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Precision requirements in the manufacturing industry are completely revolutionizing the process of obtaining high-definition prints. However, printing intricate geometries over the surfaces like glass or ceramics poses the challenge of positioning the print head at the right place and distance for unmatched accuracy in prints. Particularly, the process of generating finely detailed structures on the surfaces is highly sensitive to the misalignment of the print head as even the subtle variations in prints cannot be tolerated. Here, manual position control of the print head might have shortcomings in acquiring quality prints due to erroneous distance measurements. This degrades the integrity of the final printed product. Therefore, a precise control system for positioning the print head in place is as significant as selecting the right printing technique to improve accuracy in prints. To cater to this printing requirement, Bestech offers an extensive range of smart laser triangulation sensors from Micro-Epsilon. These sensors serve the purpose of precise distance measurement of objects from the surface. Using optoNCDT 1420 sensor from this category simplifies the task of position monitoring of print head to obtain the utmost quality prints. The combination of the sensor and an integrated controller allows measurement in dynamic printing…

Inline color measurement system is a widely used sensor for injection moulding applications where highly accurate color nuance detection is crucial. For example, color measurements are done at the step where the pieces are extracted from the mould. During this, the product may undergo changes in its color as it cools which in turn, affects color compliance. Therefore, early identification of these defects is possible and the rejects can be removed from the production line. Depending on the angle of measurement and the lighting conditions, color may appear similar but are actually different when assessed through their coordinates in the color space. This is particularly integral in the plastic injection moulding applications where color deviation is not tolerated. To support this measurement task, there needs to be a non-contact dynamic measurement system that can reliably measure the color quantitatively and compare it with the color space coordinates to generate a “PASS/ FAIL” result. Partnering with Micro-Epsilon, Bestech Australia supplies a wide range of sensors and measuring systems for industrial testing and measurement applications. We are proud to announce The ACS7000 inline color spectrometer offers a highly precise non-contact detection of color at high speed. This state-of-the-art measuring system illuminates…

AMTIL on 10 September announced changes to the schedule for next year’s Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) exhibition, relocating and rescheduling the event from Melbourne in March to Sydney in June. The AMTIL Board has decided not to proceed with the AMW 2022 exhibition that had been scheduled to take place at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 8-11 March 2022. The decision was taken in response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in Victoria and the resultant uncertainty over the viability of large public events so early in 2022. “The AMTIL Board met last week and made the very difficult decision not to proceed with the show in its current March 2022 timeslot,” said Shane Infanti, Chief Executive Officer of AMTIL. “Despite the great support we have for the exhibition from all our exhibitors, recent developments relating to the COVID-19 Delta strain have created an unpredictable environment that we felt had the potential to seriously jeopardise the event given that it is so early in the New Year.” With the Melbourne event not going ahead, AMTIL is now moving forward with plans for a rescheduled event to take place later in the year in a different location. A…

scanCONTROL laser scanner has been used to detect free forms and deviations before the components are sent to laser processing. The geometry scanning is done from several directions to ensure accurate 3D profiling for optimum results. The laser scanner provides constant and reliable values regardless of the materials' reflective properties. Laser processing of components is a versatile task. It ranges from cutting and welding work to coating. Mechanical components are measured three-dimensionally before machining to derive the optimum machining processes from the profile data obtained. Laser profile scanners from Micro-Epsilon are used for this purpose. In laser cladding, a melt pool is created on the surface of the component. Adding a powdered filler material creates a new, pore-free layer. The core task of the scanner is the detection of free forms and the recognition of form deviations before laser processing. Different sensors can be used depending on the application, such as repair, 3D printing, joining or coating and component size. The scanCONTROL 3050-50/BL is ideally suited. This scanner offers a measuring range of 50 mm, with 2,048 measurement points per profile and a measuring rate of up to 10,000 profiles per second. The blue laser line enables precise measurements…

Lübeck, June 18 2021. SLM Solutions invites the industry to a game-changing product launch on June 23 at 5pm CEST. The launch will take place digitally and will be accessible to everyone at The Big Launch. The new product empowers the creation of metal components with previously impossible designs and unmatched productivity, reducing overall material usage and minimizing the end-part cost to achieve industrial-scale production. Sam O'Leary, CEO of SLM Solutions, is enthusiastic about the upcoming product launch "Last year we introduced an industry gamechanger—the NXG Xll 600—but we won't stop there. Today, after three years in the making and care of many of the world's most visionary engineers, we are proud to add a new technology to our portfolio." The groundbreaking product has a record impact on part design and increases the productivity of the entire process by reducing powder consumption and scrap and shortening post-processing times. Likewise, improved thermal management will signi!cantly shorten the build time while substantially reducing part stress. As a result, a surface !nish like no other will soon be the new norm. And—like almost everything they bring to life—it's holistic. On this topic, O'Leary adds, "Why is it is available for most systems…

ALPHACAM Machinist is a globally recognised CAD CAM Software Solution that drives efficiency and automation in manufacturing. ALPHACAM Machinist seamlessly integrates both 2D and multi-axis machining, providing an extensive list of cutting strategies which can be applied to any component. AC Australia CAD CAM Solutions is dedicated to not only supplying software, but to delivering solutions that optimise the production of Australian Manufacturers. AC Australia is the authorised reseller of ALPAHCAM in Australia. Lead by Brand Manager, Blake McCrossen, the AC Australia team aim’s work alongside every business to ensure that manufacturing is enhanced as a result of your investment. Commenting on the benefits of ALPHACAM, Blake McCrossen explains that "ALPHACAM is a customisable system that can be configured to generate and produce files for all CNC machines. We customise and integrate the software to suit each individual business’s needs. This allows AC Australia to provide a customised approach to improving manufacturing processes and ensures our customers gain the most out of their software investment.” CAD Translator functionality is at the core of ALPHACAM's CAM capability, as it can import and analyse almost any CAD file while applying tooling operations direct to these parts. A proven connection between your…

Established in 1930, Victor Footwear is a fifth-generation family owned and operated Australian footwear manufacturer responsible for the truly ‘Aussie Born and Bred’ Mongrel Boots brand of safety and non-safety work boots. Whether you prefer a lace up, an elastic side or a ZipSider (which the company was first to create back in 2006) - with over 45 styles of safety and non-safety work boots to choose from, you’re sure to find a pair of Mongrel Boots that fit! Every pair of Mongrel Boots remains proudly designed and manufactured at the company’s purpose-built factory in Sydney, Australia. Here Victor blends an old school attitude for workmanship with the latest technology and innovation, in order to deliver each customer with the most perfectly engineered boot for the job at hand. Utilising advanced technology Compressed air is an essential utility required in many stages of the manufacturing process at Victor. This includes powering a lot of the production machinery used to produce the footwear uppers and soles such as the lasting machines - which draws, stretches and bends the upper of the boots. Another key piece of production machinery that depends on a reliable supply of compressed air to operate, are…

Additive manufacturing is well known worldwide as a new tool used in the development of metal parts that are lighter, stronger and more robust. The selective layering process allows for unique designs not achievable in the past with traditional tooling processes of metals. Better known as 3D printing, the application of AM to the production of parts has seen an unprecedented speed in uptake as workshops adapt engineering processes to this new technology. This speed of adaptation has brought with it necessary investigation into the testing and development of printing parameters, of performance data analysis and adaptation of the laser systems themselves. The ultimate aim is to meet the equally fast growth in customer demand, a demand that is now creating a need for workshops to invest in many laser 3D printing systems, to understand the technology and develop series production procedures. Once such company is Cumberland Additive Engineering based in Austin, Texas where six SLM Solutions multi-lasers have been installed. Aside from the importance the company places on safety in using metal powders, the team have instituted an exceptional serial production process data backed and with repeatable quality. Intelligent data analysis of performance allows Cumberland engineers to implement…

The Australian Army has now completed a successful two-week field trial of a ‘WarpSPEE3D’ metal 3D printer at the Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory. A team of Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) soldiers from 1st Combat Service Support Battalion (1CSSB) overcame extreme conditions to design, print and finish a series of ground-breaking 3D printed parts in the field as case studies. The trial proves metal 3D printing enabled, by appropriate technical documentation and engineering processes, can support the Army’s supply chain resilience and strengthen Australia’s sovereign capability. Developed by SPEE3D, Australian award-winning manufacturer of metal additive manufacturing technology, WarpSPEE3D is the world’s first large-format metal 3D printer to use patented cold spray technology. The printer is capable of printing large metal parts up to 40kg at a record-breaking speed of 100grams per minute. The process harnesses the power of kinetic energy, rather than relying on high-power lasers and expensive gasses, allowing 3D metal printing in the field, at an affordable cost. Prior to the trial, the team conducted 3D printing training at Charles Darwin University, teaching them the skills they need to design, print, heat treat, machine, test and install metal parts that may fail in…

NCG CAM Automated Toolpath Generator: Easy to Use and Learn – Powerful Machining Strategies - Cost Effective License Pricing - Perpetual Software License – No annual license fees. NCG CAM is a high-end automated toolpath generator for complex part CNC machining. The toolpaths are calculated on a 3D CAD model produced in a 3D CAD software. NCG CAM does not have any 3D modelling capabilities as this is best done in one of the many 3D solids and surface modelling systems available. NCG CAM reads all the standard file formats such as STL, IGES, STEP, RAW, CLD and VDA-FS but also directly interfaces with systems like PARASOLIDS, Pro-Engineer, CREO and CATIA. NCG CAM offers an extensive library of roughing and finishing strategies for producing excellent surface finishes at optimum machining times. NCG CAM is designed for shop floor machining workflow where the machinist has full control of the machining process. This type of workflow provides for large improvements in efficiency and overall part quality. NCG CAM is particularly suited to Mould, Tool and Die applications where accuracy and surface finish is important to minimise subsequent polishing operations. A unique machining feature is adaptive area clearance which eliminates full width…

Australian manufacturing will be the star of a comprehensive new industry showcase next May, with the launch of Australian Manufacturing Week, unveiled by AMTIL today. The Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL) has announced the launch of Australian Manufacturing Week, an industry exhibition encompassing all aspects of manufacturing in Australia. Since 2000, AMTIL has operated Austech, Australia's premier advanced manufacturing and machine tool exhibition. With more than 170 organisations exhibiting state-of-the-art manufacturing hardware, software and support services, Austech 2019 was attended by industry professionals from across Australia and around the world. With Australian Manufacturing Week, AMTIL is widening the scope of its exhibitions portfolio with an event that will provide a more comprehensive showcase of manufacturing in Australia. The inaugural Australian Manufacturing Week will be held in Melbourne on 11-14 May 2021. “With so much depressing news out there lately, it’s really good to be able to announce something that we believe is a really positive development for our industry,” said Shane Infanti, Chief Executive Officer of AMTIL. "Our ambition for Australian Manufacturing Week is not only to create a fantastic platform for the industry, but for it to become a real celebration of manufacturing in this country.” The…

AMTIL has announced the appointment of BMS Group as the latest addition to its Corporate Partner program. BMS is an agile, lateral thinking insurance broker that specialises in crafting bespoke solutions to protect the growth and reputation of its customers’ businesses. The BMS team has spent decades nurturing clients through the ups and downs of business. We’re all used to receiving those insurance renewals at the same time year on year, but we rarely consider whether those policies are properly protecting the unique commercial risks facing our businesses. Circumstances can change quickly: your business structure; revenue and staffing; securing or divesting assets, or even a pandemic like COVID-19. Moreover, changes in your business often require alterations to your policies to ensure you are correctly covered. Most importantly, you don’t have to wait for your insurance renewal to review your policies. Renewals may be annual, but reviewing and potentially updating your policies should be an ongoing process. BMS knows manufacturing and its staff take the time to understand your business circumstances, before structuring a bespoke insurance solution tailored to each unique risk profile. That means that BMS becomes a natural part of each client’s team, allowing us to provide strategic,…

The Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL) has backed calls for manufacturing to be classified as an essential industry in the event of a more severe lockdown to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Federal and State Governments have already imposed restrictions on a number of businesses offering non-essential services as part of measures to support social distancing and contain the spread of coronavirus. Should further limitations become necessary, AMTIL has urged the Government to ensure that appropriate exemptions are made for businesses and staff working in the manufacturing industry. “Manufacturing is essential, not just to our economy but in meeting so many of society’s most crucial requirements,” said Shane Infanti, AMTIL’s CEO. “And as this crisis has evolved, we’ve also seen manufacturers across the country stepping up and assisting in national efforts to combat the virus. It’s vital that manufacturers and their supply chains can continue to operate with as little disruption as possible.” While acknowledging that the health and wellbeing of the public should be the main priority in our handling of the coronavirus outbreak, Infanti noted that the manufacturing industry has been particularly vigilant in adopting measures to ensure the safety of their workplaces and staff.…