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Raymax Applications Pty Ltd (Issued by the NSW Department of Industry): The best and most innovative of NSW defence and aerospace companies will take part at the upcoming Avalon Airshow in Victoria in February 2019, showcasing their capabilities to an international audience of customers, manufacturers and partners. “The Avalon Airshow attracts international attention, providing an unmatched opportunity for NSW -based defence industries to showcase their capabilities to a global market,” NSW Defence Advocate Air Marshal (Retd) John Harvey, AM said. “That’s why the NSW Government is directly supporting 14 NSW companies to exhibit at Avalon, where their products will be seen by more than 650 companies, 150 delegations and 33,000 trade visitors expected to attend over the week.” Co-exhibitors on the Defence NSW stand at Avalon 2019 range from large and diverse businesses such as Air Affairs Australia and Quickstep Holdings, to providers of specialised products and services such as Nupress Group and Australian Aerospace Engineering. They will also include two industry networks, HunterNet and Shoalhaven Defence Industry Group, as well as the NSW Defence Innovation Network. The NSW Government is committed to a national, collaborative approach to defence capability challenges - backed by a sustainable, technologically advanced and globally…

Texas BBQ Foods - a New Zealand producer of Texas-inspired smoked meats, cheeses, butter, sauces and rubs - recently opted for a compact and user-friendly Kaeser Aircenter 6, to meet its requirement for a reliable supply of clean compressed air at its new state-of-the-art facility. Texas BBQ Foods is a family owned and operated company based in Inglewood in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand’s North Island. Here in a state-of-the-art facility the team produce a range of Texas-inspired smoked beef brisket, pork belly, cheeses and butter along with rubs and sauces. The family follows the traditional Texas BBQ style of preparing meat which has its beginnings in the European meat-smoking traditions originally brought to Texas by German and Czech settlers in the mid-19th century. Taking only the best NZ-grown beef and pork, a rub is first applied to the meat before it is smoked in one of the plants 4 big meat smokers using mesquite-chips for an authentic Texas BBQ flavour. Once the meat is cooked it goes straight into a blast chiller, before it is sliced, vacuum packed and chilled, ready to be despatched and enjoyed. The vacuum packing process is an important stage in ensuring the…

INNO3D 2018 event very well attended. Chadstone, VIC, Australia – October 10th was a milestone day for NCCS with the annual INNO3D event, showcasing what is new in SOLIDWORKS 2019, along with industry partners presenting some of the latest products and trends in the design and manufacturing space. INNO3D 2017 was a large event but this year’s event was even bigger and broke all records. With more than 220 keen design and manufacturing industry professionals in attendance, and 10 industry partners showcasing their latest technology, the event was well received by all. David Auld and David Trought from Outerspace Design gave the audience a first-hand chance to see the award-winning Fusion Guitar designed using SOLIDWORKS and featured on Channel 10’s Australia by Design: Innovation program. SOLIDWORKS 2019 along with SOLIDWORKS CAM offers Customers access to best in class design to manufacture technologies and workflows. This will improve collaboration and interactive experiences during design and engineering. Companies will be able to deliver more diverse and better products to their Customers in shorter timeframes. “This latest SOLIDWORKS 2019 release is packed with enhancements based on insights and feedback from the large worldwide Customer base. SOLIDWORKS took many of the common ideas…

To strengthen the metal additive manufacturing (AM) industry, global engineering company Renishaw has initiated a collaboration with Sandvik Additive Manufacturing to supply the company with high productivity multi-laser RenAM 500Q systems, which will substantially increase Sandvik's printing capacity. This is one of the largest installations to date of Renishaw's latest AM system, the RenAM 500Q. The system features 500 W quad lasers in the most commonly used platform size, enabling a radical increase in productivity, without compromising quality. Working with ongoing support from Renishaw, the investment will complement Sandvik's's existing printing technologies and strengthen its position in the growing additive manufacturing market. The two companies also intend to collaborate in areas like materials development, AM process technologies and post-processing. “Renishaw is a leader and innovator in metal AM and metrology, positioning it as the perfect AM partner,” explained Robin Weston, Marketing Manager of Renishaw's Additive Manufacturing Products Division. “Sandvik is well established throughout the AM value chain, with a leading position in fine metal powder for additive manufacturing and world-leading expertise when it comes to post processing methods like machining, heat treatment and sintering. Our collaboration will strengthen Sandvik's position during a period of rapid growth in the metal…

Any facility that relies on compressed air as source of energy will know that compressed air is a significant consumer of electricity. Not great news when you consider the heightened electricity costs we have all been faced with in recent years. However, what many compressed air users do not realise is that their compressed air system may well be hiding an energy savings potential of 30 percent or more. Uncovering and realising these savings would assist them in reducing their associated electricity bill and therefore their carbon footprint. Unlocking your energy savings potential The key to unlocking hidden compressed air energy savings starts with a compressed air audit. By monitoring a compressed air system for a set period of time, such sophisticated computer aided audits like the Air Demand Analysis (ADA) from Kaeser, are able to determine precisely how much power and energy is being consumed by an existing compressed air system configuration. Where appropriate, this information can then be used to simulate alternative configurations for optimum energy efficiency. As an example, proprietary tools such as the Kaeser Energy Saving System (KESS) enable efficiency comparisons and accurate predictions of the energy savings that other solutions could make. Where can…

Kaeser Compressors Australia launched its new website earlier this month. Along with a fresh appearance and a simplified navigation, the new website has been designed to be user- and mobile- friendly. The new Kaeser website was created with the end-user in mind. A simplified navigation now divides the website into just four sections; products, solutions, services and company. In addition a responsive design ensures that whether a visitor is viewing the website from a PC, tablet or smart phone, the website will adapt to suit the device. The upgraded product section features extensive product range information and now also includes quick access to technical specifications and in many cases 360-degree product views and videos. There are also a myriad of compressed air resources available to Kaeser website visitors including; The Kaeser toolbox calculators (https://au.kaeser.com/services/know-how/calculator/) From a unit conversion calculator to calculating pressure drop, air receiver size and leakages - the Kaeser Toolbox includes a number of practical online calculators and is definitely a section worth bookmarking for repeat visits! Whitepapers (https://au.kaeser.com/services/news-and-dates/whitepapers/) Kaeser regularly writes and presents in-depth reports on compressed air topics such as energy efficiency, as well as advisory articles to assist compressed air users in - for…

AMTIL has launched a new website for the Additive Manufacturing Hub (AM Hub), accessible at www.amhub.net.au. The AM Hub is a new initiative, delivered by AMTIL in partnership with the Victorian State Government, to provide an industry-driven collaborative network of additive manfacturing technology users, suppliers and supporters that will foster and grow the adoption of this breakthrough technology. The new website will act as the key online portal for the Hub and its activities, as well as providing a wealth of information on the latest developments in additive manufacturing. The website features a comprehensive industry directory of manufacturers, technology suppliers and service providers operating in the additive manufacturing space, as well as information on the grant funding available through the AM Hub. It also includes news on the latest developments in additive manufacturing, and a calendar of upcoming local and international events. Further features will be added in the near future, including a Press Centre where AM Hub members will be able to post their own media releases, and a host of other useful resources. Along with the new website, the AM Hub has also launched Addition, a monthly e-newsletter that rounds up all the latest Hub activities and…

The AM Hub was officially launched on 3 September at the headquarters of Objective 3D in Carrum Downs, in an event attended by Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll and Sonya Kilkenny, the local member for Carrum. The AM Hub will be delivered by AMTIL, and supported by $1.85m from the Victorian Government. Membership of the AM Hub is free for all AMTIL members (but not limited to AMTIL members). “3D printing is a game changer for manufacturing, which is why we’re backing the technology so more local companies can reap the benefits,” said Minister Carroll. “This new Hub will help local manufacturers innovate, become more productive and excel in future industries.” AM is a breakthrough technology for advanced manufacturing, helping businesses design and make new high-value products that are not possible using traditional methods. Capability in this form of high-value manufacturing will help to position local businesses for success in future industries such as defence, medical technologies and pharmaceuticals, and transport technologies. The AM Hub will improve…

Anyone looking for a super-quiet, efficient and cost-effective supply of quality compressed air for their workshop requires a user-oriented solution. With the space-saving i.Comp 8 and 9, Kaeser Compressors is proud to introduce a completely new compressed air supply concept that has been specifically developed with this field of use in mind. These units are tough, powerful, compact, easy to maintain, efficient and much more. At the heart of the new i.Comp family is a new drive concept, which provides a multitude of advantages. It delivers the necessary power to cover the required compressed air demand with infinitely variable control. Needless to say, the reciprocating compressor itself is made in Germany and is manufactured to the highest industrial standards for which Kaeser is world renowned. Moreover, i.Comp family reciprocating compressors are able to operate with 100 percent duty cycles. Intelligent solutions - such as drawing the air for compression in through the piston head - ensure exceptional filling performance and, as a result, outstanding efficiency. With a volumetric flow rate of 412 to 580 l/min, the i.Comp Towers can be used for a wide range of workshop and trades applications and assure a constant pressure of up to 11…

AMTIL (the Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited) has welcomed the appointment of Scott Morrison as Prime Minister of Australia, while calling for policy certainty following a week of upheaval within the Federal Government. “AMTIL congratulates Scott Morrison on his elevation to the office of Prime Minister,” said AMTIL CEO Shane Infanti. “The new leadership team’s top priority now must be to restore confidence and certainty for businesses, not least in the manufacturing sector, following the latest round of chaos in Canberra. “It is particularly disappointing to note that last week’s leadership spill was precipitated by continued government infighting over energy policy. Feedback from AMTIL members confirms that energy costs and supply reliability are among the most pressing challenges facing manufacturing businesses in Australia. Last week’s developments regarding the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) mean the industry is still waiting for any lasting resolution of these issues, prolonging uncertainty over the supply of affordable energy, while undermining investor confidence. “AMTIL welcomes the swift appointment of Karen Andrews as Minister for Industry, Science & Technology. Minister Andrews previously served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Science and we believe she is well-qualified for her new portfolio. We look forward…

Held at Leonda by the Yarra, the one-day conference brought together around 150 delegates from across Australian manufacturing. Over the course of the day they got the opportunity to learn ways in which they can build resilience in their businesses and in their professional and personal lives. The Conference offered a program of expert speakers from across manufacturing and beyond, examining everything from automation for small manufacturers, to developing effective leadership skills, and much, much more. The day’s presentations got underway with a keynote address from Michael Grogan, Director for Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales for the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC). Grogan discussed recent research by the AMGC, which found that Australia has one of the most volatile manufacturing industries in the world. He cited companies such as ANCA, Marand Precision Engineering, Lovitt Technologies Australia and Sutton Tools as examples of Australian manufacturers that exhibit the three attributes of resilient manufacturers: superiority, diversity, and flexibility. “The good news is that when you focus on resilience, you can also become more competitive,”…

Kaeser Compressors has just announced the launch of its Mobilair 210 series portable compressor. Part of its larger range of diesel powered portable air compressors, the M210 is the ideal solution for continuous operation in tough environmental conditions - such as those applications found on mine sites - where free air deliveries of up to 21.2 m3/min are required. Powered by a 146 kW diesel engine from Caterpillar with exhaust emission Tier 3, and featuring the flow optimised Sigma Profile screw compressor block, the new Mobilair 210 rotary screw compressors provide a free air delivery of 21.2 m3/min at 7 bar (g). In addition, 8.6 and 10 bar versions are available respectively delivering 19.7 and 18.0 m3/min. At the heart of the M210 series portable compressor lies the Sigma Profile screw compressor block. Developed by Kaeser some years ago and continuously enhanced ever since, it achieves power savings of up to 15 percent compared with conventional screw compressor block rotor profiles. This contributes to the overall high efficiency of these compressors. Part of the renowned Mobilair range of portable compressors from Kaeser that are manufactured at a state-of-the-art production facility in Germany, the recently launched M210 comes complete with…

Kaeser will be exhibiting at the International Federation of Hospital Engineering 2018 Congress. Being held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 6-11 October 2018, visitors to the Kaeser stand will be able to learn more about the Industrie 4.0-ready medical compressed air system solutions that Kaeser Compressors has to offer. This includes Kaeser’s latest range of CSG-2 series dry-running rotary screw compressors. Available with drive powers ranging from 37 to 90 kW, these two-stage machines provide free air deliveries from 5.4 to 13.1 m³/min for pressures between 4 and 10 bar (g). Together with the existing DSG-2 and FSG-2 series, Kaeser‘s dry-runner range covers free air deliveries ranges from 5.4 to 50.0 m³/min, and 3.2 to 50.8 m³/min for variable speed machines. Delivering ultra-efficient compressed air production at all times, the CSG-2 systems are the ideal choice where absolutely clean and dry compressed air is required, such as in the medical sector. At the heart of these versatile units lies a quality, two-stage compressor block. The rotors are equipped with ‘ultra coat’ which is resistant to temperatures up to 300oC. This cost reducing coating is highly abrasion-proof. After years of operation, its sealing and protection performance therefore…