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 →

Manufacturing is changing. Technologies and trends are having a profound impact on manufacturing all around the globe. Increased connectivity between devices and consumer products brings with it the opportunity to gain market share. Manufacturers will need to transform themselves and even consider new business models. Customers today demand more products and more services that are … Continue reading Get Your Factory Future Ready →

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 The Key to Good Fleet Management: Rugged In-Vehicle Computers →

Many companies are upgrading to fleet management systems, which are wirelessly linked to computers on board their vehicles, giving them visibility into the minute-by-minute status of equipment and vehicles. This whitepaper explains how onboard computers can present operators with the information and alerts they need to get their job done safely and efficiently. To download … Continue reading Rugged in-vehicle computers: The answer to industry challenges →

Selecting the right configure-price-quote platform goes a long way toward ensuring that you’re easier to do business with than your competitors. The capabilities customers expect can serve as a guide when deciding which CPQ vendor is right for you. In this white paper, Cincom shares five ways truck and trailer businesses can deliver better customer experiences … Continue reading Helping truck and trailer businesses deliver better customer experiences →

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 →

IO-Link is the intelligent connection between the device (sensor or actuator) on one side and PLC or field module on the other side. Here ifm explain the benefits of the technology. ifm on the benefits of IO-Link technology from Prime Creative Media on Vimeo.

Department of defence scientists will use a retired US Navy Seahawk helicopter to develop fatigue testing technologies, which could transform how military helicopters are managed with the potential to reduce maintenance costs and improve aircraft availability. Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne, said the new technologies could have significant benefits for both military and civilian helicopter … Continue reading Australian technologies to be tested on US helicopter →

From 2010-2011, Australia’s manufacturing industry experienced the third highest injury incidence rate of all industries, with rates almost double that of the national average. When you consider the increasing autonomy of manufacturing processes, it’s a bitter pill to swallow; and yet still today almost 95% of all workplace accidents occur as a result of human error. For responsible manufacturers who regard … Continue reading A lifeline to your bottom line: How an autonomous approach to safety can boost productivity →

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 Grow your business through digital transformation →

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 →

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 →

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 →