If the safety of machinery is to be optimised, this requires expertise and an in-depth hazard assessment. This helps plant operators to stay on the right path and to avoid unnecessarily long downtimes. In the tank facility of the heating technology specialist Vaillant in Bergheim, the consultancy services of automation specialists Pilz led to an … Continue reading PSENopt II – Safety solution is almost a work of art! →

Rugged tablets, designed to keep working even in tough environments, will deliver the reliability, uptime, and compatibility that industrial companies in the logistics, field services, and warehouse management fields need to ensure an effective return on their investment.

If your company plans to grow, it must take steps early
on to lay the foundation for that growth. No step is more
important than the decision to select and implement an
ERP system.

As a food and beverage manufacturer, you operate on small batches and at high speed; with short expiry times and tight timelines.  But with the need to be cost competitive, even relatively minor bottlenecks can have a significant impact on productivity. Your factory may have issues complying to food and beverage regulations. Lack of supply … Continue reading Webinar: A no fail recipe to fix bottlenecks in food and beverage manufacturing →

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Is your existing software solution exactly what your business needed years ago? There are a growing number of generic software packages available today that are both diverse and easyto-use for a startup or very small business. However, the very reasons that make them suitable for a startup become the reasons why they become a hindrance … Continue reading 10 signs your business has outgrown its current system →

The unexpected, sobering impact of COVID-19 still reverberates across the manufacturing industry globally. With regulations continuously evolving, challenges to implement new processes to meet the change in labour, supply and demand continue to abound. This comprehensive guide features trends and insights currently emerging in the manufacturing industry. Use it as your playbook to reopen with … Continue reading A guide to help manufacturers get safely back to business beyond COVID-19 and into the future →

In workplaces, robots are now being configured to work alongside humans and can lead to savings in costs and increases in productivity. This is apparent not only in service applications, but industrial processes that are accustomed to working with robotic systems, having used them for half a century. Unlike previous robotic applications, collaborative robots cannot … Continue reading Safety systems ensure productive workplaces for humans and robots →

The industrial world is moving steadily towards Industry 4.0 and embracing the technologies that will define this era – a move which, in effect, means increased connectedness between machines and the harnessing of data analytics to enhance operational efficiencies. While there is a lot of literature on the topic of industry 4.0 – or the … Continue reading Industry 4.0 solutions for mobile machines →

Even with everything that is now known about the dangers of welding fume, only 20% of Australian and New Zealand welders answered ‘YES’ when they were asked if they felt protected from welding fume at work. Only 11% of workplaces had engaged an occupational hygienist to conduct air monitoring and the majority of workplaces did … Continue reading The 2020 Welding Fume and Respiratory Protection Survey →

Even with everything that is now known about the dangers of welding fume, only 20% of Australian and New Zealand welders answered ‘YES’ when they were asked if they felt protected from welding fume at work. Only 11 per cent of workplaces had engaged an occupational hygienist to conduct air monitoring and the majority of … Continue reading The 2020 Welding Fume and Respiratory Protection Survey →

Powering back up after lockdown isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. In March 2020, manufacturers began to shift operations in response to COVID-19, with measures taken across Australia to reduce on site occupancy. Now, as state governments ease restrictions, you might be thinking about resuming business as usual. But before you do, there are some … Continue reading Powering Up After COVID-19 →

How to find the right metal 3D printer for your business Metal 3D printing introduces a unique and groundbreaking method to additively manufacture metal parts. Until recently, the technology was too immature to broadly utilize in manufacturing — however, advancement in the last five years has transformed metal 3D printing into a scalable, robust solution. … Continue reading Guide to metal 3D printers →

In today’s health climate, maintaining a clean working environment has taken on increased importance, regardless of the workspace. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cleaning and disinfecting of hard non-porous surfaces is an important process that is central to any effort to reduce the risk of exposure to infectious diseases. It … Continue reading The Urgent Need for Proper Workplace Cleaning and Disinfecting of Hard Non-Porous Surfaces →

Metal 3D printing introduces a unique and groundbreaking method to additively manufacture metal parts. Until recently, the technology was too immature to broadly utilise in manufacturing — however, advancement in the last five years has transformed metal 3D printing into a scalable, robust solution. Implementing this technology effectively can transform your business. Download the material … Continue reading Guide to Metal 3D Printers: How to find the right metal 3D printer for your business →

There have been significant advances in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous vehicles in industry, with segments such as the mining and resources sector pioneering the implementation of this technology in Australia. Driving these developments is the computing systems that enable autonomous platforms and AI to operate effectively and securely. This white paper … Continue reading Computing around Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Vehicles for Industry →

There have been significant advances in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous vehicles in industry, with segments such as the mining and resources sector pioneering the implementation of this technology in Australia. Driving these developments is the computing systems that enable autonomous platforms and AI to operate effectively and securely. This white paper … Continue reading Computing around Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Vehicles for Industry →

Gain expert guidance on managing traceability in the manufacturing and distribution industry. This webinar was hosted by Syed Shah, Managing Editor of Manufacturers’ Monthly, and industry expert, Roger Landman, who is Product Operations Manager at SYSPRO, on May 5th, 2020. The topics included: Background to traceability Legislative considerations How to create a traceability system Product … Continue reading Webinar: Managing Traceability →

Gary Rogers Motorsport is Australia’s oldest motorsport team, securing wins in the nation’s Supercars Championship, Dunlop Super2 Series, and Bathurst 1000. The company has a team of nearly 40, with a focus on designing, building and maintaining its own vehicles. The team needed carbon fiber to produce strong parts that could be used on their … Continue reading Improving Race Car Performance with Markforged Technology →

Restrict access and protect your employees Rite-Hite provides protection with the workers safety in mind offering a variety of options for your manufacturing floor. The general requirements of all machines, according to OSHA code 29 CFR 1910.212 (a)(3)(ii), states that the point of operation of machines, whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be … Continue reading Hazard containment and guarding solutions →