Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Image: Prime Creative Media Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2024 Endeavour Awards, proudly presented by Manufacturers’ Monthly. This prestigious event will take place on November 7, 2024, and promises to be a night of celebration, inspiration, and recognition of Australia’s best manufacturers.

Composites 98

Composites Automation Manufacturing 98

Plastics Today

AUGUST 24, 2024

This transformative shift is exemplified by Rocket Lab's recent installation of a groundbreaking automated fiber placement machine.

Composites 111

Composites Manufacturing Automation 111

Robotics Automation News

MARCH 4, 2025

Spanish technology centre Ideko says it is pushing the boundaries of innovation to enhance competitiveness and optimize the aerospace industrys value chain. Its commitment to progress will be on full display at the upcoming edition of the JEC World international trade fair, held in Paris from March 4 to 6. As a leading showcase for […]

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Composites Value chain Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 28, 2025

The Australian manufacturing industry has seen significant changes over recent years, with aerospace continuing to represent an integral part of Australias economy, contributing through innovation, employment, and technological advancements. The MQ-28 Ghost Bat development aircraft are manufactured in Melbourne.

Aerospace 70

Aerospace Manufacturing Composites Automation 70

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JUNE 10, 2025

As the global demand for cleaner, smarter transportation surges, automotive and aerospace manufacturers are racing to innovate and adapt in an increasingly complex and competitive environment. Innovations such as electric vehicles (EVs) , sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) , and advanced digital tools are reshaping how manufacturers operate.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The automotive and aerospace manufacturing industries are undergoing a profound transformation fueled by the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), and smart manufacturing technologies. What steps are you taking to overcome these challenges and future-proof your manufacturing operations?

Aerospace 59

Aerospace Automotive 3D printing Manufacturing 59

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 26, 2024

120mm sleepers, up to nine meters long / Image: Sunset Sleepers Since being nominated in the 2023 Endeavour Awards for their excellence in growth, we check-in with concrete sleeper manufacturer, Sunset Sleepers, to find out more about their plans to automate production. The company is now on a mission to improve across all fronts.

Automation 98

Automation Manufacturing Function Composites 98

Dinesh Mishra

APRIL 28, 2025

Customized Tooling Solutions We work closely with aerospace manufacturers to develop tailored solutions that optimize productivity and maintain the highest quality standards. With the growing emphasis on Make in India and indigenous aerospace manufacturing, how is Ceratizit India supporting local manufacturers in achieving global standards?

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Composites 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 7, 2022

Queensland composite panel supplier Link Composites uses Combilift forklifts to provide a safer, space-saving materials handling process at its new factory on the Sunshine Coast. Link Composites is one of Australia’s leading advanced composite materials and systems suppliers. The CB3000 handles the composite panels.

Composites 98

Composites Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 98

Plataine

JANUARY 1, 2025

Whether you’re obsessed with composites, eager to dive deeper into automation, or just looking to rub elbows with fellow manufacturing buffs, these nine events are where the action will be. The post 9 Must-Attend Industrial Manufacturing Conferences in 2025 appeared first on Plataine.

Composites 40

Composites Manufacturing Automation 40

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Dassault Systèmes , its valued partner MEMKO and the University of Southern Queensland ’s (UniSQ) iLAuNCH Trailblazer program are collaborating to catalyse the development of Australia’s sovereign space manufacturing capabilities. Dassault Systèmes is poised to become a catalyst for Australia’s overall technological progress.

Composites 105

Composites Manufacturing Aerospace Value chain 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 26, 2025

Arnotts worked to maintain the manufacturing of its Australian products on home soil. Image: Applied Robotics Over a decade ago, Applied Robotics helped Arnotts Biscuits develop an automated assorted biscuit packaging system that could process up to 105 biscuits per second. A world-first automation system 1.

Robotics 57

Robotics Robotics Beverage Automation 57

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

AutonomyOS is designed to help automate manufacturing tasks. The Laval, Quebec-based company said it plans to use the financing to commercialize robots using its proprietary AutonomyOS platform for manufacturers struggling with labor shortages in high-mix production environments. .” Source: Omnirobotic Omnirobotic Inc.

Manufacturing 128

Manufacturing Robotics Robotics Automation 128

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A variety of industries — automotive, healthcare, food and beverages, and beyond — are leveraging innovative eco-friendly manufacturing solutions by harnessing sustainable materials. 30 countries have passed single-use plastic bans, accelerating demand for eco-friendly manufacturing.

Value chain 52

Value chain Manufacturing Supply Chain 3D printing 52

i4.0 today

JUNE 10, 2025

The cornerstone of advanced composite manufacturing, in its 1920s Bakelite heyday compression moulding was the key process for shaping thermoset materials. This is mainly attributed to these industries using more advanced composite materials. Broanmain offers compression moulding using Bulk Moulding Compound (BMC).

Composites 52

Composites 3D printing Aerospace Automotive 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 5, 2023

Mining research organisation Mining3 and the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) have partnered to develop a novel carbon fibre composite rock bolt through support from the Australian Coal Industry’s Research Program (ACARP). Mining3’s carbon fibre composite rock bolts are the result of patented design innovation.

Composites 52

Composites Manufacturing Automation Robotics 52

i4.0 today

MAY 12, 2025

Summit), hosted by Critical Manufacturing , will bring together manufacturing leaders, technology experts, and industry pioneers in Porto on June 12-13, offering a unique platform to explore practical strategies for digital transformation and smart manufacturing. The MES and Industry 4.0 International Summit 2025 (MESI 4.0

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Composites 52

Plataine

OCTOBER 18, 2022

During this webinar, brought to you by Virtek and Plataine, we will discuss which concrete steps Wind Blade Manufactures can take to turn their operations into a smart connected factory. The post Webinar: Digitizing and Automating Composites Production appeared first on Plataine.

Composites 52

Composites Automation Manufacturing 52

Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

Another remarkable innovation is hybrid machining systems, which seamlessly combine additive and subtractive processes, creating unparalleled opportunities for precision manufacturing. 2) How is the industry adapting to sustainable manufacturing practices, and what specific initiatives are helping to reduce environmental impact?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Lean manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Metrology

JULY 16, 2023

COMPASS will push the boundaries of existing science and technology, enabling automation of layup of large-scale composite components to move beyond existing capabilities. The post COMPASS Facility Investment To Solve Future Composite Manufacturing Challenges appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

Composites 52

Composites Manufacturing Automation 52

MEM

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

CGTech, the developer of VERICUT verification, simulation and optimisation software, is announcing an exciting reseller agreement with Bristol-based iCOMAT, pioneer of the first-ever defect-free tape-steering process for composite component production. Together, we can push new frontiers in automated composite part manufacturing.”

Composites 52

Composites Manufacturing Aerospace Automotive 52

Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The Massivit 10000-G offers the full range of composite manufacturing applications available on the Massivit 10000 plus a new feature providing access to Massivit 3D’s set of Dimengel photopolymer. The post Composite Manufacturing: Massivit 3D Launches Massivit 10000-G appeared first on Additive Manufacturing (AM).

Composites 52

Composites 3D printing Manufacturing Prototype  52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Frost & Sullivan’s growth experts have identified ten key strategies for automotive manufacturers and suppliers to navigate this dynamic landscape, fostering innovation, leveraging sustainable growth strategies, and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving market. Read on to learn more. Click here to engage with our Growth Experts now!

Automotive 52

Automotive Manufacturing Composites Function 52

AU Manufacturing

JULY 5, 2023

The University of Southen Queensland (UniSQ) is now home to the new Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications and Hypersonics Trailblazer (iLAuNCH), a program aimed at transforming world-class Australian research into practical breakthroughs.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Composites Automation Automotive 98

Plataine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

implementations are focused on helping manufacturers meet the growing demand, increase productivity, and overcome supply chain challenges, all while dealing with workforce shortages. trends we forecast to be in the spotlight for the Aerospace composites industry in 2023: The post Industry 4.0 Today, Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Composites Aerospace 52

Plataine

MAY 18, 2022

Waltham, MA, May 19th, 2022 – Plataine, a leading provider of AI-based manufacturing optimization solutions, has extended its cloud-based automated Digital Thread technology, to help manufacturers working with composite materials, mitigate current global supply chain challenges and improve on time delivery.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Composites Manufacturing Automation 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MARCH 4, 2025

Circular materials , smart automation, and AI-driven innovation are not just enhancing efficiency, they are rewriting the rules of competition. Manufacturers are reshaping industry norms by embracing circular economy strategies, revolutionizing material innovation and technological advancement.”

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Composites 3D printing Compliance 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

It plays a key role in sectors such as manufacturing due to its ability to test and forecast safer, faster, and cheaper than doing it in ‘real life’. Lead researcher Dr Tristan Shelley said the ultimate goal was to achieve increased digitalisation of manufacturing processes for composite materials.

Composites 105

Composites Aerospace Manufacturing Automation 105

Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The US Department of Energy has announced a $30 million funding opportunity to advance the cost-effective domestic manufacturing of materials, including lightweight composites, that allow wind turbines to produce power more efficiently.

Composites 104

Composites Manufacturing Sourcing 104

Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2023

Additive manufacturing hardware solution providers were once again busy in 2022. Highlights included more options for printing bigger and smaller, printing electronics and composites, and a couple of open platforms to allow more material development for industry and researchers.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Composites 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 27, 2023

Through the execution of its first-ever project, the Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC (SoMAC CRC) could unveil a new cost-effective solution for protecting launch vehicles and spacecraft against extreme heat and pressure. SoMAC CRC commenced operations in January 2023.

Composites 98

Composites Consumer Goods Automation Manufacturing 98

AU Manufacturing

JULY 2, 2023

The University of Southern Queensland has ventured into a partnership with Mining3 , a leading mining research organisation in Australia, to develop a next-generation carbon fibre composite rock bolt. The post UniSQ, Mining3 to develop novel composite rock bolt for mining, tunnelling engineering appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

Composites 52

Composites Automation Robotics Robotics 52

AU Manufacturing

MARCH 12, 2023

Article by David Alatorre, CTO, Rivelin Robotics The use of metal additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, allowing for the creation of complex and intricate parts in a faster and more cost-effective manner. It is also difficult to scale if the demand for AM parts begins to increase significantly.

Robotics 98

Robotics Robotics Automation Additive manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 1, 2025

Image: Swinburne University Swinburne University of Technology’s presence at the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025 showcased its contributions to aerospace, advanced manufacturing, detect and protect research, and space technology. Testlab and the Space Technology and Industry Institute.

3D printing 57

3D printing Aerospace Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 57

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

Markforged has been at the forefront of additive manufacturing for the past 10 years, helping manufacturers revolutionise the industrial production landscape by bringing 3D printing right to the factory floor. This advancement opened new possibilities for manufacturing stronger and more resilient parts.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 12, 2024

The nonprofit ARM Institute said it intends to be an honest broker between robotics and manufacturing stakeholders. Source: ARM Institute The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today selected six new technology projects for funding. Chuck Brandt, chief technology officer of the ARM Institute. competitiveness.

Apparel 119

Apparel Robotics Robotics Aerospace 119

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 9, 2023

Adelaide-based manufacturer Novafast hosted the BAE System Australia’s Global Access Program (GAP) team to showcase unique composite solutions that support delivery of the Hunter Class Frigate program. The post Novafast showcases unique shipbuilding capability in Adelaide appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

Composites 96

Composites Robotics Robotics Manufacturing 96