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? →

Whether you operate a small warehouse or a large DC, maintaining and improving workplace safety is an ongoing and essential process. Completing a few simple checks before starting a task, such as checking all incoming pallets or PPE for damage, is key to reduce the risk of injury later. An injury to a valued staff … Continue reading Essential Safety Improvements Checklist →

With wholesale energy prices in Australia predicted to rise by as much as 200 per cent over the next three years, the need to manage energy costs in business is becoming urgent. Have you taken your energy into consideration? To download the white paper, fill out the form below:

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 Water heating that reduces manufacturing costs →

Manufacturers in all segments, from food and beverage to industrial machinery and equipment, know that digitalisation is coming and they need to adapt or risk obsolescence. They all want to find an easy way to do that. But there’s no easy method for achieving digitalisation. While manufacturers are making small steps, the true potential of … Continue reading Predicting the future of digitalization →

Smart, connected products are generating new value in ways we couldn’t imagine even five years ago – from reduced costs of production to improved efficiencies in areas like service and innovation, opening up new landscapes for invention and growth, as well as speed to market for new products and ability to service global need. To … Continue reading Disruptive Manufacturing is now a good thing →

Many companies are upgrading to fleet management systems, which are wirelessly linked to computers on board their vehicles, giving them visibility into the minute-by-minute status of equipment and vehicles. This whitepaper explains how onboard computers can present operators with the information and alerts they need to get their job done safely and efficiently. To download … Continue reading Rugged in-vehicle computers: the answer to industry challenges →

Cost savings aren’t always created by slashing the obvious dollars and cents. Your products’ physical locations and your inventory control processes can also have a big impact on your overall storage costs. Whether products are stored in a small warehouse or busy distribution centre, picking the right storage spot and improving internal processes could help … Continue reading Top tips to streamline your warehouse storage costs →