Land Forces

Innovation leading the way at Land Forces

Just weeks away from the Land Forces 2022 International Land Defence Exposition in Brisbane, the event’s program is strong in presenting new technologies and concepts that may one day form part of Australia’s defence capability. Read More
Australian manufacturing

AMW showcases exciting times for Australian manufacturing

The Australian Manufacturing Week was a week of celebrating and highlighting the full spectrum of industry. Billy Friend attended the event and spoke to industry leaders about emerging trends and highlights from the conferences and trade floor.
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Land Forces

Land Forces set for massive event

The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition, set for 4-6 October at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, is on track to become the largest defence industry event ever held in Australia.
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LAND FORCES 2022

Excitement building ahead of LAND FORCES 2022

The LAND FORCES 2022 International Land Defence Exposition will return to Brisbane in October, supported by the Australian Army and featuring a new training and simulation conference as part of its program of industry engagement.
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Endeavour Awards

Endeavour Awards 2021: Tickets on sale now

Tickets for the postponed 2021 Endeavour Awards, Australia’s premier manufacturing industry awards, are on sale now – celebrating the best in Australian innovation, products and services on 24 March 2022 in Melbourne. The 2022 Endeavour Awards will run as planned later in the year.
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Fall protection takes centre stage at 3M’s Fall Protection Open Day

Falls from heights are an ongoing safety concern in all industrial environments. According to the Safe Work Australia report, Work-Related Injuries and Fatalities Involving A Fall From Height, in 2010–11, 7730 claims for serious injury were lodged due to a fall from a height. This means that 21 employees each day lodged a claim for a falls-related injury that required one or more weeks off work.
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Taking action on workplace safety

Australia’s largest workplace health and safety event, Safety in Action, took place this year in Sydney, exhibiting the latest systems, products, and seminars to encourage safety in the workplace. Manufacturers’ Monthly was on site speaking to some of the companies that attended. Sharon Masige writes.
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Workplace mental and physical health under the spotlight

It is estimated that untreated mental health conditions cost Australian workplaces approximately $10.9 billion per year, comprising of $4.7 billion in absenteeism, $6.1 billion in presenteeism and $145 million in compensation claims. Business owners and organisational leaders play a critical role in driving practices that promote mental health in the workplace.
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How to avoid making buggy whips

Innovation might be a word some are sick of, but it remains essential for success. Melbourne-based manufacturer Trajan Scientific and Medical shared a few insights into what it involves for them. Brent Balinski writes.
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