Month: April 2024

Robotic Automation (RA) is looking forward to again being an integral part of Australian Manufacturing Week and will showcase the very latest in robotic manufacturing technology. While most people think of automation and robotics in manufacturing as a recent arrival, RA has been delivering these solutions for 35 years to manufacturers across ANZ. One of RA’s specialities is its welding division, which has long seen its MOTOMAN robotic welders utilised in numerous manufacturing applications. MOTOMAN stands as one of the industrial robotics industry's largest manufacturers, boasting a remarkable track record of over 540,000 robots installed worldwide since 1977. This translates into maximum reliability, extended operational longevity, minimized downtime, reduced maintenance expenses, increased profitability, and unparalleled peace of mind. Several MOTOMAN Cobots will be on demonstration including one with an interactive vision system and another heavy-duty welding variant. Cobots are ideal for small, and mid-sized companies face hurdles in robot implementation due to safety requirements necessitating separate working areas. Yaskawa’s human collaborative MOTOMAN robot (HC Series) offers an affordable, versatile, and user-friendly solution. The Weld4Me Cobot package is an easy-to-use, Cobot-based MIG…

In the dynamic landscape of high-tech industries, where intricate high-mix, low-volume production intersects with complex products and rapid technological advancements, achieving precision in inventory management can pose a formidable challenge. Recognising the critical role of robust inventory management in overcoming these challenges, Raider Targetry, a pioneering force in military training solutions, proudly unveils a groundbreaking advancement in efficiency through the integration of Fishbowl Inventory, a market-leading software solution for inventory management. CEO & CTO Mick Fielding, alongside Executive Director Cody Webster, envisioned Raider Targetry's global potential since its inception. Fielding emphasised the strategic importance of establishing a solid foundation for products and services to support the company's growth trajectory, stating, "When we were looking at building the business, we knew that we needed an inventory management system that would support us today, but also into the growth that we would expect in the future." According to Simon Jupe, Fishbowl APAC Managing Director, "Accurate and efficient tracking of inventory movement from inception to its final consumption point is crucial for effective control and decision-making processes within a business. Investing…

This year at AMW in Sydney, SYSPRO is set to showcase its industry-built ERP system and complementary Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) platform to event visitors. With its embedded analytics and inventory optimisation capabilities, SYSPRO is heralding a new era for manufacturing efficiency and intelligence, helping manufacturers pivot towards increased growth and success. SYSPRO ERP solutions are enabling and empowering modern manufacturers through the automation and integration of core business processes. Its ERP solutions can capture and manage business data, presenting it in ways that make it both intuitively easy to understand, and more powerful. Trends and anomalies can be identified, analysed and leveraged with unprecedented ease and speed. SYSPRO's ERP system stands out for its deep integration capabilities, offering a comprehensive solution that covers all aspects of business operations from financial management to supply chain logistics. This year, the focus is on how SYSPRO ERP enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs and improves decision-making processes through real-time data insights. One of the key features of the SYSPRO ERP system is its ability to seamlessly integrate with various business processes, ensuring a…

Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW2024) is almost here. It’s approaching fast! Just about a week away, opening on Wednesday 17th April 2024 and pushing into Friday.  This is the biggest manufacturing show in Australia and this newsletter has all the links you need, so REGISTER NOW  by clicking HERE. The Future Solutions Speaker Sessions begin on the first day of AMW2024. The various sessions for the days have been hand-picked to cater to the varied needs of the industry to tackle the challenges and stay abreast with the latest trends. Go to the Future Solutions Speaker Program page for more information. “Come hear from the best specialists in each field,” said the CEO of AMTIL, Shane Infanti. “Our Future Solutions Sessions will cover many aspects of manufacturing in Australia, as well as services that surround and support our industry. We are all set for a great week.” Organised and run by the Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL), AMW2024 will occupy more than 6,764 square metres of exhibition space at the MCEC, with over 270 organisations taking…

The Sydney Manufacturing Hub, a Core Research facility of the University of Sydney will demonstrate several examples of design optimisation for Additive Manufacturing at our – these are several functionally identical components manufactured in different materials by different processes. This graphically shows the differences between different materials for the same load carrying capacity. We also intend to showcase a Reverse Engineering project we are currently supporting in the UK for the manufacture of a set of exhaust stacks for a WWII Spitfire Mk 1A PR IV serial number AA810 that was shot down on a Photo Reconnaissance mission seeking the Germany Battleship Turpitz over Trondheim in Norway in April of 1942. The Pilot at the time was Flight Lieutenant Alastair “Sandy” Gunn who was to become famous for his part in the “Great Escape” of 76 men from Stalagluft III Prisoner of War Camp. He was recaptured and subsequently executed. The replica parts will be built in Inconel 718 on our Spectra H Electron Beam melting machinery. The parts were originally hand made and we will have one of the badly…

Kaeser Australia’s new CSG.1 rotary screw compressors have air flow rates ranging from 4 to 15m³/min and pressures up to 11bar. Customers are offered the choice of air- or water-cooling and can select an optional integrated refrigeration dryer or an i.HOC (Heat of Compression) dryer. The CSG.1 can be specified as a fixed speed, fixed flow rated machine or, for applications with fluctuating compressed air demand, variable speed controlled ‘SFC’ versions are available with IE5 Ultra-Premium Efficiency synchronous reluctance motors. The risk of potential product contamination by oil from the rotary screw compressor is evaluated and minimised using an HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) analysis. Process validation is made easier for the customer, as KAESER’s diligence is confirmed by the TÜV Rheinland in the form of a residual oil class 0 certificate by ISO 8573-1. The CSG.1 has also been certified according to ISO 22000:2018, which covers the manufacture of food and beverage equipment. To further formalise the supply chain’s integrity, customers can also option the CSG.1 with Pharmaceutical, Food or Engineering Industry…

Explore the manufacturing revolution in our "Unlocking the Future of Manufacturing 4.0 in Mining" webinar – a cornerstone of our "Change Makers" Executive Series, featuring industry leader CADDS Group. With over 30 years of excellence in multidisciplinary drafting services and design consultancy groups, CADDS Group has been the preferred choice for industry giants like Rio Tinto, Alcoa, BHP, and Kerman Contracting. Webinar Highlights: Management Insights: Join Pip Smith and Norbert Babooram for candid conversations on pivotal decisions, strategies, and technologies shaping success in the mining industry The 3D’s Digitalisation, Decarbonisation and Diversification: Based on hard data from Australian Industry Groups future map NetZero diagnostic tool, David will share insights about how industry can navigate the opportunities and challenges relating to digitisation, decarbonisation, and diversification to restart Australia’s productivity agenda. Virtual Smart Factory Walkthrough: Take a live virtual tour of a cutting-edge smart facility, showcasing the impact of AI, robotics, and additive manufacturing. Application Spotlights: Delve into real-world case studies highlighting efficiency gains and innovation opportunities through additive manufacturing. 11 April (Thursday) 10AM AWST / 12PM AEST…

A new collaboration between Monash University and Coates Engineering Solutions is using high-strength steel, common to the automotive industry, to develop a lightweight high-capacity propping solution for temporary construction works. The innovative solution, called Quadshore, has undergone rigorous destructive and non-destructive experimental tests at material, component and system levels, under Australian Safety Standards, to demonstrate the durability and superior performance of the product. Lead academic researcher, Associate Professor Amin Heidarpour, from Monash University’s Department of Civil Engineering said high-strength steel has not been efficiently utilised in temporary structures due to its limited plasticity. “Quadshore contains hybrid components that creatively maximise optimum use of both high-strength and mild-steel to create lightweight, high-strength structural elements and boltless connections,” Associate Professor Heidarpour said. “The unique experimental facilities and lab environment at Monash’s Civil Engineering Department allowed our team to undertake the experimental tests on this product that replicated its behaviour in real-world settings.” With a working load limit of up to 170 tonnes, it is the lightest heavy-duty structural propping system available anywhere in the world. Over the past ten years research…

Aurecon has committed $200,000 in funding and in-kind support as a Principal Partner of the $16.5m ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub to Advance Timber for Australia’s Future Built Environment, administered by the University of Queensland. The hub aims to develop the resources, enablers, and drivers to advance timber, as a natural resource, to be the material of choice, leading towards a net zero future for Australia’s built environment. Aurecon is involved in various nodes including Performance of Building Components, Manufacturing Innovation, Towards a Low Carbon and Circular Economy and Building Performance for Occupants. Aurecon’s Major Project Director, Ralph Belperio, who is on the Hub’s Executive Board and Hub Partner Investigator, said that Aurecon has identified that timber has a key role to play in decreasing both embodied and operational carbon as we move towards a net-zero future. “Several of the research nodes that the Hub is tackling are directly relevant to the decarbonisation pursuits of many of our key clients,” Belperio said. “We have assembled a team of our most eminent practitioners to focus on each of the…

Apart from the high performance, productivity and precision of Mazak machines, Aldus Engineering’s decision to invest in another Mazak was heavily influenced by the applications and service support behind each Mazak machine delivered by John Hart. John Hart has a thorough understanding of the importance of providing timely, reliable and skilled support. That’s why the company boasts an Australia-wide Mazak service network with a team of highly experienced and qualified application, mechanical and electrical engineers, and a comprehensively stocked Mazak Spare Parts Department, enabling John Hart to provide the best overall support of any machine tool company in Australia. John Hart engineers also have a thorough understanding of the unique applications of machine tools and technologies required to process various components from titanium, heat-resistant super alloys, aluminium, or stainless steels. John Hart engineers are available to discuss specific part challenges and how Mazak technologies make machining these complex parts easier and more efficient. The latest Mazak addition The Mazak Quick Turn 200MSY CNC turning centre with multi-tasking capability brings together advanced technology, productivity, and value to deliver…