The SIMBA (Specialized Inventory Management with Barcode Accuracy) system solves the problem of how to track processed products and produce high quality finished goods labeling.
The updated deconstruction
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The Industrial Internet of Things: Why you need to get up to speed fast
Start planning now to reap the many benefits of connected manufacturing. There’s been a lot of noise over the last two years around the “Internet of Things,” or IoT.
However, more recently a subcategory
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Nissan metalcasting expertise defies local car making downturn
According to a recent story in caradvice.com.au, the Nissan metalcasting plant is not only working
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Surdex Steel forges ahead with new installations
Surdex Steel has installed the latest state-of-the-art Kinetic K5000 plasma processor with a broader range of options for profiling steel plate plus drilling heads for tapping and countersinking.
At the
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Pallet trucks for small-to-medium manufacturers
Jungheinrich has launched an entry-level range of pallet trucks for low-duty applications.
This new range of electric pedestrian trucks is designed for retailers, print shops, workshops or garden centers,
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Engineers develop robot with human-like tactile senses
Most robots achieve grasping and tactile sensing through motorised means, which can be excessively bulky and rigid. A Cornell group has devised a way for a soft robot to feel its surroundings internally,
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Australia’s second Air Warfare Destroyer launched in Adelaide
Australia’s second next-generation warship has been launched in South Australia.
The Australian Navy’s latest vessel Brisbane was officially named and launched this morning
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How to build a talent pipeline in the era of Industry 4.0
For most forward-looking manufacturing businesses, talent planning is becoming a major focus. Skills gaps continue to grow as a result of an ageing workforce, increasing movement within job markets and
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2016 Top 100 Manufacturers – Industry’s winners and losers
With a precious few exceptions, this year’s annual top 100 manufacturers report from IBISWorld does not make easy reading, as Alan Johnson reports.
THE manufacturing industry has always
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Collaboration set to boost Australia’s advanced manufacturing sector
MTPConnect and the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together in undertaking activities to accelerate the growth of advanced manufacturing
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‘Flushable’ wet wipes manufacturers could be flooded with lawsuits
RAAF sticking to F-35 despite Trump attack
Australia’s Defence Industry minister Christopher Pyne has reaffirmed that Australia remains committed to buying the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter despite US President-elect Donald Trump’s recent comments
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Honeywell and Flowserve combine to fix IIoT manufacturing issues
Manufacturers in fluid management industries such as power, chemicals and oil and gas, often require complex software architecture to ensure their operations are safe, efficient and reliable.
A new partnership
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ExxonMobil and Bentley Motors extend global partnership
ExxonMobil and Bentley Motors today announced a multi-year extension to their global strategic partnership that showcases the performance benefits of advanced synthetic motor oil technology.
ExxonMobil
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Westpac launches Australia’s first employment program for STEM PhD students
Westpac and the Group of Eight (Go8) have partnered to offer the first program in Australia for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
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Faro expands into Queensland
Faro Technologies, a global technology company that develops and markets computer-aided coordinate measurement devices and software, opens its new office in Brisbane, Australia.
This move is part of Faro’s
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Steelmaker loses data during brazen cyberattack
ThyssenKrupp, one of the world’s largest steelmakers, has revealed that it was the victim of a ‘massive cyberattack’ earlier this year.
The company was targeted by attackers from southeast Asia in
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BOC opens new Brisbane tech centre
A new-concept welding facility opened by BOC at its Rocklea site in Brisbane is set to be an exciting new hub for product applications and testing, research and development, and training.
The facility
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Bluetooth 5 now available for manufacturers
Bluetooth 5 has been released (succeeding Bluetooth 4.2), with the upgrade focusing on IoT applications and improved functionality.
When compared to the previous version, improvements include eight times
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Major naval shipbuilding program gains momentum in SA
According to reports, a major naval shipbuilding program in Australia has taken a significant step forward with the appointment of Danish company Odense Maritime Technologies (OMT) to redevelop shipyard
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