Month: December 2024

Kanyana Engineering has followed a policy of providing unique sheet metal services at its Greenfields, WA manufacturing facility since its formation in 1997. They started this process with a 100-ton press capable of bending 6mm material when their competitors could only bend 3mm material. This policy is continuing and now the company has progressed from high tolerance plasma cutting to fibre laser cutting with a 15kW 1.5m x 3m Bystronic Bystar and the first Bystronic 20kW Penta laser with 2.5m x 6m bed in Western Australia. This machine can cut 50mm mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, giving the company the largest job shop capacity in the region. The company's capabilities make it sought after for supplying civil, mining, industrial, construction and creative arts projects. The huge variety includes balustrades for the Kalbarri Skywalk, which soars 100m above the Murchison River Gorge, and mining refuge chambers designed to protect miners in an emergency. The Managing Director of Kanyana Engineering, Graham Dawe, understood that software and integrating the company’s systems was crucial to his plan. “I had experience from a previous computer business and…

Delahenty Machinery is a leading Australian provider of machinery, automation solutions, machine tools, bespoke tooling, and service to manufacturers across a wide range of industries. They offer complete support, including machinery sales, installation and training, servicing and maintenance, Macbend tube bending, machine lubricants, spare parts, and tooling, to meet customers' unique project needs. Since 1964, Delahenty Machinery has collaborated with world-leading, innovative partners to provide customers with the right metal fabrication machine solutions to expand their manufacturing capability and improve efficiencies in an ever-changing landscape. Pirtek Southern Highlands, based in Moss Vale, NSW, is dedicated to delivering exceptional fluid transfer solutions. The team serves a diverse customer base, specialising in mobile onsite service and replacing hydraulic and industrial hoses and fittings. Stephen Jones, Managing Director at Pirtek Southern Highlands, recently invested significantly in another YLM mandrel tube bending machine. This time, purchasing a state-of-the-art machine with CNC capabilities, a 37-degree flaring machine, and a deburring machine to enhance their production capabilities. Pirtek Centre Manager Fiona Martin shared they are very appreciative of the Delahenty personalised support, installation and training of…

Brisbane health-tech company WearOptimo has unveiled the initial $7m phase of its Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF), paving the way towards releasing its first Microwearable sensor. Custom-built in Brisbane, the AMF is the first facility in the southern hemisphere, pioneering the use of Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL) for health-tech. Its unveiling marks a major milestone along the company’s journey to having its first product – a hydration Microwearable sensor – on shelves, opening up global markets with a potential value of more than $5bn. “WearOptimo’s vision is to create global healthcare solutions that are accessible and affordable, and this new manufacturing capacity is central to that ambition,” said founder and CEO Professor Mark Kendall. “The AMF’s use of NIL will allow us to rapidly advance our Microwearable technology towards the release of on-the-shelf sensors that are scalable for widespread deployment, at a low cost per unit. “When operating at full capacity it will allow production of up to 30 million sensors annually, which will be used by everyone from elite athletes to aged-care residents and in industries ranging from the military to resources.” It’s also…

A dynamic partnership thrives between Kinetic Engineering Services, Okuma, and Sutton Tools. With a commitment to quality, innovation and local support in Australian manufacturing, their companies are shaping the industry's future. At Sutton Tools, we try to foster strong relationships with all Machine Tool brands, and in this case, Okuma was the chosen machine tool brand by Kinetic Engineering. We both share similar values and processes, which further strengthens our partnership. Similarly, consistent engagement and problem-solving have nurtured our collaboration with Kinetic Engineering Services. Week after week, we strive to deliver solutions tailored to Kinetics’ needs, offering tools, exceptional service, support, and competitive pricing. Sutton Tools sat down with Tom Hawkes, CEO of Kinetic Engineering Services, to discuss what sets them apart in the competitive manufacturing landscape. “Kinetic Engineering Services is known for being a go-to partner in the steel production and heavy manufacturing sectors,” explained Hawkes. “We handle everything from design to precision machining, fabrication, and assembly. Our services extend to industries like mining, rural, transport, and automotive all across Australia. Kinetic Engineering Services has been operating since…