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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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? →

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. A well-established jewellery manufacturer with roots in Istanbul, Turkey, TWM Consolidated has been manufacturing bespoke jewellery in Australia since the 1990s. Roberto Ulas, COO … Continue reading Growing together: manufacturing strategies →

Whether you operate a small warehouse or a large DC, maintaining and improving workplace safety is an ongoing and essential process. Completing a few simple checks before starting a task, such as checking all incoming pallets or PPE for damage, is key to reduce the risk of injury later. An injury to a valued staff … Continue reading Essential Safety Improvements Checklist →

With wholesale energy prices in Australia predicted to rise by as much as 200 per cent over the next three years, the need to manage energy costs in business is becoming urgent. Have you taken your energy into consideration? To download the white paper, fill out the form below:

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 Water heating that reduces manufacturing costs →