Manufacturing

Manufacturers Monthly finds out about Thermofisher’s new Thermo Scientific air-cooled chillers, an alternative source of cool water to improve efficiency and returns on investment for the manufacturer.  

The Fenner name is synonymous with drive and power. With over 150 years of engineering drive systems and power transmission behind them, they were well-suited for acquisition by Motion Asia Pacific in 2011.  BSC Product Manager for Drive Systems and Power Transmission, Troy Markland, says with Fenner under his belt, the future of manufacturing is … Continue reading Not all coupling solutions are created equally →

Weld Australia is calling on industry, schools and governments to work together to develop and deliver STEM programs that engage, excite and attract students. Australia needs a vibrant national STEM skills program that illuminates the opportunities available in careers like welding and manufacturing for kids and parents alike. 

One of the most enjoyable parts of our jobs at the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) is that we spend our days talking to many of the most innovative and creative people in the Australian business community.  

The Ai Group’s Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) eased by 0.4 points to 51.2 in September, indicating a weaker rate of expansion across manufacturing and effectively stalling a solid period of recovery since late 2020. 

Customised machined seals can prove invaluable for engineers and maintenance technicians when replacements for worn out or out-dated seals are not readily available. Made-to-order seals are also widely used by engineers when prototyping new designs. But machining new seals is not as simple as cutting a new set of keys – though sometimes it can … Continue reading SEALING THE DEAL with experience →

Adam Abel is a man of few words. But when asked to talk about the key strengths of his business, Northern Water, he speaks with confidence: “The knowledge and support that we give on our products.” This comment is backed by an impressive customer base, which includes: the Australian Navy, Australian Border Force and the … Continue reading KEEPING DESALINATION equipment tip-top for Northern Water →

Bosch Australia has opened its $17 million Hydraulics and Manufacturing Automation Centre, with support from the Victorian government, to help businesses embrace digital technologies in their quest to make better products. 

As the foundation of all industrial applications, the business of bearings is one of continuous improvement. From the design of components such as the roller and cage features, to surface finishing, to sizing; the intricacies of a bearing are many and varied. Schaeffler Australia is a company that focusses on honing the design and technology … Continue reading Constant enhancements with X-life at Schaeffler →

“PFERD is a name synonymous with quality – their original products, which were hand files, go back to the nineteenth century,” says Michael Rowe, BSC’s product manager for abrasives. “Our partnership with PFERD goes back to nearly 18 years and over this time, we have developed a fair bit of understanding of our customers’ needs. … Continue reading No horsing around when it comes to quality cutting tools →

Vonda Fenwick, CEO of the South East Melbourne Manufacturers’ Alliance (SEMMA), speaks to Manufacturers’ Monthly about how the good, the bad and the ugly in relation to local content.

Brothers Kaidan and Dallas Boyd, both qualified welders, began developing their SUPA Bin design after they leased their family farm nearly three years ago. Traditionally, the Boyd family cropped 3441 hectares of wheat, barley, and canola north of West Wyalong in New South Wales. When the drought took hold, the family made the decision to … Continue reading Giving Australian farmers the most efficient grouper bins →

Over recent years – and particularly over the past 18 months – retail has changed dramatically.  Technology has become a central part of many retailers’ approach to business. However, the degree to which they’ve embraced, adopted and are utilising it varies greatly.  The ideal – the north star, the vision – for retailers is extreme … Continue reading How technology can enhance the retailer-manufacturer relationship →

The federal government has secured 25 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, providing access to a booster or variant vaccine if it is required in the future.  It was confirmed in the 2021-22 Budget that the government will commence an approach to market for mRNA manufacturing capacity in Australia. There are also discussions related … Continue reading Moderna vaccine manufacturing capacity confirmed in Budget →

Australian design engineer Rove Concepts will deliver a breakthrough in tailor-ability and comfort for wheelchair users this month at the ATSA Independent Living Expo, under a co-funded grant from Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC).  The pre-production prototype of this wheelchair uses 3D printed titanium and carbon fibre to deliver superior levels of comfort, weight savings and overall performance.  Co-founder … Continue reading Rove Concepts reinvents the wheelchair with advanced manufacturing →

InnovaeroFOX has advanced to the next stage of its test flight program — successfully completing a series of challenging flight tests on schedule. The 100 per cent Australian-made Maritime Unmanned Aerial System (MUAS) InnovaeroFOX has faced a series of tests at 40 per cent scale involving the execution of short, controlled circuits at varying speeds and … Continue reading Australia-made InnovaeroFOX completes critical flight tests →

“We need to get the gas from under our feet.” So said Prime Minister Scott Morrison during a speech in late January, emphasising his plans for a “gas-led recovery” following the COVID-19 pandemic. Morrison has committed a whopping $6 billion to the development of gas in Australia, in an economic strategy that is entirely contrary … Continue reading A gas-led recovery will not work →

Logan manufacturer Imaging Solutions will expand local testing, manufacturing and production of essential personal protective equipment (PPE) for imaging diagnostic procedures, thanks to support from the Queensland Government. Treasurer and Minister for Investment Cameron Dick said funding from the Queensland Government’s Essential Goods and Supply Chain Program will help the company to address increased demand for PPE for … Continue reading Funding helping Logan PPE manufacturing expansion →

Gladstone manufacturer Mecha – Engineered Mechanical Solutions has been awarded funding through the Palaszczuk Government’s Regional Manufacturing Hubs Grants program to adopt world-leading technology and processes. Minister for Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water Glenn Butcher said Mecha would receive $243,605 from the $13.5 million program. “This funding provides an exciting opportunity for Mecha to undertake … Continue reading Funding in Gladstone for high-tech manufacturing and jobs →

With every merger and acquisition (M&A) deal comes a range of potentially significant risks. You don’t want to unnecessarily pay more for an asset than it’s worth, and you certainly don’t want expensive surprises or obstacles once you’ve already signed on the bottom line. That’s why it’s essential to understand, as fully as possible, just … Continue reading Buyer beware: EHS due diligence is more important than ever →