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Reclassification of welding fume as carcinogenic from an Australian perspective
April 18, 2018 0 comment
There is no doubt that the recent reclassification of welding fume as carcinogenic to humans by the International Agency for the Research on Cancer (IARC) has encouraged many welders and workplaces to rethink their stance on welders’ respiratory protection. This second white paper on welding fume by AWS aims to investigate the recent reclassification from … Continue reading Reclassification of welding fume as carcinogenic from an Australian perspective
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The quick-start guide to creating SOPs your team will actually use
April 16, 2018 0 comment
Does your operation suffer from inefficient start-up processes that waste time and money, product defects due to machines not being run optimally, or breakages due to plants being operated outside of their limits? All of these issues are completely preventable – and a bullet-proof standard operating procedure (aka SOP) is the key. In this quick-start … Continue reading The quick-start guide to creating SOPs your team will actually use
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The less-is-more approach to robotic cable management
March 23, 2018 0 comment
In recent years, cable management has come into the limelight because machine reliability has increased dramatically, even though robots have grown more complex. Unfortunately, the methods used to attach and guide cables have not quite followed suit. While managing cables and hoses is often an afterthought in most designs, it is truly a vital part … Continue reading The less-is-more approach to robotic cable management
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Rugged In-Vehicle Computers: The Answer to Industry Challenges
March 22, 2018 0 comment
Vehicles in the industrial sector need to perform to their maximum in harsh environments. Fleet managers will need to have a good management system in place that will give them up-to-date information on a vehicle’s condition, such as its loading capability, fuel efficiency, various performance indicators and its service record. However, a good fleet management … Continue reading Rugged In-Vehicle Computers: The Answer to Industry Challenges
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How to know if your ERP solution is compatible with your growth plans
March 21, 2018 0 comment
As the manufacturing sector enters a new era—with additive manufacturing, cluster manufacturing, and near-shoring— and as digitisation of the shop floor is creating new connections and new data streams, the need for responsiveness is more critical than ever. Organisations must turn the explosion of data they have into intelligence and insights to support real-time decision … Continue reading How to know if your ERP solution is compatible with your growth plans
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Hydraulics machinery- silent killer on site
March 14, 2018 0 comment
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
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Case study: The metal manufacturer giving back to its workforce
March 13, 2018 0 comment
Sheet metal manufacturer Kavanagh Industries has created a profit share scheme to support its employee’s futures. Managing director Aidan Kavanagh explains why its workforce’s welfare has played an important part in sustaining the business’ financial growth and, to sustain these values, why the company has sought a trade partner it can trust. To download this case … Continue reading Case study: The metal manufacturer giving back to its workforce
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A cost effective and environmentally friendly solution to concrete walkways
March 13, 2018 0 comment
Concrete walkways across industrial operations have a significant impact on the environment, with the erosion of local habitat, remediation on demobilisation and the negative impact of carting hundreds of tonnes of concrete to a remote site. Geohex has established a cost effective and environmentally friendly solution that many mining operations across Australia are now using. … Continue reading A cost effective and environmentally friendly solution to concrete walkways
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What you can learn from Walmart’s global supply chain success
March 7, 2018 0 comment
Business leaders everywhere are being pushed to innovate their supply chains to keep up with the demands of rising customer expectations. But it’s hard to find practical case studies and real-world examples of businesses that have successfully moved their manual operations into the digital world. In this whitepaper, you’ll learn about Walmart’s global supply chain … Continue reading What you can learn from Walmart’s global supply chain success
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The solution for the electricity grid when it gets hot
February 28, 2018 0 comment
High demand for power places pressure on the grid, and weather events such as extreme heat or wind can negatively affect electricity infrastructure, potentially leading to supply interruptions. Download this paper by filling in the form below, to see the solution for businesses to maintain reliability in summer.
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What you can learn from Walmart’s global supply chain success
February 28, 2018 0 comment
Business leaders everywhere are being pushed to innovate their supply chains to keep up with the demands of rising customer expectations. But it’s hard to find practical case studies and real-world examples of businesses that have successfully moved their manual operations into the digital world. In this whitepaper, you’ll learn about Walmart’s global supply chain … Continue reading What you can learn from Walmart’s global supply chain success
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Spectra-based measurement in high-precision manufacturing
February 20, 2018 0 comment
The role of sensors has become increasingly important for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) development in Industry 4.0. The spectrum measurement method in confocal sensors offers modern technology, high precision and accuracy, and can be easily integrated into various computer interfaces for automated control in the factory. With its sleek and miniaturised design, the confocal … Continue reading Spectra-based measurement in high-precision manufacturing
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How digital transformation can help your manufacturing business grow
February 20, 2018 0 comment
Digital transformation is sweeping through the manufacturing sector as businesses move to capitalise on the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced analytics, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and more. It presents significant opportunities to achieve growth by addressing key operational issues and aligning products and services to the demands of today’s market. Leading manufacturers see these … Continue reading How digital transformation can help your manufacturing business grow
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Guide: Build an ROI-based Business Case for Training
February 6, 2018 0 comment
It can be hard to prioritise training against the pressure of meeting business outcomes. Pinpoint the business benefits of training with this must-have guide to building a persuasive ROI-based business case. You’ll learn how to: Identify the need: pinpoint performance gaps and develop highly targeted training; Outline the benefits: translate these gaps into specific, measurable … Continue reading Guide: Build an ROI-based Business Case for Training
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Reduce downtime with: The Manufacturer’s Breakdown Checklist
January 31, 2018 0 comment
Empower your team to make the right choice to keep machines online and reduce downtime. Our experts have developed the Downtime Checklist to do just this. It will: Get your team thinking about what may have caused the downtime; Point your team in the right direction to get the machines back online; Help everyone determine … Continue reading Reduce downtime with: The Manufacturer’s Breakdown Checklist
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Managing Risk to Avoid Manufacturing Losses
January 29, 2018 0 comment
At a time when the world of manufacturing is growing ever more connected to improve productivity and increase competitiveness, new opportunity brings with it a greater risk of loss. There are many factors to take into account including maintenance of equipment, protection of sensitive data and changing weather patterns. Many of these potential risks are … Continue reading Managing Risk to Avoid Manufacturing Losses
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Improving energy efficiency of water heating for the food manufacturing industry
January 17, 2018 0 comment
Among manufacturing sectors in Australia, food makers trail only behind the mining industry as the biggest spenders on energy. According to the latest figures available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the food manufacturing industry pays a staggering $706 million a year on its electricity bills, accounting for 17 per cent of the entire manufacturing … Continue reading Improving energy efficiency of water heating for the food manufacturing industry
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Growing together: Manufacturing strategies
December 14, 2017 0 comment
With bold ambitions and a clear vision, TWM Consolidated was looking for a new lender as it continued to grow its jewellery manufacturing business and branch out into the retail sector. Roberto Ulas, COO has been creating jewellery pieces since he was eight years old, has been growing the business and his family now proudly operate … Continue reading Growing together: Manufacturing strategies
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How disruptive technologies and megatrends will shape manufacturing
December 12, 2017 0 comment
For manufacturers, staying competitive is critical to success. Technologies and trends are having a profound impact on manufacturing all around the globe. If you want to take advantage of the challenges and opportunities that come with manufacturing in the global economy of the future, technology and automation must be a critical focus. Tomorrow’s manufacturer needs … Continue reading How disruptive technologies and megatrends will shape manufacturing
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Are you a future-ready manufacturer?
December 8, 2017 0 comment
For manufacturers, staying competitive is critical to success. Technologies and trends are having a profound impact on manufacturing all around the globe. If you want to take advantage of the challenges and opportunities that come with manufacturing in the global economy of the future, technology and automation must be a critical focus. Tomorrow’s manufacturer needs … Continue reading Are you a future-ready manufacturer?