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The state of Australia’s defence manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Aircraft exports also experienced strong surges in recent years, particularly in 2020 and 2021, with 120 and 105 units, respectively. Where does the Australian defence sector fit into the wider economy? trillion in 2016-17 to nearly $2 trillion in 2020-21. per cent and 0.44 per cent during this time.

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Cisco announces first outdoor Wi-Fi 6E ready access point and enhancements for industrial remote operations

Cisco Industrial Automation

Since 2020, businesses have deployed Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul technology for industrial automation – with exciting use cases ranging from General Motors speeding innovation in electric and autonomous vehicles to the Malta Freeport enhancing productivity. Extend Reliable Wireless Connectivity to More Places and Applications.

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ICN “adventure” pays big dividends for NSW bulk haul company

Manufacturer's Monthly

project fit the bill. In late 2020, Brett and a Resources NSW management team went on a field trip run by the Future Generation Joint Venture to learn more about the project and the site. At the time, I was looking for some government contracts to add to what we do. The Snowy 2.0

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Pierlite wins two innovation awards for its air-purifying LED light fitting as over 100 businesses adopt the solution

AU Manufacturing

The two awards come as more than 100 businesses across Australia and New Zealand have adopted Aether to keep indoor spaces safe from harmful pathogens, including hospitals, schools, fitness facilities, and many small businesses. The COVID pandemic saw a paradigm shift in how our customers understood indoor safety. Find out more at: [link].

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Spain spends €258m on trains that don’t fit through tunnels

E&T

The company had signed a €258m (£228m) contract in June 2020 to build 31 trains - 30 for Cantabria and 10 for Asturias - by October 2024. CAF, the Basque manufacturer in charge of the construction of the trains, first raised concerns about the sizing in March 2021.

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Lidar and thermal imaging fitted to Northern trains to detect track problems

E&T

The trains have been fitted with a 180 degree camera Image credit: Northern The scheme is part of Northern’s 'Intelligent Trains' programme, which was first announced in 2022 and is a collaboration with Network Rail designed to help make journeys by rail safer, more reliable and efficient.

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Grooving Tool for Radial Grooving and Parting Off, Groove Turning and Copy Turning

Fabricating & Metal Work

The positive fit effectively absorbs lateral forces during longitudinal and copy turning. as well as 1616 mm, 2020 mm and 2525 mm. A raised center serration prevents incorrect installation. Indexable insert clamping can be operated from both sides. For optimum tool stability, there are two grooving depths of 12 and 21 mm.

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