If you are involved in the welding industry, the new 2020 Welding Fume Update released by AWS is a must read.  The Welding Fume Update takes a closer look at a 2019 study on welding fume and lung cancer that pulled together data from over 60 years of research and over 16 million people worldwide. … Continue reading 2020 Welding Fume Update: The Current State of Play →

It is increasingly important for asset operations to be driven by central strategy, developed to safely and cost-effectively manage the life extension of these assets, operating beyond, or approaching their design life.  Key themes include reliability of critical assets, execute maintenance programs, initiatives & technology enhancements focused on reduce downtime. Hear from industry leaders who … Continue reading Managing your plant’s ageing assets; how to achieve operational excellence →

Wind energy has grown into a sustainable power technology in recent times. With various advancements going on in this sector and continued worldwide adoption and implementation, the application of condition monitoring techniques for the predictive maintenance of wind turbines becomes imperative. A wind turbine typically comprises around 8000 parts or more including the blades, rotor, … Continue reading Sensors technology for maintenance of wind turbines →

3D printing can be the answer to faster turnaround time – meaning you get your designs to market faster. Today, the technology is helping companies in a wide range of industries realize their design ideas at every stage, from concept to high-quality production parts — and to save time and money while doing so. Stratasys … Continue reading Four ways 3D Printing is (Re)shaping product design and manufacturing →

Australia’s food and beverage processing industries are worth approximately $26 billion to the economy and employ almost 235,000 people. It is a vital industry because it not only produces goods for the local market, it is also a net exporter of foodstuffs and beverages. When combined with the related industries of agriculture, forestry and fishing, … Continue reading The eyes and ears of the food and beverage industry →

The advanced measurement requirements for 3D cutting can be met by implementing advanced sensors with the capability to provide a high-speed, accurate and reliable measurement of 3D profile on regular basis. The ScanControl laser profile scanner from Micro-Epsilon is one of the most accurate laser profile scanners in the world with capability to provide high-speed … Continue reading Measuring 3D profiles of components prior to plasma cutting →

In 2012, Beckhoff set a new benchmark in intelligent parts transportation with the introduction of its eXtended Transport System (XTS), which has since been fitted to numerous generations of manufacturing machines. XTS does more than merely replace conventional conveyor belts, instead it enables completely new and innovative machine designs. Working with flexible motion profiles, it … Continue reading New XTS software functionality enables novel solutions in machine building →

In 2012, Beckhoff set a new benchmark in intelligent parts transportation with the introduction of its eXtended Transport System (XTS), which has since been fitted to numerous generations of manufacturing machines. XTS does more than merely replace conventional conveyor belts, instead it enables completely new and innovative machine designs. Working with flexible motion profiles, it … Continue reading New XTS software functionality enables novel solutions in machine building →

CAPS recently visited IVECO Australia to discover how their new Ingersoll Rand QX Series Cordless Torque Multipliers are improving efficiency, safety and productivity on their truck assembly line. These innovative tools reduce bolting time and cost, while ensuring repeatable accuracy for all torque-critical joints.  

EtherCAT reaches the next performance level with the EtherCAT G technology extension through its capability to superimpose itself on Gigabit Ethernet for particularly data-intensive applications. Compatibility with the globally established standard EtherCAT, which uses 100 Mbit/s, and the same familiar ease of use are both guaranteed. In addition, the efficient operation of parallel network segments … Continue reading EtherCAT G: Ultimate I/O performance for high-performance machines →

As one of the world’s technology and market leaders for intelligent sensors in industrial automation, SICK possesses extensive knowledge for equipping machines and plants in a wide range of different industries. safetyIQ is an innovative approach that opens up new dimensions of productivity while continuing to focus on our key concern: protecting people. To download … Continue reading safetyIQ: the new dimensions of safety  →

CRC bio degreaser is an extra heavy duty cleaner formulated to penetrate and dissolve tough grease, oil and contaminants for easy removal – safely. Use confidently on all metals and alloys – will not damage bright metals including aluminium and brass. Safe on fibreglass, glass, plastics, rubber, painted surfaces, laminates. For use in heavy industry, … Continue reading Bio degreaser: Uncompromised performance and safety →

In our modern world technology is inescapable, and in no place is it more vital than industry. Be that in the manufacturing industry or in the transport industry, or any industry in-between or otherwise, technology both shapes and is the key to the future. And key to modern industry technology is the smart device—particularly the … Continue reading 5 things to look at when buying a Rugged Smart Device →

In today’s ever-evolving digital world, the business of doing business is complicated. Globalisation, the emergence of the digital economy, and the transition towards largely user-driven ecosystems continues to disrupt old business models leaving many enterprises grappling to not only remain competitive but also relevant. Given all the change and uncertainty facing many industry movers and … Continue reading Six Key ERP Considerations for Your Business →

If there is anything that Maglio Companies values more than providing fresh produce to customers, it’s the safety of their employees. That is why the implementation of Rite-Hite® high-performance doors was done with safety in mind. The doors themselves offer advantages in safety, as well as maintenance. Unlike hard panel doors, fabric roll-up doors made … Continue reading A high speed solution with safety in mind →

Gaps in axial piston pumps must be continuously monitored to prevent the sudden loss of pressure and pump failures. To date, this gap measurement has not been possible due to the severity of the operating condition. The eddyNCDT3300 is a compact eddy current measurement system from MicroEpsilon that is capable of operating at extreme pressure … Continue reading Monitoring gaps in axial piston pumps →

In our modern world technology is inescapable, and in no place is it more vital than industry. Be that in the manufacturing industry or in the transport industry, or any industry in-between or otherwise, technology both shapes and is the key to the future. And key to modern industry technology is the smart device—particularly the … Continue reading Five things to look at when buying a rugged smart device →

Intelligent sensors with 3D technology enable machines to perceive their environment with human-like vision, giving them the ability to work faster and more effectively, even in unstructured environments such as a mine site. The ifm range of 3D image sensing technology is designed for a variety of applications, including automatic collision technology, but it is … Continue reading 3D sensor technology: Adding dimension to your machines →

Additive manufacturing processes can produce parts with the most complex geometries in a single operation. However, post-processing these 3D printed parts is time-consuming and costly. In order to remove this bottleneck in the production process, PostProcess Technologies has developed a series of machines that leverage a groundbreaking chemistry of detergents and abrasive media. The newest … Continue reading PC-based control increases throughput in additive manufacturing →

The demands on modularity, scalability, openness and adaptability are steadily increasing in all areas of automation technology, including safety technology. Accordingly, customers require individualized solutions for all types of applications ranging from small custom machines to complex large-scale systems.  Addressing precisely these aspects, Beckhoff offers the EL6910 TwinSAFE Logic Terminal and its derivatives, and lays … Continue reading A new generation of safety controllers: Modularity and scalability on all levels →