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Waddell Engineering is a precision CNC machining company, specialising in highly accurate dies and tooling for the brass forging industry and precision componentry for the food processing, prototype development and aftermarket automotive industries. Waddell Engineering, founded by David Waddell, offers highly sought after workmanship at competitive prices. David has built his business around strong, long-term relationships and a loyal, experienced and dedicated team. The Waddell team has over 20 years experience in the manufacturing of highly complex parts, aided by state-of-the-art CNC machinery, CAD/CAM software and coordinate measuring equipment. From simple to complex 5-axis machining, Waddell Engineering has the team, the systems and the infrastructure to create the precision components your business requires. Waddell Engineering is a company that prides itself on a quick response time to any question you propose and efficient delivery for all the parts you need. With CAD design capability on site, we have the design capability for a new project or existing project needing refinement. Whether you’re right at the tail end of the design process, or are just about to commence production, Waddell Engineering will help you turn your concept into reality. At Waddell, we guarantee our customers the quality they are looking for. What’s more, we…

Able Industries Engineering offer a complete metal fabrication and specialised engineering solution. From concept to delivery and beyond, Able Industries Engineering works with you to deliver on your project on-time and on-budget. With over 35 years experience in the industry, providing expert advice is a key part of our complete service solution. Able Industries Engineering investment in diversity and capability means that our expertise is wide ranging over a number of project areas including defence, energy & renewable energy, mining, rail, construction and industrial engineering sectors. Our core competencies lie in delivering on high-quality specifications for niche projects and difficult engineering requirements across a range of markets. What We Do At Able Industries Engineering, we pride ourselves on our relationships with our clients and our network. We’re big enough to deliver on large engineering projects but still small enough to deliver great customer service.

Jenkin Bros. has provided engineering solutions, machined and fabricated components for more than 42 years. We hold a strong market position in the Asia-Pacific region and long-standing solid clients across many industries, particularly those Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) of heavy transport, defence, rail, food and mining. In awarding us their prestigious Supplier of the Year for several years running, a major client noted that “Kenworth Trucks would not have been able to achieve our current record production levels without the involvement, commitment and success of Jenkin Bros Engineers”. With family-based values and a culture of excellence in service and quality Jenkin Bros works in partnership with its customers as our philosophy. What We Do Jenkin Bros provides machining solutions for industry. We make your custom-designed components through: •CNC turning with multitasking lathes up to 195mm through-bore and chucking up to a diameter of 630mm •vertical and horizontal milling up to 1200 x 900mm •hardening – induction (up to 900mm long x 120mm diameter), flame, through and case hardening •thread rolling up to 150mm diameter •surface grinding and polishing – high precision, centreless, cylindrical and internal grinding, honing and wash ground •protective finishing – chemical coating, anodizing and plating, sleeving, capping…

Cammthane Pty Ltd are manufacturers and suppliers of Engineering Products. Using an extensive range of materials that includes polyurethane, engineering plastics, metal and rubber, we can supply the products and services that you need. We can design, engineer and manufacture the part to your specifications in our modern facility using CNC machinery. Cammthane is an Australian, family owned company. Adrian and Cheryl van de Ven formed the company in 1988 to service the local steel industry as well as supplying various rubber companies with polyurethane rolls. Initially, just a roller recovering company, we expanded our range of polyurethane products to include moulded parts for industries such as timber and automotive. Cammthane is backed by the Camm Engineering Group’s 35 years of management. Cammthane can offer you high quality Polyurethane and Engineering Plastic products.

We make electronics and embedded software work the way they should, saving you up to 2 out of every 3 dollars you otherwise would have wasted, so you can manufacture your market leading product in Australia at a profit. Successful Endeavours is a multi-award winning Australian Electronics Design and Embedded Software Development consultancy focusing on small to medium sized Australian manufacturers who want to improve their existing products, margins or market share through development of their next generation of market offerings and who are also wanting to keep their core Electronics Manufacturing in Australia. We have the technical credentials and business knowledge to understand that you need your product to work and also be profitable to manufacture and maintain. What We Do Successful Endeavours – Nationally recognised with two Electronics News Future Awards in 2012, locally recognised by City of Casey with Business & Professional Development Award in 2012 and by Melbourne’s South East Business Awards as joint winner of the Small Business Award in 2013. Successful Endeavours has developed products that have featured on ABC (Australia) TV’s The New Inventors and the Innovic Next Big Thing Awards. We have the technical credentials and business knowledge to understand that you…

Marand is a privately owned Australian company with international clientele. We are a leading supplier to industry of high-quality precision tooling, machine tools and highly engineered automated production solutions. We have experience in most key manufacturing industries including automotive, aerospace, defence, mining, aviation, rail, food processing, white goods and general manufacturing. What We Do Marand is a leading global supplier of precision engineered solutions to a range of industries including Aerospace, Defence, Rail, Automotive and Mining. Marand’s comprehensive range of tooling capabilities is unique. We offer a complete precision engineering service to industry for projects of any size and scale. Our total manufacturing solutions encompass project management, design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, ongoing maintenance and spare parts support for any precision machine or product we supply. To continually enhance Marand’s in-house design capability, we maintain technology transfer agreements with major overseas machine tool builders and equipment suppliers. Our staff regularly travel overseas to keep abreast of technological developments. Marand is also the exclusive Australian and New Zealand agent for high quality off-the-shelf machine tools, industrial robots, testing, gauging and measurement equipment from leading international suppliers.

We are a Melbourne based company offering advanced Laser Cutting Services. Customer focused and with highly skilled staff, we are ready to assist you with your fabrication and manufacturing projects using our advanced 2D laser cutting or 3D laser cutting services. Our service is an advanced manufacturing process – computer controlled to produce components with precision and repeatability at very affordable prices. We can cut a diverse range of materials accurately with minimal thermal effect and low distortion. Production runs of low or high volume are carried out with ‘attention to detail’ and your project files are stored on our database for simplified and convenient reordering. If you need assistance with parts development using 2D or 3D laser cutting, our experienced staff are ready to help. Whether you are in Melbourne or interstate, contact us to discuss your project. What We Do We will cut what other laser cutting companies cannot. Our specialist 3D laser cutting technology is superior and highly advanced. Our six axis, 3D laser cutting machine is capable of processing many materials. Our state of the art machinery functions in a 3D plane. It is capable of Counter Sinking, Bevel Edge Cutting and Scalloping. Along with the ability to process all…

Ultimate Laser operates out of 3 modern factories in the Southern Suburb of Dandenong in Victoria. We are equipped with the latest state of the art Laser and Waterjet cutting machinery from Switzerland and Sweden. Commencing operations in March 2004 with just one laser machine and with growing demand and foresight to customer’s requirements, we now run 6 Laser machines and 1 Waterjet (Beveljet 5 axis) machine operating a huge 6.5 meters x 3.1 meters bed size. Our Management Team has over 30 years combined experience in the Laser and Waterjet cutting industry and has a complete understanding of these cutting processes. In today’s economic environment we at Ultimate Laser are very conscious that the customer expects efficient service, excellent quality, short lead times and competitive low pricing. With our commitment to quality we have become a Quality Endorsed Company certified to AS/NZS ISO 2008 standards. What We Do Ultimate Laser realises the importance of top quality machinery and is deeply committed to investing in the latest equipment and technology, which in turn allows us to provide better and faster methods of manufacturing product resulting in various advantages for our customers. By developing a reputation for quality product, providing prompt…

Lovitt Technologies Australia (LTA) was founded in 1954 as George Lovitt Manufacturing Pty Ltd. It commenced operation in the manufacture of cutting tools and components for the automotive industry. Over the past 50 years, LTA has evolved with the demands of its customers, and embraced contemporary precision engineering technologies to offer enhanced capabilities in new markets. Today, the company is a provider of precision machined tools, components, parts and assemblies to customer design and specification particularly within the aerospace and defence industries. We recognise that customers need more than parts formed from metal, and offer the ancillary services of assembly, finishing and supply chain solutions to ensure customers gain maximum value from engaging Lovitts. What We Do Lovitt Technologies Australia is one of Australia’s leading private, independent, precision engineering and CNC machining houses. We offer state-of-the-art, high-speed precision machining centres on the production floor, including: -CNC Milling: 5-axis horizontal palletising; 5-axis vertical; 4-axis double-column -CNC Turning: 7-axis lathes Our intimate knowledge of the industry’s techniques and technologies enable us to offer our customers the highest level of precision engineering.

For over 55 years Harrop Engineering has been at the forefront of designing, developing and manufacturing precision components. Competencies include turnkey project management, aluminium casting, precision milling & turning, CNC Machining, fabrication & assembly and ISO9001 quality accreditation. MANUFACTURING In-house manufacturing processes include tool and pattern design and machining, CNC finish machining of parts, assembly, verification and testing. NON-FERROUS FOUNDRY Harrop Casting Technologies specialise in non ferrous castings, blown isocure cores, in-house heat treatment and shot peening for all our aluminium products. What We Do OUR FACILITY Purpose built for precision engineering design and manufacturing technology. The machining facility is air conditioned and protected by constant video surveillance and machine monitoring equipment. Consumables and tools are managed by an on-line automated inventory management system. A comprehensive integrated factory and commercial system provides all areas of the business with live data logging and on-line status reporting. Computer technology throughout the organisation is synchronised with the most current applications being used by business today. CAPABILITIES: -3D SCANNING, CO-ORDINATE MEASURING AND REVERSE ENGINEERING -AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY CELL -LEAN MANUFACTURING WITH TOTAL COST MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES -VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL CNC MACHINES WITH 3, 4, 5 & 8 AXIS -GEAR & SPLINE CUTTING & BROACHING -FABRICATION, PROFILE…

The LaserXperts were founded in January 2000 and are Australia’s only Nd-Yag Laser Job Shop for High Precision Industrial Laser Applications. With 35 years of experience in High Precision Laser Processing of metals and ultrahard materials, we are committed to deliver quality on time and at the right price. Over the years we have built an outstanding reputation for quality and commitment in high precision manufacturing industries such as medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace and defence, automotive, electronics and alternative energy sector (solar) From high volume manufacturing to prototypes and R&D quantities The LaserXperts can assist. Our goal is to help our customer find the best solution for their manufacturing challenges. What We Do Laser Fine-Cutting Minimal Kerf-width: 10microns Complex contours in tubes as small as 0.45mm OD Complex contours in materials from 0.05 to 3mm thickness within areas of 220x370mm or 300x300mm Laser Spot and Seam-welding Stainless, Titanium, BeCu, Copper, etc. Weld diameters from 0.05 to 2.0mm and penetration of up to 1.5mm Laser Drilling Drilling on the fly (1000 or more holes per second in thin material) Percussion drilling & trepanning of hole diameters from 0.015mm dia. Filters, Microfilters, Lube-holes, Injector-nozzles Consulting and R&D Feasibility Studies, Process Solutions, Laser…

Alumac is a well established full service contract sheetmetal manufacturer. Established in 1973 Alumac has become renowned for its reliability and flexible customer care. We are committed to reinvesting into the company to keep up to date with modern manufacturing methods and systems. This includes the Amada F1 4kw 3000×1500 laser cutter combined with our Amada Vipros Queen 357 turret punch( 30 ton capacity), we are able to cut and punch any shape from a large range of materials and thicknesses. With the introduction of solid modelling complementing our CAD/Cam system we are able to take your concept to design, then to prototyping and onto subsequent production. What We Do Standard processes are also available including guillotining, NC folding, fastener insertion, MIG & TIG welding, sawing and powder coating. As all of these processes are available in house we are able to control on time delivery and quality of the completed project. We service a vast array of industries including automotive, medical, defence, power distribution, IT, display and security to name a few. In addition to our standard manufacturing services, we also offer a range of specialised tile presentation stands in a variety of shapes and sizes for a variety…

Capral is Australia’s leading supplier of aluminium products and systems, offering a vast array of architectural, residential and industrial products through its national retail and distribution network. Capral has five manufacturing sites strategically located across the country. Our expert manufacturing operations run eight extrusion presses from plants situated in Bremer Park (QLD), Penrith (NSW), Campbellfield (VIC), Angaston (SA), and Canning Vale (WA). We offer various services such as powder coating or anodising in a wide range of colours and finishes, as well as cutting, punching, and CNC machining operations. We take pride in investing heavily in research, development, and innovation to offer the latest technology, including extrusion, finishing, and product design. Our commitment to cutting-edge design is unmatched, making us the ideal choice for our customers wanting to stay ahead of the curve. To learn more about our exceptional products and services, please look at our brochure attached to this profile. LocAl_Whitepaper (1) https://youtu.be/3bBFw4vbAvU