Henkel Australia and New Zealand has announced its recent advancement in hybrid adhesive technologies – LOCTITE® Universal Structural Bonders which have been developed to combine the high speed of an instant adhesive with the bonding strength of a structural adhesive. LOCTITE products provide solutions across the whole spectrum of adhesive technologies and manufacturing processes. They … Continue reading LOCTITE Hybrid adhesives aim for best of both worlds →

Combining human abilities with those of robots in industrial environments creates production solutions that are characterized by better quality, lower costs, improved ergonomics, and faster working cycles. Taking the current status of the international standards that deal with the safety of industrial robots, specifically the safety of robots for collaborative operation, this white paper will explain the guidelines … Continue reading Safe robotics: Safety in collaborative robot systems →

Matthews Australasia, a leading family-owned product identification and inspection company, has moved into its new offices at 10 Lakeview Drive, Scoresby to accommodate sustained company growth. The state-of-the-art facility including offices, warehouse and a distribution centre has been designed to provide maximum value to Matthews’ staff in addition to its broad network of suppliers and customers. Mark … Continue reading Matthews Australasia announces new head office relocation to accommodate sustained growth →

Traditional time cards and punch clock have been the standard way to monitor time and attendance in work places for many years. Despite their inefficiencies, high error risk and timely processes, just under half of all businesses are still using this process to track employees time and attendance. Research shows that companies with automated time and attendance systems have seen a 63 per cent … Continue reading Why it’s time to make the switch to digital time and attendance software →

When Australian food company Carman’s launched its new Super Seed and Grain Crackers, the food company kept presentation and preservation top of mind, and enlisted Birdstone, an Australian packaging design agency, to design an engaging tray insert. Due to the complexity of the casing designs and unique functional requirements involved, 3D Systems’ On Demand Manufacturing experts … Continue reading Birdstone proves packaging design with clear 3D printed prototypes →

Henkel Australia and New Zealand has announced its recent advancement in hybrid adhesive technologies – LOCTITE® Universal Structural Bonders which have been developed to combine the high speed of an instant adhesive with the bonding strength of a structural adhesive. The patented hybrid technologies bring four great addition into LOCTITE’s structural bonding range: LOCTITE HY … Continue reading LOCTITE Hybrid adhesives aim for best of both worlds →

Conveying systems are a conventional method of moving bulk materials in the manufacturing industry. While adequate guarding protects workers from moving parts, one of the standout facts when it comes to personal injury in the workplace is that most accidents can be traced to unsafe work practices by either operating or maintenance personnel. The simple reality is that … Continue reading Conveyor safety: Prevent injury and increase productivity →

Machines are becoming highly systemised, smaller and compact day by day due to the special requirements of end users and customers. These special requirements are becoming a challenge for the machine builders as they need to stay competitive while ensuring a robust performance for their machines. Belden is introducing a new line machine builder choice … Continue reading Belden MachFlex Industrial Cables →

For every business, finding ways to minimise breakdowns and downtime is of great advantage. With today’s manufacturing and production sectors becoming an increasingly tougher market to operate in, few businesses can afford unplanned or unscheduled downtime. Unplanned work stoppages cost industries billions of dollars in lost revenue every year, as well as creating unsafe workplaces, accidents and health … Continue reading Well-maintained electric motors: The key to efficiency →

The transmission and control of the majority of mining equipment are hydraulic-driven process. According to research, many of the workers and professionals dealing with hydraulic systems are not properly trained in hydraulics. The severity of the injury resulted from hydraulic failure, although uncommon, is devastating enough to cause severe injury, permanent disability or even death … Continue reading Hydraulics machinery – silent killer on site →

Auto Parts Manufacturer Optimises Market Pricing to Generate $5 Million in 28 Days. Relying on a cost-plus pricing model left a multi-billion-dollar auto parts manufacturer at a crossroads. The company had no visibility into competitor pricing or how the market would react to specific pricing decisions. But PROS put the auto parts Manufacturer on the … Continue reading PROS Puts Auto Parts Manufacturer On The Road To Outperforming →

This article provides detailed explanation to deal with noise of an accelerometers. It also covers the basics of the design of a low-noise accelerometer and includes several considerations a product designer must understand when developing a low-noise accelerometer. Several general applications of low noise accelerometers are also included. To download the article, fill out the … Continue reading Accelerometer noise: what is it and how to deal with it →

Achieving efficient magnetic separation in pet food slurries and viscous liquids can be challenging, especially with conventional systems that are often heavy, unhygienic, and cumbersome. In response to rising demand for safer product and the industry’s need for magnetic separation solutions, Magnattack™ developed the RE80™HT Meat Emulsion & Slurry Pipeline Separator. This system has proven invaluable … Continue reading Achieving safe & efficient magnetic separation in pet food slurries →

Finding ways to minimise breakdowns and downtime is of great advantage. Unplanned work stoppages cost industries billions of dollars in lost revenue every year, as well as creating unsafe workplaces, accidents and health issues. There are ways you can minimise the chance of a breakdown as well as speed up repair time, find out how … Continue reading Well-maintained electric motors: the key to efficiency →

As a household name in both the local and international market, a renowned food company well known for their range of sauces, soups, stocks and juices, looked to a high-quality supplier to meet its stringent automation requirements. With manufacturing demand on the rise, the company went in search of a geared motor designed to best … Continue reading NORD DRIVESYSTEMS’s NSD tupH gets the thumbs up from a world-renowned company in the food industry →

Auto parts manufacturer optimises market pricing to generate $5 million in 28 days. Relying on a cost-plus pricing model left a multi-billion-dollar auto parts manufacturer at a crossroads. The company had no visibility into competitor pricing or how the market would react to specific pricing decisions. Read the case study to learn more about how … Continue reading PROS puts auto parts manufacturer on the road to outperforming →

Medical conditions ranging from breast cancer to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder could be diagnosed much more quickly through research being done by Queensland researchers working with US artificial intelligence technology. As part of her trade mission to the United States, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk saw the work being undertaken by the team from the Innovation … Continue reading Queensland research helps deliver ground-breaking diagnosis technology →

The Australian Defence Export Office and Austrade have taken the first steps towards delivering enhanced export support for Australian defence businesses, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to engage dedicated local industry experts in key export markets. Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne said that partnering with Austrade will capitalise on whole-of-government expertise and knowledge … Continue reading Local industry experts to help boost defence exports →

Learn How to Meet the Demands of Today’s B2B Buyers. The buying experience has changed forever. Today’s B2B buyers demand to be served on their terms. Download the latest eBook from PROS to help you understand why business leaders must adopt a modern commerce approach to selling if they intend to survive and thrive past … Continue reading PROS: Are you ready for the new age of digital business? →

Although revenue generated from service parts factor into a company’s profits, few service parts suppliers take full advantage of the opportunity pricing offers. When dealing with the pricing complexities of thousands of parts, broad cost-plus pricing strategies are the industry norm, when in fact, a customer’s willingness-to-pay is independent of the production costs of the … Continue reading The critical variable in service parts pricing →