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sweeping review of national workplace laws.The review has the backing of major industry groups including the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and the Australian Industry Group (AiGroup).ACCI CEO Kate Carnell said: “Australia needs a modern flexible workplace system for a modern flexible economy.“The current system is not delivering what is required and we see the consequences of that every day in rising unemployment and business closures. There are major flaws in the Fair Work Act that are harming our productivity

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Before the federal election some 18 months ago Prime Minister Tony Abbott said the Coalition is committed to a strong Australian-based manufacturing sector.

Australian manufacturing needs a long-term strategy built on stability, the PM said.

Now Industry and Science Minister Ian Macfarlane has unveiled an ambitious package designed to get the struggling manufacturing sector back on track.

Mr Macfarlane acknowledges that manufacturing plays a vital role in the Australian economy. It not only employs about 8 per cent of the national workforce, or nearly million Australians, but it generates 6.5 per cent of GDP.

With the tumbling Australian dollar, combined record low interest rates and promised cuts in company tax rates, manufacturers can finally see some light at the end of a long, dark tunnel.

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The package includes a $188 million Industry Growth Centres initiative, a $50 million Manufacturing Transition Program as well as a $484.2 million Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Program. And a $155 million Growth Fund has been established to help businesses diversify their operations, provide new skills to workers and create hundreds of jobs. These initiatives come at a time when manufacturing in Australia is at the crossroads.

The demise of the automobile industry and other labour intensive manufacturing sectors such as clothing and textiles has meant Australian industry much now work smarter. To survive, Australian manufacturers must become more innovative. The era of labour intensive manufacturing in Australia is dead. Mr Macfarlane has identified significant opportunities for Australian manufacturers this year. He has pledged to work with industry to ensure the economic framework is in place to take full advantage of those opportunities.

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The manufacturing industry is vital to Australia’s ongoing economic prosperity, employing around 8 per cent of the national workforce — just under a million Australians — and generating 6.5 per cent of our gross domestic product (GDP).

Each year, Australia exports $90.4 billion worth of manufactured goods, a third of total exports.

Manufacturing is also the largest single contributor to total business expenditure on research and development, contributing around $4.5 billion—or a quarter of all research and development (R&D) expenditure.

In 2015, Australian manufacturing will have new opportunities to reach into new markets.

Manufacturing’s gross value-added contribution has been rising in dollar terms. Manufacturing was one of only five market sector industries to contribute around $100 billion in gross value-added to the Australian economy in 2013-14. This is indicative of the continuing and vital role that manufacturing has to play in the Australian economy.

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The Australian Government’s approach is to create policy settings to enable more manufacturing businesses to make this change.

The Government’s Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda provides the blueprint for the new policy approach to Australia’s industry development.

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Work Act needs to be amended to increase flexibility for employers and employees, and to boost productivity.“Strangling businesses with brassbound workplace relations arrangements, red tape, and excessive minimum wages and conditions is neither in the interests of workers nor the broader community,” Mr Willox said.“It is surely better to focus on maximising employment than on increasing unemployment benefits and to reduce the need for businesses to terminate theemployment of staff than to increase termination entitlements.”Mr Willox said the only way to improve living standards over the longer term is to achieve economic growth with ongoing increases in productivity.“The implementation of a more adaptive workplace relations system is a key part of this,” he said.“If businesses are to successfully innovate, they require the support, understanding and co-operation of employees.“This usually requires changes to work practices. Unless workplace relations arrangements are sufficiently flexible they operate as a clear barrier to innovation.”Mr Willox said with economic uncertainty Australia shouldn’t waste another year on workplace relations reforms. “In this case, bad things come to those who wait,” he said.“The changes to workplaces laws in 2013 sent

us backwards and 2014 was a wasted year. In 2015, we need our political and business leaders — and yes, union leaders — to actively inform the debate. “We need directions and decisions to help set up our workplaces to compete now and into the future. Reform should never be a dirty word.”Ms Carnell said the review’s terms

of reference provide a wide scope of opportunity for the Productivity Commission to consider options for reform.

“The trade union movement will no doubt run the same tired old scare campaign about a return of WorkChoices and changes to penalty rates in an attempt to derail the reform process,” she said."Workplace reform does not equal a return to WorkChoices. That scare campaign must not be allowed to drown out reasoned discussion about necessary reforms." “There are a range of sensible measures that we know work – such as individual contracts with a no-disadvantage test and exempting small businesses from onerous unfair dismissal laws. “Business absolutely wants reasonable protections to remain in place with clear minimum standards for employees – that is not in question.“However, we must ensure a workable

balance between productivity and equity so that the next wave of reform is sustainable and business is not subjected to wild regulatory swings that add complexity, uncertainty and costs.” ACCI has consistently highlighted problems caused by out-dated penalty rates. “The Productivity Commission review provides an important opportunity to examine them from an objective position and business would expect some detailed recommendations on how issues with penalty rates can be addressed. "If we are going to turn around the unemployment trend and grow the economy then we must honestly look at greater flexibility when it comes to working in a 24/7 economy.""We need to make sure penalty rates are realistic and don't make businesses unviable. It just doesn't make sense that many businesses can't open their doors on weekends, evenings or public holidays. Or that small business owners and their families need to cover these times, often for no pay.”“Reform does not mean dismantling penalty rates altogether, but it does mean ensuring businesses and employees don’t suffer. We otherwise risk condemning large numbers of people to unemployment and underemployment," said Ms Carnell. Employment Minister Senator Eric Abetz said the independent review would assess the operation of the Fair Work framework and consider options for improvement before making recommendations to Government.The terms of reference were carefully considered, in consultation with unions, employers and state governments.“The Fair Work Act has now been in place for over five years, Senator Abetz said. “This inquiry will ensure that the laws are meeting their objectives and contributing

to productive, rewarding, competitive and harmonious workplaces,” he said.The Productivity Commission is now calling for public submissions.“I encourage all interested parties to make submissions on what has worked well and what needs to be improved.“This is a once-in-a-generation review of the workplace relations system and I encourage all interested parties to take this important opportunity to participate, whether they are unions, employer groups, employers, individual employees or the unemployed.“I encourage all interested parties, particularly small business operators and individual employees to share with the Productivity Commissions their experiences – both good and bad – with the workplace relations system with real world examples of how the system has worked, where it hasn’t, and what impact that has had.”Australian Council of Trade Unions Secretary, Dave Oliver, said that launching an attack on wages and conditions including holiday penalty rates, on the Friday afternoon before Christmas, was "an absolute disgrace"."The message from Australian unions is clear: penalty rates, wages, conditions, safety and rights at work are not up for grabs," he said."The terms of reference revealed today put the whole workplace system on trial – pay and conditions, rights at work, collective bargaining and unfair dismissal are all on trial by the Productivity Commission."Union-won conditions are a fundamental pillar of the decent living standards that Australians want protected and we are not going to sit back while the Abbott Government does the bidding of big business and tries to attack them."Submissions can be made to the Productivity Commission at: www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/workplace-relations/

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When it opens in March, AUSPACK will showcase the most exhibitors covering the largest floor space and the biggest educational program in three decades.

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Critical changes to the Australian Standards on safety of machinery, AS4024, will be a key focus for Pilz safety experts attending APPMA’s AUSPACK 2015 next month in Melbourne.

Scott Moffat, Managing Director of Pilz Australia, the international technology leader in safe automation technology, said the changes were substantial and need to be fully understood by anyone considering new machinery.

“The updates are intended to align Australian standards more closely with European and global standards and strengthen workplace safety, initiatives which should be welcomed by Australian food and packaging manufacturers, said Mr Moffat.

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“The best way to do this is to ensure that machine safety is included in the very beginning of the design phase, he said. “The recently released Safe Work Australia report (Safe Design Saves Lives, Nov 2014) concludes that a high number of work related fatalities could be avoided if risks had been eliminated through safe design.”

Mr Moffat said the study of workplace fatalities over the five year period showed that 36 per cent or 188 deaths were found to be either definitely or possibly design related.

He suggested that exhibition attendees should reflect on the following questions when it comes to machinery safety:• Is my equipment provider aware of the recent changes in the Machinery Safety Standard, AS4024?• Can my equipment provider supply me with the correct supporting documentation to demonstrate this?• Do we have the internal capabilities to independently assess whether the machinery complies with the standard or not?

To find out more about the changes or to discuss your specific machinery safety needs visit Pilz at stand 613.

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Bestech Australia has unveiled the new Keller DCX-22 CTD battery powered data logger with complete stainless steel housing, low power consumption and additional conductivity measurement function.

The impressive data collector DCX-22 CTD from Bestech offers absolute-absolute, sealed gauge and vented references to suit application requirements. (CTD stands for Conductivity, Temperature and Depth).

The conductivity is increasingly being monitored with depth measurement to administer changes in water quality and depth by water companies and environmental research laboratories.

The DCX-22 CTD series have a standard 22mm diameter diaphragm level (pressure) sensor with ±0.02% FS accuracy, 0.0025% FS resolution and ±1 mbar long-term stability, RS 485 digital output.

It consists of a conductive sensor with a range of 0-200 mS/cm, accuracy ±1% of selected range as well as a temperature sensor measuring from -10± to +60±.AA lithium battery life is up to 8 years (based on 1 measurement per hour), and integrated data logger can record 114,000 measurement

values on an interval of 15sec. Install Logger 5.1 free software to

configure and read out data from DCX-22 CTD autonomous data logger.

Collected data can be displayed graphically, exported and adjusted to compensate for atmospheric pressure or converted into desired units whilst online function shows the real time values measured by the device.

Bestech Australia Pty LtdPh: 03 9540 5117www.bestech.com.au

Packaging in the industrial sector is generally considered a necessary evil, adding significant cost to the end delivered price of the product it carries.

Cardboard, plastic, metal, glass … the choice of packaging material is dependent on the product type and the purpose, or should I say purposes that it is designed for.

The primary purpose for the pack differs greatly in priorities from protection, pallet configuration, transportability, storage, promotion and information.

And every box, bottle, tin, bag or whatever deserves full consideration of each factor in determining its successful usability from assembly to sale and beyond.

Merely finding the cheapest way of packaging your product should not be the main focus of the exercise without paying due heed to the true value of the pack in respect to its importance in the overall marketing aspects of your product.

Receiving a product in a smart, secure container enhances brand confidence and, providing the product lives up to its promise, puts your brand way ahead of a competitor’s product delivered in an unattractive or damaged pack.

Your pack is a direct reflection of the quality of the product, your company and service you deliver. Your pack is also your brand billboard from the time it leaves your

production line to the grand opening at the purchaser’s end, whether on the back of a truck, in-store or even in the warehouse, a great number of industry people will see it, handle it, store it or deliver it. Your pack can set you above the rest, clearly displaying prestige, quality and pride in your product and brand.

Today’s wide choice of quality packaging materials and production capabilities plus relatively low cost, high speed, multi-colour print and finishing technologies provide the manufacturer or re-seller with real alternatives and opportunities to carry and lift the profile of product and business.

Most packaging design companies offer pack design concepts, quotes and pre-production samples for trialing and assessment prior to any cost commitment by client companies.

I strongly suggest you review the look and purpose of your packaging and investigate the true cost and benefit (if any in real terms) of designing and producing packaging that performs as an active marketing tool, not merely another “box.”

*Peter Mellett is creative director of Adworks Creative, a specialist design studio based at Rosebud, Victoria. Ph: 03 5086 2626

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The new Delta-3 Robot from Omron can lift your business to another level.

The Delta solution achieves up to 200 cycles per minute and can be synchronised with multiple conveyors to perform on-the-fly Pick and Place operations.

Omron’s Delta-3 Robot was voted Best Robot 2014 at the prestigious Automation Inside Readers’ Choice Awards.The Omron Sysmac NJ Machine Automation Controller (MAC) is the core of this system architecture.

The new powerful NJ501 series controller offers openness and performance for integrating functionality to satisfy any application, including robots.

In the past, robots were controlled exclusively by dedicated robot controllers. A machine architect can now decide to control

a robot in exactly the same way as all other parts, from one control system, by using one programming environment, the new Sysmac Studio software.

Never before has there been a solution that integrates machine control, vision, HMI, safety, and robotics using one programming software with one connection.

highest motion performanceThe NJ501 uses the fastest motion

network in the world – EtherCAT. The control system calculates Delta-3 kinematics in a few microseconds and achieves top performance regarding the number of robot cycles and repeatability.

Based on the high speed EtherCAT network, it can provide the highest motion performance for demanding packaging applications.

Up to eight Delta robots can be controlled by one Sysmac NJ controller.

The integration of the NJ-Robotics controller with the G5 servo systems allows you to achieve the maximum throughput in your Pick & Place applications.

There are three types of Delta robot arms available as Washdown, Delta and Mini Delta robot. The NJ controller offers a response time of 2ms when controlling eight

Delta robots or 1ms when controlling four robots.

Mr Harry Mulder

(Manager, Engineering Department) says Delta-3 robots are ideal for any industry with a need to move lightweight loads quickly and accurately – especially food & beverage.

“The Delta-3 robot has three arms and is programmed to pick and place with fast movements of low weight loads, he says. “Previously, these tasks were performed manually – a time consuming and high cost operation.” There’s an optional forth arm for workpiece orientation.

The packaging industry typically uses Omron robots for lightweight needs, such as placing biscuits in a tray.

“It not only places an object in a tray, but positions the object so it is always placed the correct way,” says Mr Mulder.

Designed in JapanThe Delta-3 robot rotates at 360º and can

work in an envelope of about 1100mm.The robots were designed by the Omron

team in Japan and are assembled in Australia. The main benefits are increased productivity and labour cost savings, says Mr Mulder.

“They can run 24/7, they don’t have holidays and they don’t go on strike. Also, they don’t need to sleep.”

As an added bonus, the machines are low maintenance, with no major parts to be replaced for at least 10-15 years if serviced regularly.

Rapid return on investment

Omron provides extensive training for its clients – either at its branches across Australia – or on site.

“The main point of difference with these robots is the controller,” says Mr Mulder. “It can operate up to eight robots and does all the normal control functions.” (The point about 8 robots has been mentioned a few times now)

Mr Mulder says most companies can expect a rapid return on investment (ROI).

“The cost of robots is going down while the cost of labour is rising.”

“They usually pay for themselves in a short space of time … depending on the application.

“As robots become more functional they will take over more manual work.”

Omron Delta robots can be programmed to suit the customer’s requirements.

Key features• Control of up to 8 robots by one controller• Degrees of freedom: 3 + 1 (rotational axis optional)• Up to 200 cycle per minute• Model range from 500 to 1100mm• Payload range: 1 to 3 kg• IP class range: IP65, IP67 hygienic design

Omron ElectronicsPh: 1300 766 766www.omron.com.au

You’ve got an offer too good to refuse – but nobody wants it!

Surely, if they understood the benefits they’d have to buy it … wouldn’t they? If you could just get them to listen, one on one, they’d be convinced.

Well it’s not like your target customers can find your product on a supermarket shelf and it’s not a commodity that’s competing only on brand and price.

This is something new, or at least something with something new to offer. If they’ve already got one, why would they want another one or a different one? If they haven’t got one, why do they need it? ... and how do they know you’ve got one to sell them if they did need it? Confusing? That’s because everyone thinks differently, is influenced by different stimulators, has different business needs, targets , ambitions, budgets, fathers, wives … whewww! So how do I get my message through?

It simply all comes back to the message and the delivery vehicle where simple rules also apply.

Does the delivery method get to the

eye or ear of the decision maker?And is the message clear as to the

benefit to be derived by the customer?Let’s take Industry Update as the

vehicle on which your message will reach the right desk and statistically that cannot be disputed. It will be received and read by some 76,000 industry professionals. So dependent on the probable industry usage of your product or service, that number of interested readers is somewhat reduced. Whilst you’ve picked the right vehicle, the benefit must hit the browser between the eyes, stop him in his tracks, be singularly important to him, right there, right then!

Ok, our captured reader now wants to know more, and where will he get the detailed information he now seeks? Not in your ad and even if it’s a double page spread, you won’t be able to tell him all the things he needs to know to make the decision to buy. No, in today’s market, he’ll find it on your website and unfortunately also on your competitors (if you have any) as he scrutinises comparable products.

If the magazine is not on his

desk and open at your ad while he is contemplating purchasing a product like yours, then he will “Google” it, which he can’t do if he doesn’t know it exists.

The right combination of advertising delivery vehicle, message of benefit and a website that flows on to answer his investigations is lethal.

Any failings in these three elements of the campaign and you lose! You may even have helped your competitor to sell a similar product.

The brand is unimportant in the initial attraction to an ad but more acts as a confidence builder if it is well known and trusted. But if your offer is unique, new, and an answer to his needs, he will want to investigate further.

All the above assumes that your product or service lives up to the promise, is realistically priced in comparison to the need it fills (that is ultimately to increase his bottom line, one way or another).

Fact is, if you can’t offer any advantage over your competitors product, then invent one! If you haven’t got any competitors … you soon will!

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Melbourne-based Corospark Electrical & Solar has won the coveted prize of Commercial Project of the Year Award at the Master Electricians Australia Victorian Excellence Awards.

Corospark received the award for its Powerstar voltage optimisation project at the University of Melbourne.

This involved installation of a 1150kVA electronic dynamic Powerstar MAX unit in the University’s Law Building.

As a result of the installation the University is saving 12 percent energy usage for the entire building.

This is the equivalent of:• 290 tons of CO2 saved per year• 56 cars off the road daily• 37 Australian homes daily energy usage

Corospark’s CEO Jason Bank said it was a privilege to be recognised as one of

the best electricians in Victoria.“I am really proud of my team for

winning this award. It is proof that when you surround yourself with the right people, you can produce first class results for your clients.

“Powerstar products are the best voltage optimisation systems in the world and working with Sam Czyczelis and his team is a pleasure.

“Investigations and tests conducted under controlled conditions at the University of Melbourne have demonstrated that Powerstar is the only VO system to prove savings on LED lighting,” Jason said.

The unique and patented Powerstar system has also shown that significant savings of between 6-10 percent can be achieved when modern variable speed drives are connected.

With unemployment rising, there is an urgent need for the Parliament to modernise our workplace relations system, says the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics unemployment rose to 6.4 per cent in January (seasonally adjusted), with the participation rate and the number of people employed remaining steady.

ACCI CEO Kate Carnell said: “These latest figures should act as a wake-up call to all sides of politics that we must engage in serious discussion on how to

make it easier for businesses to employ. “There are rigidities in the system that

are leaving businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, reluctant to hire new staff.

“Excessive penalty rates and onerous unfair dismissal rules mean businesses are less likely to take on new employees and open longer hours.”

Ms Carnell said ACCI welcomes the Productivity Commission inquiry into the workplace relations system and hopes that all political parties give its findings serious consideration.


• Business & finAnce

cAll fOr cOmPAnY tAX cut fOr All BusinessesThe Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says the federal government should keep its promise of a 1.5 per cent tax cut to all businesses – large and small. This follows indications from Prime Minister Tony Abbott that the Government may keep the planned paid parental leave levy after scrapping the proposed scheme.

“Keeping the levy and reneging on a planned company tax cut for all businesses is not consistent with the claim Australia is open for business, said Mr John Osborn, ACCI Director of Economics and Industry Policy. “The government is essentially proposing to add complexity to the corporate tax system

by applying differentiated rates according to company size. This is not something we could support,” Mr Osborn said.

Mr Osborn said the arguments for reducing the company tax rate to improve competitiveness and attract investment are still just a relevant.

“By backing away from that commitment the Government may undermine growth-oriented tax reform and limit businesses’ ability to create new jobs.”

The ACCI has always opposed the introduction of a 1.5 per cent levy on larger companies and has consistently argued that schemes like PPL and childcare should be

funded from consolidated revenue. “The argument that larger businesses

won’t pay more tax rings hollow to those who were promised a tax cut but are now expected to pay for more general social welfare spending,” Mr Osborn said.

“Business is certainly pleased that many smaller companies will still get some relief, but a genuine small business tax cut would not exclude the majority of small business operators who pay income tax – not company tax.”

ACCI welcomed the shift in the Government’s families’ policy.

“The key to increasing female participation

in the workforce is by providing greater access to affordable childcare.”

ACCI CEO Kate Carnell said: “Improving access to affordable childcare is absolutely the right way to go, but it is part of a broader community responsibility to increase female participation in the workforce and improve productivity.

“Our challenge now is to secure reforms to the childcare sector that address the supply and price challenges plaguing working parents. It is not simply a matter of pouring more money into childcare where successive changes by previous governments have barely moved the dial on female participation rates.”

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Are YOu missing Out On PAYrOll tAX reBAtes fOr neW emPlOYees?Manufacturers are encouraged to take advantage of a scheme that provides businesses with a payroll tax rebate when they create new jobs in NSW and Tasmania.

The NSW Government’s Jobs Action Plan has been extended to June 30, and the rebate increased from $4,000 to $5,000 for new jobs created after July 1, 2013.

The government has also removed the requirement for employers to repay the first year’s rebate if the new employee is no longer employed at the second anniversary date.

To be eligible for the scheme you must be registered as an employer and paying payroll tax in NSW.

Surprisingly, NSW and Tasmania are the only states that offer employers payroll tax rebate incentives to help generate new jobs.

Also surprisingly, the vast majority of

employers in NSW have been slow to embrace the Jobs Action Plan since it was first introduced in 2011.

“Partly, no-one seems to have known about it,” says David Sofrá, a tax expert with leading global professional services firm KPMG.

“Analysis conducted by KPMG suggests these incentives are often under-utilised by employers, even though the benefits to employment costs can be significant.”

“Anecdotal evidence suggests the majority of companies we have approached were unaware of the Jobs Action Plan,” he says. “Second, in the early days of the scheme the administrative burden was onerous, with companies required to register each new employee within 30 days. This requirement has since been relaxed, making the Jobs Action Plan even more attractive to

employers in NSW..“We would strongly urge all NSW and

Tasmania companies to look hard at this scheme.”

The newly-elected Victorian Labor Government has promised to extend a payroll tax rebate scheme, with details still to be announced.

This would provide significant incentives to employers looking to hire in the State from 2015 onward.

Mr Sofrá said the Victorian Government’s pledge to enact the Back to Work Act, would create a new suite of incentives for companies employing in Victoria.

Manufacturers in NSW, Tasmania or Victoria that have increased their headcounts in the last few years, should explore these payroll tax opportunities as a priority, he says.

“These schemes provide incentives for

Australian manufacturers to employ local staff rather than out-sourcing off-shore using low cost labour.

“It not only ensures jobs aren’t going overseas, but also stops jobs from going interstate.”

Mr Sofrá said KPMG could assist manufacturers with applications for payroll tax rebates.

“Basically, we can help companies cut through much of the red tape,” he said.

David Sofrá can be contacted on Ph: 03 8663 8704 or [email protected]

mAnufActurers eXPlOre mOre fleXiBle finAnce OPtiOnsCash flow management dictates whether or not a business will be able to survive in an increasingly competitive market that has historically had very tight margins.

If you couple this with customers taking an average of 51 days to pay a manufacturer (in accordance with the latest Dun & Bradstreet analysis) it is easy to understand why cash flow issues are common.

Debtor finance is an ideal solution for a manufacturing business to assist with growth or other pressures by providing capital to develop a new product, expand premises or even meet a tax payment on the nose to avoid any penalties.

It is a simple product and can be turned around within a few days if required without

the need for personal property as security. 180 Group have a number of products

targeted at the SME manufacturing market to ensure most scenarios are catered for.

Unlike an overdraft, as a business grows, the amount of funds available to a client grows. Rather than being a fixed limit, debtor finance offers a line of credit benched against a company’s outstanding invoices at that time.

Their clients are provided with access to their account “online” so there is transparency over all aspects of the facility.

Their client managers work closely with clients to ensure everything runs smoothly.

A low client manager to client ratio ensures this is possible, demonstrating their commitment to service.

Also, 180 Group offer an Asset Based Lending product which provides funds against Plant and Equipment, thereby significantly “topping up” available funds.

According to the latest DIFA statistics, manufacturing businesses equate to 20 percent of turnover for the debtor finance market and the growth is forecast to continue.

This is a positive number and shows

that many manufacturing businesses are becoming smarter by separating their personal property from their business and looking at more suitable and sustainable methods of finance.

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The “hot metal” industries involving smelting, roasting, welding or heat treatment of materials including foundries, metal smelters and aluminium casting operations all create heavy duty high heat working environments that require special safety protection for operators.

Oliver Footwear has been the leader in this section of industry both in Australia and internationally for some years with a specific

purpose designed range of designated Smelter Boots.

Oliver Footwear is now releasing its new series of HS Series Smelter Boots in two versions designated as the Oliver HS Series 66-298 and HS Series 66-299.

Both Smelter Boots employ a new improved upper material that is designed to meet the molten metal pouring test requirements of the international EN ISO

20349 Standard for foundry and welding boots.

Oliver Footwear’s managing director Phillip Hughes says both HS Series Smelter Boots have been developed in conjunction with the smelter industry including extensive onsite testing both in Australia and overseas.

“Our new Oliver HS Series Smelter Boots offer improved performance with the highest

levels of safety, comfort and performance

whilst maintaining the Oliver reputation for quality footwear and superior value,” Mr Hughes says.

The HS Series 66-299 features an external rigid metatarsal guard whilst the HS 66-298 has a PORON XRD flexible lightweight metatarsal guard that protects the face of the foot.

Both new boots have a dual density nitrile rubber sole, three rows of heavy duty Kevlar stitching and heat resistant and flame retardant leather uppers.

There is also leather lining along the heel and foot area of the boots to provide additional heat protection while both boots

have full breathable lining and a padded comfort collar.

The dual density nitrile rubber sole has a soft midsole to cushion the foot with a high density hard-wearing outsole.

The outsole being resistant to 300ºC of surface contact is also resistant to mineral oils and acids, and organic oils and fats.

The sole also has excellent slip resistance (SRC Rated) with abrasion and cut resistance as well as EH (Electrical Hazard) protection.

Key Oliver wearer features include the COMFORTcushion insole using a combination of cellular urethane and PORON to protect the heel and ball of the foot.

There is also the unique NANOlite footbed with its gently raised surface that massages the foot when walking to provide even more comfort.

The boots also have TECtuff toe protection while the overall safety is provided by a NATUREform protective steel toecap.

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The number of work-related fatalities in the manufacturing sector in 2014 fell slightly over the previous year, according to industry data.

The latest Safe Work Australia Work-Related Traumatic Injury Fatalities Report recorded 185 worker fatalities in 2014.

Of those fatalities, the manufacturing sector accounted for 12 – two less than the previous year.

The number of worker deaths listed in the report is based on initial media reports and is a preliminary estimate for the number of people killed while working. Once the appropriate authority has investigated the death, more accurate information becomes available.

INDUSTRY OF WORKPLACE TOTAL WORKER DEAThS 2013

TOTAL WORKER DEAThS 2014

Transport, postal & warehousing 52 47Agriculture, forestry & fishing 50 46Construction 17 29Mining 10 15Arts & recreation services 10 13Manufacturing 14 12

Accommodation & food services 3 6

Wholesale trade 4 5

Administrative & support services 1 3

Electricity, gas, water & waste services 7 3Health care & social assistance 2 2

Public administration & safety 5 2

Government administration & defence 1 1Other services 4 1Education & training 0 0Financial & insurance services 0 0Information media & telecommunications 1 0Professional, scientific & technical services 0 0Retail trade 6 0TOTAL WORKER DEAThS 187 185

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Each year thousands of people are injured in the workplace during maintenance of machinery.

But many of those injuries could be avoided with an effective lockout/tagout system, according to Mayo Hardware, a specialist suppier of security products.

Implementing an effective isolation system does not have to be daunting and time consuming.

The SafeSite Program by Mayo Hardware is designed to deliver industry complete isolation solutions with ease and

efficiency. The program includes:

• Situational Analysis Workshops – Involving all stakeholders ensuring all key requirements and any current systems in place are understood. • Site Assessments – Site walk to help identify your exact lockout/tagout requirements. • Procedural Reviews – Through established partnerships with industry leaders a review of existing isolation procedures are undertaken or new ones created.• Master Lock Safety Padlocks & Accessories – Innovative devices designed to effectively isolate energy sources in the workplace. • Custom Key Systems – Ensure that one employee’s key cannot open another employee’s personal padlock. • Custom Engraving —Customise safety padlocks with company logos or other details to minimise lock pilferage and enable quick and easy worker identification.

• Plant Identification –Broad range of plant identification solutions including traffolite labels and RFID labelling to ensure you lockout the correct piece of equipment every time. • Product Expertise – Mayo’s experienced safety team has a broad range of solutions for difficult plant isolations. • Commitment – Ongoing “health checks” after an isolation system has been implemented. • Support — Mayo’s National Customer Service team are experienced in lockout/tagout and can recommend the correct solution for your isolation requirements.

To prevent workplace accidents contact Mayo Hardware and arrange a review of your lockout/tagout requirements.

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The Chore Steel Toe boot features a lightweight rubber outsole for maximum comfort and support, the stretch-fit nylon materials is 100 percent waterproof.

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• Aussie mADe feAture

The Australian-designed and built ACCO range of trucks has been an integral part of the Australian transport industry since its introduction in the 1960s.

Engineered to meet local climatic conditions and stand up to some of the harshest driving conditions in the world, the ACCO is produced at the same manufacturing facility in Dandenong, Victoria where it was born.

The iconic truck has become the de facto platform for the vocational market, such as concrete mixers and garbage collection, throughout Australia.

The design combines the requirements of high body strength while preserving a

light kerb weight which allows an ACCO to withstand the stresses associated with having a constantly revolving heavy load on its back while assuring the best efficiency for its payload class.

Queensland-based Greycart Pty Ltd is one company that knows the capabilities of the ACCO well.

Ross Books, owner and Managing Director of Greycart, said his company uses the eight-wheel version of the ACCO with a 7.6m agitator on the back to deliver concrete under contract to Boral.

Since buying his first ACCO truck in 1986, Books has added to Greycart's

fleet and currently has nine ACCOs driven by his ten full-time drivers. Three of Greycart's ACCOs are based in Brisbane and six are on the Gold Coast.

Books' drivers deliver concrete to a wide variety of commercial and domestic construction jobs, but are also involved in large scale or unusual jobs.

“Our trucks have been loaded on to barges and sailed over to Stradbroke (Island) to a construction site,” Books said. “We've also been to large infrastructure projects with massive 'raft slabs' requiring thousands of cubic metres of concrete to be laid in a single continuous pour.”

Concrete is a versatile product, but as soon as the cement and water are mixed, the chemical reaction starts and there are only a few hours in which to deliver the concrete to site before it starts to harden in the truck and become unworkable. “Because of these time constraints, I need a reliable truck for delivering concrete,” said Books.

A unique feature of the innovative but functional design of the ACCO is that since the first prototype, every part of its cab-chassis has been manufactured at the

Iveco Trucks Australia Dandenong facility. Since its introduction, more than

79,000 ACCO trucks have been driven off the production line. The engine and drivetrain of the ACCO have been designed to meet the emissions requirements of the ADR 80/03 standard.

The engine is one of the latest diesel designs featuring a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system, along with ABS brakes, active traction and the latest cooling system.

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Eight of the nine ACCOs in the Greycart Pty Ltd fleet

Greycart Pty Ltd owner, Ross Books with one of his nine

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The City of Blacktown in Western Sydney is driving the message home about supporting local manufacturing, by joining forces with the Australian Made Campaign.

Blacktown City Council (BCC), which forms the largest local Government area in NSW, will become the first Council in NSW to form a partnership with the Campaign.

Australian Made Campaign Chief

Executive, Ian Harrison said the City of Blacktown set a good example for other councils, and hoped more Councils in the region would follow suit.

BCC and Australian Made will be working together to facilitate investment, economic development and prosperity within the municipality.

BCC is currently undertaking a number of initiatives to assist local manufacturers in remaining competitive.

Earlier this month the Council announced a joint research program with the University of Western Sydney, aimed at identifying the requirements for transitioning towards advanced manufacturing, and the means to facilitate it.

The Council also has local procurement policies in place, and regularly promotes ‘buy local’ campaigns aimed at both the consumer and business communities.

Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali said the message about buying locally made and grown products was particularly important for the Blacktown economy, which is heavily reliant on the manufacturing sector.

The industry employs 12 percent of the local 111,000-strong workforce.

“Given our positioning, we want to raise awareness of the potential for growth and prosperity in this sector, and to help to facilitate it. Our relationship with the Australian Made Campaign plays an important part in this,” Mayor Bali said.

“We are proud to have over 1000

manufacturing businesses from various sectors in our municipality, 68 percent of which are small businesses.”

Mayor Bali said the sector is presented with many challenges, but many local manufacturers are meeting the challenge.

“They are innovating and transitioning into the era of advanced manufacturing,” he said. “Blacktown City Council wants to celebrate these success and play our part to support our local industry.”

Blacktown City Council serves one of the largest and fastest growing areas in Australia.

If it can lead change locally, its work has the potential to be applied across the country.

More than 2000 businesses are currently registered to use the Australian Made, Australian Grown certification trademark, which is administered and promoted by the not-for-profit Australian Made Campaign, and can be found on more than 15,000 products sold here and around the world.

To register your business or Council with the Australian Made Campaign, visit www.australianmade.com.au.

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A new Italian cookbook was launched recently with every part of the publishing process taking place in Australia.

Even an Australia Post franchise was used when buying mailbags and for posting facilities.

Written and photographed in Dromana, Victoria, the cookbook is the first by acclaimed chef Adelina Fiorito Pulford.

Pre-production took place in Adelaide, portrait photographs were shot in a Melbourne bayside studio and the book was printed in Dromana.

Adelina is a qualified Chef who runs

popular Italian cooking classes at Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

She has a huge Facebook following (almost 5000) in 46 countries and it was following requests from her Facebook followers to produce a cookbook that she wrote Adelina's Kitchen Dromana.

The book is a collection of 52 biscotti, dessert and cake recipes that Adelina has been working on for some years using wherever possible local produces from easily accessible sources.

Each dish was prepared and photographed by Adelina.

The recipes are written in both English and Italian to cater for the majority of her followers. Adelina is fluent in Italian having been born there and leaving Italy for Australia aged 15.

Adelina had a budget of $15,000 and was determined to spend the money in Australia – particularly in her local area, Dromana.

The cover portrait photo was shot by a local photographer, Say Heidi Photography.

Dromana Printing & Stationery, Dromana did the printing. The company employs six people from the local area and Adelina's philosophy of keeping "Australian business in business" was achieved.

Denso Australia, leaders in corrosion prevention and sealing technology, has registered with the Australian Made campaign to endorse 32 of their products as Australian Made.

“We are proud to say that 80 per cent of our products are manufactured in Victoria, Australia, which is supporting our economy and creating local jobs, said Managing Director, Paul Fortune.

“We are also environmentally conscious

by recycling materials to produce new products such as our Denso mastic,” he said.

Mr Fortune said carrying the official Australian made logo on its packaging would help distributors and customers appreciate, value and differentiate the company’s products against its competitors.

Denso (Australia) has been serving the Australian market for more than 60 years.

The company specialises in the manufacture of exclusive corrosion resistant coatings and linings for the long term protection of steel and concrete.

Common applications include steel pipe/pipeline, marine, valves, fittings, structural steel work, steel or concrete tanks and concrete utilities.

Denso (Australia) Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Winn & Coales International, with a global network of companies

located in the US, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and England.

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Two Australian icons have joined forces to help businesses supercharge the sales of their Aussie products and produce.

The Australian Made, Australian Grown (AMAG) green-and gold kangaroo logo has partnered with Brand Power, to create a TV advertising platform dedicated to increasing the sales of genuine Aussie goods.

"This initiative combines two powerful, established and persuasive marketing tools in an exciting new initiative for businesses making and growing products here," Australian Made Campaign Chief Executive, Ian Harrison said.

Founded on Brand Power’s proven marketing principles, the new TV advertising platform provides businesses with the opportunity to promote their Aussie products using Australia’s most recognised and trusted country-of-origin symbol.

According to Roy Morgan Research, the AMAG logo is recognised by 98 percent of Australian consumers, and trusted by 88 percent to identify authentic Australian products and produce.

Buchanan Group is the creator of Brand Power, and is part of STW, Australasia’s leading marketing content and communications group.

“We’re really proud to help Australian made and grown products tell their story to consumers. As the pioneers and experts of delivering brand news, it’s a great opportunity to join with such an iconic campaign and use our expertise to further drive sales for Australian Made and Grown businesses," Buchanan Group COO Tim Hansen said.

For over 25 years, Brand Power has driven sales for global icons, and has become an institution in Australian households and around the world, by influencing consumer behaviour and delivering unparalleled marketing ROI to its clients.

The AMAG logo is administered and promoted by the not-for-profit Australian Made Campaign. Only certified Australian Made and Australian Grown products will feature in the Australian Made Brand Power series.

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Four senior business leaders were re-elected to The Australian Made Campaign Board of Directors at its annual general meeting last year.

Kate Carnell, Chief Executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) network, was confirmed as a Director after filling the causal vacancy created by the resignation of former ACCI Chief Executive, Peter Anderson.

David Gray, Managing Director of David Gray & Co. Pty Ltd, Neil Summerson, Company Director and former Chairman of Bank of Queensland and Robert Hutchison, State Manager of ParexDavco Australia were also re-elected.

The Australian Made Campaign is the

not-for-profit organisation that administers and promotes Australia’s registered country-of-origin certification trademark.

The Australian Made Campaign’s national Board comprises 10 directors, elected by the organisation’s 11 members – the ACCI and its network of State and Territory Chambers, and the National Farmers’ Federation.

2015 Board members:• Glenn Cooper AM (Chairman), Chairman, Coopers Brewery Ltd (Adelaide)• Allyn Beard (Deputy Chairman), Company Director, A.H. Beard Pty Ltd (Sydney)• Neil Summerson FCA (Treasurer), Company Director and former Chairman, Bank of Queensland (Brisbane)

• Nicki Anderson, MD, Demo Plus (Melbourne)• Kate Carnell AO, CEO, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Canberra)• Alf Cristaudo, Former Chairman, Canegrowers Australia (Townsville)• David Gray AM, MD, David Gray & Co. Pty Ltd (Perth)• Robert Gerard AO, Executive Chairman, Gerard Corporation Pty Ltd (Adelaide)• Robert Hutchinson, State Manager, ParexDavco (Australia) Pty Ltd (Brisbane)• Michele Levine, CEO, Roy Morgan Research (Melbourne)

No changes to the organisation’s constitution were made at the AGM.

More than 2000 businesses currently

use the Australian Made symbol on about 15,000 products sold around the world to clearly identify their products and produce are genuinely Australian.

www.australianmade.com.au

It makes good business sense for Australian manufacturers and processors of products and produce to make the most of the country of origin asset they have readily available to them.

If your products are made in Australia, you could be eligible to use the Australian Made logo to help buyers identify them as genuinely Aussie.

The rules for using the logo differ slightly for every product category, but two key principles remain the same:• The product has to be manufactured in Australia (not just packaged or assembled); and • 50 percent or more of the cost of making it must be attributed to Australian materials and/or production processes.

Australia’s reputation for high quality, health and safety standards in manufacturing has helped to create a strong nation brand for businesses to leverage, and if you qualify to use the logo, there are a few easy protocols you can put

in place to be sure you get the most out of it.

These include:Placing the logo clearly and visibly on

the front of product packaging; • Promoting the logo extensively across all marketing and communications materials (including websites, catalogues, POS materials, invoices and tender documents); and• Using the logo as part of your sales pitch, to help convert sales and secure Government contracts.

The Australian Made logo has been used in export markets around the world for over a quarter of a century, and research* shows that that products carrying the logo in export markets are more likely to increase sales than those which don’t, so be sure to leverage it both domestically and overseas.

The not-for-profit Australian Made Campaign ensures compliance of the logo, and also promotes it in a

multi-million dollar marketing and communications campaign each year.

To find out more, visit www.australianmade.com.au/for-business.

*Survey of exporters conducted by YSC Online in 2010

how much does it cost?The annual licence fee is based on the

actual sales of licensed products for the previous 12 months, and is charged based on the range your turnover falls into.

There is a fixed fee associated with each range. The minimum fee is $300 plus GST for annual sales up to $300,000, and the maximum fee is $25,000 for annual sales over $45,000,000.

Calculate your license fee at http://www.australianmade.com.au/for-business/how-much-does-it-cost.

Did you know The green-and-gold Australian Made,

Australian Grown logo is Australia’s only

registered country-of-origin trade mark for the full range of genuine Aussie products and produce

What is a certification trademark? A certification trademark is a special

kind of trademark which indicates that a product meets certain standards or criteria.

About the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo

The green-and-gold Australian Made, Australian Grown (AMAG) logo is the only registered country-of-origin certification trade mark for the full range of genuine Australian products and produce.

The AMAG logo supports growers, processors and manufacturers in Australia by helping businesses to clearly identify to consumers that their products are Australian. At the same time it provides consumers with a highly recognised and trusted symbol for genuine Aussie products and produce. It does both of these things in conjunction with a campaign encouraging consumers to look for the logo when shopping; it has been doing this since its introduction by the federal Government in 1986.

The AMAG logo can only be used on products that are registered with the not-for-profit organisation Australian Made Campaign Limited.

More than 2000 businesses are registered to use the AMAG logo, which can be found on some 15,000 products sold here and around the world.

www.australianmade.com.au

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BY DR DAVID TUFFLEY

In Australia, there are reports that up to half a million of existing jobs could be taken over by robotics or machines run by artificial intelligence.

So with smarter computers taking on more of the work that people currently do, we are left to wonder what jobs there might be left for us humans.

Almost any job that can be described as a “process” could be done by a computer, whether that computer is housed in a robot or embedded somewhere out of sight.

So if intelligent machines can take over many of the jobs of today, what can you do to ensure your job prospects in the future?

Some jobs will always be done by people. The reasons can vary greatly: economic, social, nostalgic or simply not practical for robots to do.

If we consider that many of the jobs of the future have not been invented yet, we cannot be sure what those future jobs will actually look like, though futurists are not shy of making predictions.

While we may not know what outward form these jobs will take, we can still make a catalogue of the generic skills that will be valued highly.

In his book Five Minds for the Future, the Harvard professor Howard Gardner makes the case for cultivating a disciplined mind, being someone who can bring their attention to a laser-like focus and drill down to the essence of a subject, perceiving the simple truth of it.

Then to take this clarity to the next level by combining multiple ideas in new ways to create something interesting and perhaps useful. This done by the synthesising mind and the creative mind.

Gardner describes the respectful mind that values diversity in people and looks for positive ways to interact, thus overcoming the “us and them” instinct that still creates so much conflict in human affairs.

Building on this is the ethical mind, of one who thinks about the big picture and how their personal needs can be brought into alignment with the greater good of the

community. Skills for a globally connected world.The future will see a host of new technology for

creating and communicating content. In-demand workers will be able to critically assess this content and find ways to communicate it to good effect.

Communication skills have always been important and will remain so.

Knowing how to deal with large data sets will be a handy skill; finding ways to make sense of the data and turn it into useful information.

This could involve devising new, multi-disciplinary and perhaps unconventional approaches to the challenges.

We already filter a deluge of information every day. Our grandparents were lucky, they had to deal with a lot less.

People will need to be even better at managing the cognitive load, they will have the thinking skills to filter the deluge and find optimum solutions to problems.

When good collaboration tools exist for virtual project teams, there are few limits to what can be achieved. More projects will be done by such teams because the technology that supports them is getting better every year.

It allows the right people, with the right skills at the right price to be employed, regardless of where they live.

So it will be that

people with the right virtual team skills will be in

high demand

Speaking of the virtual, Procedural Architects will be at a premium. These are people who can design virtual environments and experiences that allow people to get things done and perhaps have some fun.

This is what the minds behind Google, Youtube, Facebook, Amazon, Wikipedia, Twitter, eBay, LinkedIn, Pinterest, WordPress and MSN have done.

All of this leads us to the question:

What actual jobs are likely to be in demand?Employment specialists compile lists of what they

think will be in demand, based on trends. These are some of the jobs that appear on multiple lists.

The IT sector is likely to need:information security analysts, big data analysts,

artificial intelligence and robotics specialists, applications developers for mobile devices, web developers, database administrators, business intelligence analysts, gamification designers, business/systems analysts and ethicists.

In other disciplines, there will be a need for:engineers of all kinds, accountants, lawyers,

financial advisers, project managers, specialist doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, veterinarians, psychologists, health services managers, schoolteachers, market research analysts, sales reps and construction workers (particularly bricklayers and carpenters).

Both lists are not exhaustive.On the downside, occupations likely to shrink in

demand include:agricultural workers, postal service workers, sewing

machine operators, switchboard operators, data entry clerks and word processor typists.

The bottom lineTo position yourself favourably for the jobs of the

future, become someone who can look at problems in unorthodox ways, seeing different angles and finding workable solutions.

Be a multi-disciplinary, insatiably curious person who knows how to use the tools to model ideas and create prototypes.

Possessed of an open mind and few fixed ideas about how things should be done, you nonetheless have a strong conscience and can operate outside of your comfort zone to achieve win-win outcomes. You are known for your integrity and resilience.

All of these qualities can be cultivated or perhaps rediscovered, since children often exhibit them in abundance. They have always been the way for creative, high-achieving people and they are still the way today and into the future.

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BY ALBERTO ELFESAmid the gloom about the prospects for manufacturing in Australia — and the difficulties facing an economy dominated by small businesses (nearly 90 percent of Australian manufacturing capacity) – there is some cause for optimism.

A new generation of lightweight, assistive robots looks to provide small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with new options to improve their competitiveness and meet the challenges of high costs and a shortage of skilled workers.

The news is good for workers, too. Robotic “smart tools” offer a means of removing danger and monotony from the work environment and, in striking contrast to conventional beliefs, provide a way to retain the existing workforce for longer.

Studies have shown that robots can boost productivity, but this productivity dividend is dependent on a human workforce able to set them up, maintain them, and make creative decisions about how best to complete work tasks.

In a US case study of Marlin Steel, introduction of robots not only boosted quality of company product, but increased employee remuneration.

The manufacture of robots is a growing source of employment. A 2011 report commissioned by the International Federation of Robotics found that 150,000 people worldwide are already employed in the engineering and assembly of robots.

This report also identifies use of robotics in SMEs as essential to win back manufacturing from countries with low labour costs. In this case, the introduction of robots is capable of maintaining the viability of manufacturing in developed countries – and preserving manufacturing jobs.

Assistive robotics offer a high-productivity solution that could also help Australian manufacturing integrate into regional value chains.

Lightweight robots can be integrated into the Australian

workplace as assistants to workers in three ways.The first is as “intelligent tools”, which work together with

human workers.Mobile assistants, manipulators, “smart” picking, lifting and

handling systems, and robotic welders, gluers and assemblers enable automation of short-run production processes, and provide a flexible solution to increase efficiency of production.

Secondly, robots can also be used as tools to augment the abilities of human workers in manufacturing processes. Powered exoskeletons enable workers, regardless of age or gender, to lift and manipulate heavy loads safely.

Wearable machine vision systems can alert workers to workplace hazards in real-time, including hazards which can’t be detected visually, such as radiation and high temperatures. Mobile assistive robotic trainers and tele-immersive training systems enable experienced staff to remotely mentor workers who are new to a work environment.

The third way is as “smart” field tools, which enable human workers to manufacture items under hazardous or challenging conditions. Tele-operated mobile tools and vehicles are already in use in the mining industry, enabling work to be supervised remotely in an environment that is safe and comfortable for workers. Rigs which facilitate micro-manipulation and micro-assembly enable workers to conduct micro-assembly of complex items without strain to eyesight. Virtual and augmented reality systems allow workers to manipulate tools while remote from the factory floor, therefore reducing risks of work-related injury such as repetitive strain and injuries from use of tools.

So why is robotics changing? Conventional industrial robots — such as those used in automotive manufacturing — are heavy, programmed for one task, fixed in place on the factory floor, and expensive to buy, install, program and maintain. They are also potentially hazardous to humans, so

workers are usually excluded from the robot workspace. But the next generation of lightweight robots is different.

A number of technological advances have made this new generation of lightweight robots possible.

First, the next generation of robots can “see” the workplace using advanced vision systems (including stereo and infrared cameras and multi-modal imaging), high precision sensors and perception algorithms.

Secondly, the new generation of robots is mobile. They know where they are and can navigate within the workplace thanks to navigation, localisation and mapping technologies – such as Wi-Fi localisation, beacon-based navigation, simultaneous localisation and mapping (SLAM), and accurate 2D or 3D modelling.

Importantly, human workers are now able to easily communicate with robots via voice and visual gesture recognition. Sophisticated human-robot interactive interfaces allow shared autonomy and human supervisory control. Additionally, augmented and virtual reality robotic systems allow workers to work remotely in hazardous or physically demanding working environments and to tele-operate and tele-supervise remote equipment. Emerging global high-speed wireless communication systems such as the NBN provide the required infrastructure for these technologies.

Finally, the new generation of robots would not be possible without smart fabrication. Miniaturisation and smart and lightweight materials make for small, light, smart robots. These robots can move rapidly around a workplace, respond to commands to fetch tools, rapidly shift stores of materials and finished product, and complement human activities.

* Alberto Elfes is the Science Leader for Robotics at CSIRO’s Autonomous Systems Laboratory, as well as project leader in CSIRO’s Future Manufacturing Flagship.

In the brave new world of the coming age of intelligent machines, it is these essentially human qualities that will be more important than ever. Some things will never change because human nature is what it is.

*Dr David Tuffley is a Lecturer in Applied Ethics and SocioTechnical Studies at Griffith University in Queensland. Before academia, he was a consultant in the IT industry working in Australia and the United Kingdom. This story was first published in The Conversation.

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The rapid growth in 3D printing over the last five years has seen the fabrication method being adopted to some extent, by the spectrum of manufacturing industries.

Its influence has been so transformative that it is directly impacting on every sector of industry from initial design concepts right through to personalised commercial products.

3D printing now provides robust, high resolution, and critically, functional prototypes and products that significantly reduce design and development times while in turn allowing for more efficient design solutions.

However, within established industry, the terms 3D printing and additive fabrication are still often greeted with an air of dismissive scepticism.

It is possible that this scepticism is a legacy of earlier 3D printed prototypes from a time (not that long ago) when 3D printers were only used to produce fragile demonstration models. The hype surrounding 3D printing has led consumers to think that 3D printing will solve all needs.

Naive assumptions often results in a would-be consumer’s disappointment and dismissal of the whole technology. The truth

is that 3D printers are just another addition to the existing set of workshop tools. And just like in any workshop, each tool is suited to own special role.

The term, 3D printing, covers a vast range of technologies. There are now printers for plastics, metals, ceramics, bio-materials, and even chocolate!

The common denominator in all of these technologies is that they are “additive”. Components are produced by adding material, in successive layers until the final structure has been completed; in much the same way as a wall is built.

If however, the structure that we are producing is very complex and includes a feature such as an overhang or an arch, it is possible to build the component with two materials, where one acts as a supporting material, a support material that can be removed once the part has been completed, a scaffold of sorts.

So why is there scepticism? It comes down to expectations. Most people are first introduced to 3D printing through hobbyist or entry level fused deposition modelling systems, the type of printer that you can now buy in a local stationary store. These systems have their place in the market, and the technique upon which they are based is still indeed the cornerstone of one of the industry leaders business, but they do have their limitations.

The parts they produce generally have layer thicknesses of 0.25mm, can be rough in texture, and visually cannot compare with a

precision injection moulded plastic part. But does this matter? Certainly not if, the part is only required in small numbers, will go though design revisions, and most importantly is, fit for purpose.

For those who require surface finishes that are more akin to glossy injection moulded parts there are alternatives out there. Here though we are confronted by another expectation ... cost. There is a misconception that for a small cost you will receive an intricate model that looks like it has fallen straight out of a moulding machine. Unfortunately, this is not true. Expectations are often based on the costs of consumer goods, but these goods are mass manufactured in volumes that offset the costs of machining production moulds. In general 3D printed parts are in low volumes, produced from proprietary materials and have to be hand finished.

Right now, this is probably the most exciting space in 3D printing. The industry leaders, and emerging competitors, are acutely aware of the markets demands, driving print resolution higher and material choice broader. In this sector, detail is key. Within this class of printer the single nozzle extrusion based systems are swept aside and replaced with precise inkjet technology. In an almost hypnotic process ultrathin 16 micro layers of the build material are deposited and solidified with each step. Finished components can easily rival injection moulded parts for accuracy and in some cases surface finish too.

CammPro, a NSW company based near Wollongong, part of the CAMM Engineering

Group, has adopted such technology. They are working with Australian injection

moulding companies to take the process one step further and bridge the gap between 3D printing and precision moulded parts. Their approach is to use 3D printing to directly produce moulding tool inserts.

The incentive driving this is the capability for moulders to perform early validation trails and compliance testing before committing to the much greater expense of final tool manufacture and the potential to avoid tool reworking. There are also benefits in lead time reduction, which could be as much as 90 percent.

CammPro have used a durable composite material from Objet called ABS-like in producing trial tool inserts compatible with thermoplastics with good flowability at <300 ±C. Practical candidates include PE, PP, PS, ABS, TPE, PA, POM, PC-ABS and glass filled resins. Produced tools are ideal for low production runs and tests of midsized parts (< 165 cc), with quantities typically between 5 to 100 units. Operating parameters have to be tailored to the mould but generally run at lower injection speeds and longer cooling cycle times.

There may still be sceptics out there, but 3D printing has advanced to the point where the practical benefits are undeniable – it is a set of tools that rewrites the rules.

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US manufacturers have also begun experimenting with a new generation of "cobots" designed to work side-by-side with humans.

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are playing an important role in making these human-robot collaborations more natural and efficient.

Bilge Mutlu, an assistant professor of computer sciences, is working with counterparts at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to determine best practices for effectively integrating human-robot teams within manufacturing environments.

Their research is funded by a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of its National Robotics Initiative program.

Furniture maker Steelcase, a global company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is also a partner.

"Working with world-class research

universities like UW is critical to our strategy to evolve our industrial systems and develop industry-leading capabilities," says Steelcase's Edward Vander Bilt.

"Our hope with this research is that we will learn how to extend human-robot collaboration more broadly across our operations."

In recent years, the robotics industry has introduced new platforms that are less expensive and intended to be easier to reprogram and integrate into manufacturing. Steelcase owns four next-generation robots based on a platform called Baxter, made by Rethink Robotics. Each Baxter robot has two arms and a tablet-like panel for "eyes" that provide cues to help human workers anticipate what the robot will do next.

"This new family of robotic technology will change how manufacturing is done," says Mutlu. "New research can ease the transition of these robots into manufacturing by making human-robot collaboration better and more

natural as they work together."Mutlu directs uW-Madison's Human-

Computer Interaction Laboratory and serves as the principal investigator on the UW side of the collaboration. He works closely with Julie A. Shah, an assistant professor of aeronautics and astronautics at MIT.

Mutlu's team is building on previous work related to topics such as gaze aversion in humanoid robots, robot gestures and the issue of "speech and repair." For example, if a human misunderstands a robot's instructions or carries them out incorrectly, how should the robot correct the human?

At MIT, Shah breaks down the components of human-robot teamwork and tries to determine who should perform various tasks. Mutlu's work complements Shah's by focusing on how humans and robots actually interact.

"People can sometimes have difficulty figuring out how best to work with or use a robot, especially if its capabilities are

very different from people's," says Shah. "Automated planning techniques can help bridge the gap in our capabilities and allow us to work more effectively as a team."

Over the summer, UW-Madison computer sciences graduate student Allison Sauppé traveled to Steelcase headquarters to learn more about its efforts to incorporate Baxter into the production line. She found that perceptions of Baxter varied according to employees' roles.

While managers tended to see Baxter as part of the overall system of automation, front-line workers had more complex feelings. "Some workers saw Baxter as a social being or almost a co-worker, and they talked about Baxter as if it were another person," she says. "They unconsciously attributed human-like characteristics."

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AustrAliA's first i-mAnufActuring HuB lAuncHeDCSIRO and META have teamed up to launch Australia’s first internet-enabled manufacturing hub set to significantly boost efficiency and increase the global competitiveness of Australian manufacturers.

The i-Manufacturing concept (through a series of ICT tools), enables manufacturers to link upstream and downstream data across their supply-chain and across borders.

Up until now the ICT gap has been a significant barrier for Australian companies looking to increase their global market share.

META and CSIRO aim to open up new business opportunities for Australian manufacturers and to increase productivity across their value-chains.

META is a collaborative network of high potential manufacturing businesses and researchers.

META managing director, Zoran Angelkovski, said the i-Manufacturing hub

would help manufacturers increase their efficiency and capitalise on the pace and speed of international markets.

The introduction of the hub will assist in closing the gaps within the value-chain – allowing them to produce and distribute high quality products that can compete with the rest of the world.

Angelkovski said the unique part of this hub was the close collaboration generated between manufacturing companies and CSIRO, who have been researching the digital productivity for several years and could pinpoint exactly the pain-points and gaps that existed in the manufacturing process. CSIRO has spearheaded the digital revolution in many industries throughout the world and is working directly with manufacturers through the META network to accelerate the ICT revolution within Australian manufacturing. CSIRO senior research scientist, Dr Nico Adams, said the research harnessed the potential of the Internet and

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"Up until now this gap has been a significant barrier for Australian companies to increase their market footprint,” he said.

“META and CSIRO have identified ICT as a major opportunity for increasing the global competitiveness and building a stronger more technically-savvy industry." Sutton Tools, a custom tooling, cutting tool manufacturer and surface coating supplier is one of the first Australian SMEs to participate in the i-Manufacturing hub.

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The latest manufacturing technology will be on show when National Manufacturing Week returns to Melbourne in May.

NMW is the event that strengthens Australian manufacturing through technology, innovation and education.

This year’s event offers solutions for all industry – from the Managing Director to the factory floor.

The latest in R&D, design, digital and technical innovation will be on display.

NMW is co-located with Austech, Australia's premier Advanced Manufacturing and Machine Tool Exhibition.

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Austech, Safety First and SMART run from May 26-29 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.

NMW 2015 is free for trade visitors and entry to the Safety First Expo is free for safety professionals. For more information, visit www.nationalmanufacturingweek.com.au or www.safetyfirstexpo.com.au

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Automation, intelligent production cycles and the impact of a thriving e-commerce environment are only a few topics to be explored at Australia’s first CeMAT and its dedicated Conference.

CeMAT is the only show in Australia to bring key players together in the materials handling industry.

The 3 Day Expo features a dedicated conference as well as interactive workshops.

Focused on innovation in warehousing, the event has been designed to highlight innovation in process improvement, including the role of automation in engineering the warehouse of the future.

Automation: The key driver to sector growth

The continued demand from customers for the latest goods and services in a thriving omni-channel environment is driving an explosion in e-commerce in Australia today.

Those that deliver first to customers are those that will retain their competitive edge, forcing every organisation’s running warehouse and distribution centres to radically change their operating environments.

However, with many operations now moving out of the country, for those organisations that remain, labour costs will go up and labour availability will become a chronic problem.

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CeMAT has presence all over the world, and is recognised as the world’s leading fair on intralogistics and material handling.

The flagship event, CeMAT Hannover (Germany) takes place every two years, and is organised by Deutsche Messe, the largest and most successful event company in the world. CeMAT events globally focus on intelligent management of integrated logistics and safe, efficient and reliable systems that are supported by state-of-the-art technologies and information.

Intralogistics refers to managing material flows along the entire supply chain – from materials handling in the production process to distribution centres

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The CeMAT AUSTRALIA Conference has been designed as a cross-industry knowledge sharing event that will enable organisations to see innovation first-hand and shorten the learning curve to enable sector growth.

Speakers Include: • Ron Koehler, CEO AU/NZ, Country Management, DB Schenker Australia• Chris hemstrom, GM, Supply Chain Solutions, Linfox• Philip Walters, National Category Manager, Support Services and Marketing, Coles Australia• ben Franzi, Global eCommerce Platforms, Australia Post• Kris Lancaster, Logistics Operations

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CeMAT is the only show in Australia to comprehensively cover materials handling, intralogistics and the warehouse of the future.

here are 10 reasons to visit: • One Stop Shop – First exhibition in Australia to comprehensively cover materials handling, intralogistics and the warehouse of the future. • CeMAT dedicated conference – Hear industry leading keynote dedicated to the latest developments, worldwide trends and key challenges in the

materials handling, warehousing and intralogistics market. • Platform for networking – The event offers a unique chance to establish new business contacts and exchange ideas with thought leaders and decision makers.• Learn from your peers – Hear case studies from leading organisations on how they have harnessed technology and automation to ensure their materials handling is smart, integrated and efficient.• Remain Competitive – Harness the explosion of e-commerce with

smarter materials handling and intralogistics solutions.• Comprehensive solutions for specific projects – Whether innovative and energy-saving fork lifts and industrial trucks, complex fully automated conveyor systems, shelving and warehousing systems or the latest developments in IT – every section of the intralogistics industry is represented on the CeMAT AUSTRALIA showfloor. • International pavilions – The international pavilions offer you a unique opportunity to meet solutions providers from all over the world.

• Focus on innovation and technology – Optimise your materials handling by using best-in class technology, some of which is launched directly on the showfloor.• Stay abreast of industry trends – Learn more about key growth markets from multi-nationals and market thought leaders.• brand strength – CeMAT is the world’s leading fair for intralogistics and materials handling, where industry meets to present latest developments, innovations and trends.

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Whether innovative and energy-saving forklifts and industrial trucks, complex fully automated conveyor systems, shelving and warehousing systems or the latest developments in IT – every section of the intralogistics and materials handling industry is represented on the CeMAT showfloor.

Exhibition Zones include:• Pick & Pack• Move & Lift• Store & Load• Logistics IT• Manage & Service

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implementation and rapid ROI, the high productivity system is suitable for businesses distributing from 200 to 1,000+ order lines/hour.

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These scales can weigh up to 2,000kg in 2kg intervals. Also, they capture item ID, weight, cube, and other data. You can export data via Wi-Fi or USB.

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Newest generation of hangcha XF Series 4-5T engine forklifts unveiled

The newest generation of Hangcha XF Series 4-5T engine forklifts combine 40 years’ forklift design and manufacturing

experience with adoption of Australian new standards. They are excellent in efficiency, environmental friendliness, comfortable operation, reliability and stability.

Introducing the revolutionary Combilift WR (Walkie Reach)

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JAC launches its newest forklift at CeMAT

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bastian Solutions to demonstrate latest products

ZiPline Conveyors are customized conveyors manufactured by Bastian. The Belted Zero Pressure DC Conveyor (BZPDC) is zoned belt conveyor that provides zero pressure accumulation of products, one product per zone. This model works exceptionally well in conveying small cartons due to the small transition gaps between belted zones. The model is also useful for incline and decline conveyors. Bastian will demonstrate the conveyor at CeMAT AUSTRALIA.

Interested in exhibiting? Would you like to present your

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Dematic, a leading supplier of logistics systems, has launched a new Put Wall System to enhance online order fulfilment productivity and accuracy in Australian retail distribution centres.

Functioning as an order consolidation and packing hub, Dematic’s Put Wall System delivers high speed, accuracy and efficiency in split case picking applications. After all goods required for a wave of orders have been picked they are delivered to the Put Wall either on a pallet, by trolley or, in higher volume applications, by an integrated conveyor system.

Put Wall Systems are a double-sided wall of shelving with individual compartments, each of which represent a single customer order. The front or put-away side of the Put Wall is for “putting” items to orders, while the rear is set-up for packing, with a workbench containing the appropriate shipping materials, such as envelopes and shipping cartons of various sizes, and a label printer.

Advanced algorithms within Dematic’s warehouse control and order fulfilment software manage and direct the complex process of picking and “putting” multiple batch picked items to individual orders, as well as shipping these orders.

“The dot.com boom has dramatically increased the proportion of orders that require manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and e-tailers to pick, pack and ship individual items. This much higher volume of smaller orders is placing pressure on supply chains and requiring many businesses to revise their approach to split case order picking, packing and distribution,” said Darren Rawlinson, Manager Direct & Wholesale Distribution at Dematic. “The most efficient way to process multiple orders for the same item is to batch the orders together, pick the total number of items required for the batch in one pass, and then sort the items to individual orders.

“While batch picking and sorting full case orders via conveyor sortation systems is commonplace in retail distribution DCs, batch picking and sorting split case items requires a different approach. Dematic’s new Put Wall System improves the productivity and accuracy of sorting batch picked split case items to individual orders, reducing labour costs and boosting throughput capacity.”

The Dematic Put Wall System software can create groups and batches automatically or allow “ad hoc” tote and batch operations

by pickers as orders become available. The system also enhances visibility of DC performance such as Put Wall performance, system progress, order information, picks per operator, total picks, and items packed.

Dematic Put Wall throughput rates range from 200 to 500 items per operator per hour, with the packing side usually running at rates of around 100 to 250 items per operator per hour. Each Put Wall module can process single line or multi-line orders. They can also be mounted on wheels to be moved around or between warehouses as demand changes.

With the Dematic Put Wall System order compartments can be configured in a range of different sizes to suit each user’s product range, with individual compartments also

capable of being used for multiple orders through the use of dividers or small tote bins.

Pickers ‘put’ items to orders in the compartments at the front of the Put Wall until all the items for an order have been placed, at which point they push the items through to the rear of the Put Wall, where the items are packed for shipping. In high throughput applications, the shippers can also be sent through a dedicated packing line containing automated address labeling and case sealing. Completed orders can then be directed to an appropriate shipping lane for dispatch.

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Adapt-A-Lift Forklift Rentals and Sales Pty Ltd has strengthened its product range with the recent acquisition of Wholesale Materials Handling, formerly Nichiyu Forklifts Australia.

The Adaptalift product range includes leading brands Hyster and Combilift.

The range has now been further boosted with Fimap and Aisle-Master products following the new deal.

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Machinery giants Headland and Klugo will exhibit their latest technology at CeMAT Australia in May.

The companies will promote a number of different products that transforms companies through provision of a single, web-based solution to integrate core business processes.

The Hanel Vertical Storage Lift along with an integrated software will be on

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Headland, which supplies innovative and high-quality machines and services to the manufacturing sector, will be located on Stand E26.

DB Schenker, one of the world's leading providers of integrated logistics services, will display its latest technology at CeMAT Australia 2015.

Schenker Australia Pty Ltd provides a complete range of international air and sea freight forwarding together with integrated

logistics services.Established in Sydney in 1962 with one

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DB Schenker is a Gold Sponsor at the inaugural CeMAT Australia, to be held at Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush from May 5-7.

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Lencrow Materials Handling are the new dealers for the Nissan Unicarriers range in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Newcastle.

The return of this materials handling brand to their product line makes it the most comprehensive and complete in Australia.

The Nissan Unicarriers range covers most the forklift and materials handling equipment requirements for Australian businesses.

The internal combustion range still offers value for money and reliability for units ranging from 1800kg to 7000kg in capacity and since Unicarriers involvement this range now includes units up to 25000kg.

The compact series are available in 1600kg to 2500kg capacities offering tighter turning circles and operate comparably to

larger units.Nissan Unicarriers have expanded their

electric warehouse equipment range and this now includes three types of reach trucks ranging in 1400kg to 2000kg capacities with lift heights up to 12,100mm.

They still offer the reliable three wheel electric units that boast full AC operation as well as the four wheel electric range with capacities up to 3000kg.

Unicarriers has united the competencies of three original brands and utilises the manufacturing expertise of global manufacturers to deliver a complete range of products. Some of the electric range is manufactured in Europe, internal combustion range in Japan and some specialist products in the US.

Specialty units in the range include order

pickers, turret trucks and a four-directional reach truck. All equipment in this range is backed with a three-year factory warranty, which includes parts and labour.

The fast moving model at the moment in Australia is the Smart Series forklift, which has carbureted over fuel injection.

The popularity of this unit is attributed to its price and five-year factory warranty. It has been designed considering the budgets of buyers but its value is not to be mistaken for inferior quality.

It simplistic design comes with quality standard features and addresses operator safety and comfort without the electronic functions of other models available in today’s market.

Lencrow currently has a range of Nissan Unicarriers’ products available for

demonstration in all branches. Lencrow Materials Handling is a fully

owned and operated Australian company backed with 38 years of after sales service in the forklift industry.

LencrowPh: 1300 536 276www.lencrowforklifts.com.au

We all know safety can increase productivity over the longer term with reduced lost days and healthier, more productive workers.

However, the pressure on business to achieve a return on investment in the short term, can either delay a much needed safety initiative, or see it deferred indefinitely.

In the manual materials handling area, one Australian company, Rotacaster Wheel Pty Ltd, has designed and produced some unique ergonomic materials handling solutions based on a hand trolley that improves safety while still providing an immediate improvement on productivity.

Rotacaster has patented its “Rotatruck” design in the US and Australia and the aluminium version is now being distributed in the US by Magliner as its Self Stabilising Handtruck.

Magliner is recognised as the original innovator of modular aluminium hand trucks and is one of the leading route distribution solution providers in the US.

The Rotatruck uses the Rotacaster multidirectional wheels to provide a four-

wheeled self-supporting wheelbase. While fully supporting the load and

reducing the effort required for most tasks associated with the use of a hand trolleys, they provide a number of other unique benefits such as the ability to step curbs, or on and off pallets safely without the need to reverse or lift the entire load, saving both time and effort.

While two-wheeled hand trolleys have been around for centuries, and while they have developed and improved in regards to materials and their construction, they still do the same thing in the same way.

The new functionality of the Rotatruck however, while providing considerable benefits over a two-wheel trolley, has enabled further development to cater for specific customer needs – especially with the handling of common packaged products – crates, cylinders, drums and also compact heavy items and the loading and unloading from pallets.

Based on an initial enquiry from one of Australia’s leading supermarket chains, Rotacaster developed a crate handling system

that allow an operator to safely handle a stack of five full milk crates on and off a pallet with minimal effort.

The system replaced a fully manual process, reducing bending by 87 percent and increased productivity by about 25 percent.

A 12-month trial across 30 stores resulted in a national rollout with a full return on investment (ROI) achieved in a number of months rather than years.

This system was subsequently adapted to also handle up to 15 bread crates at a time for Goodman Fielder (NZ).

Another example is the gas cylinder Rotatrucks developed in response to a request from BOC gases to handle its new and larger viper cylinders. The lift-assist gas cylinder truck allows an operator to remove the 100kg cylinder from a 200mm high stillage/pallet without bending or lifting and lowers the cylinder to ground level.

Also, Rotacaster has developed a range to handle two cylinders as well as LPG bottles.

One national food and beverage distributor has reported a 90 percent reduction in injury rates after using Rotatrucks.

Andrew Campbell, Purchasing Manager at Brad Jones Racing says Rotacaster’s equipment ensures their people remain safe “when every second counts."

"At Brad Jones Racing our cars and people are constantly being pushed to their limit and beyond, this could not be achieved without the right support and equipment,” Mr Campbell said.

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entity, which provides its own unique logistical challenges. Every moment we spend setting up and pulling down our service areas takes valuable time, better spent improving our cars

and ultimately race speed.”The self-supporting nature of the

Rotatruck also allows for the use of additional folding toe mounted part way up the frame to cater for compact heavy loads such as batteries, ceramics, 20kg bags, hardware and beverages. This minimises the need for an operator to bend and lift. Development is also under way for a truck to handle 20 litre drums, again minimising bending and allowing de-palletisation.

If a business deals with any form of product or materials, it is highly likely they have a level of manual handling involved, exposing employees to repetitive bending and lifting tasks. Around two-thirds of the people involved in manual materials handling will experience a musculoskeletal injury during their career. This can often have debilitating, long- term impacts and significant cost on a business. According to WorkSafe Victoria, an average total cost to industry for a back injury claim to be in the order of $55,000.

Add to this the changing demographics of the work force. There are fewer younger workers interested in manual work, a current aging workforce who will retire later in life, and in general a less physically active workforce with obesity being an issue for a number of western countries.

The US logistics industry has already cited a severe shortage of (delivery) truck drivers and forecast the situation to only get worse.

The need to retain and protect experienced workers will become even more critical to ensure to compete in the marketplace.

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JLG Industries’ new 1850SJ Ultra Boom has arrived Down Under and is set to take versatility and performance to dizzying new heights.

After its launch in North America and Europe in February, the JLG 1850SJ Ultra Boom has stolen the crown of world’s tallest self-propelled telescopic boom lift.

The JLG 1850SJ Ultra Boom is engineered to deliver an unmatched working height of 58m and an unequalled work envelope of over 84,950m±.

This latest innovation in JLG’s line of Ultra Series boom lifts reaches more applications at unprecedented heights and moves aerial work applications into areas previously reserved for truck-mounted booms.

The Ultra Boom is the result of JLG’s response to customer feedback, which identified the need for a taller boom that could work on a wider variety of jobs in a broad array of conditions.

JLG’s 1850SJ Ultra Boom combines valuable extra reach with easy transport and maintenance to deliver the ultimate in ready access.

“Since the 1850SJ Ultra Boom’s launch in early 2014 users have recognised the

flexibility this machine gives them for solving access challenges and how well it rounds out the JLG boom lift offering,” JLG Australia & NZ Product Manager, Arron Cooper, explained.

“While the 1850SJ provides 10.6m of additional vertical reach and substantially more work envelope than the 1500SJ Ultra Boom, which has 45.7m of vertical lift, it doesn’t replace it; together, our 1850SJ, 1500SJ and 1350SJP booms give users the flexibility to choose exactly the right boom lift to meet the needs of specific applications.”

With a five-section telescopic boom that extends to full height in less than five minutes and swings 360˚, plus a jib that achieves lengths between 3.96m and 6.1m with an articulation range of 120˚, the JLG 1850SJ Ultra Boom achieves a horizontal reach of 24.38m.

Also, the telescopic jib can extend and retract to deliver an up-and-over capability and telescope into structures with remarkable precision and agility.

This makes it invaluable in a variety of applications where workers need to be repositioned at height – without the need to reposition the machine.

“The huge work envelope, which above 45m is far greater than any other self-propelled boom, means users can reduce the number of times they must reposition the machine while working on a task at the high end of the reach,” Mr Cooper said.

“The other big advantage is the horizontal reach the boom provides – it's unmatched in the industry and it allows operators to work around obstacles more easily.”

However, when it does come to moving the JLG 1850SJ Ultra Boom, JLG’s design has made that easy also.

Powered by a 99.8 hp turbo diesel engine, the 1850SJ offers three selectable steering modes including four-wheel steer, and standard four-wheel drive, for easy on site manouevrability.

And when it’s time to hit the road, transportation is far easier, less time consuming and less costly with the JLG 1850SJ Ultra Boom. Ready for transport in a couple of minutes thanks to retractable axles, the 1850SJ’s compact design allows it to be transported on a quad axle float without the need for an overweight permit or complex oversize load logistics.

“The 1850SJ Ultra Boom ticks all the

boxes for performance, efficiency and versatility and will be invaluable for high level aerial work on a diverse range of projects and tasks in civil and commercial construction, ports and container facilities, building maintenance, refineries and churches,” Mr Cooper said.

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Tsubaki Kabelschlepp is a total solution provider. With thousands of installed applications worldwide, Tsubaki is a competent partner that you can rely on for your applications.

As modern crane systems demand increasingly higher cycle rates and travel speeds, they need cable management solutions that can hold up to these new requirements. To meet these demands, today’s port cranes and lifting devices require lightweight cable carriers that offer high speed, high acceleration and high durability.

Tsubaki Kabelschlepp can help you adapt your systems to meet these new demands. It also has solutions for extremely long travel applications that require high speeds and accelerations.

Tsubaki Kabelschlepp customised solutions for cranes includes cable carrier systems in:• Ship to shore container cranes• Rubber tyre gantry• Rail mounted gantry• Automated stacking cranes• Reach stackers• Spreaders

Benefits of cable and hose carriers for cranes are:• Cost effective compared to Festoon systems due to shorter cable lengths and no inefficient hanging loops.

• Extended cable service life – the cables only bend in a defined radius and absorb no pulling power.• Very long travel lengths possible.• Weather proofed for off shore/on shore conditions• Low maintenance• Secure protection of cables and hoses, even in high wind conditions• All power, control, data, pneumatic, water or hydraulic cables in one system

To ensure the highest standards, Tsubaki Kabelschlepp has an outdoor testing facility with real conditions. Gliding and rolling systems with travel lengths up to 100m, in high speed applications, are being tested under harsh conditions. For more information, visit the Tsubaki website or contact your nearest branch.

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Specifically engineered for the rental industry, JLG Industries’ has launched the innovative R6 Scissor Lift.

With leading edge design features JLG reports strong initial demand for the R6.

The scissor lift has been uniquely tailored to the Australasian market, with vital input from JLG customers.

“The feedback we received from the 2014 HRIA convention on the Gold Coast, where a prototype was displayed, highlighted some key features needed by the Australasian market,” said Arron Cooper, JLG Product Manager, Australia & New Zealand.

These included lockable Anti-Vandal Protection Covers on the R6’s control boxes and an Active Pothole Protection System, which allows for better clearance in the

travel position.“At JLG, we listen to our customers and

we have designed and developed the R6 accordingly to ensure it meets their needs and suits the requirements of the rental industry,” Mr Cooper said.

Offering an electric drive system, the R6’s efficiency enables the user to spend more time working, with industry-leading duty cycles that typically double the duty cycles of the hydraulic-driven versions of other OEMs. Rear wheel drive provides extra protection for the drive motors, reducing the opportunities for damage to occur.

Unlike standard hydraulic drive units which can have up to 18 hydraulic hoses, JLG’s smart R6 Scissor Lift features only four hydraulic hoses on the electric drive

unit, thereby reducing service time and offering fewer leakage points, to reduce the chance of oil leaks on finished floors.

“The R6 Scissor Lift truly offers a total package that meets all the needs of the rental industry and ensures low long-term cost of ownership, Mr Cooper said. “Parts commonality with our ES series ensures parts are readily available, while the overall design means there is less to service and the hydraulics pump and valve are easily accessed to simplify maintenance.

“Like all JLG machines, the R6 is designed for maximum performance with minimal problems.”

The R6 is backed by JLG's industry-leading Ground Support structure. This includes factory-trained technicians in workshops and an extensive fleet of field

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Extreme weights require extreme castors and exceptional performance is called for.

TENTE heavy-duty castors are designed specifically for transporting heavy loads.

Their solid construction, with a housing made of heavy-gauge steel or stainless steel, enables the heavy-duty castors to handle weights of several hundred kilos and even as much as 12 tons per castor.

Despite the heavy loads, they can always be precisely and effortlessly manoeuvred so that you can safely move your heavy goods to their destination.

The smooth-running, heavy-duty castors suddenly make transporting large

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TENTE offers heavy-duty castors as swivel castors with total lock or directional lock, and as fixed castors too.

TENTE conduct long-term tests to simulate the load resulting from different weights on different floors and under various conditions.

This is the only way to ensure that each and every heavy-duty castor put into use is of the highest quality and enjoys a long

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Since becoming the Australian Distributor of the innovative Powered EZ Wheel out of France, Warequip has been working on ways to retrofit the EZ Wheel to existing trolleys as well as develop powered units.

The EZ Wheel compliments the vast range of powered devices at Warequip under the Powered 2 Go banner.

This range is designed to assist OH&S Managers in the reduction of work place injuries that arise from pushing and pulling heavy trolleys and moving heavy loads.

Warequip carefully monitors the latest developments in OH&S related products globally so it can continuously expand its knowledge and product range.

The company recently launched a new lightweight complete Plastic Wheelchair, with no metal parts. The wheelchair can be fully immersed in water without any fear of rust or metal degradation.

Primarily designed for the aged care industry, it is also ideal for airports and judiciary facilities where a person may

have to be transported through a security screen.

With over 35 years experience in providing Manual Handling Solutions, Warequip is well placed to develop innovative, practical and cost effective outcomes for the Health, Hospitality and Industrial sectors in Australia.

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Lifting pipe, beams or flat steel demands a priority on safety.

The HLF Series Magnetic Lifting Frame from Magswitch provides utmost safety for lifting heavy steel or for de-stacking sheets (as thin as 4.8mm) one at a time.

Using switchable permanent magnet technology requiring no electric power

means that power outage can never present a problem and safety is assured.

The Magswitch HLF Series features multiple layouts, which allow users to select the appropriate arrangement for sheet size and thickness. The frames provide easy and quick setup requiring only one person.

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Materials handling specialists, Clark is expanding its range of lift trucks with the new PX20 pallet truck.

The PX20 offers a load capacity of 2t @

600mm load centre, and a powerful AC-motor, making it the ideal machine for use in warehouses and any other material handling application.

The Clark PX20 provides the user with a robust and long-lasting electric pallet truck. Whether for loading and unloading of vehicles or heavy material handling in the warehouse, Clark warehouse trucks are made for tough applications and can be equipped with batteries up to 375Ah.

The Clark PX20 has been fitted with a newly developed ergonomic tiller arm, giving

the operator more time to focus on the application.

The robust construction of these trucks is clearly recognizable.

Clark uses only proven components. All of which, including the metal tiller arm and battery cover, gears, axles and motors, have been designed for reliability and a long service life.

With a maintenance free AC-drive motor, the Clark PX20 is dynamic and precise.

The Zapi-control (Zapi AC-O) allows for the operator to adjust the driving behaviour

so performance can be adapted to the application.

The maintenance-free AC traction motors and the one-piece hood keep your maintenance costs to a minimum.

Service technicians have easy and quick access to the major key components.

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Our philosophy not only supports our local community but also goes back through our supply chain aiming to set new standards in community support in the countries where our products are made. The brainchild of the Pacific Hoists family the Challenger brand will encompass a complete range of lifting and materials handling products including chain and lever hoists, pallet trucks, stackers, lifter trolleys and a wide range of lifting equipment and accessories. These products

will be supported by the highest quality manufacturing utilising the latest CNC, and material technologies to manufacture the highest quality products. Challenger stands by its products and every Challenger product will be supported by an industry best warranty, backed up by Pacific Hoists the leader in the lifting and materials handling market.

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Two of Australia’s leading manufacturers of garage doors – Steel-Line Garage Doors and the Chamberlain Group – have combined their in-depth expertise to provide state-of-the art garage door and automation solutions for Australian homeowners.

The move creates a strong alliance with Steel-Line’s garage door expertise and Chamberlain's door automation expertise.

And consumers are the big winners, with access to the latest product technology, full warranty support and service, and locally made products that are fully compliant to stringent Australian and New Zealand standards.

The partnership will meet the demands and needs for new home builders, building designers, dealers and installers.

It ensures better quality solutions for automated garage doors, which will be available through Steel-Line’s distribution networks, and supported by Chamberlain Group’s four distribution centres in Australia.

Chamberlain, which manufactures selected products in Australia, is renowned for industry leading innovative designs and Steel-Line is the fastest growing garage

door manufacturer in Australia and New Zealand, having designed, manufactured and installed residential garage doors in Australia for more than 30 years.

“Steel-Line has developed a reputation for providing high-quality doors and exceptional service – two attributes that are also shared by Chamberlain and essential for continued growth,” said Chamberlain Group Oceania President, Rob Marais.

“Chamberlain and Steel-Line will continue to develop matched automation and garage door solutions based on their long term experience and the alliance will combine the two companies’ expertise to provide customers with high-quality garage automation products and garage doors.”

Steel-Line offer a complete range of residential garage doors, including roller, tilt and sectional and Chamberlain boasts an extensive range of openers that provide the best automation solution for these garage door types.

“Steel-Line continues its growth in Australia and New Zealand and it’s an honour to partner with Chamberlain in order to continue our growth and bring the

benefit of our products to more and more Australian homes,” said Steel-Line CEO Neill Evans.

“Chamberlain is an industry leader providing a range of reliable and efficient products and we’re proud to be able

to offer Chamberlain’s garage door automation products to our customers and future customers.”For more information, visit: www.chamberlainanz.com/ or http://www.steel-line.com.au/

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DMF International are Australian manufacturers and suppliers of specialised high speed roll doors, offering solutions for a broad range of warehousing problems.

The controlling of temperature, dust, vermin, security, draft, or product separation can be solved by using various high speed doors.

DMF not only manufacturers PVC high speed roll doors, it is also the exclusive Australian agent for the premium German supplier of doors, Efaflex Gmbh.

DMF can supply a variety of solutions, to improve your access control and operating conditions.

Doors are custom manufactured to size, and configured to suit the traffic flow and required purpose of the door.

High-speed insulating doors are becoming increasingly popular, as these are designed to operate not only at fast speed, but provide greater temperature control while in the closed position.

The result is an improvement in efficiency of air conditioning or

refrigeration, with a return on funds achieved relatively quickly.

DMF has partners Australia wide who are all trained in the product range.

Contact DMF for an expert warehouse assessment.

DMF International Pty LtdPh: 1800 281 170www.dmf.com.au

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems, a leading supplier of entrance automation systems, has launched its next generation overhead sectional doors – Crawford OH1042. This robust, attractive and flexible door system is the latest upgrade in the Crawford range of industrial doors.

It’s designed to look better and perform longer through a combination of better load distribution, wind-resistant reinforced panels and a class 3 certification for water tightness, wind load and air permeability.

Featuring an innovative broken cold bridge for even better insulation, Crawford OH1042 offers greater energy savings and keep businesses moving – for all duties and in all weathers. It’s the perfect fit for warehouses, logistics centres and all kinds of business premises.

“We take pride in delivering every

part ourselves to ensure the best quality, from design to manufacturing and fitting complete door systems,” says Juan Vargues, Executive Vice President ASSA ABLOY and President ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems.

“The new Crawford door has an outstanding design, performs longer and is an even more environmentally friendly solution.”

Crawford OH1042 is available in a complete range of sizes, panels, colours, window configurations, locks, handles and pass doors to suit every kind of industrial need.

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems Australia Pty LtdPh: 02 88 04 97 10www.assaabloy.com.au

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A productive warehouse begins with carefully planning your space and understanding the workflow of your goods.

Lencrow Materials Handling has been involved in supplying the latest materials handling equipment for over 38 years.

In this time they have seen the common mistakes that new warehouses fall in to from the very beginning.

When starting a warehouse you must first know how the equipment you use will work in your space. Understanding this will determine your productivity.

The first thing that must be considered during planning is how much stock needs to be stored in the area and the turn over rate of the products. You will need to account for the size and weight of your product and the rate of distribution.

This will establish the size of your racking, the placement of your products and govern the workflow of daily operations. Put simply, placing your most sourced product on the top racking or placing a pallet lot in a pedestrian pick area is going to slow your operation down.

Purchase higher racking to begin with even if you don’t think you will use it straight away. Remember that airspace is free and the cost to your business is the floor space

so if you can stack higher it is cheaper to install the extra height at the start.

Plan for the future and if your volume increases or your products change you are already set up to manage your new distribution requirements.

Aisle width between your racking is paramount, as this will dictate the type of equipment you can use to pick your stock.

The factors you need to consider is where the product will be unloaded, the type of stock you sell, its weight and how the stock is stacked.

Lencrow has been contacted after the racking has been installed in new warehouses and their consultants find that the equipment required for the task cannot negotiate the aisle space. Usually aisles are made too narrow and equipment cannot turn in the space allowed or the racking is spaced incorrectly and the unit cannot pick the stock.

Lencrow understand the relationship between space and equipment and can assist you in the planning process of your warehouse layout.

In this consultation they will assess what will suit your operational needs and help you effectively manage your space.

Lencrow offer a range of forklifts and

warehouse equipment that will suit all budgets, including new and used units. They also offer a range of flexible materials handling equipment hire options because they understand your needs may change.

Inclusive in the Lencrow range is warehouse sweepers and scrubbers to maintain a clean, tidy and dust-free workplace.

Using the correct industrial cleaning product to maintain your warehouse ensures that your products are delivered to your customers spotless – and we all know that first impressions count.

Also, you will have peace of mind in

delivering a high standard of work place safety.

Lencrow’s services do not just stop with the installation of new and used equipment but they offer on going maintenance on all equipment and forklifts including regular servicing, repairs, spare parts and accessories to maintain your productivity.

By choosing Lencrow Materials Handling you can be assured your warehouse operation will be looked after for life.

LencrowPh: 1300 536 276www.lencrowforklifts.com.au

Pallet Racking is the responsibility of individual employers – and ignorance of

Work Health & Safety (WHS) requirements is not an excuse for breaches in safety standards.

The Australian Standard states: “Inspections shall be carried out on a regular basis, and at least every 12 months" (AS 4084-1993/AS 4084-2012 – Australian Standard – Steel Storage Racking)

Racking and Safety Audits (RSA) was founded in response to market demands for a “one stop” safety shop.

Most organisations have multiple

brands of racking across their facilities and only want to deal with one point of contact for their company’s audits.

RSA audit, service and repair any brand that is engineered to the Australian Standard.

Included in the auditing is the supply of the RSA Steel Racking register for each site.

This register can be held on site as documented proof of compliance to auditing requirements stated in the Australian Standard.

With the ever increasing demand they currently conduct annual audits for a number of companies including contracts with national beverage, liquor, variety, transport and hardware companies.

RSA conducts racking audits Australia wide.

Contact them for a no obligation assessment.

Racking and Safety AuditsPh: 1300 361 593www.rackingsafetyaudits.com.au

Racking Safety Audits (RSA) has a team of material handling specialists with a diverse range of experience in the materials handling and storage industry.

Their expert teams cover all aspects of your storage requirements, from conception through to completion of installation and after sales service.

Everyone in the company has the same goal – to provide a high level of service, materials handling solutions, advice and establish strong lasting relationships with all customers.

RSA supply and install a full range of

pallet racking options. The design team works with customers

to understand their requirements before producing a customised solution.

Each solution is aimed at maximising space and optimising efficiency.

With a customised solution, no project is too large or too small.

RSA is a distributor of Schaefer Racking, the world's largest supplier of racking and can fulfil any requirements in any location across Australia and New Zealand.

RSA provides variable, high quality and flexible single or multi-tier modular

shelving systems to fit your products and requirements.

This includes the most common modular shelving, Regal 3000, Longspan 600 and mobile shelving.

Raised Storage Area (Mezzanine Floor) provide a simple way of expanding warehouse storage beyond the floor plan.

RSA can maximise the productivity of your warehouse height and space. And RSA systems can be dismantled and moved to alternative locations if required.

RSA’s impressive client list includes market leaders from national beverage, liquor,

variety, grocery, transport and hardware industries.

Racking Safety AuditsPh: 1300 361 593www.rackingsafetyaudits.com.au

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Dematic has launched a new Colby Rear Upright Protect-a-Rack designed to further enhance safety levels in Australian and New Zealand warehouses and distribution centres.

The rear upright protector builds on Colby’s existing Protect-a-Rack, which protects the front side of storage racking uprights by eliminating any catch points as pallets are being placed into or retrieved from the storage system, and deflecting any forklift impact forces.

Dematic has introduced the new Colby Rear Upright Protect-a-Rack in order to offer warehouses and distribution centres a system capable of fully protecting their racking from front to back.

The rear upright protection was added following reports from customers that although their front uprights bear the brunt of most damage, they were still experiencing damage to rear uprights. This damage was most commonly due to forklift drivers pushing a pallet too far into the ground level storage bay, causing it to strike

the rear upright.The new Colby Rack end-to-end

system delivers extra rack protection, which prevents damage that would otherwise prove dangerous, costly, inconvenient to repair, and crucially, difficult to detect. In the case of the front uprights the damage is usually clearly visible, but damage to the rear uprights can sometimes be difficult to pick up when the location has a full pallet of stock in it.

“With racking having an expected lifespan of around ten years, the last thing businesses want is a system that is not able to cope with normal warehouse use and is easily damaged, as this puts workers at risk and causes costly disruptions having to inspect, record, move stock and repair damaged racks,” said Tony Woodlock, Colby Storage Solutions’ General Manager.

"Preventing storage systems from being damaged not only provides a safer workplace, but also offers the benefit of reduced operating costs, meaning the rack

protection will quickly pay for itself. “Additionally, many warehouse

operators are unaware that the onus for their storage system’s safe operation is on them, not the supplier. Therefore the legal repercussions of an accident caused by sub-standard or damaged equipment could be severe,” added Mr Woodlock.

Since its introduction more than 10 years ago, Dematic’s Colby Protect-a-Rack

system has transformed warehouse safety by virtually eliminating accidental damage to racking uprights, and reducing operating and maintenance costs in hundreds of warehouses in Australia and New Zealand. Further information: www.dematic.com.au

Dematic Pty LtdPh: 02 9486 5555www.dematic.com.au

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The Azzopardi family of NSW has been designing and manufacturing sheetmetal and plateworking machines for the past four decades.

The company, founded by the late Frank Azzopardi and son Michael, and known today as Epic Industries, began in 1972 at Smithfield, south-west of Sydney

The company began designing and manufacturing machines for machine suppliers and machine end users.

Current managing director, Mike Azzopardi, soon had enquiries from all over Australia.

By 1996, the company had a purpose-built factory at Picton, south-west of Sydney and, in addition to meeting the requirements of customers all over Australia, machines were being exported to the US, Africa, India, South-East Asia, and Saudi Arabia.

“When we decided to go into manufacturing, Epic planned to make machines to suit Australian workshops, knowing that they would be worked hard for a long time, ” said Mr Azzopardi.

Epic builds the complete machine. The company does not buy-in sub-assemblies or send work out to sub-contractors. In this way, it has control of the quality of the entire machine.

Grandson of the founder, Mark Azzopardi, is now acquiring the skills needed to build machines – fabrication, machining, hydraulics, engineering, electrics, and electronics.

Thus, a third generation of the same family will soon be involved in a business that spans two millennia.

In workshops throughout Australia, it is commonplace to see the bending and shearing of sheetmetal by an Epic pan brake, press-brake, or guillotine.

These machines are available with capacity ranging from 1250mm to 4000mm in length. Guillotines are available up to a capacity of 13mm.

“Epic’s long experience and technical expertise in

manufacturing press brakes, pan brakes, folders, and guillotines, has enabled it to develop affordable easy-to-operate machines, offering accuracy and efficiency that is superior to most others,” Mike Azzopardi said.

Standard hydraulic pan brakes and folders, from 1250mm up to 4000mm long, are available with a capacity from 2mm sheet metal up to 6.5 mm mild steel. Press brakes range from 1850mm up to 4000mm long, and from 50 ton up to 150 ton.

Epic’s popular guillotines range from foot-operated 1020mm long up to 4000mm long, to fully hydraulic variable rake with capacity of 1.2 mm up to 13mm steel.

Controllers are available to suit all requirements, and guarding from category 1 up to category 4 Australian standards.

Mr Azzopardi said: “All our machines are proudly built in Australia.”

He noted that Epic once had five rival Australian manufacturers, but all had disappeared under a flood of budget-priced machines from China and other countries with low labour costs.

“However, while these imports have made inroads into the Australian market, many of our quality-conscious customers have noted that ‘cheaper’ is not necessarily ‘better,’ and have supported Epic,” he said.

“Understandably, many workshop managers have experimented with imported machines but have run into problems resulting in downtime.

“Talk to an Australian supplying Australian-made products.”

The managing director of 600 Machine Tools in Australia, Cliff Purser, said: “Epic is a very innovative

company. It has designed many features into its machines, improving the function, and some have now been adopted by other manufacturers.

“Over the past 40-plus years, it has built a portfolio of loyal customers who recognise the quality and reliability of their machines.

“After accuracy and repeatability, long-life is a major consideration when expending capital budget on new machines. Epic machines have these qualities built-in – in Picton, not in a remote town near the Mongolian border!”

“We are happy to not only supply Epic press-brakes and guillotines, but to support each machine with our network of engineers – including specialists in harnessing the benefits of CNC controls.

‘We are part of the UK-based 600 Group and, as our name suggests, we are specialists in world-class machine tools.

“In addition to Epic, our range includes Colchester and Harrison lathes and machining centres, and the hi-tech Electrox laser-marking systems that are heading the revolution in permanent marking of products.

“Also, we would be happy to surprise you with details of the time-savings provided by the remarkable Gripfast workholding system from Pratt Burnerd that combines a chuck, a collet chuck, and a mandrel chuck in a single unit.

“Workshop managers and others are invited to discuss their specific needs with our knowledgeable and experienced specialists in Australia’s major cities.”

600 Machine ToolsPh: 02 9674 4738www.600machinery.com.au

Headland has welcomed a new partnership with world leaders in cutting technology, Zinser. This new partnership is set to offer Australia and New Zealand the chance to work with some of the finest and innovative technology available.

A German built company, Zinser has been around since 1898. The company is a world leader in welding and cutting technology and specialists for high-end oxy-fuel technology, hot air welding devices for professional use and a wide range of cutting systems.

They are an independent family business that believes in customer satisfaction and a quality product.

“This new partnership with Zinser will see a greater variety of technology on offer to our clients in Australia and

New Zealand,” said Annaliese Kloé, Managing Director at Headland Machinery.

“Headland Machinery offers a great variety of brands that can assist all manufacturers no matter what the industry, Ms Kloé said. Zinser joins our Fabrication team with the likes of other new partners, Kaltenbach and Kasto to bring Australia and New Zealand the largest range of precision Fabrication Machinery.

“Being able to provide our customers with these exclusive brands from Germany will enable our customers to grow and gain a competitive advantage with the assurance that the equipment will be fully serviced and supported around the country.”

Headland Machinery Pty LtdPh: 03 9244 3500www.headland.com.au

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The falling Australian dollar means it's becoming more expensive for Australian manufacturers to source components and parts from overseas.

But just how it is costing compared to local specialists is unknown – unless you ask.

The Australian dollar peaked at 1.10c in mid 2011 against the USD, but has recently seen lows of .77c to the US dollar.

This means importers have seen a 30 per cent increase in costs in round terms, as well as rising labour costs in Asia.

Australian metal stamping and pressing specialist Swift Metal Services, advises local manufacturers to explore all avenues in Australia before placing their next order for products or parts offshore.

Swift Metal Services clients, who use

both locally and imported componentry, say “nasty surprises” can await those who simply place repeat orders overseas without taking currency devaluations into consideration.

Swift has repeatedly shown that short to medium runs of pressed steel parts, metal componentry and stamped components can be manufactured in Australia for similar nett costs to imported parts.

Aside from the costs, Australian made metal components, produced on high technology machinery, can be supplied on considerably reduced lead times and with greater accuracy and more consistent quality, than imported components.

Swift says Australian manufacturers need to consider the overall cost cycle when using imported parts.

In addition to the exchange rate fluctuations, costs that may not be obvious include freight (including road freight from wharf to customer), international payment charges, import duties, customs processing charges, additional warehousing expenses and increased inventory required to ensure imported parts on inevitable long lead times don't adversely impact production.

Apart from cost considerations, problems often occur when parts or metal components arrive faulty or out of specification.

Swift said from experience, firms that have trialled importing components from countries with lower labour costs than Australia, invariably receive a batch of faulty parts – often after two or three shipments of

good components.The secret to producing quality Australia

components is investing in latest and most efficient machinery, investing in training staff and utilizing LEAN manufacturing techniques.

Contact Swift Metal Services to see whether your imported parts are affecting your bottom line.

Swift Metal ServicesPh: 1800 626 525 www.swiftmetal.com.au

Seco has expanded its Highfeed milling cutter lineup with the introduction of the new Highfeed 2 small-diameter and Highfeed 4 with double-sided inserts.

Both families incorporate new insert designs combined with more teeth per diameter for higher productivity.

Both Highfeed 2 and Highfeed 4 cutters

excel in high-velocity, high-speed cutting of hard and tough materials, especially when performed on smaller machines equipped with high-speed/low-torque spindles.

Highfeed 2 LP05 inserts feature two cutting edges in cutter diameters down to 12mm. The inserts effectively machine sticky materials such as stainless steels,

titanium and superalloys. The Highfeed 4 LO06 insert provides

up to four cutting edges for cost-effective, efficient and high-performance machining of common workpiece materials when using cutter body diameters from 20mm to 63mm.

Both the Highfeed 2 and Highfeed

4 cutters significantly reduce vibration for smooth, stable cutting and increased productivity.

Their innovative designs also efficiently evacuate chips for worry-free operation.

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AuSTECH, Australia’s premier advanced precision manufacturing and machine tool exhibition, returns to Melbourne in May.

Co-located with National Manufacturing Week (NMW), AuSTECH will once again be a must-attend event for manufacturing professionals from around Australia.

Show organiser AMTIL (Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited) expects more than 10,000 industrial decision makers to attend.

Organisers report that 75 percent of floor space has already been booked.

“With the recent move to a two year cycle, early signs indicate that we can look forward to a robust event,” AuSTECH Exhibition Manager Kim Warren said. “AuSTECH is the place to be next May. About 87 percent of the attendees at AuSTECH are in middle or senior management positions. This group is an important audience segment, not just because of its size but also because these professionals play a key role in shaping the future of Australian manufacturing.”

To better serve this key group, AMTIL launched the Manufacturers Pavilion at its 2013 edition in Melbourne.

The Pavilion will once again be an important part of the 2015 show.

It will highlight the capabilities of Australia’s precision engineering and advanced manufacturing industry.

At the same time it provides Australian component manufacturers, precision engineering firms, toolmakers, advanced manufacturers and general engineering companies the opportunity to exhibit their unique capabilities.

A comprehensive four-day speaker program is now being organized in the Manufacturers Pavilion as a highlight of the Show.

AuSTECH 2015 will be co-located with National Manufacturing Week and Safety First Expo, as well as the Inside 3D Printing conference.

Inside 3D Printing is the largest professional 3D printing and additive manufacturing event worldwide.

As a conference attendee, you can explore the business applications of 3D printing through conference sessions led by industry experts, demonstrations of the latest 3D printers and services, and programming for designers, professionals, and makers.

More than 70 exhibitors have already registered for AuSTECH, with many of the key industry players and major machine tool companies represented.

AuSTECH will again welcome students and educators to expose them to the career opportunities in manufacturing

through hands-on learning and networking with industry professionals.

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NUM has developed a new communications interface option for its CNC systems that fully complies with the open MTConnect interoperability standard.

Known as NUMConnect, the interface can be fitted to new or existing systems and simplifies the integration of CNC machine tools with third party manufacturing management software.

It enables users to implement powerful productivity-enhancing real-time data collection and retrieval facilities for production monitoring and analysis purposes.

NUMConnect allows CNC machine tool builders to add further value to their products very easily and cost-effectively, by providing uncompromised connectivity for manufacturing data. Manufacturers are increasingly making use of data retrieved from CNC machine tools on the shop floor to improve the efficiency of their production processes.

However, until recently, the lack of a vendor-neutral data communications standard within the industry meant that CNC machine tool companies could only provide their customers with proprietary solutions for collecting and retrieving manufacturing data.

To compound the problem, most CNC systems have a closed architecture and only provide a data link via their PLC, limiting data collection to the PLC’s scan rate. The inflexibility of this approach – which also demands custom client software for each machine type – drove an industry initiative to bring Internet style connectivity to manufacturing equipment.

MTConnect is an open, royalty-free communication standard that can be used by anyone and it is rapidly becoming the preferred choice of the machine tool industry.

The standard is managed by the MTConnect Institute – a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to improve the use of real-data in manufacturing industries.

A growing number of machine tool manufacturers are adopting the standard, which is also now supported by many leading suppliers of enterprise resource planning (ERP), manufacturing operations management and production dashboard software.

NuM was one of the first CNC manufacturers to offer an MTConnect compliant interface for an entire product range, which does not require the use

of third-party or custom adapters. The company originally introduced the interface on its Axium product line in 2008 and is now making it available as an option across its entire range of CNC systems.

The underlying technology of the MTConnect standard is the same as that used by the World Wide Web. It is based an Extensible Markup Language (XML) for capturing data that is readable by both humans and machines, with the format of all data transfers defined by hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP).

NUM’s open architecture CNC systems already use similar software technology for their human-machine interface (HMI), which is based on HTML and JavaScript and employs standardised server functions to facilitate the exchange of data between the CNC kernel, PLC, drives and motors.

As a consequence, NUMConnect can read anything that is capable of being displayed on the CNC system’s HMI, regardless of whether it is in analog or digital format.

Even detailed low level machine data, such as motor, drive or encoder error messages, can be retrieved and used for monitoring machine performance,

preventative maintenance or diagnostics.Developed by NUM Corporation in the

US, NUMConnect is fully compliant with the latest 1.3.0 version of the MTConnect standard and is available ready fitted or as a retrofit option for all of the company’s Axium, Flexium and Flexium+ CNC systems, as well as its earlier generation Power 1000 series. The software can be installed on any standard PC equipped with Windows XP or later, and it runs in the background on any NUM industrial PC panel.

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Seco completes its range of high-quality tooling systems with the recent launch of the EPB 5867 tapping chuck.

The new chuck features an all-new micro-compensating mechanism for secure tapping with synchronous machines.

The mechanism´s built-in axial micro flexure of +/- 0.5 mm compensates for micro deviations between the spindle rotation, feed rate and tap pitch to eliminate tap stress and breakage. As a result, users achieve high-quality threads, especially in blind-hole tapping applications.

When compared with conventional non-compensated tapping chucks, the EPB 5867 significantly increases hole-tapping output and extends tool life by absorbing the axial stress that would otherwise transfer to the tap itself. Performance is also non-material dependent so users in all industry segments can benefit from maximum application versatility.

The EPB 5867 accommodates HSK-A, DIN-AD, BT-AD, and Seco-CaptoTM spindle interfaces, as well as

combined Weldon/Whistle-Notch shanks or cylindrical shanks that can be mounted on many toolholders.

The range covers tap sizes M2 to M30 when using ER11, ER20, ER25 and ER40 tapping collets with square drive. The collet clamping nuts can also hold sealing rings to force coolant through taps with coolant channels.

In addition to the EPB 5867, Seco´s range of tapping chucks includes EPB 5283 quick change tapping chucks with axial feed compensation for non-synchronous machines. EPB 5260 quick change tapping chucks and EPB 5865 ER tapping chucks are available for rigid synchronised tapping that is only possible with synchronous machines.

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Supplier relationships are the key to any successful business, that’s why it made sense for Tek CAD & CAM Systems to join forces with Alfex CNC Australia to extend its product and service offering. TekCAD sales manager Tim Loader discusses why Alfex was such a good business fit ...

Tek CAD & CAM Systems is one of Australia's leading suppliers of computerised manufacturing equipment.

Their focus is on Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing, so when they look for partners they are looking for the best products that fit that maxim.

That’s why partnering with Alfex CNC was an important step in their expansion.

“We had been looking for the right fit,” Tim Loader says. “Alfex CNC could provide us with some outstanding products and support on the range of Epilog Laser Engraving and Cutting Systems, Vision Engravers and Routers and Gemini Duets engraving plastics, all of which we believed will further improve our product and service offering.”

Alfex CNC had been prominent

in the industry and at exhibitions and caught the eye of TekCAD, who for some time had been looking at introducing laser cutting and engraving technology in particular to the business.

“We didn’t have lasers on our list,” Mr Loader says. “It was something we needed and their product range was a big attraction.”

Another attraction was Alfex CNC’s family business approach and the support they give clients through strong service, sales and maintenance, which matched TekCAD’s support philosophy.

The relationship also benefits Alfex CNC and their partners Epilog Laser, Vision Engraving and Gemini Duets who now have a local presence in Perth.

Mr Loader sees this as a long-term relationship and one that will be as strong as TekCAD has with other brands

including CADlink and Tekcel among others.

Mr Loader is one of the new owners of TekCAD after an internal buyout and is focused on expanding the company’s product offering through partnerships

with strong, values-driven businesses such as Alfex CNC.

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Arena Engineering is an Australian-owned family company that provides specialist engineering and design services for difficult to obtain components.

Based in Townsville in north Queensland, the business was established some 20 years ago and continues to grow from strength to strength.

The company has two facilities – a machine shop and a fitting and metal fabrication workshop – within a 1km radius.

The machine shop boasts a 5 Axis Simultaneous Multitasking Universal Centre with turning capabilities and a sliding head lathe and a range of other precision machining equipment. As well as producing high quality components for a broad range of industries, Arena carries out repair work on worn or damaged components.

The company was fast reaching its capacity in terms of output, often using several different machines to complete single jobs. So last year Arena Engineering management decided to invest in a new Doosan Puma 800XLY CNC Lathe from Hare & Forbes Machinery House to tackle the more challenging jobs.

“We previously had to outsource some of the bigger jobs,” says Arena Engineering Managing Director Michael Arena. “We are now able to do everything in-house.

“It’s so versatile. It has really increased

our capabilities and helped the business to expand.”

The Doosan Puma 800XLY CNC Lathe is used for everything from drilling accurate holes in metal plates through to making pins.

The machine features a 318 mm bar capacity (through spindle), with 5050mm

between centres and 12-station turret. It also has an 1140 swing over bed and 200mm Y axis travel.

Mr Arena said he chose the machine after visiting an interstate trade show.

“Hare & Forbes had a range of machines on display and we were convinced it (the Doosan Puma 800XLY) could do the job, he says. “We are extremely happy with the end result.”

The 30-tonne machine was sent by truck to Townsville from Hare & Forbes Machinery House in Brisbane.

“The trick was trying to get it into the workshop, Mr Arena recalls. “We had a couple of cranes and forklifts and used skids to push it into play.”

Mr Arena says the Doosan Puma is now basically working full-time and has proved extremely reliable.

“The after sales service from Hare & Forbes has been outstanding,” he says.

“Their representatives visit us religiously to make sure everything is OK.

“If we ever have a problem we try to fix it over the phone, or they will send someone.

“It was their service that really won us.”Mr Arena says the Doosan has not

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Would he consider using Hare & Forbes for future machinery purchases?

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What is the connection between Brisbane-based steam enthusiast Chris Wilson and singer Kylie Minogue?

The answer is the SS Forceful, the veteran steam tug that served Queensland so well but is now under threat of being consigned to the scrapyard.

It is thought that Forceful may be the last surviving ship built by the famous Clydeside Yard of Alexander Stephen & Sons, where she was Yard Number 509. Launched on November 20, 1925, she is a surviving testament to the skills of Scottish shipbuilders.

The coal-fired vessel made a cameo appearance in the 1989 film The Delinquents starring a young Kylie Minogue.

Now Chris and his friends at the Queensland Maritime Museum Association are struggling to raise the funds needed to save an important icon of the State’s history – and he wants to tug on your heart-strings.

He says: “Forceful is the last of a very long line of ships driven by coal-fired boilers and reciprocating steam engines to have plied the majestic reaches of the Brisbane River.

“But now, the future for coal-burning steamships in Australia looks bleak. The Association urgently needs help to save the SS Forceful and its larger coal-fired cousins the SS River Embley and SS River Boyne that are due to retire from service.”

Over several decades, Chris has been in love with steam-driven machines, and has been involved with the repair and maintenance of locomotives, traction engines, road rollers, many types of boat, and stand-alone steam engines in industry.

He has helped to keep the Forceful afloat

by serving as “ship’s engineer,” which has meant doing jobs ranging from repairing the 1050 hp engine to shoveling coal in the boiler room.

When you are good at something, the word gets around, and that has happened to Chris Wilson.

A youthful Chris rapidly developed a flair for designing and making things from metal and other materials.

He acquired his first lathe when only 17, having already been to the railway yards to see the full-sized steam locomotives of the day.

Trading as SteamTech, he has designed and made thousands of “spare parts” for many types of steam engine, and has participated in variety of projects by his fellow steam enthusiasts.

A proud moment was driving the quarter-sized replica of the mighty Mallard, the locomotive designed by the legendary Sir Nigel Gresley – and still the holder of the world speed record for steam locomotives at 202.58 km/h – set in July 1938.

However, Chris has a second obsession – accuracy –and has happily embraced the benefits provided by CNC lathes.

Many of the components he designed and manufactured over the years had to be recreated for another customer. He had to start each job from scratch.

In recent years, the designs and specifications of many of these jobs have been entered into the CNC of his latest lathe, and it takes only a few minutes to perform set-ups that once were time-consuming.

Chris has recently acquired a brand-new YCM vertical machining centre, equipped with a Fanuc control.

The NXV-1020 is proving a boon in two ways. Firstly, it has increased Chris’s productivity in his daytime job of producing replacement parts for 4x4 vehicles, in concert with local firm Superior Engineering.

Chris works closely with Superior’s managing director, Michael Hayes, in manufacturing sturdy parts for suspension and steering parts, tie rods, drag links, radius

and Superflex arms, suspension brackets and many more items.

“In addition to the choice of materials, accuracy and fit are crucial,” Chris says. “You wouldn’t want a suspension-collapse when you are a 100km beyond the Black Stump!”

The new YCM machining centre also is helping Chris to respond quickly to any SOS from the steam-loving community.

“The spare parts needed cannot be sourced from OEMs – most of the firms have long disappeared – and so new components have to be manufactured, mostly as one-offs,” he says.

The NXV-1020 has been supplied to SteamTech by the sole distributor in Australia for YCM, Sydney-based 600 Machine Tools.

The new vertical machining centre is the first in its range to become available in this country, and the second is now being demonstrated in the showroom in Salisbury Brisbane.

It is designed as a stable machining platform. The rigid body construction makes for uncompromising precision and rigidity. FEM analysis has ensured the best mass arrangement and rib construction of the machine for constant stability under the demanding load of heavy-duty cutting.

The 18.5 kW motor delivers spindle-speeds up to 12,000 rpm, and the IDD spindle has a BBT 40 taper. Direct drive provides backlash free operation, with

superior stability, accuracy, and reliability. The axial AC servo motors are equipped

with Absolute Positioning Encoders – i.e. zero return is not needed. For Steamtech, the machine has been fitted with 4th axis capability, and a table of 1,120 by 520 mm.

On this model, the tool capacity is 24. The machine has an automatic tool-magazine door-design that is driven by a pneumatic cylinder, and it prevents coolant and chips from entering the tool magazine.

The magazine incorporates an absolute encoder ATC system that ensures high stability and speed. The tool-change speed is programmable for heavy tools.

The managing director of 600 Machine Tools, Cliff Purser, says: “Yeong Chin Machinery (YCM) is a Taiwanese company that operates a rigorous ISO-9001 quality assurance system, and has grown to be one of the world’s most respected designers and builders of sophisticated machine tools.

“Based on long experience with YCM’s vertical machining centres, I am confident that the NXV-1020 will exceed the requirements of Chris – wearing either of his hats – and will enable SteamTech to provide accuracy, speed, and reliability to his customers in Brisbane and further afield.”

600 Machine ToolsPh: 02 9674 4738www.600machinery.com.au

Seco has added to its range of Jabro endmills to further expand the capabilities of its premium solid carbide tools.

Four-flute designs have been added to the Jabro-HPM JHP951 roughing endmill in diameters of 16mm and 20mm and Jabro-Mini JM905 and JM920 small-diameter endmills.

Previously only available in three and five-flute versions, the new four-flute JHP951 endmill features a curved helix, uneven flute spacing and a special flute cavity design. As such, it achieves excellent roughing capabilities in steel, cast iron and

other common workpiece materials as well as high metal removal rates in unstable machining conditions.

Also, when compared to the five-flute version, the four-flute JHP951 exerts less cutting forces and frees up space for chip evacuation, thus widening its capabilities to perform reliable deep pocketing and slotting up to 1.5 x D in all machining environments. The tool is available in 16mm and 20mm diameters.

The expansion of the Jabro-Mini JM905 and JM920 endmills to include four-flute versions reflects the medical

and dental industries’ increased demand for precision, small-diameter tools with a higher number of flutes.

Designed for use with small, high-rpm machine tools, the four-flute JM905 and JM920 effectively tackle cobalt chromium, titanium and other tough workpiece materials used for implant production. The strength and stability of these tools also allow them to withstand the constantly changing chip loads found in medical and dental labs.

Previously only available as specialty tooling, the JM905 and JM920 endmills

are available in diameters from 0.1 mm to 2.0 mm and in long overhang lengths based on the typical dimensions up to 16 x D.

For more information on the new Jabro HPM and Jabro Mini visit: www.secotools.com/JHP951 and www.secotools.com/jabromini, respectively.

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Almost nine in ten owners of wearable fitness activity trackers (87 percent) agree their devices prompt more active behaviour, according to a new study from the Consumer Electronics Association.

The report, Wearable Activity Trackers: Engaging Consumers to Monitor Their Health, also shows that almost two-thirds (63 percent) of those who own or use wearable fitness activity trackers exercise vigorously three or more times a week, compared with only one-third (32 percent) of the general

population.Among owners of wearable fitness

activity trackers, key health metrics are more frequently monitored, including distance exercised (90 percent), number of calories burned (86 percent) and amount of physical activity (86 percent), all on a weekly basis.

“We’re in the midst of a revolution in personal health, thanks in large part to consumer’s enthusiasm for wearable fitness activity trackers,” said Shawn DuBravac, Ph.D., chief economist, CEA.

“Our results show these devices are having a positive impact on owners’ health by encouraging them to be more aware and active. As the designs and sensor technology continue to advance – and as the data and feedback become more and more valuable – we’ll see more novel solutions to health challenges emerge.”

In addition to prompting more active behaviour, fitness activity trackers help the vast majority of current owners achieve fitness goals (85 percent), increase awareness of their personal health (83 percent) and empower owners with useful data about their activity levels (83 percent). The most common reasons owners use the devices are to monitor physical activity level (73 percent), help stay motivated (71 percent) and monitor progress towards a fitness goal (63 percent).

CEA’s study also found when consumers are purchasing a new fitness tracker, the most important characteristics of the device are comfort (95 percent), quality (93 percent), accuracy (93 percent), ease of use (93 percent) and battery life (92 percent). Durability, being waterproof and the user interface also

ranked high in importance.Price and a lack of interest (“Don’t

exercise on a regular basis” and “Not interested in the data provided”) are common purchase barriers among non-owners.

CEA’s U.S. Consumer Electronics Sales and Forecast indicates these devices will continue to catch on in 2015.

Factory unit sales of fitness activity bands increased by an estimated 18 percent in the US in 2014 and are expected to reach 15.5 million units this year. Revenue from the devices is expected to surpass $1.3 billion in 2015.

Overall, CEA projects all health and fitness devices will reach $1.8 billion in revenue this year.

The latest digital health and fitness technology was on show at the recent 2015 International CES electronics show in Las Vegas.

The health and fitness devices are designed to make workouts more fun, safe and effective.

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the technology trade association representing the $211 billion US consumer electronics industry.

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DataFactory specializes in the repair of servo drives and complex electronic boards.

The company founded nearly 30 years ago – primarily to service the Melbourne market.

However, by 1997 the firm's expertise was in demand for projects as far afield as China, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Today, its electrical engineering knowledge is put to use Australia wide.

DataFactory can repair servo drives and complex electronic boards regardless of their type or age.

This is a niche market where the knowledge and tools are all but nonexistent in Australia.

To ensure absolute quality with

servo drive repairs, DataFactory has invested heavily in testing equipment and run several databases on drives dating back to 1989.

Experienced laboratory technicians can reverse engineer drives. They also have power testing facilities to simulate onsite conditions using a military style 100-hour test.

The electronic board repair area has the capacity to repair boards to defence standards using a vision system that can examine large scale integration invisible to the human eye.

DataFactory can repair any type of servo drives and electronic variable speed drives (AC or DC), with an average one-week turnaround.

And they repair any brand including Bosch, Control Techniques, Eurotherm, Fanuc, Toshiba, Hitachi, ABB, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Yaskawa, Mitsubishi and Okuma.

All repairs come with a three-month warranty.

And DataFactory relishes a challenge.

They will repair complex electronic boards – through-hole and surface-mount – and can provide recovery or retrofit of obsolete boards.

Boards serviced include: PLC cards, microprocessor boards, power supplies, CNC control boards, load cells and industrial displays. DataFactory offers a large stock of spare parts and provides an Australia wide, 24hr service.

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Optical micrometers distributed by Bestech Australia are used to measure the roundness and diameter of stainless steel metal stampings to micrometer accuracies in a full installation.

Two Micro-Epsilon optoCONTROL 2600 series micrometers are installed for a complete automatic measurement in a cylindrical, ground stainless steel metal stamping application. Roundness and diameter are measured at three positions to a measurement accuracy of ±2 ±m. The

roundness is determined reliably using two focal points connected via a laser line (imaginary centre axis).

Using an encoder, rotations of the blank are performed in order to provide high precision edge and diameter measurements and assigned to the respective angle position.

In this case, three rotations are conducting to the required measurement results. Next, concentricity and curvature of the blank are calculated.

The optoCONTROL 2600 optical micrometer therefore provides a multi-segmented programme solving both tasks simultaneously. Due to a telecentric lens and optical filters, the system is also insensitive to ambient light. The digital RS232 interface outputs the edge and diameter values.

The optoCONTROL 2600 from Bestech Australia is a telecentric, optical micrometer with an internal high resolution CCD camera for geometrical measurements. LED technology

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Bestech Australia presents the new LD1610 and LD1630 analogue PSD laser sensors that are replaced the previous LD1607 model.

These PSD sensors are used whenever measurement speeds of digital ILD sensors are sufficient due to the frequency requirement. The LD1610 has a 10kHz frequency response whilst 100kHz for LD1630 sensors. The signal noise of those sensors has been reduced significantly with a much more favourable pricing. The analogue PSD laser sensors LD 1610 / LD1630 are one of the fastest analogue sensors available on the market.

Digital systems require an extremely high sampling rate in order to reach results similar to those obtained with analogue PSD sensors. LD 1610 / LD1630 also have automatic light intensity control for changing and difficult surfaces and two adjustable switching levels for thresholds.

These cost effective analogue PSD sensors are offered Ethernet interface as an option.


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1. Since its establishment in Australia in the 1980s Omron has grown from strength to strength. What are the main reasons for the company’s outstanding success?

In a word, it’s QUALITY. Omron has always produced high quality products. Our products are all very well tested and well designed from the ground up by highly trained engineers in Japan.

We never treat our customers as a ‘test bed.’ When they buy a product they are confident that when they take it out of the box and install it, it is going to work as per the specifications. In other words, ‘it does what we say it does.’

2. The company prides itself on innovation – has this been a key factor?

Omron has an outstanding track record when it comes to innovation and has been responsible for many world firsts. Our innovation comes from listening to customers, seeing and understanding their problems and finding solutions. We are able to take our knowledge and experience and apply it to any application.

3. Automation is now a very competitive field. What is Omron’s main point of difference?

Quality, innovation and price. These are the main areas where we have an edge.

4. The company invests heavily in R&D – has this paid dividends?

Absolutely. Omron invests around 7% of our turnover into R&D ,which compares very favourably. Most research and development is carried out in Japan, but we also have facilities in China, Europe and the US.

5. Omron has a commendable corporate motto: “At work for a better life, a better world for all.” how is this achieved?

Omron globally has not just been about making profits. The company also feels it has a social responsibility, which is very important. By producing better products as a company, users will benefit as well and this creates a better world for all to live in.

6. The company has always placed great emphasis on safety and training. Is this still a priority?

Definitely. Safety is paramount in workplaces globally. It is totally unacceptable to provide an unsafe workplace for employees, so companies invest heavily in safety equipment and this is where we’re able to apply our expertise. Training is also extremely important. Omron runs both regular and customized training courses for its customers. We can run them at our facilities or at the customer’s premises. This allows customers to get a greater understanding of our products by learning how they work.

7. How important is energy efficiency and sustainability when designing Omron products?

There is always a strong demand for energy efficient products. Customers are now taking a holistic approach, so we now supply highly efficient machines that save energy and costs.

8. Where is automation heading globally? What are the main trends?

A number of key trends are emerging. The use of robotics is increasing at a rapid rate in many industry sectors. Robots of course have been around for many years,

but they are now becoming much cheaper and much easier to use. Previously, you had to have a number of dedicated controllers, which were difficult to use. Robot functionality is now integrated into mainstream controllers, greatly simplifying systems.

Also, connectivity is changing dramatically. With the Internet, everything is becoming connected, and this will continue to grow at a rapid pace.

And monitoring sensors are becoming smaller, cheaper, more powerful and more widely spread. They amass data at a great rate.

9. Can you see a day when robots will replace humans in the workplace?

Yes, definitely. I don’t think that day is far away. Already Google is planning to launch a driverless car by 2019 and rail networks are introducing driverless trains. Even in healthcare, robots are now being developed to make-up hospital beds. This is no longer science fiction, it’s happening now.

There’s no doubt many labour intensive jobs will eventually be taken over by robots. Many jobs will become redundant, but automation will create new jobs. For example, robots will need to be serviced and maintained.

10. Finally, what does 2015 hold for Omron?

The company plans to release a series

of new products during the year – more ‘revolutionary’, than ‘evolutionary.’ We will be updating and improving many existing product lines. The high standard of technology we have will be furthered improved.

This particularly applies to robotics, controllers, networking and software. Our main focus again will be on the packaging and food & beverage industries.

Our aim is to create more efficient, more intelligent machines.

Also, we are planning to conduct more breakfast seminars this year to introduce customers to our latest technology.

Overall, we would like to build on 2014, which was another excellent year for the company.

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Omron Corporation is a global leader in the field of automation. Established in 1933, Industrial Automation Business (IAB) is Omron’s mainstay business, leading the innovation of global manufacturing through factory automation. Omron creates innovative FA products like machine controllers, motion and safety devices to improve the productivity of manufacturing facilities. IAB operates in more than 40 countries and 160 regions in China, Europe, America and Asia. In Australia, Omron has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and New Zealand, and supports distributors in the other regions.

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The CR150 LED downlight from LED Australia delivers up to 2000 lumens of exceptional 90+ CRI light while achieving 74 lumens per watt.

This breakthrough performance is achieved by combining the high efficacy and high-quality light of Cree TrueWhite Technology with a unique thermal management approach.

The CR150 is available in warm or cool colour temperatures and has a variety of trim

options. It easily installs into 150-175mm diameter

ceiling openings, making the CR150 perfect for use in both residential and commercial applications.

The CR150 has also been tested by an independent test institute for Cyanosis.

These results have confirmed its suitability for Australian hospitals and medical tasks that are required to comply with the Cyanosis Observation Index (COI).

Cree TrueWhite Technology is a revolutionary way to generate white light with LEDs.

It delivers high efficiency with beautiful light characteristics and colour accuracy, while maintaining colour consistency over the life of the product.

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The SNH emergency stop buttons are important components for overall solutions in safety technology.

They communicate with the safety switching devices of Series 4000 and the safety controls Samos and Samos PRO from Wieland Electric.

They are used in almost all industries, from elevators to packaging systems.

The SNH emergency stop buttons are available as built-in or surface-mount versions with a standardized installation diameter of 22mm. They can be integrated

in an operator panel and also be directly mounted to a machine using a surface-mounted housing.

The contact blocks provide various wiring options as normally closed and/or normally open contacts. Additional normally open contacts can report their status to a PLC.

A separate contact element monitors the safe connection between the emergency stop button and the switching contacts.

This will avoid accidental failure and prevents the buttons from being circumvented.

All emergency stop buttons are contacted using detachable screw connection terminals.

Variations with integrated LED lighting as well as buttons with blocking protection sleeves are available to avoid accidental operation.

As emergency buttons must latch when they are operated, solutions with key and rotary switches are available for unlocking.

Emergency stop buttons can be used for protection degrees up to IP69K.

The seven different sizes of the

operating component can be combined with numerous switching options resulting in a variety of switching variations.

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NSW based blast specialists Protoblast recognise the changing needs of its customers and have adapted its services to provide the perfect solution.

“The feedback we have been getting is for a reduction in capital cost and the need for businesses to have mobility with their capital equipment,” explains Protoblast MD Colin Noble.

“This also solves many issues for Contractors who may need to move from site to site and users with a smaller capacity requirement and who do not want to go to the expense of building a permanent

facility.”In response to demand, Protoblast has

developed a low cost, low maintenance, easily transportable Container Blast Chamber.

The fully containerised blast chamber is easily and quickly assembled on site and just as easily packed up again and transported to the next site.

Protoblast has been designing and building abrasive blast machinery and ancillary equipment since 1975 and the size and mobility of this unit has not compromised its performance.

“This blast chamber is fitted with all the latest technology of abrasive recovery giving the best the market has in abrasive cleaning and dust collection technology,” said Mr Noble.

This is the latest addition in a long line of Protoblast developments from custom designed, self-contained blast chambers to fully automatic blast machines to process a wide range of products, from snow skis to large ingot moulds, to shipyard requirements.

Protoblast provide cost effective solutions from small custom to large

turnkey projects, providing ongoing support and maintenance programs to suit customers’ requirements.

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With the new FLIR ONE you can now take thermal images using an iPhone.

FLIR ONE for iPhone5 and 5s fits on the phone like a protective case.

It displays a live thermal image of the world around you on the phone’s screen and captures still images and videos.

Weighing just 110g FLIR ONE provides enhanced thermal images with sharp detail. It has the ability to see what the naked eye can’t, providing a thermal image of minute

temperature differences.This gives users the power to

see in the dark, observe invisible heat sources, compare relative temperatures and see through light fog and smoke.

Using both a Lepton thermal camera and a standard camera, FLIR ONE features FLIR’s patented MSX technology.

And by downloading the FLIR ONE App, available free on the Apple App Store, users have access to a variety of functions, making it easy to collect and share compelling

and useful thermal images. It can load captured images

directly to the camera roll and allows users to easily share on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media channels, among many other features.

What can it be used for?With FLIR ONE when you look

around a room in your home you can see where doors and windows are not well insulated. You might see a wall switch is slightly warm that could indicate a pending problem or overloaded circuit.

With a range of about 30m, you can also see the heat signature of a person.

FLIR ONE houses its own battery source that can power the device for about two hours of continuous use.

Available for less than $350, FLIR ONE is the first personal thermal imaging device for the iPhone. FLIR ONE will be available for select Android models later this year.

See the resolution for yourself at FLIR.com/FLIRONE.

Workplace ergonomics specialist ActiSafe now provides a service for customising new work stations to accommodate technical and assembly staff across all major industries.

ActiSafe’s Actiwork ergonomic

worktables reflect end-user design specifications very closely and are offered in an extensive range of modular options to suit various needs for any operation.

The option to undergo a consultative process with ActiSafe helps cover all the little details essential in getting the most out of an investment in the technology.

ActiSafe’s ergonomic equipment can be used as multifunctional workbenches by a company’s in-house technical team for test and repair of electronic equipment, general assembly, as tough workstations and

generally anything that needs to be done on an industrial table top.

Optional lockable compartments also allow staff to store their own specialist tools securely on site to relieve them the burden of transporting such equipment to and from the workplace.

Timber work-surfaces provide a good level of solidity and strength without the excessive weight of stainless steel equivalents this industry has mostly used in the past.

Assembly equipment, computers, telephones, and other tools can all be

ergonomically, integrated to increase performance and productivity, while decreasing work-related stress and potential for injury.

ActiSafe’s modular characteristics, easily integrated add-ons, and potential to be re-arranged and adapt to new demands will allow any end-user to evolve with the changes that inevitably occur in all industries.

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Panasonic have released a new range of Micro Laser Distance Sensors with built in amplifier.

They are available in three sensing distances of 30, 50 and 100mm.

These sensors are suited to applications that require highly precise measurements in

the order of 1/100 mm and have a precision down to 10um.

The HG-C series sensors, available from Control Logic, incorporate a new optical system with a built-in mirror. This allows for a more compact sensor and higher measurement accuracy compared with

equivalent displacement sensors – at a much lower cost. The sensor not only indicates measured values in mm, but also produces a 0-5V analogue voltage output, so that various calculations and logging can be performed when the output is taken into a PLC or control system.

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With a width of only 45mm, the Samos Pro Compact safety controller from Treotham Automation is suitable for universal use by offering safety for all kinds of machine and industrial applications.

The compact module significantly reduces (logistics) outlay and simplifies safety and is complemented by the new graphic programming tool Samos PLAN5+, a free software that makes programming simple, safer and flexible.

The compact module comes with 16 safe inputs, four safe outputs, four safe configurable inputs/outputs and an exchangeable 512Mb program memory.

The SD memory card is very easy to handle,

thus saving time during commissioning, copying and in case service is required, and a library of certified, powerful function blocks is available for programming the system using the Samos PLAN5+ software.

Integrated USB and Ethernet interfaces enable system access at any time. Industrial Ethernet protocols are integrated from the beginning, and other additional gateway for fieldbuses makes integration into a wide variety of industrial networks simple and straightforward.

Perfect for a range of industries, Samos Pro Compact is powerful and can also be used under harsh ambient conditions thanks to its switching capacity of 4 A at every single output of the system and a temperature range of -25°C to +65°C.

A small module designed for big machines, Samos Pro Compact features modular expandability for up to 168 safe inputs and outputs and to ensure safe operation of the system, all inputs and outputs feature unambiguously assigned visual displays, which clearly indicate the operating status at any moment.

The Samos Pro Compact module meets all the relevant safety standards, including SIL CL 3 according to EN 62061 and PL e / category 4 according to EN ISO 13849-1.


In today’s rapidly changing and challenging manufacturing environment, there has never been a greater need for dimensional measurement equipment that ensures

both product quality and compliance.At the same time, equipment must be

easy for non-metrologists to use. Starrett manual vision systems have

been designed with these objectives in mind. They are affordable, repeatable, highly accurate, and will improve the output and productivity of any quality department.

The product features the latest measurement software, known as M3.

Users can easily measure features such as circles, lines, arcs and PCDs. This simple process is done by touching the edge of the feature to be measured on the touch

screen PC. “The Starrett Galileo vision systems

with the Metlogix M3 software are by far the simplest and easy to use software available on the market, says Starrett business development manager, David Eldridge. “They use touch screen PCs and Windows 7 operating systems, and are very user friendly.”

Starrett has an extensive range of both manual and full CNC-controlled vision systems – all running the M3 software with 200x200 and 300x300 X-Y stage formats and up to 200mm of Z-axis travel, 3 channel lighting and either 6.5:1 or 12:1

zoom or fitted with a range of telecentric lenses for large field of view (FOV) measurement.

These products are manufactured at Starrett’s engineering facility in Southern California.

All are fully-supported and serviced by the Starrett Metrology Products team in Australia along with Starrett’s 24-hour worldwide support coverage with support offices in Singapore, uK, and the uS.

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The universally compatible GEMÜ 536 globe valve has a robust design and is reliable in operation. This valve was developed with a long service life and low maintenance requirements in mind.

The GEMÜ 536 pneumatically operated 2/2-way globe valve has a low maintenance membrane actuator, which can be controlled by inert gaseous media.

The valve plug is fixed to the spindle in such a way as to allow flexing during closure

in order to ensure tight shut off. Steel and PTFE as well as a fibre glass-

reinforced PTFE version are available as seats.

The valve spindle is sealed by a self-adjusting gland packing. This provides a low-maintenance and reliable valve spindle seal even after an extended period of operation. The wiper ring, which has also been introduced additionally protects the gland packing from contamination and damage.

The customer has a choice between cast stainless steel 1.4408 or SG iron GGG40.3 (available from the beginning of 2015) for the material of the valve body. A flange in accordance with EN 1092 or ANSI cl. 125/150 RF is available for the piping connection.

A good flow rate and controllability is achieved due to the globe valve design. Standard regulating cages are used in the control valve design.

Thanks to the high-quality design, GEMÜ 536 is also suitable for high operating temperatures and pressures. A version according to ATEX is also available as an option.

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Stow Australia has launched a new Safety Yellow Beam Stow to increase racking visibility and improve workplace safety.

The company has changed its standard colour specifications to include Safety Yellow. The ongoing need to protect employees and long term company investments are topics no business can afford to ignore.

Safety Yellow is offered at no extra charge to assist employers increase warehouse safety.

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The latest generation of igus’ proven heavy duty cable management systems is a cable management range designed for mining and offshore applications. The igus Chainflex cable range has earned GL certification.

The new cable range (350mm interior link height) was specifically developed for the most demanding applications where electrical cables and large hydraulic hoses must be guided and protected on mission critical equipment.

With attributes such as its incredible strength to weight ratio, resistance to grease, oil, seawater, dirt, other debris, sun and temperature, it is an excellent alternative to traditional heavy-duty steel carriers.

This latest addition to the proven E4 lines of heavy-duty plastic cable carriers combines the features and benefits of its predecessors in the E4 range of cable carriers, such as low noise, modularity, and ruggedness into the All for One energy chain.

This new generation cable management system boasts design improvements such as a 33 percent increase in the unsupported span capabilities of the energy chain and a 133 percent increase in tensile strength.

Other performance enhancements offer

a complete solution for machine builders.This includes enlarged wear surfaces for

extending life and noise dampening features.New accessories include the Push Pull

Detection System (PPDS), which monitors forces on the chain during operation.

Previously, designers were forced to choose between non-offshore certified continuous flex cables or certified cables that were not designed for continuous flex operation in cable carrier systems.

igus can also provide turn-key ReadyChain solutions, fully harnessed to include Energy Chain cable carriers, Chainflex GL certified continuous flex cables, hoses, connectors and accessories, ready to plug in right out of the box.


Global Pumps offers a broad range of diaphragm pumps for many industrial applications.

The Verderair pumps are self-priming, meaning no manual priming of pumps.

If they run dry you won’t damage the pump when emptying a tank or pit as they are easy to clean and service. This means less down time. Also, Verderair diaphragm pumps hold pressure in a line without loss of air, (snore mode) and will restart without any intervention when the valve opens. Global

Pumps stocks a wide range of diaphragm pumps from ± inch up to 3 inch. They come available in many different materials including aluminium, stainless, polypropylene and PVDF.

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JLG has expanded its lighting tower fleet with the recent launch of their two new LED Lighting Towers – the LED-6 and LED-8.

Both towers offer a host of features to make light work of any lighting task, including:• Low fuel usage from large 288 litre fuel tanks

which provide over 200 hours use between refueling• 48V DC “extra low voltage” systems, which eliminate the need for Tag and Test by an electrician• Easy-to-replace light strips in each individual quick-disconnect light head

• A hydraulic articulating telescopic mast which rotates 350°, allowing increased outreach and easy positioning of lights• Mast elevation up to 8m.

According to Arron Cooper, Product Manager at JLG Industries, the combination of extra low voltage high output LED lights and fuel efficient engines, coupled with the addition of auto start/stop controllers, has greatly reduced fuel consumption.

This allows the units to run longer between refuelling, and is providing major cost savings for JLG customers.

“Other recent technological developments include sound proofing, quieter running engines and new exhaust systems resulting in reduced noise levels,” Mr Cooper said. “In addition, the use of satellite GPS and Next G connected telematic systems

on lighting tower units is growing, especially in regional and remote locations.

“The future is likely to bring further improvements in LED lighting capabilities and technologies which will deliver even greater fuel efficiency, larger lighting capability, lower cost of ownership and better return on investments.”

Mr Cooper said a number of imported lighting towers are now available on the market.

“But we emphasise that Australian-made for Australian conditions, with Australia-wide service and support, is a bonus when you buy JLG lighting towers.”


With the ability to transfer up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps) of data, TURCK’s new M12 X-Code connector increases throughput and efficiency in high-end systems and applications.

The M12 X-Code connector offers

superior signal strength for high-speed Ethernet data transfers, compared to traditional M12 connectors that support up to 10/100 megabits per second (Mbps) Ethernet. Its ability to handle high bandwidth files and minimize transfer time reduces data

bottlenecks and improves performance.

To achieve 10 Gbps Ethernet transmission speed, the M12 X-Code connector features advanced shielding design paired with Category 7 copper cable. Each of the four data pairs are shielded from each other within the connector, providing

increased isolation against cross talk, or unwanted signal coupling from one balanced twisted pair to another.

“Newer applications for video, camera and vision systems, as well as high-speed data acquisition, demand a network cable that can handle more than 10/100 Mbps data transfer,” said Laura Schweitz, product manager at TURCK. “Gigabit Ethernet can provide the speed and capacity needed. Using the TURCK M12 X-code connector, our customers now have a dependable communication solution for these high-speed applications.”

Featuring a robust, compact design, the IP67-rated M12 X-Code connector reliably operates in temperatures ranging from -20˚C

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EXAIR's new mini swivel fittings make it easy to adjust the position of the company’s award-winning air nozzles.

Using the Type 316 Stainless Steel mini swivels, even the mini Super Air Nozzles can be pointed exactly where you need it.

Available in three sizes, these swivels provide our smallest nozzles a 50˚ total angle of adjustment so your nozzles can be in the best position for maximum effectiveness.

The 1/8 MNPT Mini Swivel Fittings work

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Available from Compressed Air Australia, EXAIR’s Mini Swivel Fittings with Super Air Nozzles deliver a precision, highly focused and forceful blowoff for applications in tight spaces or requiring a minimal amount of compressed air. The new Mini Swivel Fittings can be used with any 316SS or PEEK thermoplastic mini Super Air Nozzles.

All of these nozzles have been engineered to maximise entrainment of room air while minimising compressed air consumption.

Safe operation is assured, meeting OSHA’s standard 1910.242(b) for pressure and OSHA’s noise exposure standard 29CFR – 1910.95(a). EXAIR’s nozzles are also CE compliant. Swivel Fittings can help make your nozzles more effective when replacing existing wasteful nozzles or open tubes. They are ideal for blowoff, cooling and drying

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The Newcastle Jets A-League soccer club received a major boost this month with the addition of a new partner to its sponsor family.

For the next four home games work gear supplier GotStock.com.au will feature on the back of the team’s playing kits – and the Club’s members and fans can also benefit.

From now until the Club’s home clash against Adelaide United on March 29, Jets fans can receive free delivery on all purchases from the GotStock.com.au website delivered to destinations across the Hunter Valley in NSW. And GotStock.com.au is offering Newcastle Jets members and supporters 50 per cent off on a wide range of industrial and consumable products for a limited time only. Simply use coupon code GETSOME at checkout on GotStock.com.au to redeem.

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An Australian company was recently concerned that its pumps weren’t operating efficiently, with the flexibility required.

So the company decided to replace its current lineup of air operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps with something more efficient, flexible and robust.

The pumps were being used in high profile shale gas projects as well as in more conventional oil and gas projects.

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The pumps are mainly used to fill crude oil into tankers, but sometimes they are used to transfer water to evaporating ponds, and even used to pump material with an extremely high solid content.

The Verderair AODD pumps are designed to withstand aggressive and abrasive fluids and to work in the inhospitable environments typically found in the oil and gas industry. Since replacing the old pumps with Verderair pumps, the company has discovered the many

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