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Australian CEO becomes Donald Trump’s new manufacturing ‘tsar’
According to a report in the Australian Financial Review (AFR), well-known Australian businessman Andrew Liveris has been recruited by Donald Trump to help bring back American manufacturing jobs. The chief executive of US multinational giant Dow Chemical, Liveris was appointed chair of the President-elect’s American Manufacturing Council. Liveris has led the manufacturing giant Dow … Continue reading Australian CEO becomes Donald Trump’s new manufacturing ‘tsar’
December 12, 2016 0 comment
Are millennials a manufacturing innovation opportunity?
In June last year, it was announced that Australia’s manufacturing sector had achieved year on year expansion recording the longest unbroken period of growth in a decade. Although that sounds like good news, manufacturers now face another issue. How do they fill the open jobs with engaged workers who will drive the innovation required to … Continue reading Are millennials a manufacturing innovation opportunity?
December 8, 2016 0 comment
Pilz launches new online presence
Pilz Australia launched its new website which incorporates a new E-Shop for its customers. E-Shop will allow customers to not only browse the company’s vast portfolio of products, it enables them to access the latest technical information, view product images, and download the most up-to- date technical data sheets. The new E-Shop covers the full … Continue reading Pilz launches new online presence
December 5, 2016 0 comment
Bonfiglioli wins again at the Bulk Handling Awards
Bonfiglioli has scored a Bulk Handling Awards hat-trick, taking out the Gears, Motors and Drives category for the third year in a row. This year, Bonfiglioli was recognised for its low backlash drives, which are designed for demanding applications like bulk handling where there are often lots of stops and starts during operation. The awards were … Continue reading Bonfiglioli wins again at the Bulk Handling Awards
December 1, 2016 0 comment
New tech hub opened in South Australia
South Australia has opened a new manufacturing technologies centre to help businesses grow by providing access to the state’s best researchers, financial institutions and global supply chains. The $1.2 million centre, situated in Adelaide’s northern suburbs at the University of South Australia’s Mawson Lakes campus, will help businesses identify methods by which they can adopt … Continue reading New tech hub opened in South Australia
December 1, 2016 0 comment
Thales snaps up Collins sub sonar contract
The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced that Thales Australia has been awarded a $100 million contract to design a major sonar system upgrade for Collins class submarines. Minister Pyne said Thales Australia will engage other Australian-based companies including Sonartech Atlas and L3 Oceania, as well as suppliers from the … Continue reading Thales snaps up Collins sub sonar contract
November 23, 2016 0 comment
Trumpf and Siemens to collaborate on 3D metal printing
Trumpf and Siemens are joining hands to produce a software solution for optimised and streamlined additive manufacturing of metal parts with Trumpf printing machines – from part design to 3D printing. The two companies hope to industrialise laser metal fusion technology and make the additive manufacturing process for metal parts an integral part of the … Continue reading Trumpf and Siemens to collaborate on 3D metal printing
November 23, 2016 0 comment
AusNet profits fall by 52 per cent
Victorian energy company AusNet Services’ first-half statutory net profit has fallen by 52 per cent on its previous year’s result. Net profit for the six months to September 30 was $178.6 million, down from $374.5 million a year earlier. AusNet Services is Victoria’s largest energy delivery service business, owning and operating approximately $11 billion of electricity … Continue reading AusNet profits fall by 52 per cent
November 18, 2016 0 comment
BlueScope launches workplace safety app
BlueScope Steel has partnered with TOLL, K&S Transport and Buzinga App Development to improve health and safety methods for their employees and contractors through the safety app, ‘SteelDrive’. The app, launched in June, 2016 and now available to Android users, allows truck drivers to document the restraining and transportation of steel, through photo-taking, GPS-tracking, and cloud-based … Continue reading BlueScope launches workplace safety app
November 17, 2016 0 comment
Talking robots will soon be here
Voice recognition software maker Nuance Communications has announced that robot maker ROOBO will be using the Nuance Mix NLU development platform, which provides voice and natural language (NLU) capabilities, to create conversational and cognitive interfaces for ROOBO robots and devices. Additionally, Nuance and ROOBO are set to collaborate on future integrations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to advance … Continue reading Talking robots will soon be here
November 17, 2016 0 comment
Desalination project opts for energy efficient compressor system
In constructing the Victorian Desalination Project, AquaSure chose to install four Kaeser DSD 238 SFC series frequency controlled rotary screw compressors.
March 11, 2016 0 comment
Kaeser Compressors celebrates 25 years in Australia
Next month will see Kaeser Compressors Australia celebrating its 25th anniversary. As Alan Johnson reports, the company has had quite a journey.
October 12, 2015 0 comment
Oil-free compressed air with high-speed turbo technology
Boge Compressors offer a range of oil-free compressors which feature high-speed turbo technology.
August 21, 2015 0 comment
More than one path to compressor efficiency
VSD air compressors coupled with innovative finance options offer manufacturers the potential for lower total ownership costs. Jonas Holmdahl writes.
August 3, 2015 0 comment
Why individual assessment of compressors pays dividends
Should you be investing in a dry-running or an oil-injected compressor? Beth Wood highlights the major advantages of each design and the applications for which they are best suited.
July 31, 2015 0 comment
Atlas Copco releases next generation on-site nitrogen generators featuring PSA technology
Atlas Copco Compressors Australia introduces the NGP+, an enhanced range of on-site nitrogen generators designed to produce high purity nitrogen.
April 22, 2015 0 comment
Atlas Copco releases new energy efficient vacuum pumps
Atlas Copco Compressors Australia announces a new range of rotary screw vacuum pumps featuring variable speed drive (VSD).
April 1, 2015 0 comment
The right compressor for your business
Compressor technology has come a long way in recent times. But choosing the right machine isn’t a one size fits all game and it pays to choose wisely. Matt McDonald reports.
March 11, 2015 0 comment
Kaeser helps Wilson Transformer Company optimise the energy efficiency of its compressed air systems
Rotary screw compressors from Kaeser Compressors Australia were installed at a Victorian transformer manufacturing facility.
January 14, 2015 0 comment
Oil-free piston compressors
Boge presents the new PO (Piston Oil-free) range of modular, oil-free piston compressors.
December 2, 2014 13 comments