Manufacturing News
Manufacturers’ Monthly provides industry with the latest information and news about equipment, technology and trends in manufacturing. We actively promote the Australian manufacturing sector – targeting senior-level and operational management by covering industry, management, IT, technology, and product news.
Industry slow to use green energy
THE uptake of green energy sources in the residential sector continues to show significant growth, but uptake within industry remains...
Read moreDetailsSecond generation RFID trial achieves 100%
MANY manufactures are familiar with the hype of RFID as a revolutionary technology that will improve operational efficiencies, cut costs...
Read moreDetailsAustralian company on track for international success
WA company Vector Lifting, in partnership with the China Steel Machinery Company and Teco Industries from Taiwan, has recently completed...
Read moreDetailsLessons learnt from MES applications
While MES software is the key to linking SCADA systems to ERP systems, integration is often not as simple as...
Read moreDetailsDefences to liability for defective products
The importance of quality control. Colin Loveday and Zoë Kimberley* report for Manufacturers’ Monthly.
Read moreDetailsSafety awareness course
PSYCHOLOGIST Carl Reams has written and developed a nationally recognised cometency based course in Advanced Safety and Quality Awareness (AS&QA).
Read moreDetailsPositively managing workplace injury
WORK injuries are a pain for all concerned and a drain on resources.
Read moreDetailsWatching out for forklift operators
THESE days forklifts are designed with more in-built safety features than ever, including speed limiting, seatbelt interlocking and impact sensors,...
Read moreDetailsProductivity gains possible with new robot technology
A MELBOURNE-based specialist stainless steel fabricator has installed a new robotic welder to enhance its production efficiency at a time...
Read moreDetailsAustralia goes the distance with a new trade TV show
AUSTRALIA's first Pay TV programme solely dedicated to promoting and celebrating the trades has been launched in Sydney.
Read moreDetailsCompany sets ‘one million-hour’ safety record
AN AUSTRALIAN compressed air specialist has recently achieved one million production hours without a ‘lost workday case’.
Read moreDetailsExhibitions combine to form manufacturing mega show
Reed Exhibitions Australia, owner and organiser of National Manufacturing Week (NMW), has announced the purchase of the Manufacturing Technology InFocus...
Read moreDetailsNew industry MOU
TRAINING and employment outcomes for regional areas across Australia are set to expand after a key Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...
Read moreDetailsFord to focus on small cars
REFLECTING Australia’s changing automotive market, with smaller, fuel-efficient cars now favoured, Ford has announced plans to manufacture the European-designed four...
Read moreDetailsManufacturers form NZ alliance
Compressor technology group, Sullair Australia, has appointed Goughs Power Systems/Goughs Cat as its exclusive distributor in New Zealand.
Read moreDetailsDecision made on motors and drives for desalination plant
ABB has secured key contracts valued at over $5m to supply motors and drives to the Gold Coast desalination plant....
Read moreDetailsIncreased measuring efficiency
MANUFACTURING inspection and reverse engineering at a Tasmanian sheet metal company has been made far more accurate and efficient through...
Read moreDetailsHybrid laser with constant beam length
YAMAZAKI Mazak has recently unveiled an extensive range of new technology adding to its range of machine tools and lasers,...
Read moreDetailsAlternative energy generates cost savings
IN A joint project with AGL, and with support from the Victorian Government’s Business Energy Innovation Initiative, a major on-site...
Read moreDetailsFord’s Geelong engine plant to close
IN a major shock to Australia’s car industry, Ford says it will close its Geelong engine plant, with about 600...
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