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Schaeffler INA bearings stand the test of time for Queensland brewery
When an iconic Queensland brewery approached the end of life for the Schaeffler INA linear ball bearings installed on their Krones labelling machines, they contacted CBC as their trusted on-site bearing supplier to help source the replacements. Ben O’Connor, the CBC key account manager who oversees CBC’s service and product support for the customer, says … Continue reading Schaeffler INA bearings stand the test of time for Queensland brewery
December 8, 2020 0 comment
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Australian PMI records first two-month positive streak since 2019
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) rose by 2.0 points to 53.5 in July, the first time since October 2019 that a positive result was recorded for two consecutive months. The expansion was driven by the machinery and equipment sectors (up 3.2 points to 54.3) and the food and beverage … Continue reading Australian PMI records first two-month positive streak since 2019
August 4, 2020 0 comment
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Fuelling the industry with a clean gas
Industrial carbon dioxide (CO2) serves a variety of key applications across industries. It is widely used in the food and beverage industries for carbonation of liquid drinks. It can also be used as a shielding gas in welding processes or as a refrigerant with a lower global warming potential than traditional HFCs. There is an … Continue reading Fuelling the industry with a clean gas
May 21, 2020 0 comment
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Industry 4.0 and scalability in food technology and manufacturing
Progress doesn’t discriminate and the shift towards Industry 4.0 in the manufacturing sector is no different. Organisations of all sizes are at a critical juncture in planning the future of their manufacturing operations. Businesses in the beverage industry need to be supporting the development of technology that can be scaled at each end of the … Continue reading Industry 4.0 and scalability in food technology and manufacturing
July 11, 2019 0 comment
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McGowan Government to increase penalties for workplace safety offences
The WA state government will be increasing penalties for workplace safety offences to bring Western Australia into line with other States and ensure penalties better reflect the importance of a safe workplace. In a press report, the WA government stated that the amendments will increase penalties for businesses which commit safety offences under the Occupational Health … Continue reading McGowan Government to increase penalties for workplace safety offences
August 28, 2017 0 comment
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Australian businesses fast embracing IaaS: Oracle
In June 2017, Oracle has released a report stating that Australian businesses are rapidly embracing cloud infrastructure (IaaS) to boost performance and innovation levels. While negative perceptions around security, complexity and loss of control still present barriers to adoption, they are shown to be outdated myths, with those that have moved to IaaS proving the … Continue reading Australian businesses fast embracing IaaS: Oracle
August 2, 2017 0 comment
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Owner denies closure of iconic QLD brewery
Japanese beverage company Lion has denied claims that the XXXX Brisbane brewery will be closing, following reports that the facility would be shut due to pay disputes. Lion spokesperson Dan Holland has assured that the brewery will not be closing and is in fact looking to hire five more people. “There are no job losses or … Continue reading Owner denies closure of iconic QLD brewery
July 11, 2017 0 comment
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Ausnutria acquires Victorian dairy manufacturer ADP
Hong Kong dairy company Ausnutria has announced the start of its acquisition of Victorian dairy manufacturer Australian Dairy Park (ADP). Once the acquisition is complete, Ausnutria will hold all the business of ADP, including the manufacturing, packaging and sale of dairy and milk powder products and related research and development activities, as well as the existing … Continue reading Ausnutria acquires Victorian dairy manufacturer ADP
May 24, 2017 0 comment
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ALP claims Coalition is ‘misleading’ auto workers
In light of the announcement of the Australian government’s pledge to offer support for auto workers affected by company closures, the Australian Labor Party (ALP) has accused Liberal Senator and Industry Minister Sinodinos of “misleading” auto workers who are likely to lose their jobs when Holden and Toyota close their production lines later this year. … Continue reading ALP claims Coalition is ‘misleading’ auto workers
February 10, 2017 0 comment
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Battery recharging using carbon dioxide
Researchers have developed a type of rechargeable battery called a flow cell that can be recharged with a water-based solution containing dissolved carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from fossil fuel power plants. The device works by taking advantage of the CO2 concentration difference between CO2 emissions and ambient air, which can ultimately be used to generate … Continue reading Battery recharging using carbon dioxide
February 10, 2017 0 comment
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Corrosion is eating away at Australian industry
According to research by Curtin University, corrosion may be costing the Australian economy more than $30 billion each year. Within industrial environments, exposure to things like water, acid or salt causes corrosion of geared motors. This, in turn, reduces the strength of the corroded parts and inevitably means they have to be replaced. In corrosive … Continue reading Corrosion is eating away at Australian industry
January 28, 2017 0 comment
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Making fuel out of sewage
It may sound like science fiction, but wastewater treatment plants may one day turn ordinary sewage into biocrude oil, thanks to new research at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The technology, hydrothermal liquefaction, mimics the geological conditions the Earth uses to create crude oil, using high pressure and temperature to achieve in minutes … Continue reading Making fuel out of sewage
January 17, 2017 0 comment
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Lower dollar helps SA manufacturing add nearly 10,000 jobs in 12 months
The benefits of a lower dollar have helped see South Australia’s manufacturing sector add nearly 10,000 new jobs in the last 12 months, but a workforce expert believes the state needs to address employment problems, including Holden’s looming closure.
January 10, 2017 0 comment
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Milk powder factory boosts Chinese infant formula supply
The supply of infant and adult milk powder into Asia has received a boost following the opening of a Chinese-owned processing plant in South Australia.
January 10, 2017 0 comment
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New method for early detection of industrial process problems
Modern automated industrial processes rely heavily on the precise control of process conditions, making it critical to detect emerging deviations. A King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)-led research team has now developed a highly sensitive incipient anomaly detection method with the potential to dramatically improve industrial productivity, quality and safety. From oil and … Continue reading New method for early detection of industrial process problems
January 3, 2017 0 comment
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NHP partners with Switch Automation to deliver InfoSyte
NHP has announced a partnership with local IoT experts, Switch Automation, to deliver InfoSyte, an exclusive energy management software solution from NHP tailored for the Australian and New Zealand markets. A powerful cloud hosted energy management platform, InfoSyte has the ability to integrate with energy, water and gas measuring devices along with other facility systems such as building management systems (BMS) and … Continue reading NHP partners with Switch Automation to deliver InfoSyte
December 29, 2016 0 comment
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Hybrid vehicle servicing connectors now available
RS Components (RS) has announced availability of two connectors from Amphenol that are designed to meet the rigorous demands of use in hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs). Key applications for the new MSD and mini-MSD connectors include high-energy storage systems for the battery Manual Service Disconnect (MSD) used for servicing plug-in HEV (PHEV) systems. The Amphenol MSD … Continue reading Hybrid vehicle servicing connectors now available
December 21, 2016 0 comment
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Management education, not just tax cuts, needed to create jobs and growth
Company tax cuts are a key component of Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison’s plan to drive growth in jobs and wages, spurring on the Australian economy. There’s no question that tax cuts and lower energy prices will enable companies to keep more of the money they make. But it’s not more money per se, but what … Continue reading Management education, not just tax cuts, needed to create jobs and growth
December 21, 2016 0 comment
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Sandvik Coromant becomes DMG Mori Premium Partner
Cutting tools maker Sandvik Coromant has signed an agreement to become a Premium Partner of leading machine tool manufacturer, DMG Mori. According to DMG, Sandvik Coromant will be the only tooling manufacturer to be named as a DMG Mori premium partner. As a DMG’s premium partner, Sandvik Coromant will work together with the machine tool … Continue reading Sandvik Coromant becomes DMG Mori Premium Partner
December 20, 2016 0 comment
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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 of IoT, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), has been getting a lot of well-deserved attention. This brings together many key … Continue reading The Industrial Internet of Things: Why you need to get up to speed fast
December 19, 2016 0 comment