Industrial designers, manufacturers and engineers from around the world met in Anaheim, California earlier this month to see the latest advances in 3D CAD; Alan Johnson was there.
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Drive for efficiency sparks debate
Kevin Rudd's plan to fight climate change has led to concerns in the manufacturing industry over rising electricity prices and the subsequent impact on motors and drives.
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Upcoming manufacturing industry events
Upcoming exhibitions, conferences, seminars, workshops and major events in the manufacturing calendar from Australia and overseas.
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Robotics safety white paper released
Rockwell Automation has released a white paper that shares its insight on major technology advances, safety and governing international guidelines.
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WA to host Profibus EXPO
Members of the Profibus Association of Australia (PAA) will showcase their popular Profibus Technical Forum at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre on March 3, 2010.
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Automation system powers kitchen production
In a bid to introduce manufacturing efficiencies, Australian Kitchen Industries (AKI), has introduced Australia's first automated kitchen assembly line with quicker turnaround times and higher quality work.
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Reputation vital for successful exporters
SME exporters say word-of-mouth referrals, long term relationship building and proven reputation are among the keys to their expansion.
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Wang takes the integrated way
Wang Components, manufacture of clamps and couplings, has used the features of Profibus to implement an impressive automation plan in a rather creative manner.
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Export success for Australian manufacturer
Food processing and packaging manufacturer Heat and Control has been honoured twice at the 2009 Premier of Queensland's Export Awards.
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Automating responsibly to increase efficiencies
Advances in robotics is making the technology an attractive option for many applications, however by not matching the technology to the task, many are failing to see the benefits.
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Pre-start checks for forklifts and cranes
Over the past few years, automation has proved to be an important tool in the management of safety inspections. It enables effective identification of major OHS risks.
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FEN to launch industrial buyers’ guide
Factory Equipment News (FEN) will release an industrial product buyers' guide in early 2010 showcasing new manufacturing products.
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Industrial safety guarding alliance
Inaco Automation Controls, a specialist industrial automation and controls distributor, and Zone Safety Systems, an Australian manufacturer of industrial safety guarding systems have announced a new distribution alliance in Australia.
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Inaco and Mettler Toledo join forces in Australia
Inaco Automation Controls and Mettler Toledo have announced a new distribution alliance in Australia.
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Has the outsourcing tide turned?
Recent bribery charges against Rio Tinto executives, coupled with rising costs and continuing counterfeit and supply chain problems is seeing the push to move manufacturing production to China weaken, if not reverse.
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Pneumatically driving production efficiencies
Pneumatically operated systems are incorporated into many critical manufacturing processes, but if used inefficiently can impact significantly on overall operating costs. Katherine Crichton writes.
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Identifying the true cost of mobile devices
WITH the financial crisis affecting profit margins everywhere, businesses are increasingly asking 'How Much Does It Cost?' when any decision is made.
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Changes to robotics distribution
Headland and KUKA have joined forces to offer the Australian and NZ markets advanced solutions in the field of robot technology and systems engineering.
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Belden establishes new automation division
Belden Australia has created a new division tol provide greater support for distributors of its Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH and Lumberg Automation brands.
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Certified Profibus courses on offer
Leading UK trainer Andy Verwer will conduct a series of accredited Profibus training courses this November in Perth and Brisbane.
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