Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 28, 2023

Details of the AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement announced in March have highlighted the critical role the submarines will play in protecting and defending Australia, as well as the profound flow-on impacts the AUKUS trilateral security partnership can deliver for Australian industry and supply chains. Author: Innes Willox, chief executive of the national employer association, Ai Group The program will contribute to skills development in Australia on a massive scale.

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Plastics Today

MAY 28, 2023

Refining capacity is forecast to increase at the highest rate since 1977, just as the global polymer market experiences its “seventh disruption.” Here’s what will separate the winners from the losers in this new technology race.

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Control.com

MAY 28, 2023

Join Control Automation for a review of the show highlights and a special feature of some exciting booths visited on the last and final day of the Automate trade show. Excited for the next year of innovation!

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 28, 2023

Photo Credit: Thinkstock Photos Whether or not the financial tightening of the Federal Reserve results in a “soft landing” — slowing down the economy to reduce inflation and not cause a recession — remains to be seen. For now, any positive data in the first quarter could be transitory. The economy has shifted into low gear. Economic fundamentals provide insights for U.S. moldmaking.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 28, 2023

A new project led by CSIRO, supported by a $10 million investment from Advanced Carbon Engineering, will develop an easily deployed device to produce hydrogen directly at the point of consumption. As part of the Australian-first project, CSIRO scientists will build a demonstration unit based on patented technology to efficiently generate hydrogen from liquid carriers.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 28, 2023

Cody Mitchell, territory manager at Zoller, gives a demo of the powerShrink 600. The shrink-fit tooling system uses coolbyLight operator guidance that enables an operator to know when the system’s toolholders are cooled to a safe temperature via a green light illumination. In addition, the cooling bells are labeled with the corresponding tool diameters.

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AU Manufacturing

MAY 28, 2023

Article by Ken Naughton, President, Management Controls Today’s economic conditions continue to create challenges in the global business environment, particularly in manufacturing. Whether it be staffing uncertainty , fear of cyberattack on critical technology, or difficulty sourcing raw materials, these challenges can lead to wrinkles in the working relationships between manufacturing project owners and contracted labor teams.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 28, 2023

Darwin-based roofing company Steeline GRP is the latest recipient to be awarded co-investment under the Northern Territory government’s Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund (AMEF). The company is collaborating with Charles Darwin University, Diverseco, and local business Custom Works to integrate new manufacturing equipment to scale up its operations.

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Control Engineering

MAY 28, 2023

Learning Objectives Learn how effective traffic management and real-time communications among warehousing system robotics are enabled via EtherCAT. Learn how a compact industrial automation safety controller allows Infinity’s storage grid to be separated into multiple zones, each of which can be deactivated while others continue operation. AS/RS Insights: Ongoing labor shortages and the rising cost of warehouse real estate have led to increased adoption of automation technologies among logistics

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 28, 2023

The WITTENSTEIN miniaturised Galaxie ® gearbox is a newly developed, high-precision gearbox with axial power transmission. Compared to strain wave gearboxes with the same footprint, it convinces with much better torsional rigidity, significantly higher torque density, double the emergency stop torque and an almost 50 per cent larger hollow shaft diameter, depending on the size.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 28, 2023

Photo Credit: Verisurf Verisurf Software Inc. ’s software and hardware solutions, as well as universally compatible software-only application suites, are designed to support quality inspection, tool building and reverse engineering applications. The company’s Master3DGage is a turnkey solution that is easily configured for specific applications.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 28, 2023

The Australian Flexible Pavement Association (AfPA) has called for greater collaboration between government and industry to address workforce participation and the labour shortage crisis. AfPA’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Roadmap sets a new strategic direction for the flexible pavement industry as a whole, aiming to attract a diverse range of new entrants to diversify the sector and address the prevalent skills shortages stifling the industry.

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Additive Manufacturing

MAY 28, 2023

CONCORD, N.C. (May 28, 2023) – RFK Racing has announced a partnership with BlueForge Alliance (BFA), the non-profit integrator for the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) Program, aimed at promoting SIB careers and reinvigorating America’s manufacturing workforce through its BuildSubmarines.com initiative. This new partnership will showcase the wide array of desirable careers across the nation to NASCAR’s large, passionate fan base.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 28, 2023

It’s Memorial Day, and as we in the U.S. celebrate with picnics and barbecues with family and friends, let’s remember what this day commemorates –honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. That comes easy to this moldmaking community. Our industry is very patriotic. I discovered this quickly over the years as I traveled the country visiting shops where our flag is proudly flying.

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Speaker: Kristin Hess - Senior Product Marketing Manager, Drift; Will Lyon - Head of Vertical Marketing, 6sense

The past three years have forced nearly every industry to rethink their prospect and customer engagement strategy. But while we’ve all been thrust into digital transformation, we haven’t all made the transition efficiently. Now that we know digital selling is the new norm, how can we ensure our website is doing as much of the leg work as possible for us - even in the midst of economic challenges?

AU Manufacturing

MAY 28, 2023

Singaporean energy startup SunGreenH2 has opened a new research and development (R&D) and manufacturing facility in Clayton, creating more than 30 high-skilled jobs in Victoria and enhancing the state’s renewable energy sector. Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas announced the launch of the new facility today, which comes after a visit to Singapore in January.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 28, 2023

The Lasertec 30 SLM US is being developed and manufactured at DMG MORI Manufacturing USA Inc. in Davis, California. Photo Credit: DMG MORI DMG MORI has launched the domestic development and manufacturing of its Lasertec 30 SLM US, a selective laser melting system (SLM) that features adaptive beam control. The Lasertec 30 SLM US is designed to offer enhanced cost per part and complex geometries in an envelope of 11.8" × 11.8" × 11.8" The machine features several advancements

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AU Manufacturing

MAY 28, 2023

Forestry Minister Jackie Jarvis today announced the $10 million New Industry Development Grants, which will help attract new industries and expand existing enterprises in Western Australia’s South-West foreign regions. The new grants initiative is part of the McGowan Government’s $80 million Native Forest Transition Plan to phase out commercial native timber logging by 2024.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 28, 2023

Photo Credit: Velo3D Velo3D Inc. , a leading metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology, has announced the promotion of Alexander Varlahanov to the position of chief technology officer (CTO). In his new role, Varlahanov will be responsible for driving innovation of Velo3D’s additive manufacturing technology. With over 25 years of experience in developing manufacturing technology, Varlahanov is said to have been instrumental in designing and scaling Velo3D’s fully integrated AM solu

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Speaker: Gary Mintchell, Founder of The Manufacturing Connection

In a world where new technology keeps popping up out of nowhere, it's easy to think that this new tech can solve any and all your manufacturing challenges. This is a dangerous assumption because thoughtless reliance on technology can become a liability. Yes, tech does makes work easier and faster, but we've learned in recent decades that projects can still fail if the new technology being used doesn't bring manufacturing, business, and go-to-market strategies together.

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AU Manufacturing

MAY 28, 2023

Matrix Composites & Engineering has received a contract, projected to be valued at $4 million, to supply offshore drilling contractor TransOcean with drilling riser buoyancy modules. Under the contract, the modules are anticipated to be manufactured and delivered in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 and will be used to enhance an existing Transocean drilling rig, as revealed in an ASX announcement.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MAY 28, 2023

The Shanghai Auto Show held in April this year was an unequivocal demonstration of the technological capabilities of Chinese automakers. Driven by forward looking regulation and breakthrough technologies, China has been at the forefront of the four key megatrends that are transforming the mobility space – connected, autonomous, shared, and electric (C.A.S.E).

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AU Manufacturing

MAY 28, 2023

The Monash Business School has created the Mutual Value Measurement framework in an effort to assist mutual firms in defining their total value, which yielded overwhelmingly positive results following a two-year field research in Australia. In a media release, Monash University revealed that the framework uses six standard criteria, including commerciality, shaping markets, member relationships, community relationships, ecosystem and reciprocity, and mutual mindset.

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AU Manufacturing

MAY 28, 2023

Marand Precision Engineering and Rheinmetall Defence Australia are expanding their manufacturing collaboration with a new $50 million partnership that would deliver Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles to the Australian Defence Force and for the export market. The enhanced manufacturing partnership includes the production of Boxer CRV subassemblies in Geelong, which include Citadel machining, turret hatches, turret baskets, doors, and dismount hatches.

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Speaker: Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR

From limited visibility and a lack of real-time data to a lack of agility and responsiveness to changing market conditions, there's no shortage of difficulties that today's supply chain professionals can encounter. What can be done to not only address these challenges, but overcome them? Supply chains need tools that elevate decision-making and boost ROI as well as respond effectively to demand fluctuations, customer preferences, and competition.

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AU Manufacturing

MAY 28, 2023

BAE Systems Australia has signed a Combat System Integration (CSI) Collaboration Agreement (CCA) with Lockheed Martin Australia , Saab Australia , and the Department of Defence to support the development of continuous naval shipbuilding in Australia. In a recent announcement, BAE Systems said the agreement will expand a long-term, cost-effective, and agile CSI sovereign industrial capability for the Navy’s major surface combatants produced by Lockheed Martin and equipped with an Australian Inte

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AU Manufacturing

MAY 28, 2023

The manufacturing industry has been revolutionised by additive manufacturing (AM), which provides unmatched design freedom, material efficiency, and quick production times. Despite these benefits, post-processing is still essential to ensure that AM parts have the necessary surface polish, accuracy, and functioning. In an article by Colin Spellacy, head of sales at AM Solutions UK , he compared several post-processing technologies and explained why mass finishing techniques are the most suited a

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AU Manufacturing

MAY 28, 2023

Steeline GRP , the largest steel roll former in the Northern Territory , is the latest grant recipient of co-investment under the Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund (AMEF), securing $800,000 to support the integration of new manufacturing equipment to scale up the company’s operations. The funding, which is part of a five-year, $8.75 million partnership between the Northern Territory Government and the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC), will be used to back Steeline’s collaborative

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AU Manufacturing

MAY 28, 2023

The Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) shined the spotlight squarely on the region’s global opportunities when it officially launched its 2023 campaign on Wednesday, 24 May, at MITS Alloy in Newcastle’s Mayfield North. The event, which serves as the official launch of the 2023 award application period, offers attendees an opportunity to network with other supporters of the Hunter manufacturing community.

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Speaker: Eva Dawkins - Senior Consultant, Supply Chain

The last three years have been a rollercoaster ride for most supply chains, filled with volatile unpredictability and frequent disruptions. We know technology improvements can improve supply chain operations and add significant value for companies even in turbulent times. However, to pull this off, companies must first establish crucial supporting people processes - in particular, planning processes.

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