet management … Continue reading Rugged In-Vehicle Computers: The Answer to Industry Challenges →

As the manufacturing sector enters a new era—with additive manufacturing, cluster manufacturing, and near-shoring— and as digitisation of the shop floor is creating new connections and new data streams, the need for responsiveness is more critical than ever. Organisations must turn the explosion of data they have into intelligence and insights to support real-time decision … Continue reading How to know if your ERP solution is compatible with your growth plans →

The transmission and control of the majority of mining equipment are hydraulic-driven process. According to research, many of the workers and professionals dealing with hydraulic systems are not properly trained in hydraulics. The severity of the injury resulted from hydraulic failure, although uncommon, is devastating enough to cause severe injury, permanent disability or even death … Continue reading Hydraulics machinery- silent killer on site →

Business leaders everywhere are being pushed to innovate their supply chains to keep up with the demands of rising customer expectations. But it’s hard to find practical case studies and real-world examples of businesses that have successfully moved their manual operations into the digital world. In this whitepaper, you’ll learn about Walmart’s global supply chain … Continue reading What you can learn from Walmart’s global supply chain success →

High demand for power places pressure on the grid, and weather events such as extreme heat or wind can negatively affect electricity infrastructure, potentially leading to supply interruptions. Download this paper by filling in the form below, to see the solution for businesses to maintain reliability in summer.

Business leaders everywhere are being pushed to innovate their supply chains to keep up with the demands of rising customer expectations. But it’s hard to find practical case studies and real-world examples of businesses that have successfully moved their manual operations into the digital world. In this whitepaper, you’ll learn about Walmart’s global supply chain … Continue reading What you can learn from Walmart’s global supply chain success →

The role of sensors has become increasingly important for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) development in Industry 4.0. The spectrum measurement method in confocal sensors offers modern technology, high precision and accuracy, and can be easily integrated into various computer interfaces for automated control in the factory. With its sleek and miniaturised design, the confocal … Continue reading Spectra-based measurement in high-precision manufacturing →

Digital transformation is sweeping through the manufacturing sector as businesses move to capitalise on the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced analytics, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and more. It presents significant opportunities to achieve growth by addressing key operational issues and aligning products and services to the demands of today’s market. Leading manufacturers see these … Continue reading How digital transformation can help your manufacturing business grow →

It can be hard to prioritise training against the pressure of meeting business outcomes. Pinpoint the business benefits of training with this must-have guide to building a persuasive ROI-based business case. You’ll learn how to: Identify the need: pinpoint performance gaps and develop highly targeted training; Outline the benefits: translate these gaps into specific, measurable … Continue reading Guide: Build an ROI-based Business Case for Training →

Empower your team to make the right choice to keep machines online and reduce downtime. Our experts have developed the Downtime Checklist to do just this. It will: Get your team thinking about what may have caused the downtime; Point your team in the right direction to get the machines back online; Help everyone determine … Continue reading Reduce downtime with: The Manufacturer’s Breakdown Checklist →

At a time when the world of manufacturing is growing ever more connected to improve productivity and increase competitiveness, new opportunity brings with it a greater risk of loss. There are many factors to take into account including maintenance of equipment, protection of sensitive data and changing weather patterns. Many of these potential risks are … Continue reading Managing Risk to Avoid Manufacturing Losses →

Among manufacturing sectors in Australia, food makers trail only behind the mining industry as the biggest spenders on energy. According to the latest figures available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the food manufacturing industry pays a staggering $706 million a year on its electricity bills, accounting for 17 per cent of the entire manufacturing … Continue reading Improving energy efficiency of water heating for the food manufacturing industry →

For manufacturers, staying competitive is critical to success. Technologies and trends are having a profound impact on manufacturing all around the globe. If you want to take advantage of the challenges and opportunities that come with manufacturing in the global economy of the future, technology and automation must be a critical focus. Tomorrow’s manufacturer needs … Continue reading How disruptive technologies and megatrends will shape manufacturing →

For manufacturers, staying competitive is critical to success. Technologies and trends are having a profound impact on manufacturing all around the globe. If you want to take advantage of the challenges and opportunities that come with manufacturing in the global economy of the future, technology and automation must be a critical focus. Tomorrow’s manufacturer needs … Continue reading Are you a future-ready manufacturer? →