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DMF still on a roll after 45 years

Why Australian manufacturers should embrace new energy saving technology With an ever-increasing demand for energy, the need to reduce Australia’s carbon footprint has never been greater.

The past decade has brought with it a remarkable growth in new energy-efficient technologies.

But Government and consumers have been slow to embrace these new innovations.

The Federal Government’s controversial carbon price scheme is now an accepted part of life for Australian manufacturers.

The scheme is designed to create incentives for businesses to reduce their carbon pollution by investing in new energy technology or operating more efficiently.

One man who has been highly critical of Australia’s energy policy is David Whitfield.

The co-founder and CEO of enLighten, a

abysmal record” when compared with other advanced nations.

“Australia could cut energy consumption by 15 per cent if every light was converted to an intelligent LED light,” says Mr Whitfield.

And Mr Whitfield is not the only one who believes our future lies with energy saving technology.

Other industry leaders are also stressing the need for manufacturers to “think green.”

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When you think of high speed roll doors and high quality climate control doors, you immediately think of DMF International.

DMF is a family owned company that has been trading in the flexible door market since 1967, when founder and chairman Warwick Fell started in his garage designing, manufacturing and marketing flexible doors.

DMF is part of a growing group of Australian manufacturers that has resisted the current trend to manufacture the bulk of its goods off-shore.

“We employ about 22 people at our two factories at Girraween (in western Sydney), says DMF managing director Stephen Fell. Continued page 3

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“For example, using high energy efficiency motors reduces the costs of the company using them, he says. “Electricity consumption accounts for ~95 per cent of a motor’s life cycle costs, payback times for high efficiency motors are therefore relatively short, two years in average, a few months for certain applications.

“Similarly, large amounts of energy can be saved by switching from fixed speed to variable speed control using electrical drives. There are many examples where a motor that drives a pump is running at fixed speed and the output is controlled by a throttling valve. By using a variable speed drive and matching the speed of the motor to the required output throttling can be avoided, which the energy that is need to reach the same output is significantly reduced. In these kind situations, too, the payback time is typically less than two years.

“So, in many industries energy efficiency can improve the EBIT margin with several percentage points. And that is a very good reason to put energy efficiency on the agenda.”

ABB employs globally around 30,000 people and has a turnover of approximately US$10 billion.

Mr Spiesshofer’s Discrete Automation and Motion division provides products, solutions and related services that increase

industrial productivity and energy efficiency.

So why is it important for Australian companies to choose sustainable products and adopt energy efficient practices?

“First, it is important that companies reduce their impact on the environment, says Mr Spiesshofer. This is a matter of good corporate citizenship.

“But in addition that, to improve competiveness, Australian companies must find ways to overcome the impact of increasing energy costs and the introduction of the carbon tax. Reducing the energy bill improves their EBIT margin.”

Mr Spiesshofer says significant savings can be made in most areas including pump and fan applications.

“Even commercial buildings can often benefit from short payback periods, when introducing variable speed drives and high efficiency electric motors, he says. ”The introduction of ABB drives recently helped the State Library of Victoria to better control their indoor climate over a 2ha, 150 year old building.

“In the process they realized energy savings of between 30 and 60 per cent across a range of applications. As a result, total annual energy use was cut by 1,800MWh. A saving of approximately $160,000. The investment paid itself for itself in energy savings within 13 months.”

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The Section Blast machine takes up less space that a Blast Chamber, costs less to operate and is more efficient.

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As a result, they have experienced a drop in fabrication times, as fabricating pre-blasted steel is faster than working on virgin steel.

Protoblast Company also has Automatic Blast Machines for post fabrication and manufactures all equipment for Blast Chambers.

Protoblast Company, which has agents in all states, is committed to ensuring the best possible blasting equipment solution for its customers.

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DMF International still rolling out top quality doors after 45 years Continued from cover

“We primarily design and manufacture our high speed roll doors and climate control doors in Australia, says Mr Fell. “About 75-80 percent is made locally.”

DMF also invests heavily in research and development (R&D) and is constantly improving its products.

“We are always looking at better ways to do things,” he says.

Mr Fell says the main benefit of manufacturing products in Australia is improved lead times and greater quality control.

“Many of our doors are custom made to suit client needs, he says. “By manufacturing in Australia we can ensure products are of high quality and are delivered on time.”

“We have always focused heavily on customer service, ensuring the customer gets something that is long-lasting and made to their specifications.”

DMF manufactures and distributes nationally climate control doors, flexible PVC doors, and high-speed automatic industrial doors.

Its products are also available in New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan and India.

In Australia the company has a network of exclusive distributors, selected for their technical knowledge and commitment to customer service.

Distributors are trained in all the DMF products.

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Why our latest edition is such a big deal The current edition of Industry Update marks an important milestone in the company’s exciting journey.

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It says a great deal about Industry Update and its meteoric rise in recent years.

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Given the fact that both the manufacturing and printing sectors have been under sustained pressure in recent months, it is nothing short of remarkable.

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I take this opportunity to wish you all a happy Christmas and a joyous 2013!

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Unveiling a roadmap for our economic future The federal government’s white paper on the Asian Century has provoked much discussion and unfortunately much skepticism.

Launched by Prime Minister Julia Gillard in Sydney last month, the white paper is certainly timely.

While Australia’s relationships with Asia are “strong and robust,” the paper notes, we must enter a new phase of “deeper and broader engagement.”The white paper provides a roadmap for the whole of Australia — governments, business, unions, and the broader community — in this next phase.

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“immerse” ourselves in it.

In other words, we have to get a better grasp of Asian cultures, languages and ways of doing business.

While business and industry groups have welcomed the much-anticipated paper, some Australian business leaders doubt the government has the determination or resources to carry out the ambitious proposals contained in it.

The paper acknowledges that Asia is set to become the economic engine for global growth in the years ahead and Australian business cannot ignore the opportunities that will come with it.

“Australian businesses and their employees can be big winners from the Asian Century, with new and expanding opportunities for our miners, manufacturers, farmers and a broad

range of service providers, the report notes.

Meanwhile, Australian businesses must continue to develop products, services and expertise that are valued in Asia—by innovating and by understanding the diversity in demand, conditions and customs.

By 2025, four of the 10 largest economies in the world are expected to be in the Asian region. And Asia’s middle class is expected to increase by more than 2.5 billion people by 2030.

That means countries in Asia will demand a diverse range of goods and services, such as health and aged care, education, household goods, tourism and high-quality foods.

This demand will provide outstanding opportunities for Australian manufacturers.

It is now hoped the government will accelerate

By Tim Michael editor@industryupdate.com.au economic reform needed to meet the goals laid out in the paper.

Productivity levels will need to increase, through skills and education, innovation, infrastructure and tax and regulatory reforms.

Bipartisan political support is needed for many of the proposals contained in the white paper.

But the real key lies in business, government, unions and the broader community working closely together to achieve those favorable outcomes.

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Energy saving: why Australia must lift its game Australia does little to promote next generation energy initiatives and “an abysmal record” when it comes to saving energy, according to an industry leader.

Mr David Whitfield, the co-founder and CEO of enLighten, a Sydney-based LED lighting company, says Australia could cut energy consumption by 15 per cent if every light was converted to an intelligent LED light.

“Whilst there are successful programs supporting innovation in the cleantech area, there is little active support from state and federal governments as purchasers of local technology, Mr Whitfield says.

Current government tender processes are a major barrier to the uptake of new clean technologies, he says.

“In spite of our high profile achievements, enLighten has had little interest from government departments in the uptake of our technology. The exception is the NSW Land and Housing Corporation, where enLighten won a number of competitive tenders for common area lighting retrofits in community housing properties, resulting in total property energy reduction results of 62 per cent.”

Mr Whitfield says Australia needs to explore the lessons from overseas in fostering and commercialising innovation.

“I was recently at INST, Asia’s largest invention show which is supported by several Taiwanese Ministries.

“I was impressed with the support and active encouragement Taiwanese companies receive from the government and from Taiwanese business. “enLighten Australia was among 700 companies from 24 countries demonstrating over 2,000 inventions, patents and technologies.”

Taiwan ranks Number 1 in the world in the number of patents held per million people (source 2011-2 Global Competitiveness Report, World Economic Forum).

How does Australia compare with other developed nations when it comes to energy saving lighting?

“In the absence of documented international sales data, general market observations are that the Australian market is on a par with much of the world, says Mr Whitfield. “But we are lagging behind economies such as Japan and Taiwan in the uptake of energy efficient lighting.”

Mr Whitfield says Australia is competitive in the development of new lighting technology and policy development. “enLighten is attracting much interest from overseas due to the market-leading technology it is developing, he says.

Mr Whitfield says while positive work has been done to eliminate the least efficient lighting products, additional measures

should also be introduced.

“The 2009 Commonwealth Government announcement for a staged phase out of incandescent lamps was a world first, says Mr Whitfield. “It has seen a significant shift towards energy efficient compact fluorescent lamps and more recently LEDs. The introduction of minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for residential lighting products has also seen an uptake in energy efficient lighting sales volumes.

“Also, financial incentives to encourage energy saving lighting retrofits have been introduced by the NSW and Victorian State Governments in the form of state based energy efficiency trading schemes.”

But Mr Whitfield believes such schemes need to be national and should give priority to locally developed technology.

So how can Australia improve its current energy policies?

“We advocate for a national energy efficiency trading scheme with harmonisation of the existing NSW and Victorian schemes to avoid duplication of bureaucracy and simplify the product application process, says Mr Whitfield.

“As a lighting product supplier, we welcome the Lighting Council of Australia’s solid state lighting (covering LEDs) product quality scheme, which is a voluntary program for LCA members. To capture non-members we would call for an expansion of the minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) from the existing residential lights only to cover commercial and industrial technologies including LEDS.” Lighting accounts for about 20 per cent of Australia’s total energy consumption.

“A 75 per cent reduction in lighting consumption can be achieved through energy efficient LED upgrades and would result in a 15 per cent reduction in overall energy usage, says Mr Whitfield.

Mr Whitfield says Australian manufacturers can achieve significant reductions to their energy bills by using LED lighting.

“In manufacturing sectors, energy reduction opportunities from LED lighting exist principally in high bay and low bay lighting applications, he says. “For areas such as loading docks, car park entries, distribution and warehousing centres and factory floors, LED high bay and low bay solutions can offer up to 70 per cent energy savings compared to traditional 400w HID lighting (including mercury vapour and metal halide) and still provide light levels that meet or exceed Australian standards.

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New automated vehicles hold

Lights are on and nobody’s driving Many Australian manufacturing and mining company vehicles may soon be operating autonomously or by remote control, with driver-operated vehicles set to become obsolete in some situations. CSIRO has developed smart systems for the management of vehicles in industrial situations. These driverless vehicles offer improved safety and cost saving benefits ...

For many years Australian industrial sites have posed a significant challenge when it comes to ensuring the safety of workers and visitors while moving goods.

Employers must ensure vehicles used for moving loads – such as forklifts and trucks – operate safely.

Warehouses, product storage sites, factory floors and processing plants often include areas in which vehicles operate in constrained spaces.

Alternatively, there may be areas in where vehicle operators have limited fields of view due to site layout or conditions of low ambient light.

In these cases, the safe, efficient operation of industrial fleet vehicles used to move heavy or hazardous loads is essential.

Following several years of groundbreaking research, CSIRO’s Autonomous Systems Laboratory has developed smart systems for efficient operation of manned and autonomous vehicles.

These new vehicles offer potentially significant productivity benefits for industrial fleets and added safety for workers.

The systems were developed as part of the Autonomous

Hot Metal Carrier Project, where a robotic Hot Metal Carrier has been designed for aluminium smelters.

CSIRO’s research program into autonomous (driverless) vehicles in industrial environments has produced a number of systems, which can be used to improve fleet management and logistics.

These systems can be implemented as individual modules: • Tracking systems for localisation of vehicles • Systems for detection of objects outside the vehicle (moving or stationary) • Navigation and path planning systems • Payload identification systems • Systems for monitoring vehicle health • Driver assist systems for alerting drivers to nearby pedestrian activity.

Video-based systems which provide “virtual reality” conditions for remote operators are also available from CSIRO from an associated research project.

The individual modular solutions can be deployed in a number of ways to improve industrial fleet operational efficiency.

CSIRO Senior Research Scientist Dr Ashley Tews, says the new technology is ideal for materials handling applications, where loads are being regularly transferred from one location to another. It is also ideal for the construction industry.

Safety of workers is a main priority

The new technology brings with it many benefits, including significant cost savings resulting from more efficient, controlled operations.

“With people operating the equipment you often get different performances, depending on how they may be feeling at that time, says Dr Tews.

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“People have good and bad days – and drive in different ways, he says. “Sometimes they can be quite harsh and erratic. And drivers are more likely to have accidents or fall asleep at the wheel.”

So the maintenance costs with driven vehicles can be higher. There is more potential for collisions. This risk is reduced with this new technology.

“By being able to program the operation we can reduce costs.”

Dr Tews says with an automated transport system comes a more predictable, smoother operation.

“It means information and tasks can be transferred between vehicles more easily, making the whole operation more efficient,” he says.

And a more efficient operation means lower fuel costs.

“If you get more predictable performance, you will have less running costs,” says Dr Tews.

“If you tell a vehicle to go from A to B and pick up a payload and drop it off at C, you are able to predict the time it will take – assuming there are no obstacles in the way.”

“Humans may do it faster than you anticipate or slower. But the acceleration, braking and cornering can often be erratic, with vehicles having to work a lot harder.”

“That means lost energy and higher fuel bills.”

Does this mean driver-operated vehicles become a thing of the past in factories throughout the world?

“I think for a very long time there will be a need for both, Dr Tews says.

“Automated vehicles will be of great benefit where you have very repetitive tasks or tasks that are highly dangerous.”

A prime example of where an automated vehicle would be ideal is in an aluminium smelter, says Dr Tews.

“Molten aluminium, anodes and ingots are constantly picked up and delivered to from one location to another”, he says. “For these types of operation, the technology is ideal.”

But for more complex intuitive operations that require highly experienced operators manipulating payloads around people, a driver would probably still be required.

Dr Tews says the safety of workers remains the main priority.

So the challenge for researchers is to develop an automated vehicle that can handle such complex mixed workplaces.

In some applications, the new technology would be introduced in a ‘semi-automated’ fashion – using both automated and driver operated vehicles, Dr Tews explains.

“Humans could still do some of the more critical operations, but we could automate some aspects of it.”

One of the technology components allows vehicles to detect if a person or another vehicle is in its path.

This technology is similar to the collision detection systems now installed on some luxury motor vehicles.

“It can actually take control of the vehicle from the driver to prevent an accident,” he says. “So it is not difficult for us to implement that kind of technology.

CSIRO’s hot metal carrier has been trialed under demanding conditions in an industrial test site, demonstrating the same range of operations as a manned (human-driven) vehicle.

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The carrier is equipped with on-board systems, which continuously transmit information about vehicle status and location.

This enables a remote operator to oversee and monitor vehicle functions and payload pickup and delivery in real time. Monitoring can be extended across a fleet of both robot and manned vehicles.

“The vehicle has been automated to replicate all the functions of a smelter vehicle that is now operated by a human,” says Dr Tews.

He is reluctant to declare the technology a “world first”, but he is unaware of any similar technology now being used in smelters globally.

“We have been trying to get this new technology into industry for a number of years now and I have not seen anything like it, he admits.

“We believe it hasn’t been done anywhere else.”

Dr Tews says this fully automated vehicle solution is ready to roll out within the next two years.

“There is not only interest in this new technology in Australia, but also overseas, in particular in America and Europe.”

One of the main benefits of the new technology, Dr Tews says, will be to prevent “wrongful” delivery of payloads.

“This particularly applies in a smelter where

if you drop the wrong metal into a furnace, you can actually render the whole batch unusable”, he says.

“This doesn’t happen often, but it does happen – and it can be a worry. So we have developed a system where we use monitoring cameras around the worksite that can actually read ID labels on the payloads with a high degree of accuracy.”

“We are then able to determine whether a particular payload should be going to a particular furnace.

“If it is the wrong payload we can install an automatic lockout on the furnace so that it won’t accept any foreign material.”

“Feasibility studies have been conducted at various industries and the results have all been positive, says Dr Tews.

“It is now a case of industry picking up the new technology and running with it.”

This technology is similar to the collision detection systems now installed on some luxury motor vehicles.

“It can actually take control of the vehicle from the driver to prevent an accident,” he says. “So it is not difficult for us to implement that kind of technology.

“We are now looking at those kind of challenges and trying to find solutions.”

Initially, CSIRO researchers have developed the systems using a hot metal carrier (a large vehicle used to transport loads of molten metal around an aluminium smelter).

The robotic hot metal carrier has been trialed under demanding conditions in an industrial test site, demonstrating the same range of operations as a manned (human-driven) vehicle.

The carrier is equipped with on-board systems, which continuously transmit information about vehicle status and location.

This enables a remote operator to oversee and monitor vehicle functions and payload

pickup and delivery in real time. Monitoring can be extended across a fleet of both robot and manned vehicles.

“The vehicle has been automated to replicate all the functions of a smelter vehicle that is now operated by a human,” says Dr Tews.

He is reluctant to declare the technology a “world first”, but he is unaware of any similar technology now being used in smelters globally.

“We have been trying to get this new technology into industry for a number of years now and I have not seen anything like it, he admits.

“We believe it hasn’t been done anywhere else.”

The new technology is so advanced, it can be used remotely from any location.

For example, an operator on a monitor in Perth can control an operation in the Pilbara mining region in northern Western Australia.

Dr Tew says this fully automated vehicle solution should be ready to roll out within the next two years.

“There is not only interest in this new technology in Australia, but also overseas, in particular in America and Europe.”

One of the main benefits of the new technology, Dr Tew says, will be to prevent

“wrongful” delivery of payloads.

“This particularly applies in a smelter where if you drop the wrong metal into a furnace, you can actually render the whole batch unusable, he says.

“This doesn’t happen often, but it does happen – and it can be a worry. “So we have developed a system where we use monitoring cameras around the worksite that can actually read ID labels on the payloads with a high degree of accuracy.

“We are then able to determine whether a particular payload should be going to a particular furnace.

“If it is the wrong payload we can install an automatic blockout on the furnace so that it won’t accept any foreign material.”

“Feasibility studies have been conducted at various industries and the results have all been positive, says Dr Tew. “It is now a case of industry picking up the new technology and running with it.”

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Turning talk into text has never been easier Dragon breathes new fire into voice recognition technology

Derek Austin … ‘faster and more efficient’

Voice recognition technology is transforming the way many manufacturers do business.

More Australians than ever before are now talking to their PCs, tablets, phones, TVs and cars.

This new technology provides a faster, more efficient way to engage with these devices.

Nuance Communications is a leading provider of voice and language solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies, applications and services make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way people interact with devices and systems.

The company has a relationship with the world’s top 5 smart phone manufacturers, providing voice recognition technology and advice.

Nuance Communications Australia has unveiled a new voice recognition package for PCs. Dragon 12 turns talk-into-text faster and more accurately than ever, so your productivity isn’t slowed down by typing or spelling.

The Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 Professional and Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 Legal Australian Edition features more than 100 new features and enhancements.

These software packages are available in Home and Premium editions.

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 is the fastest, most accurate and easy-to-use version of Dragon.

Dragon NaturallySpeaking brings voice recognition to the PC and allows individuals to simply talk to create content and command a computer.

Dragon’s powerful voice recognition software ignites new levels of productivity and convenience by enabling people to interact with and command their PC, cruise through email, update Facebook in seconds, surf the Web and create reports – just by speaking.

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Dragon voice recognition is everywhere people look today – from PCs to mobile devices to cars and even living rooms – changing the way that people work, communicate, create and live.

Dragon is already used by millions of people worldwide and is the core technology powering an innovative portfolio of voice technologies for consumers and manufacturers, including Dragon Dictation, Dragon Go!, Dragon TV, Dragon Drive! and Dragon ID. Mr Derek Austin, Director Dragon Technologies (Asia-Pacific), says voice recognition technology can assist Australian manufacturers in improving productivity.

“It is extremely useful for those who produce large numbers of documents, written reports or for filling out forms,” he says.

“It can be used on PCs, laptops and notepads to speed the time taken to produce a document.

“Most people can speak at least three times faster than they can type – so this provides a much faster and efficient way of processing documents.”

‘The more you use it, the more it gets to know you’ Mr Austin says voice recognition technology has the added “health” bonus of helping to prevent repetitive strain injuries (RSI) – a common complaint with regular keyboard use.

Also, the software can be tailored to include terminology relevant to various industry sectors – including engineering, manufacturing, architecture, law and medicine.

“We look at the work environment and can adapt the software to fit the language being used,” says Mr Austin.

The software is able to recognise an Australian accent and can “understand” most phrases common only to the Australian language.

As well as English, the software is also available in a number of different languages including French, German, Dutch, Spanish and Japanese.

The Dragon 12 software boasts faster performance and new technology that learns your preferences as you use the software.

Further, Dragon 12 works better than ever

with Gmail and Hotmail and extends the free Dragon Remote Microphone App experience to Android, turning compatible Android phones into a wireless microphone for Dragon for PC. “Dragon 12 is a remarkable leap forward in voice recognition technology. With Dragon’s increased accuracy, speed and more than 100 new features, the technology simply disappears and your ideas flow onto the screen in front of you,” said Peter Mahoney, Chief Marketing Officer for Nuance and Senior Vice President, General Manager, Dragon.

“Voice is transforming the way people engage with their PCs, tablets, phones, TVs and cars. And with Nuance’s Dragon at the heart of it – people are experiencing faster, simpler, more natural ways to communicate with the world around them.”

New features include: • A new interactive tutorial to walk people through fun exercises that demonstrate best practices for dictating, editing and formatting to get up and running quickly.

• The ability to adapt to a person’s preferred style of writing as well as the audio characteristics of their voices including pitch, speaking style, accents and even speech impediments.

• Five accent models: Australian, Southeast Asian, Indian, English and American.

• Dragon automatically detects word, phrase and format corrections, including abbreviations, numbers and more, so dictated letters, emails and documents reflect a person’s own writing style every time. The more you use it, the more it gets to know you.

• Dragon also now offers the ability to correct words and phrases even faster and easier with more words and more likely alternate word choices in the correction list.

• Dragon 12 now works even better with two of the most popular web-based email applications — Gmail and Hotmail — offering Full Text Control and commands for the most frequent actions in Internet Explorer 9, Mozilla Firefox 12 or higher and Google Chrome 16 or higher.

• No wires – Dragon 12 offers enhanced wideband Bluetooth and Dragon Remote Mic App for Android deliver better wireless options.

• Dragon 12’s natural-sounding Text-ToSpeech reads editable text—with fast-forward,

rewind, speed and volume control—for easy proofing and multi-tasking.

Additional features exclusive to Professional and Legal Australian Editions include: • Recognition Log: Dragon 12 Professional can even let administrators obtain a recognition log file for each end-user, to easily and quickly gather rich, objective usage information to provide users targeted advice and measure return on investment.

• Transcription, Streamlined: Dragon’s AutoTranscribe Folder Agent (ATFA) manages the flow of transcribed text and synchronized audio of digital voice recordings — even notifying you when a transcription is complete — to streamline third-party review and correction. ATFA now supports .DOC and .RTF formats, in addition to .TXT. The “Roaming” configuration allows dictation and third-party correction from different network locations and computing devices while ensuring centralized management of master user profiles.

• Export Custom Words: You can choose to export word properties in XML format when you export custom word lists for reuse in other user profiles.

• Remote Connections – Install Dragon on a Server, Dictate from Anywhere: Now Dragon Professional and Dragon Legal support remote dictation on Windows computers running Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7 Ultimate. Connect to a remote computer and use Dragon just as you would on a local computer. Multiple instances of Dragon can run simultaneously on the remote computer if it is a server.

For additional information about features, editions, pricing and volume licensing programs, visit: http://australia.nuance.com/dragon.

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Investing in the future of pulp and paper industry Like many industries, Australia’s pulp and paper industry is going through a period of change and consolidation, responding to the structural adjustment in our economy.

There have been positives and negatives, for example the problems with Gunns Ltd in Tasmania attracted plenty of media attention as the latter.

A strong positive however, and one that perhaps points the way to the future, was Australian Paper’s decision to proceed with a $90 million investment – supported by a $9.5 million grant by the Gillard Government and further assistance from the Victorian Government – in a new de-inked pulp plant at its Maryvale pulp and paper mill in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley.

Over 80,000 tonnes a year of white waste paper that would otherwise be exported or go to landfill, will now be turned into de-inked pulp and transformed into recycled fine (white) paper.

The Government was pleased to support this project it because it demonstrates the significant social and economic contribution the pulp and paper industry makes to Australia

and to the long-term sustainability and resilience of local economies.

This is an industry with a skilled workforce that provides over 18,100 much-needed jobs, many of them in regional Australia.

In these times when cleaner energy and sustainability are a key priority, it is also a significant producer of renewable energy and a major consumer of recycled products.

The Government is currently finalising its response to the report of the Pulp and Paper Industry Strategy Group, prepared by representatives of industry, unions and the scientific and research community.

The Strategy Group’s report identified a number of important challenges that the industry faces. These include access to suitable and competitively priced fibre to work with; efficient use of and access to competitively priced energy in a carbon constrained world; managing its environmental performance; fair trading conditions; and efficient public infrastructure.

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Through its carbon price reforms as detailed in the Clean Energy Future package, the Government is acting to create incentives for businesses and individuals to drive a low pollution future. We are also supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements that offer the potential for the pulp and paper industry to flourish in a clean energy economy.

In addition there is the revised and stronger anti-dumping regime, the Building Australia’s Future Workforce skills package, the illegal logging legislation, the release of the draft Energy White paper, the R&D Tax Incentive and the work of the Prime Minister’s Taskforce on Manufacturing.

The Government believes Australia’s future prosperity is tied to the skills, innovative approach and productive capacity of our workforce. We will continue to support skills development to underpin future economic opportunities.

Overall, the Australian economy remains strong: however that the pulp and paper industry, like many other manufacturing industries, faces pressures including the high

Greg Combet Minister for Industry and Innovation Australian dollar, increased competition from imports and the impacts of the resources boom.

The Government is considering these and other issues in its response to the Report of the non-government members of the Prime Minister’s Taskforce on Manufacturing.

We ware also working with industry and other stakeholders on the Australia in the Asian Century White Paper, which will guide Government and business on our future engagement with this economic powerhouse.

The Government recently announced the establishment of a Manufacturing Leaders Group to help progress the key issues affecting Australia’s manufacturing industry. This Group will play an important role in building a stronger innovation culture in manufacturing and building the skills required for industry sectors like pulp and paper to move up the value chain.

SEW gears up for new era The countdown has begun to the opening of SEW-Eurodrive’s new Heavy Industrial Solutions Division, heralding a new era for the company.

The new Heavy Industrial Solutions Division is being built on a 10,000sqm site adjoining SEW’s Tullamarine headquarters in Melbourne.

The massive complex is now in the final stages of development with an official opening planned for November 1 as part of the company’s 30th anniversary celebrations.

A special dinner will be held on the site to mark the occasion.

Since SEW Eurodrive first began its Australian operations in 1982, it has continued to invest in resources and infrastructure.

The new Heavy Industrial Solutions Division is being fitted out to produce and service the largest drives in Australasia.

The state-of-the-art facility includes cranes capable of handling 50 tonne loads, automated two-pack paint line and a storage capacity in excess of 3000 pallets.

SEW managing director, Robert Merola, is optimistic about the new facility. “This $15 million investment will enable us to increase local assembly, holding and servicing of products, allowing customers to become productive much quicker than in previous times,” Mr Merola said.

For the official opening, a giant marquee will be erected at the rear of the building to

accommodate 300 guests.

Guests will include state politicians and dignitaries as well as overseas SEW company representatives. Melbourne company staff, state managers, selected existing customers and potential clients will also attend.

“This new facility is the key to the company’s future in Australia,” said Mr Merola.

“Despite the changes we’ve seen, our commitment to our customers and the community are just as important as the day we started, and will form the heartbeat of SEW-Eurodrive’s Australian operations for the next 30 years and beyond,” he said.

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Troy A. Mills is vice president of Albion Machine & Tool Co, a US family-owned business established in 1927. In this article Troy raises concerns shared by most US manufacturers about the chronic shortage of skilled workers.

But it’s not too late to reverse this alarming trend he maintains. There is a strong message here for all Australian manufacturers …

Many in the general population may not realize we are at a critical point in US manufacturing, and no nation has ever thrived without a strong manufacturing base.

The average age of a toolmaker/machinist in the US is older than 50, and for every four who are leaving (ie. retiring, changing careers or moving) only one is coming in.

It’s about survival … Troy A Mills

It doesn’t take much skill with a calculator to figure out that we are in a dire situation.

If we don’t do something right now, American tool manufacturing will not exist in 2027.

While I could go on and on about how we got ourselves in this position, I think that most don’t need, or want, the refresher course.

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start now. All American manufacturers need to get involved.

We need to develop or continue the development of a skilled trades “campaign.”

We have to attract new people in to the industry by showing them how fascinating and exciting it is and also how important they are to the success of our nation. This could be accomplished through radio, television and print advertisements as well as job fairs.

But our job fairs need to be different than the same old folding tables, handouts and sample parts. Some companies have already started kids programs, but I think this can be expanded upon by creating summer programs and mini-programs that teach a different discipline at each session. These programs need to be geared toward our middle and high school age children.

We are only in the early stages of this and could use all the help we can get. In addition to ideas, I am also asking every company discuss this on a regular basis and decide, not if, but how much you are willing to contribute to the survival of American manufacturing.

I cannot express the importance of doing something.

All of us have experienced over the past year the difficulty in finding qualified candidates.

This will get worse every year, until each of us can no longer staff our companies.

This is about more than just the survival of our industry. It’s about survival of our nation, the one our great grandparents and grandparents worked so hard to build. It’s about the legacy of American manufacturing.

Let’s rebuild American manufacturing. I believe our best is yet to come.

Meanwhile the boss of US giant Caterpillar says US manufacturing is being hurt by a shortage of quality applicants.

In a recent report from the Chicago Tribune,

Caterpillar Chief Executive Doug Oberhelman, said six of every 10 applicants for basic manufacturing jobs don’t qualify because they lack a basic education or don’t pass a drug test.

“We are customers to that education system that we see failing in this country and other competitors around the world are exceeding in their education system,” said Oberhelman, whose company last year had revenue of $60 billion.

He was addressing a job-creation round table sponsored by the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Edward Rust Jr., State Farm Mutual’s chief executive, said the US needs workers with verbal and written communication skills, people who can think critically and possess intellectual curiosity.

“The consequences of not addressing this are much greater than they appear, perhaps, today,” Rust said.

This is not a problem that can be passed onto the next generation, Rust said, because skill sets become obsolete within five years.

Workers have to continue upgrading their skills to keep up with the competition from abroad, he said.

‘We need workers with verbal and written communication skills’ Oberhelman also took a shot at higher education. “I, for one, struggle a little bit with a $250,000 education for a philosophy degree.

They are a wonderful people but we can’t employ philosophers in manufacturing in the United States. We need a one- or two-year technical add-on for a high school,” Oberhelman said.

The panelists also discussed tax incentives offered by states to entice companies to expand or build facilities aimed at providing jobs.

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has ramped up incentives in the last few years in an effort to compete with other states as well as foreign countries.

Oberhelman said incentives are not the determining factor on where the Peoria-based heavy equipment maker makes capital investments. His company’s decision is based on what customers want and need with other factors ranging from the size of the skilled workforce, the location of its supply base, the infrastructure of the site as well as the general business climate.

As an example, Oberhelman pointed to a new Caterpillar plant in Victoria, Texas, that will make hydraulic excavators. The product was manufactured in Japan for decades. The decision to move production to the US, he said, was the result of wanting to be closer to equipment buyers, and to lower freight costs and shipping time from Asia.

Oberhelman acknowledged that talking about infrastructure was somewhat self-serving because the company sells earth-moving equipment. Still, he said he worried about the lack of spending in the U.S. to fix roads, bridges and ports.

“All of our competitors around the world, every country is investing more in infrastructure as a percentage of their GDP than we are,’’ Oberhelman said. “And down the road our children and grandchildren will have to compete with that more and more.’’

Caterpillar has nearly 133,000 full-time workers worldwide.

About 55,400 work in the US – about 25,000 are in Illinois and half of those are union members.

About 700 of the company’s union workers at a hydraulics plant in Joliet have been on strike since May 1, pressing for cost-of-living wage increases, lower health care premiums and for the company to honor seniority rights.

Caterpillar has described its proposal as fair.

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Hi-Semicon Australia has released a new range of LED high bays, low bays, tubes and down lights for industrial applications.

Designed for Australian conditions and certified to Australian Standards, products all carry the RCM logo and a four-year warranty.

With energy management in the forefront of all facility managers, Hi-Semicon says its products can save up to 75 percent of lighting consumption.

Their LED high bays are simple to install, simply hang and plug in.

The LED high bays use phase change liquid

cooling, keeping the junction point below 65ºC, while removing more heat than competitor technologies.

This allows the LED package to last longer, burn brighter with less running costs.

All lights use Meanwell power supplies and Bridgelux/Cree chips.

Hi-Semicon Australia, a division of ACE Gutters, distributes a large range of LED lighting products throughout Australia.

Hi-Semicon recognises the importance and obligations on businesses to reduce their carbon footprint.

“Replacing old for new lighting technologies such as LED lighting will reduce power consumption by 75 percent,” says CEO Mr Don Anderson.

The reduction in energy consumption coupled with Government energy saving schemes makes LED lighting the intelligent choice.

LED (Light Emitting Diode) has come a long way from the days of it being used as indicators in many devices.

The invention of the Blue LED has enabled the production of White LED, which has opened up opportunities for the LED from just being used as indicator lights in devices. Technology advancement in the LED has enabled the light efficiency and output to increased exponentially resulting in the invention of the High Brightness LED (HB LED). HB LED continues to improve and gained recognition in the current market due to its immense potential as lamp replacement in the General Lighting market.

The many advantages of the LED especially its lower energy consumption and longer lifetime have presented an opportunity for Green Energy to reduce the current carbon footprint produced worldwide.

Legislation has been put in place by many

governments to encourage the use of LED as an efficient light source.

When it comes to LED technology, Hi-Semicon leads the way.

Hi-Semicon’s Phase Change Liquid Cooling system removes more heat than competitive technologies which allows Hi-Semicon LED products to burn brighter, last longer, with less running costs. Typical competitive LED systems are comprised of silver and copper conductivity and phase change liquid cooling construction with an external heat sink. The emitter houses the LED die, optics and a heat sink slug used to draw heat away from the die. The conductor is made of silver and copper, which is mechanically attached to the heat sink.

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“The Cetus range uses unique LED driver technology designed by enlighten with generous integrated heat management to maximise both performance and life span,” said Mr Whitfield.

Energy and performance results for the Cetus, which is available in two to ten modules, are impressive.

The Cetus delivers up to 70 per cent energy reduction compared with traditional 400W high bay lighting. A two module Cetus consumes 86W and delivers ~8,425 lumens (independently verified by Philips Lumileds), offering superior performance to existing replacement options. In environments where reliability and or access are critical a ~40,000+ hour life span significantly reduces maintenance and replacement costs.

Following a recent international speaking tour at leading light shows in Europe and Asia, Mr Whitfield says that intelligent LED lighting is the way of the future.

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The enLighten designed Cetus has already won approval from international LED manufacturer Phillips Lumileds, who are featuring Cetus at international lighting fairs to showcase their new LUXEON M LED series.

“We assessed a large number of luminaires from our global product supplier network and selected the Cetus due to its innovative design and capacity to deliver the full range of LUXEON M benefits,” said Freddy Goh, Phillips Lumileds Lighting Technical Solutions Manager Asia Pacific.

In addition to electricity cost savings, added financial incentives are available for Cetus retrofit customers from state based energy efficiency trading schemes through energy savings certificates for registered lighting upgrades. The certificates are then traded with electricity retailers at market price (currently around $23 in NSW) delivering a cash rebate of up to 30 per cent of the total project cost.

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Top award for Enlighten A low cost, LED lighting design which provides energy savings of up to 93 per cent has won the 2012 Australian Clean Technologies Competition.

Parliamentary Secretary for Industry and Innovation, Mark Dreyfus, announced Sydney company enLighten Australia as the competition winner at an awards dinner in Melbourne.

“The Clean Tech Competition has attracted over 100 entries this year. It’s brought together emerging technology developers with

venture capitalists and mentors experienced in the commercialisation of new products,” said Mr Dreyfus.

“The winner, enLighten, is helping consumers dramatically improve their energy efficiency and reduce Australia’s carbon footprint. Their energy saving lighting is already being used in Australian universities, local councils and high density residential apartments.”

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How Ultra-Tech can increase your energy efficiency LED lighting specialists Ultra-Tech have built a solid reputation as a supplier of quality LED lights to the mining, agricultural, trucking, marine and the offroad/4WD industries.

Their high output lighting products are ideal for heavy duty and off-road industries to ensure maximum safety for all personal.

The good news is Ultra-Tech now has an extensive range of fixed LED lighting products, designed specifically for the manufacturing sector.

Its Duralux range of LED lights can reduce energy consumption by up to 80 per cent.

This can result in significant reductions in your power bill.

Other features include: • Reduced lamp maintenance downtime • Increased safety • Durability – built tough for harsh Australian conditions • Instant light output • No buzzing or light flickering • Long life span of 50,000 hours • Tough aluminium housing • Fully sealed ‘fit and forget’ design • Internal power driver

Ultra-Tech offers a large range of LED and solar lighting products.

Its LED High Bays are available from 70w up to 320w.

The LED street/area lighting range is from 6w to 120w and the LED floodlights from 6w to 400w. LED solar powered street and area lighting is also available from 6w to 80w. Ultra-Tech also offers a patented solar powered LED handrail lighting system.

All lighting is available in 12vDC, 24vDC and 240vAC and in Cool White and Warm White.

As an added bonus, Ultra-Tech offers a full light layout plan with 3D imaging of how the area will look when lit in various brightness levels.

All Ultra-Tech LED lights come complete with a 5-year warranty.

Ultra-Tech Ph: 03 5032 2106 www.ultraauto.com.au

New security lights with 10-year lifespan Marl’s new high brightness LED security floodlights have been re-designed to consume 30 per cent less power.

The new 742 Series of security lights produce 1473 lumens while drawing just 21W. The new housing and day/night sensor eliminates light wastage making it a cost effective solution for space and perimeter lighting in commercial, industrial and residential premises.

Marl’s 742 Series, from Aerospace and Defence Products, is ideal for lighting applications in unattended or hard to access areas where maintenance can be costly.

This includes car parks, tunnels, high bay applications, pathways and perimeters.

The robust housing protects four high brightness LED light engines from accidental damage or vandalism. It is sealed to IP65 rating to eliminate water and dust ingress, lowering maintenance and replacement requirements.

An optional day/night sensor automatically detects ambient light to control when illumination is required – switching on at night-time and off in daytime, eliminating light wastage and reducing utility costs.

Based on a rated life of 50,000 hours, the 742 Series has a lifespan of over 10 years at 12 hours continuous use per day.

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A number of 20mm conduit entry points along the back and sides allow the units to be mounted directly onto walls, ceilings or posts to cast a downwards beam of daylight white coloured light, with a colour temperature of 5000K. The robust housing is constructed from die cast aluminium with a prismatic polycarbonate lens, has a temperature range between -20 to 60ºC, and is manufactured at Marl’s Ulverston site in the UK to ISO9001 approval.

Aerospace & Defence Products Ph: 02 9979 9001 www.aerospacedefenceproducts.com.au

Cost effective solution … the Marl 742 Series

Go green with energy saving IDEC high-bay lights

IDEC Australia Pty Ltd Ph: 1800 684 332 www.idec.com

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control allows you to light only the area desired with extremely long life spans.

With Green-Lite you have the ability to not only dim the unit from 100 to 5 per cent, but also shut down the banks of LEDs as you choose for contrasting control. No other linear light has this ability.

Each Green-Lite Linear product ships from the factory complete with integrated mounting feet.

They feature not only countersunk holes for permanent installation into your machine enclosure wall, but also four (2 per mounting foot) Neodymium rare-earth magnets for a very strong, semi-permanent mounting.

For more information visit: http://www. ocwhite.com/machine-tool-illumination/greenlite-tm-led-linears.html

New from 2012 Cleantech Open winner enLighten Australia, the Cetus LED is available in a range of sizes due to its modular design. Able to deliver a variety of light outputs to match user requirements.

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Light up your world with OC White range of LEDs OC White has launched the Green-Lit LED Linear Machine Light Series – a new energy efficient, high output, long lasting illumination range – ideal for the manufacturing sector.

Manufactured to last, the Green-Lit LED series from Bondline Static Control Solutions, is IP67 rated for tough industrial environments.

These lights features a heavy duty die cast aluminium body and a rugged replaceable clear tempered safety glass cover.

They also feature superior LED technology.

Rather than clusters of old style LEDs “bottles”, favoured by many manufacturers, Green-Lite products employ next generation “surface mount” LEDs that produce more light with less glare, consume less power and last longer.

The blended white light is easy on the eyes and the output level is simply and precisely adjustable for maximum operator comfort.

All Green-Lite models are wired for 24V direct machine connection, but can also be run at 100-240V with interchangeable power supply options.

The same contrast control and dimming functions on the exclusive Green-Lite LED magnifiers can also be found optionally on the LED Linears.

The Green-Lite series provides a fast return on investment through lower operating costs, longer lighting lifespan and improved productivity. The high light output is only 36W at its highest setting.

And you can power up to three Green-Lite Linear fixtures off a single power source.

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IDEC, a pioneer in LED illumination products, has launched its latest LG1H series LED highbay lights.

IDEC has used 30 years of LED design experience and original anti-glare optics technology to develop this new range.

LG1H delivers a bright, energy-efficient and eco-friendly solution for your high-bay lighting needs, while conforming to safety standard AS/NZS CISPR 15: 2011 or EN55015.

With the rapid growth of domestic and commercial electrical and electronic systems, the EMC compatibility has become an increasingly important issue.

It can cause disruption to communications, and reduce performance levels of such equipment due to Electromagnetic interference.

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and Media Authority) revised the EMC compatibility standard AS/NZS CISPR 15 last year to accommodate compatibility with latest communication equipment.

According to regulation, all types of lighting products such as LED lamps, incandescent lamps that are operating using main electricity supply and battery operated supplies, fall within the scope of AS/NZS CISPR 15 or the European equivalent EN 55015.

IDEC LG1H series LED high-bay lights fully conform to latest AS/NZS CISPR 15: 2011 standard, making them compatible to use alongside other radio frequency susceptible devices without creating any interference.

Also, IDEC LG1H high-bay’s unique rectangular design structure reduces shadow and illumination waste.

Once LG1H is turned on, it delivers an instant light while maintaining a pleasant luminance in accordance with IEC62471.

It is also equipped with a dimming feature, which can be used based on application requirements.

LG1H offers a long life-span as it retains 70 percent of its initial luminance at 60,000 hours of use.

It is available in Cool White (temp: 5,000K), and with three different power ratings: 85W, 173W and 241W.

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THE SENSIBLE CHOICE LED Highbays 120W 160W 220W

Why you should switch to LED LED technology came out from the electronics industry and now is considered by the lighting industry as the emerging technology to replace most conventional light sources.

LED lighting is now seen as a safe, efficient alternative to incandescent, fluorescent, halogen, and mercury lighting.

LEDs are DC powered and when coupled in use with an appropriate LED driver and packaged into a luminaire, can achieve higher efficiencies in outputs making them more viable as a light source.

LED lighting not only lowers energy costs, it reduces maintenance and handling costs and lessons your hazard potential.

Australian company Tenrod offers experience and expertise in LEDs and LED based products to the hospitality and building industries. It also offers a range of electronic components to the manufacturing industry.

Much advancement has been made in the field of LED lighting and LED now offers many advantages over conventional lighting.

Tenrod lists 10 good reasons why you should switch to LED: 1. Higher energy efficacy

Aluminium or Polycarbonate Reflector available.

SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS

High quality LED lights have an average life expectancy of 50,000 hours and use approximately 20% power of a conventional metal-halide. This significantly reduces maintenance costs.

HIGHLY DURABLE

LEDs have solid state components and employ an electronic chip fully protected by a highly durable capsule that can withstand vibrations and jarring.

SAFER CHOICE

LED lighting uses minimal heat emission which reduces the chance of catching fire and causing burn-related injuries in the workplace.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

LEDs do not contain mercury or any other toxic or

hazardous materials and are therefore environmentally friendly, plus safer and easier to recycle.

DON’T YOU AGREE?

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(More light for less power). LED uses much less power consumption than conventional lighting especially against incandescent and halogen lamps.

2. Much longer life

5. Suits frequent switching Lifetime not affected by frequent switching.

Switch off when not needed.

6. No re-strike time No wasteful need to leave light on unnecessarily. Switch off when not in use.

7. No warm ups Switches ON to full brightness immediately.

No waiting for lighting up.

8. Steady state light No strobing, less eye fatigue, less irritation.

9. Low voltage DC Safer and easier to handle and install. Keeps installation cost down 10. Generate less heat than halogen and incandescent lamps Less heat load to workplace, air-conditioning and less hazardous to touch.

LED technology has been adapted for use in lighting in many forms. Convenient and practical adaptations can be found in linear LED tubes, down lights, cove lights and high bay lights.

Contact Tenrod to find an LED solution that will suit your site and applications.

Tenrod Ph: 02 9748 0655 www.tenrod.com.au

Generally L70=35,000 hours (maintain at least 70 percent brightness of original level for 35,000 hours). And much lower maintenance costs due to the longer re-lamp cycle.

3. No mercury content No toxic spills to your production line or workplace in event of breakage.

Generally RoHS complaint (Reduction of Hazardous Substance).

4. Solid-state No glass, No filaments to break. Fewer hazards.

Make the switch … LED lighting has many benefits

INDILED delivers peak safety and top performance The INDILED stainless steel LED bulkhead is a robust industrial LED bulkhead with similar application performance to 70W HPS lamp but up to 60 per cent power savings.

Available from Wadco Lighting, the body, fixings and brackets are constructed from 316 Stainless Steel material combined with a toughened glass lens.

The INDILED light source comprises an array of LEDs from CREE/NICHIA mounted on custom Wadco strips and powered by a Philips LED driver.

There are two versions now available: • A 28W LED system that comes with an internal tilt of 12.5° for an asymmetric distribution. This is ideal for narrow spaces like a walkway along conveyors where the light fittings are mounted on poles on the side. With the tilt, illumination levels over the target area is maximised whilst maintaining a 0° tilt on the light fitting.

• A 40W LED system that is mounted on a flat plate with a symmetric distribution. It is ideal for general lighting in tunnels or small spaces.

All INDILEDs have full cut-off distribution and are dimmable, DALI controllable and DIP rated.

Auxiliary lighting versions are available for evacuation lighting up to 2 hours plus.

Mounting options also include a pole mount adaptor.

Wadco Lighting Ph: 02 9791 9999 www.wadco.com.au

Powerful choice … the INDILED stainless steel bulkhead

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Difficult handling made easy LOGIFLEX ROTATOR

LOGIFLEX ROTATOR

Tipping, or totally inverting bulk bins, to empty contents.

Elevating and inclining bins toward the operator at a safe working height to add or remove larger items

We are bending over backwards so you don’t need to!

NEW Stackers with special rotators, bare backing plate for special custom

Rotator Rotator attachments, or a variety of forks and bin locking clamps etc.

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The rotator is available in two models– –with with multimultiThe rotator is available in two models For palboxes, bins,on stillages and large tubs purpose carriage or with• forks - and canpallet be fitted purposestackers carriage or with forks and can be fitted on • Can be rotated in both directions for tipping/tilting with lifting heights up to 1880/1910 mm. stackers with lifting heights• up to 1880/1910 mm.

Easy access to items without over-reaching or over-bending

The rotator with forks can tiltfunctions, crates androtation boxes so • All limits, and heights, can be programmed to the job that the user can reach the contents without The rotator with forks can tilt crates and boxes so • Rotation speed, soft start and stop speeds can be adjusted to suit straining back. The rotator can that thestretching user canand reach the the contents without turn a box 180º to empty it fully.

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stretching and straining the back. The rotator can Inclining palboxes, stillages, large bins and plastic tubs for safe manual access turn a box 180º to empty it •fully.

On the rotator with multi-purpose carriage it is • Totally inverting bins and tubs allowing controlled emptying onto conveyors possible to fix and rotate different items, such as sorting tables and hoppers On the tools. rotator with multi-purpose carriage it is This model can be adapted to the requirements of to thefix individual customer. possible and rotate different items, such as • Food bin tipping in production and packing areas, particularly into raised

tools. This model can be adapted to the requirements feeder chutes, and mixing vessels Focus is put on safety! Tohoppers, ensure the most optimum of the individual customer.

• Postal stillages, ULD crates support of the box, it is possible to fit box holders for mail, onto conveyors, tables, etc

with or without clamps. • Tipping bins of fruit, vegetables, ice, etc. onto tables or conveyors

Focus is put on safety! To ensure the most optimum • Controlled up-ending of all manner of binned components support of the box, it is possible to fit box holders with or without clamps.

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Phone 03The 9836 4500in two models Freecall rotator is available – with multi- 1800 500 411 purpose carriage or with forks - and can be fitted on

Email indup@maverickequipment.com.au stackers with lifting heights up to 1880/1910 mm.

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The rotator with forks can tilt crates and boxes so that the user can reach the contents without

DMF on a roll with new high speed doors Don’t blink … the high speed PVC roll door

The high speed PVC roll door is an ideal way to control temperature and dust in food and warehouse applications.

These doors generally accommodate openings up to about 6H x 6W before potential wind pressures can limit their effectiveness.

Certainly PVC roll doors can be fitted to larger openings, but with a compromised speed.

The Efaflex SST model is a high speed roll door is a better option, being an extruded aluminium door blade, than can provide a solution to sealing the opening, with the addition of providing a high strength solution against prevailing winds.

With a capacity of up to 175km/h wind force, this model door is the strongest high speed door on the market, with an incredible opening speed of 2m/sec.

DMF International Pty Ltd is a Sydney based company, with agencies throughout Australia. DMF is the exclusive agent for the German manufactured Efaflex door range.

These doors are intricately designed, yet can withstand tough conditions with high usage.

With the ability to accommodate openings of up to 8mH x 10mW, this customised door may be the answer to increasing your productivity.

And if you don’t want a solid doors blade, the option of window infills can be supplied to increase the light and visibility.

Call DMF for a no obligation free assessment and quote.

DMF International Ph: 02 96365466 www.dmf.com.au

Lencrow unveils its new Burden carrier

Lencrow Materials Handling has released a new range of electric powered Burden carriers to handle the toughest of jobs.

The Xilin BD30 with a load capacity 3000kg offers a large 1400mm x 2240mm flat platform as standard.

A number of optional backs are available some with drop down sides or lockers and even custom designed units to suit customer requirements are available.

The unit is the largest in the range of four wheel units all offering high duty cycle batteries. These units are available with pneumatic or puncture proof tyres.

The units have 160mm of ground clearance, which give greater break over angles for ramp work.

“We have been looking for a solid electric utility vehicle for some time, says Lencrow Managing Director Ross Grassick. “Most have failed on their ability to work a long shift on the batteries fitted. This unit exceeds our expectations on duty cycle while still having the power to negotiate ramps without loss of power. The units are easy to operate and have very functional controls.”

The range also offers a three-wheel version available with 1000kg and 1500kg capacity models that all have the same performance and duty cycles. All units come with towing points making them suitable for towing trailers.

No lost rollers. Precise, reliable, robust.

High impact and corrosion resistant.

Moulded polymer multi-directional transfer and conveyor solutions conveyors • transfer tables • omni decks • assembly platforms • driven solutions • pipe rollers

Lencrow Materials Handling Ph: 1300 536 276 www.lencrow.com.au

New Mosaic modules for greater safety Available now the latest range of Mosaic modules allow the connection of remote I/O system expansions via MSC bus.

This new range from Treotham Automation is an ideal solution for the interconnection of the safety functions of more machinery on a single production line.

The units can be connected in series or in a tree network, with the maximum number of expansion units being 5.

All Mosaic modules are now also designed for use within a range of industrial IP protocols including EtherNet, DeviceNet, ProfiNet and of course, Profibus.

The software required for the Mosaic system is available as a free download from www.treotham.com.au The following modules are available: • MCT1 – 1 connection interface –To install

at the end or at the beginning of the network • MCT2 – 2 connections interface (1 input and 1 output) – Used as passing through or as tree network connections.

The MCTs are interconnected using the RS485 type shielded cable 4 wires + shield, allowing up to 100m per each connection.

Treotham Automation Pty Ltd Ph: 02 9907 1778 www.treotham.com.au

Ideal solution … Mosaic modules from Treotham

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$100m high tech fibre research centre on track

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Bulkaflo, for emptying bulk bags Senator Evans … ‘international hub’

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A new $100 million Australian fibres research centre now under construction at Deakin University in Victoria is set to transform Australia’s manufacturing and fibre related industries.

The Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre (AFFRIC) at Geelong, south west of Melbourne, is a collaboration between CSIRO, Deakin University and the Victorian Centre for Advanced Materials Manufacturing.

Minister for Science and Research, Senator Chris Evans said the new centre would position

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the Geelong region as an international hub for research in advanced fibrous materials.

“The centre will see CSIRO and Deakin University researchers working together on a series of projects aimed at increasing the research capacity of both organisations to service the textile and fibre industry,” Senator Evans said.

“Research and development partnerships already underway include Quiksilver for material for action sportswear, the Australian Defence Force to develop smart fibres for use in uniform fabrics and the Cotton R&D Corporation to develop low twist, fine count yarns and fabrics from cotton.

“The new centre will have a world-first, pilot scale research plant able to produce commercial quantities of carbon fibre which is at the core of a number of advanced materials used in aeronautical and other engineering applications.

“Its strength and light weight means carbon fibre will transform manufacturing.”

The AFFRIC is expected to generate almost 500 indirect jobs in the region during the construction phase.

Cable solution for highly abrasive environments The Tsubaki Kabelschlepp steel-line steel cable and hose carrier systems significantly increase system availability in abrasive work environments The work in steelworks, foundries and blasting shops is particularly rough on personnel and machinery.

Conventional cable and hose carriers quickly reach the limits of their resistance in these conditions.

The optimised chain geometry of the cable and hose carriers Steel-line S/SX1252B and S/SX1802B by Tsubaki Kabelschlepp reliably prevent costly downtimes and maintenance times in highly abrasive environments.

Foundry sand, corund and scale are the natural enemy of any cable and hose carrier.

They are by-products of metal production and processing, where they appear in large volumes and can quickly result in blockages on the stroke system of conventional cable carriers.

The cable and hose carrier system fails, and the entire system comes to a standstill.

Against this background, the Tsubaki Kabelschlepp cable and hose carrier types S/SX1252B and S/SX1802B offer users specialist systems for the deployment in environments, where high volumes of fine abrasive media are generated.

Both of these cable and hose carriers are available in steel (S) and stainless steel (SX) and are – like all steel cable and hose carriers by Tsubaki Kabelschlepp – lubricantfree. The cable and hose carriers Steel-line S/ SX1252B and S/SX1802B have both been awarded the Eco-Link label and comply with the strict Tsubaki Group environmental compatibility standards.

The optimised construction of the cable and hose carrier systems S/SX1252B and S/ SX1802B of the Steel-line product family by

Tsubaki Kabelschlepp permanently prevents dirt and foreign bodies from collecting in the stroke system and thus inhibiting the function of the carrier.

The stroke system is virtually “selfcleaning,” as foreign bodies are removed while the cable carrier is in travel.

Blockages of the cable and hose carrier are effectively prevented, as no dirt deposits can form in the stroke system.

Depending on the type of application, screw connections or rivets are used.

With the ability to withstand continuously high temperatures up to 600°C, the steel cable and hose carriers are ideally suited for use in the extreme heat of steelworks and foundries.

Tsubaki Australia Pty Ltd Ph: 02 9704 2500 www.tsubaki.com.au

Prevents blockage … the S/SX1252B and S/SX1802B cable and hose carriers

Self-cleaning … cable and hose carriers from Tsubaki Kabelschlepp

New Rotatruck: light, compact and strong

Compact and strong ‌ new Rotatruck-Lite

After much work with users and clients Rotacaster has developed a new range of Rotatruck hand trucks.

Research indicated the need for a compact, lightweight, yet robust unit to serve a broad range of purposes and carry loads of up to 150kg.

The new aluminium Rotatruck-Lite handtruck delivers. It weighs in at only 9kg, with a full sized magnesium toe.

Rotacaster MD Peter McKinnon said: “Just as the award-winning full-size Rotatruck, the Lite series is easier, quicker and safer to use when compared to traditional hand trucks.�

It’s easier because the Rotatruck carries the load on its patented self-supporting,

multi-directional wheelbase.

It’s quicker because the Rotatruck is faster across terrain, obstructions and nimble in confined spaces.

And it’s safer because using the Rotatruck requires less effort and encourages ergonomically correct use.

These ergonomic benefits are perfect for users with pre-existing conditions and for people not skilled in the use of hand trucks and manual materials handling.

Thanks to its stable wheelbase the Rotatruck is an ideal partner at the job site for almost any trade. Not only does it do the heavy lifting, it’s ability to navigate confined spaces make it an ideal platform.

The Rotatruck is also ideal for home users, retirees and those with weaker mobility or strength. “The self-supporting wheelbase is rugged enough to go to most places around the house, while the non-marking wheels are safe to bring into the house,� said Mr McKinnon. “Only the Rotatruck’s unique multidirectional self-supporting wheel base can deliver ergonomic safety improvements while still handling significant loads.�

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Working safely around powerlines Sperian is now Honeywell

For more information on our world class personal protective equipment

call 1300 139 166 or visit www.sperian.com Look up, keep a safe distance … and protect yourself © 2011 Honeywell Safety Products Australia Pty Ltd

Unfortunately incidents where machinery, vehicles, cranes, tools and equipment come into contact with powerlines are far too common.

Powerlines present one of the greatest health risks to outdoor workers.

This is a real problem in the construction industry, but also others such as utilities, contracting and farming.

Accidental contact with overhead or underground powerlines is a serious lifethreatening risk, causing hazards such as fires and explosions electrocution, electric shock and burns.

Failure to identify the hazard of overhead powerlines before commencement of work and lack of an appropriate safe system are usually the reason for incidents to occur.

There are a series of considerations and actions required prior to and during working around power lines.

First of all the site should be surveyed for overhead power lines and it should be assumed that all lines are energised.

Advise the local distribution company 48 hours in advance if planning to undertake excavation work or work near overhead power lines. Ideally, the lines should be de-energised before commencement of work.

In order to verify that a line is de-energized you can use a voltage detector, which will indicate the presence of voltage on a line.

Ensure that the voltage detector is set to the same voltage of the lines being checked.

For example if you are checking an 11kv powerline and the voltage detector is set at 6kv, the test will not work.

Grounding sets can also be used to divert electricity from an energized line away from the work area to create a safe work environment.

Please refer to your local Workplace Health and Safety Rules and Regulations regarding an overhead power line safety and health program, including safety training.

Work at a safe distance This is the most important rule. When working with tools and equipment and if the lines cannot be de-energised, keeping a minimum safe distance is vital.

Workcover NSW recommends that for voltages up to 132,000V, never get closer than 3m to an overhead powerline, between 132,000V and 330,000V – 6m and over 330,000V keep a distance of 8m.

Pre-work discussions of how the planned work relates to power lines and whether or not a monitor during the activities is required are essential. Take into account the “sag and swing” of powerlines, the movement of the mobile plant and strength of wind. Also consider the chance of an operator error and malfunction of the equipment.

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Look up When working near power lines, always look up and check where they’re located. If you work near trees, keep in mind that branches may hide power lines. Downed Lines may be deadly.

If you see a downed line, do not approach as it may be energized. Call the local utility company.

Wear suitable PPE

Top protection … Honeywell personal protective equipment is a must when working near powerlines

these are only rated to 1000V and not for use on energized HV lines.

ICE stay calm and keep your distance In the event a piece of heavy equipment, such as a crane or truck comes into contact with a powerline, try to remain calm and stay inside the vehicle provided you’re not in danger from an electrical fire, or other life-threatening hazard.

If possible – and provided you won’t be struck by a power line – move the equipment away from the powerline.

Warn others not to come closer than at least 8m or touch the equipment. Contact the local distribution company immediately. However, if you are in danger and need to exit your vehicle, you need to first consider that you could be at risk of a ‘step potential’ once on the move.

A ‘step potential’ is where voltage is present and running through the earth. So if you were to jump from the vehicle to the ground and not land with both of your feet at the same time, the voltage present in the earth coming in contact with one foot, may not be the same potential or voltage than the other side.

The best protection from a step potential is to have a set of dielectric, voltage rated overboots

handy in the vehicle which will provide insulation and allow you to walk away from the hazard area. If dielectric boots are not available, you should jump as far away as possible. Never touch the equipment and the ground at the same time. Once you hit the ground, hop or shuffle away with your feet together making sure your feet are always at an equal potential zone so that a shock will not occur. Don’t go back to the equipment until it is safe.

Untrained or unequipped persons should not attempt to rescue a person who has come into contact with voltage and has become “stuck”, which can happen when the amperage is 10+Ma. Then, muscle contractions can occur causing a person to be unable to let go of the voltage they have come into contact with.

Ladder Safety You risk serious injury or death if you touch a ladder that contacts a live power line.

Aluminum ladders conduct, even non-metallic fiberglass ladders can conduct electricity if they are dirty or wet. Before raising or extending any kind of ladder, check in all directions for any powerlines.

Any employee who works in and around energized equipment and has the potential to come into contact with “live” exposed parts must use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

PPE must be designed for the work being performed. Electrically rated tools will be clearly labeled with the amount of voltage for which they are approved. Do not exceed the tool’s voltage rating and always inspect your insulated tools and PPE before each use to make sure they are in good condition.

Wear non-conductive head protection if you are working in an environment that presents a possible electrical hazard to your head like bumping into exposed lines, parts, etc. A Class A hard hat provides limited protection against electricity up to 2,200V, whilst a Class B hard hat can be used for up to 20,000V. Even better, ensure that energized lines are covered with an insulated blanket or line hose cover rated to the appropriate voltage to prevent a shock where a touch potential exists.

Honeywell Safety Products leads the industry in manufacturing personal protective equipment with products such as insulated gloves and sleeves with class ratings between 00 for 500V through to class 4 for 36000V. Insulated blankets and line hose covers to protect workers from coming into contact with live lines and live-line tools to protect industrial, utility, contractors and other electrical workers from the unrelenting hazards of their jobs.

We help customers build enduring safety cultures across a wide range of markets including electrical safety.

Refer to “Work near powerlines: Code of Practice” (catalogue no. WCO1394) for further information.

The WorkCover Code of Practice “Work Near Overhead Power Lines” can be downloaded from www.workcover.nsw.gov.au or obtained from WorkCover. The Code of Practice was developed based on the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulation, which have now been repealed.

The Work Health and Safety Act and Regulation took effect in NSW on January 1 this year. To ensure you comply with your legal obligations you must refer to the appropriate legislation. The Code of Practice is designed to protect the health and safety of persons from the risks arising when they are working near overhead power lines and associated electrical apparatus.

Honeywell Safety Products Ph: 1300 139 166 www.honeywell.com

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Listen up: Here’s a new way to measure noise exposure

Essential workplace tool … the Quietdose Personal Dosimeter from Howard Leight

The Quietdose Personal Dosimeter, from Howard

Leight by Honeywell is a new and essential addition to any workplace Hearing Conservation Program.

It’s estimated that 1 million Australians are exposed to hazardous levels of noise at work.

And according to Safework Australia at least $30 million is paid annually in compensation to workers suffering hearing complaints.

The Quietdose is designed to deal with the problem before it occurs.

Quietdose is an “in-ear” dosimetry device that measures the noise that workers hear accurately and in real time.

By avoiding costly engineering changes and accurately measuring noise exposure at its source, employers can make significant savings and taking steps to adjust workers hearing protection.

In-ear dosimetry is a relatively new concept to the industry.

Traditional dosimetry devices measure the ambient noise around the worker and then make

assumptions or estimates about the sounds that impact the wearer’s ear.

Quietdose goes one step further by measuring the noise hitting the wearer’s eardrum. It is essentially a hearing protector that measures itself, taking the guesswork out of traditional dosimetry by providing truly accurate data that can be used to adjust hearing protection immediately.

The data allows supervisors to respond when an alarm is activated if the worker is getting

close to the safe noise limit.

The Quietdose measures the “dose” of noise a worker is hearing over the course of the day and can be programmed to send an SMS or email alerting the supervisor if workers are being overexposed to noise.

Studies show that noise exposure is the most common cause of occupational hearing loss and that most hearing loss occurs in the first 5-10 years of exposure.

Quietdose can be used to overcome this serious issue by being used to train new employees on how to use their hearing protection properly from day one.

While hearing loss is entirely preventable, once accquired it is irreversible, making the Quietdose Personal Dosimeter an essential workplace tool you cannot afford to ignore.

Honeywell Safety Products Ph: 1300 139 166 www.howardleight.com

New Cigweld smart phone App now available The Cigweld Pocket Guide is the must have reference guide for Australia’s welding industry.

Now in keeping with the digital age, Cigweld has condensed the 430-page guide to an easy-to-use phone and tablet application.

The new App contains all the information needed by welding engineers, boilermakers, fabricators or general tradies.

This includes detailed information on welding guides, defects, joints, positions, symbols, classifications, gas and safety.

The guide outlines the relevant procedures, applications, operating data and packaging data for Cigweld welding consumables and STOODY hard facing consumables.

By having the guide close at hand welders can work safely and efficiently.

The App, suitable for iphone and Android phones, features quick touch category menus and a simple product or part number search function.

This ensures you have all the relevant

welding information at hand at any time.

Also, you can make a technical welding enquiry via the App, and where reasonable, receive a same-day answer to your question.

Whether you are the home hobbyist who dabbles with welding creativity in your home workshop, or you are a heavy industrial welding enthusiast, this free App is a must.

Cigweld – Victor Technologies Ph: 03 9474 7329 www.cigweld.com.au

Many disasters can be prevented with a professional risk management plan

Most manufacturers are covered by insurance to mitigate the impact of disasters such as fire.

But insurance does not cover the disruptions inflicted upon the organisation and its employees following the disaster.

According to Ross Kennedy, President of CTPM Australasia, many serious incidents can be prevented if sites have TPM strategies in place.

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was always operated correctly and in perfect condition.

“Unfortunately too many sites are so focused on other parts of their Lean improvement journeys involving 5S and Value Stream Mapping, says Mr Kennedy. “So they forget about the critical importance of TPM in reducing operational costs while minimising Operational Risk caused by equipment malfunctions, he says.

“TPM is about systematically training operators to identify all the little things not right with their equipment at the earliest possible time. If picked up, Maintenance can address them before they become expensive repairs or lead to operational disasters.”

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Mr Kennedy says picking up the small problems at the earliest possible time and rapidly correcting them also eliminates possible equipment malfunctions that can lead to environmental breaches which have become more common in recent years.

“TPM is not a quick fix, says Mr Kennedy.

“It can take 3-5 years to fully implement as it is based on developing new skills within your operators and maintainers. The sites that are embracing TPM from a people development perspective are seeing significant savings on their bottom lines.”

Mr Kennedy says many companies worldwide are successfully implementing TPM. “Whether they are manufacturing, mining or process industries, TPM is a must for any site that is dependent on the interaction between people and equipment for its success,” he says.

“The key question for site managers is, are they confident that their site has best practice equipment care strategies in place to minimise operational risk.”

Established in 1995, CTPM is the Centre for TPM (Australasia). CTPM is a membershipbased organisation to promote networking and the sharing of the safety strategies.

There are now some 15 industry groups from manufacturing, mining, processing, utilities and service companies currently using TPM methodologies.

To learn more visit: www.ctpm.org.au

Make the switch to Treotham TP safety switches from Treotham Automation provide a highly reliable solution for the automation, fitting and handling technology sectors.

The TP switches ensure that guard devices remain in the closed position until a hazardous movement (such as an after running main spindle) has come to a standstill.

Similarly, opening of the guard devices is prevented during a process. Due to their slim design, they are outstandingly suitable for universal fitment on profiles.

TP safety switches have glass-fibre reinforced plastic housings.

Features include electrical and mechanical locking devices (optional), emergency release from the rear, different switch contacts and three cable entries.

Treotham Automation Ph: 02 9907 1778 www.treotham.com.au

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Technology and innovation has crowds flocking to Safety Show Sydney New technology and innovation proved a winner for crowds at this year’s Safety Show in Sydney.

Visitors were treated to a dazzling display of the latest safety equipment and accessories during the three-day show.

Held in conjunction with Sydney Materials Handling, visitors had access to more than 200 stands at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.

The Safety Show also featured free knowledge workshops on managing risk, height safety and other safety issues, with organisers reporting strong attendances.

Exhibitors again reported good sales leads and opportunities to expand distributorships.

“We’ve had unbelievable traffic,” said Raul Urrutia, president of LightModule, a robust,

long-life portable LED lighting system developed in Silicon Valley. “In the first day and a half we took around 450 inquiries including many for distribution rights.”

Developed with the needs of law enforcement and emergency responders in mind, the system uses interchangeable electronic heads to transform from a road flare to area light, flashlight or combo unit in seconds.

Michael Dean, managing director of Australasian Safety Services, exhibiting Sonomax, unique custom-fitted ear protection for workers, said the stand was taking around 40 quality leads a day.

“Overall interest has been good,” he said.

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Safety Show in August.

Brisbane firm Sherm Software, exhibited web-based workplace safety and risk management software built from scratch and launched only in January.

“We’ve attracted excellent traffic, said designer and MD Caroline Kingston. “We got off to a great start by recording 10 good leads on the first day, as well as a many distributor inquiries,” she said.

Among the new products attracting visitors to the Materials Handling Show, was Hazibag, a flexible intermediate bulk container approved in Australia and internationally for transporting dangerous goods like asbestos, obviating the need for steel bins.

Developed in Queensland, it can also be used

to handle contaminated soil, toxic wood and plants, medical waste and veterinarian waste CEO Wayne Loane’s main purpose at the Show was to line up distributors. “Within a few hours we filled pages of inquiries,” he said.

WorkCover NSW won the trophy for best stand over 18sqm, Frontline Diagnostics for best stand 18sqm and under and BBJ Materials Handling for best new stand.

Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Ph: 03 8672 1200 www.thesafetyshow.com.au www.materialshandling.net.au

Zip sided boot for tough jobs The All Terrain (AT) range of safety and industrial footwear from Oliver Footwear provides comfort, performance and durability.

Newly released by Oliver the AT 55-232Z 150mm (6˝) zip sided boot is ideal for safe working applications across heavy industry, services and demanding on site job conditions.

The AT 55-232Z boot has a wheat colour nubuck leather upper that is highly water resistant combined with the Dual Density Nitrile Rubber outsole with a polyurethane midsole.

Utilising both layers the soft midsole of the boot cushions the foot on impact and the high density outsole meets demanding site wear conditions.

These include resistance to 300ºC of surface contact with excellent slip resistance, as well as to mineral and organic oils and acids.

The Dual Density sole also gives superior cut, split and crack resistance as well as having an anti-static feature.

The exterior side zip is designed to allow fast donning and exit from the boot making it an ideal choice for fast shift changeovers or early morning starts ready for the worksite.

Oliver has also used its unique COMFORTcushion combination of cellular urethane and PORON to protect the heel and ball of the foot with its constant impact absorption helping to reduce foot, leg and lower back fatigue.

Safety protection for the wearer is also

provided by the NATUREform Type 1 toe cap with its wide profile shape so that greater comfort is provided without the toes coming into contact with the toe cap.

There is also the unique NANOlite footbed with its gently raised surface that massages the foot with each step, so that greater blood flow is promoted to help manage fatigue.

Other Oliver features include the lace locking device that allows the boot to remain purposely laced up and Kevlar stitching across the critical seams to give increased strength.

The new boot is also fully lined with a padded collar and tongue for extra wearer satisfaction.

There is also the TECtuff toe bumper and heel protection that prevents scuffing or premature exterior wear caused by abrasion or impacts.

The new zip-sided boot is available in sizes from 4 to 14 with half-size increments 6 ½ to 10 ½.

Oliver Ph: 1300 26687 www.oliver.com.au

Tough stuff … the new Oliver zip sided boot

Hand protection for all trades

Ansell’s ActivArmr glove range is designed to meet the unique needs of all major trades.

To develop the range many months were spent on job sites to better understand the different challenges and needs for each trade.

The aim was to produce a range of work gloves that provided top protection as well as all-day comfort.

“We discovered that people in trades such as carpenters, electricians, plumbers and bricklayers constantly face risk of

hand injury due to the materials they handle and the nature of common hazards they experience on work sites”, said Ansell’s Retail Glove Marketing Manager, Tristan Beranger.

“But providing superior cut protection, enhanced grip and advanced dexterity for working with sharp edges, nuts and bolts was not enough.”

“Injuries often occur when people remove gloves due to lack of tactile sensation or restricted hand movement.

Protective gloves that provide comfort for day-long wear, combined with the ability to grip tools while manipulating materials and parts, encourage hand protection to be worn,” Beranger said.

The breathable second skin dexterity of the ActivArmr Carpenter glove ensures the worker gets advanced protection with superior grip and day-long comfort.

And Ansell’s patented Knitted Variable Stitch Design (KVSD) glove with Dyneema, provides a barehanded feel.

Additionally, the polyurethane palm coating provides extra grip and up to

nine times the wear of standard leather gloves.

The ActivArmr glove line is currently available for electricians, plumbers, carpenters and HVAC professionals and was recently extended to include bricklayers and general labourers.

Ansell Ph: 1800 337 041 www.ansell.com.au

A robust range of European engineered storage options.

European designed and precision engineered this corporate range is ideal for heavy industrial and commercial applications including Mining, Defence, Engineering, Workshops, Hospitality, Hospitals and Health Departments, Food Manufacturing, Retail, Warehousing and Distribution Centres, Universities, Colleges ... and more.

Top protection … Ansell ActivArmr gloves for tradies

Play it safe with Duro-Flash The Duro-Flash is one of the unsung heroes of the VISIONSafe product range.

Featuring six heavy duty lights in a recharging carry case, the Duro-Flash is a safe, economical alternative to a standard flare for delineating danger zones.

They can be used to mark off hazardous roads, show safe driving areas underwater, direct traffic, or warn of a break down.

Available in red, blue, or a combination of both, the Duro-Flash is a double-sided lighting system that can be sighted from both directions.

They have a die cast aluminium construction designed to withstand a drive over weight of up to 9000kg.

Economical alternative … the Duro-Flash

The Duro-Flash is sealed to protect against water and dust, making them perfect for use in both floodway’s and extreme dust situations.

The individual lights are stored in a heavy-duty carry case which doubles as a charging unit using a cigarette lighter

adapter.

Convenient LEDs on the outside of the case show when the units are fully recharged.

The Lithium battery lasts for about 5 hours between charges.

The on/off switch has been incorporated into the recharge design – plug it in to turn it off and charge it, and unplug it to turn it on and put it to work.

Contact VISIONSafe for more information on the Duro-Flash, or other safety products.

VISIONSafe Ph: 08 9295 0624 www.visionsafe.com.au

Optrel: the safe way to weld Honeywell Safety Products, a leader in personal protective equipment, has released the latest Optrel welding helmet featuring safety, comfort and style.

The p550 from Optrel is an autodarkening helmet designed to suit the

serious DIY or professional welder. It is styled with a choice of optional side covers to suit the standard Black & White Bulldog helmet.

By simply changing the optional side covers the welder now has the choice

of three designs – Tribal, Tiger and Skull.

The p550 range offers even more styling choices with additional Carbon and Black models without side covers.

Optrel’s new p550 offers premium quality at an attractive price point.

The combination of the ADF with the high impact helmet shell guarantees a long life and top safety standard for welders.

The popular Optrel headband and high impact certification also ensures wearer comfort and protection.

Other features include solar cell driven batteries that reduces the need to constantly switch on and off, a Potentiometer knob to provide variable shade adjustment from shades 4/9-13 or 4/11, and a two-year warranty from date of purchase.

The P550 from Optrel is also certified to AS/NZS 1337.

Honeywell Safety Products Ph: 1300 139 166 www.honeywell.com.au

The WERKS® MegaBench has been designed, engineered in Australia to cope with the extreme demands of the Mining Industry.

With an optional individual proof load test capacity of 6000kg, the Megabench is an essential part of every workshop.

Please contact us for our WERKS® range catalogue Phone: 1300 305 314 sales@backsafe-australia.com.au www.backsafeaustralia.com.au/werkscabinets

Comfort and style … Optrel’s new p550

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Give your business a boost with Rotolift Introducing the RotoLift Confined space Pallet Elevator.

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The heavy duty galvanised top has been specifically designed with an extended return which eliminates all catch and nip points.

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Please quote reference 7963 RotoLift EASI Picker The Rotlift EASI Picker is a revolutionary patented way to pick or retrive your palletised stock. Nominated in the 2010 Worksafe awards, the EASI Picker will eliminate your staff, entering the pallet racking bay, climbing over stock to pick or stack your product. The Easi Picker is safe and simple to operate and is aimed at reducing work place injurys associated with the day to requirements of picking or stacking stock . The RotoLift EASI picker is available in 1000kg & 2000kg versons, check our web site for more information www.rotolift.com.au

New load cell module unveiled The Accupoint Static Weigh Module from Hi Weigh Australia is now available in nine different capacities.

This allows tanks, vessels, conveyors, hoppers, drums, silos and most structures to be connected into a weighing scale, level controller, or sophisticated weigh/ batch control system.

Manufactured in New Zealand, the Accupoint is now available ex-stock Sydney.

Benefits include: • Fully stainless steel construction • IP68 sealing, fully wash down proof • Ideal for tanks and hoppers • Uplift restraint • Simple mounting • Earth bonding strap Contace Hi-Weight for detailed specification/data information for the Accupoint and other weighing requirements.

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Optimum’s new scissor lift a powerful solution

Easy does it … customised scissor lift tables from Optimum

Customised scissor lift tables from Optimum Handling Solutions are the perfect adjustable height work platform for the manufacturing and processing industry.

Optimum recently provided a national power board manufacturing company with a number of custom 300kg lift and tilt work platforms for their main production facility in Sydney.

Each work platform was customised to the client’s specifications.

The work platform sizes were designed to suit the customer’s products.

Being height adjustable, the work platforms ensured operators were always

working at the ideal height for the job at hand.

A unique tilt function was added to assist with the testing and packing of the larger power boards. Ball transfers made the positioning of the products easy.

Lifting and tilting functions were controlled by hand pendant by the power board manufacturing company, however foot control or a wall mounted cabinet is also available as well as automatic level controls for specialised applications.

Optimum Handling Solutions Ph: 1800 066 008 www.optimumgroup.com.au

Premium Chip Vac from Exair tackles tough jobs Exair’s 205-litre (44 gallon) Premium Chip Vac System offers a fast, easy way to clean chips or other dry materials from fixtures, floors and work surfaces of machining centers, lathes, saws, mills and other industrial equipment.

It can easily be moved from drum to drum to keep different materials separate for recycling. Dusty materials, such as absorbents, are trapped by the 0.1 micron filter bag to keep the surrounding area clean.

The Chip Vac is compressed air powered and attaches to an ordinary open-top drum. It is extremely quiet at 77dBA, making it suitable for a wide variety of applications.

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There are no motors or impellers to clog or wear out. It is covered by a fiveyear warranty.

Available from Compressed Air Australia, the Model 6393-205 Premium Chip Vac System includes the Chip Vac, lever lock drum lid, shutoff valve, filter bag, drum dolly, static resistant hose, heavy duty aluminium tools, 6.1m air hose, tool holder and quick connect fittings.

A 5-gallon model is also available.

A demonstration video can be viewed at www.caasafety.com.au/videos Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd Ph: 1300 787 688 www.caasafety.com.au

Want clean floors? … get a Genie scrubber The compact Genie battery floor scrubber dryer from Conquest Equipment Technologies, is the first small compact scrubber to enter the market.

Featuring cleverly designed tanks and a 180° folding handle, the Genie scrubs, dries and sanitizers in one pass.

Simple design, the Genie B is ideal for cleaning grime, stains and dirt in tight areas including around conveyors in factories, around food production equipment, walkways, canteens, kitchens and front entrances.

The 180º folding handle and compact scrubbing and vacuum system allows extreme maneuverability. This means you can now reach in and around obstacles where larger scrubbers cannot reach.

Clip-off tanks ensure easy storage.

Conquest Equipment Technologies Pty Ltd Ph: 1800 82 6789 www.conquestequipment.com.au

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Fast and easy … Exair’s 205L Premium Chip Vac System

Why Multi-Material 3D printing is a must Based on their innovative use of inkjet printing technology, Objet 3D printers are the only additive layer manufacturing devices in the world able to combine different 3D printing materials within a single 3D printed model.

Objet is also the first 3D printing technology in the world to offer a choice of over 100 different 3D printing materials, ranging in properties from rigid plastic to rubber-like, opaque to transparent, and standard to engineering-grade ABS toughness.

Objet has expanded their material range to 107 materials. Ninety of these are Digital Materials, derived by the composite mixing of primary Objet materials.

More than ever before, this expanded material range allows designers, engineers and manufacturers to simulate very precise material properties that closely resemble their intended end-product. This development places Objet users at the forefront of additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping.

Designers can now select from materials ranging from rigid to rubberlike substances in terms of texture; standard to ABS-grade engineering plastic in terms of toughness; and transparent to opaque in terms of clarity and shades.

The Objet Connex multi-material 3D printer allows users to combine up to

14 of these materials at the same time within a single consistent model.

Using the Objet Connex enables the 3D printing of prototypes that are very close to the production part in terms of mechanical properties and material combinations, for example, over-moulding.

Objet Connex technology also enables designers to simultaneously print different material versions of the same part, completely different material parts together on the same tray, or short-run injection molds.

All of this results in very significant time-savings and reduces the overall product development cost.

As Objet continues to exponentially grow its material range, these new prototyping possibilities will serve to further improve the product development process for virtually every industry segment in every stage of

prototyping, from initial form concept; to fit testing; to final functional verification.

Objet’s range of over 100 3D printing materials is based upon proprietary acrylic-based photopolymer resins. These materials are jetted as a liquid from sealed cartridges inserted into the machine. Once a layer of material is deposited on to the “build tray,” it is immediately cured by a UV light. The UV light follows the print head and turns each liquid material layer into a solid. The material is immediately ready to be built upon with successive layers.

These fully cured models can be handled immediately after printing – a unique advantage over other rapid prototyping technologies and materials, which require lengthy postprocessing treatments.

Loading and unloading the print cartridges is similar to the process of installing and removing inkjet cartridges from a paper-feed printer.

Contact Objet to learn more about multi-material 3D printing.

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Sika Australia - Innovative Technologies for Customer Solutions

The Industry division within Sika Australia develops bonding, sealing, damping and reinforcing solutions for the atuomotive and ship building industries, for assembly of buses, lorries and railway vehicles. Sika Australia is also the development partner and supplier for

the manufacture and assembly of sandwich panels, structural glazing, massive rotor blades on windmills as well as the production of white goods and solar panels.

Sika Australia works closely with its customers, bringing them added value and providing construction solutions for waterproofing, flooring and coating, joint sealing, wood floor bonding, structural bonding, concrete repair and protection, strengthening, grouting, anchoring, steel protection, fire protection, roofing and more. These solutions meet not only a variety of standards and requirements, but also optimize the construction process and life cycle of structures. Besides, Sika has technical service teams for direct customer support throughout every phase of the whole construction process to ensure top quality and

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Sika Australia supplies high performance products that have proven themselves on the largest job sites in the world. Sika’s quality and expertise, gained over a century, are made available to all types of professional and nonprofessional customers through a large network of distribution partners, making their life in construction easier and safer. Take advantage of the comprehensive single source supply that Sika Australia offers.

Sika products are available through Blackwoods. Contact Blackwoods to find out about a Sika construction solution for your business

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Blackwoods integrated services benefits, including: increased monitoring via authorisation levels, stock and access limits; consistent product availability and ability for the stock to be located where usage occurs; cost savings in inventory management and increased accuracy.

Stores management Blackwoods has the experience, range, technology and distribution network to provide a complete solution. Blackwoods can help your company maximise efficiency by offering you a Stores Management system which can work in your own stores facility, or in a Blackwoods Mobile Warehouse. Blackwoods understands that you want to keep your focus on driving your business, free of distraction. Our On Site Stores Management gives you time to do just that, by being your onsite partner in stores management.

As the Australian Industrial landscape changes, so too does the value Blackwoods can offer its partners with our Integrated Service offering.

Offering new and innovative services and supply related solutions, our diverse range of customers can select from a range of customised options, and each delivered by the Blackwoods team nationally.

Blackwoods Integrated Services are a range of tailored services designed to move with and ahead of industry, including: Shutdown services Blackwoods knows a plant shutdown for regular or unplanned maintenance is a high pressure and potentially expensive necessity for businesses.

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Vendor managed inventory Quick and easy access to selected and approved materials is key to efficient and compliant work practice. Blackwoods offers Australian industry our wealth of expertise in this area with Vendor Managed Inventory.

With over 20 years of experience of effective inventory control at hundreds of onsite facilities already in place, Blackwoods are at the forefront. No matter what the task, Blackwoods Vendor Managed Inventory can supply systems and experienced staff for any length of time, from long-term ongoing solutions to short maintenance periods.

Automated and electronic inventory management Increasingly technology is being utilised to automate and control in-house distribution of PPE and consumable items. Blackwoods offers a range of solutions – from a variety of standard vending-machine stock dispensers, through to sophisticated RFID tracking systems.

These electronic solutions offer a range of

Safety training Blackwoods can provide your company with documented top of the range training in all areas of safety, for both existing staff and contractors. Blackwoods offers access to nationally recognised, fully accredited training, from working at heights to confined spaces. More than training and accreditation, Blackwoods Safety Training offers peace of mind to staff and management.

Testing and certification Blackwoods not only supplies an extensive range of quality lifting, rigging, warehousing and storage equipment, but also Testing and Certification Services.

Blackwoods can provide NATA approved inspection, testing and certification services which will not only keep your workplace safe, but working efficiently.

Hose inspection and testing We understand the consequences of an incorrectly fitted or specified hose. This can result in costly downtime and operator injuries.

In conjunction with Australia’s most trusted hose manufacturers, Blackwoods offer onsite audits, supply tested and certified assemblies ensuring correct selection and performance.

Electrical appliance testing and tagging Standard AS/NZS3760 In-Service Safety Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment is the Australia-wide minimum safety obligation for

workplaces. But each of the states has their own regulations and codes of practice for testing and tagging of electrical equipment.

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Tool kit assembly Ensuring your team has everything they need at hand at all times is crucial in many workplaces. Blackwoods offers solutions with our Kit Service – simply identify and assess the individual components of your kits, and the team from Blackwoods will price, assemble and deliver in kit format. Kits may include a broad-cross section of products, from tools and measuring equipment, safety and PPE gear, through to power tools and welding and abrasives. Having kits and trolleys painted or badged is an impressive feature of any operation or workshop.

Colour coding Colour Coding small and transportable parts in company colours makes them easily identifiable and can help to significantly reduce theft. Colour-coded machinery and equipment can improve efficiencies and safety by helping workers to identify differences in operational use such as load capabilities and weight constraints.

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Australian Made

Country of origin labelling back on political agenda The food and grocery sector is a major part of manufacturing industry in Australia, playing a vital role in Australia’s economic and food security.

More than 300,000 Australians are employed in food and grocery manufacturing and processing, with more than half in rural and regional areas. As such it is critical to the fabric of Australian society because of the multiplier effect on jobs, skills and training opportunities, exports and innovation.

It is also a very important market for the produce our farmers grow. If Australia loses too much of its food processing and manufacturing capacity, then our farmers will suffer because the market for their produce will decline; given that it would then be more feasible to source food locally from wherever those processors and manufacturers relocate to.

All of this leads to the importance of “making every post a winner” for our food processors and manufacturers.

The Australian brand is certainly a big asset, and country of origin labelling can provide them with a very powerful advantage in the marketplace.

However, Australia’s country of origin labelling laws for food are generally regarded in the community as confusing, and this derogates from the positive impact that branding can yield.

The Australian Made Campaign therefore welcomes the Australian Greens’ recent introduction of a bill into federal Parliament to achieve greater accuracy in country of origin labelling for food, just like we did the Prime Minister’s comments earlier this year suggesting that Australia should become a food bowl for the growing Asian food market to our North.

An essential underpinning to both of these initiatives is greater emphasis on country of origin labelling.

Australian Made’s submission to Government for the National Food Plan proposed that all food products should carry a country of origin claim, and identified the ‘Made in Australia from local and imported ingredients’ claim as a problem, suggesting that it should no longer be allowed unless the product being referred to actually meets the requirements for making a ‘Made in’ claim.

The rules for using the Australian Made,

Australian designed metal detectors still attracting interest

Australian Grown (AMAG) logo were changed in the middle of last year, and these changes included ‘tightening up’ the definitions underpinning an ‘Australian Made’ claim for food products carrying the AMAG logo. The consequence of these changes is that products such as ham or bacon, crumbed or battered seafood, marinated products, roasted coffee beans, blended teas, mixed fruit juices, mixed vegetables or roasted nuts no longer meet the criteria for making an ‘Australian Made’ claim in conjunction with the AMAG logo.

The impact of this is that where such products have a high level of imported ingredients, they will not be able to access the AMAG logo at all – because they can’t make the ‘Made in’ claim and will not qualify for the Product of Australia, Australian Grown or Australian Seafood claims.

The AMAG logo provides a clear solution for shoppers looking to buy genuine Aussie products and produce.

Australia is highly regarded, particularly in Asia, for the food and beverage we produce and because of our clean, green environment

A new Block-Buster Bulk Bag Conditioner from Flexicon features a hydraulically-actuated, variable-height turntable for automated in-frame bag rotation and conditioning of bulk bags at varying heights. The number and pressure of hydraulic ram actuations, the height of the turntable, and the degree of rotation are user-programmable.

Two hydraulic rams with specially contoured end plates, press opposing sides and corners of bulk bags, loosening material that has solidified during storage and shipment, enabling bulk bag unloaders to discharge it through bag spouts.

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*Ian Harrison is Chief Executive of Australian Made, Australian Grown

Australian Made, Australian Grown Ph: 1800 350 520 www.australianmade.com.au

A cantilevered I-beam with motorised hoist and trolley allows loading and unloading of bulk bags without the need for a forklift.

The system controller and hydraulic pump can be mounted on the exterior of the safety cage or remotely.

The conditioner is fully enclosed on all four sides for operator safety and includes full-height doors that are interlocked to disallow operation of the system when the doors are open.

It is also available without a variableheight turntable, in which case the bag is raised and lowered using the motorised hoist, and rotated manually, for conditioning of the bag at any height and any degree of rotation.

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From an original design at a home garage, these detectors can now be found operating in coal, gold, iron ore, aggregate, copper, cement, brick, recycling and many other industries in global markets.

With an early model operating in an Australian quarry 50 years on, DETEC Metal detectors have a history of performance, with an average lifespan exceeding 20 years.

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and our high health and safety standards. This creates a market advantage for our produce.

Therefore, it makes sense for Australian manufacturers, processors and growers to emphasise the “Australianness” of what they are producing.

This is the strength of the AMAG logo, the only registered certification trademark for genuine Australian country of origin claims.

The AMAG logo has been helping Australian businesses clearly identify to consumers, wherever they may be, that their products are Australian since its introduction by the Federal Government 26 years ago. It is Australia’s global product symbol.

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Mr Ted Appleby designed the first DETEC industrial metal detector back in the early 1960s to solve a problem of machinery damage caused by tramp metal in bulk materials handling plants where machinery is being fed by conveyor systems.

Since Mr Appleby’s early designs, the Melbourne based manufacturer TSS – through continuous research and development – has installed thousands of metal detector systems across Australia, with exports to 20 world countries.

The development of the DETEC metal detector has been a remarkable achievement.

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Company fined $55,000 for false Aussie Made claims The Australian Made Campaign has welcomed a Federal Court decision to penalize a company for false and misleading claims over its ‘Australian Made’ products.

Gold Coast retailer, UNJ Millenium Pty Ltd, was ordered to pay $55,000 in penalties after admitting it made false or misleading claims that sheepskin and wool bedding products were made in Australia, and contained 100% sheep wool or 100% alpaca wool.

Australian Made applauded the action taken by consumer watchdog the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), which led to the court case and subsequent finding against UNJ Millenium.

Australian Made assisted the ACCC

investigation and as a result of the finding has now revoked UNJ Millenium’s authority to use the Australian Made logo.

“We condemn the use of country of origin claims intended to mislead and confuse consumers, particularly when those claims are falsely made using the Australian Made logo,” Australian Made Chief Executive, Ian Harrison said.

“Maintaining the integrity of claims that a product is Australian-made, particularly when the Australian Made logo is involved of paramount importance,” he said.

“Australia has a very strong nation brand, which gives local businesses a competitive advantage in the marketplace. It is crucial that this is maintained.”

UNJ Millenium primarily marketed and sold its products to foreign tourists, in particular to Korean and Chinese tourists visiting the Gold Coast.

“The practice by some retailers of misusing

country of origin claims and selectively selling products to tourists, often at inflates prices, sends a very bad message about Australia. It is a practice we would like to see stamped out,” Mr Harrison said.

At a glance The Federal Court declared that UNJ Millenium had contravened the Australian Consumer Law (and the former Trade Practices Act 1974) for periods during 2010 and 2011 by claiming that: • Sheepskin products, such as rugs and car seat covers, were made in Australia by attaching the official “Australian Made” logo, when in fact they were not made in Australia; • Duvets, underlays and pillows were filled with 100% sheep wool by using the official “WoolMark” logo, when the products were made of a blend of wool and polyester; and • Bedding products were filled with “pure alpaca fibre,” when the products only contained up to 20% alpaca wool.

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Erin finds the ideal success formula

Erin McMullen completed a degree in chemical engineering at the University of Sydney in 2009. After graduating, Erin was offered a position with global consumer goods company Unilever under its Future Leaders Program in Sydney.

She is currently employed as the production leader at Unilever’s Aerosols and Home and Personal Care (HPC) factory. In this interview with Industry Update, Erin offers the following advice to women considering a career in manufacturing …

What inspired you to pursue a career in chemical engineering?

I had a passion for science and math in high school. My high school chemistry teacher always said that I had a knack for problem solving and science that he thought I should look into pursuing chemical engineering.

Please describe your current role with Unilever?

I am the production leader for our Aerosols and HPC (Home and Personal Care) factory.

I ensure our production runs efficiently and effectively and that we are achieving the highest output possible, while managing the operators who run the lines. I also liaise with the planning department to ensure our lines

are planned in the most efficient and practical way, and undertake projects to help deliver results on problems machines or areas.

Unilever and (with your input) designs a great career path, so you can get the most out of your rotations.

What’s the worst thing?

What did your previous roles as Materials Planner (Packaging) and Project Engineer involve?

What has been your greatest career challenge?

Do you have any special hobbies or interests outside of the office?

Starting out as the production leader and managing people with varying personalities who are much older in age than myself. It takes time to build a strong, trusted reputation, but always being honest and open and sticking to your word really helped me build that reputation quickly.

I read a lot and I play netball and basketball twice a week.

My role of materials planner involved looking after the packaging materials that go into making an aerosol product – the can, valve, cap etc. I had the responsibility of ensuring that all the materials were in our warehouse when needed and on time, while minimizing inventory levels. I was also involved in many cost saving and inventory projects. As a project engineer, I looked after any new processing projects that our factory was undertaking.

This included any improvements that could be made to processing times as well as working with production on projects to help improve downtime on machinery.

How does Unilever’s Future Leaders Program work?

Unilever’s Future Leaders Program runs over three years and is all about giving you a real job with real responsibility, right from day one. You complete a minimum of three job rotations in your chosen function, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the business.

There is also the opportunity to do a rotation overseas in another Unilever office.

While it sounds daunting to have responsibility straight out of University, Unilever make the transition very easy as all grads are given a buddy in their function and a buddy in a higher year of the program. The buddies are there to help you with any issues that you come across day to day and can point you in the right direction. As well as the buddy, you also have a function rotation manager who looks after your rotations through different roles at

Who has been your greatest influence and why?

My mum has been my greatest influence.

She has always taught me to be confident in everything that I do and that I can do anything if I put my mind to it.

What has been the most exciting project you have worked on during your time as a Project Engineer?

When I was working as a project engineer, the biggest and most exciting project was the aerosols upgrade we did to our factory.

We removed all the machinery on the back end of our line and replaced them with new machinery. This gave us the capability to run the line faster and more efficiently. It was such a large project to undertake, that it really left you with a feeling of accomplishment when it was all up and running again.

What’s the best thing about your job?

How great it is to see our well known and loved products such as Dove body wash, Rexona antiperspirant deoderant and TRESemmé hair care leave the factory and knowing that they are helping people look good, feel good and get more out of life.

Getting up early – I’m not a morning person! I start work at 6am.

How can we convince more women to take up a career in manufacturing?

I’m a strong promoter of the view that women “can do anything”. Women during war time were very active in manufacturing, however today there is a stereotype that it is a physically demanding, masculine role. Breaking down these barriers and actively promoting the benefits of working in manufacturing is the first step. Having role models or industry ambassadors attending schools and universities will raise awareness of the diversity of career choices available and encourage many younger women to challenge and change the face of manufacturing through their participation.

In addition to this, student competitions that actively promote “women in manufacturing” at the high school level and industry backed University scholarships will draw many capable women with an “I can do anything” attitude to our wonderful manufacturing industry.

What advice do you have for other women considering a career in Chemical Engineering?

Just “go for it”. Women are natural problem solvers. With a career in Chemical Engineering you can use your skills to make a difference and improve people’s quality of life. If you love a challenge and like to work with great people, the opportunities and career paths are endless, both nationally and internationally.

Merilyn’s uplifting rise to the top What was your first job?

Straight out of school … I started working as a secretary to the State Manager for a company that printed Cellophane packaging. I quickly learned both office and sales skill, as my boss was not always in and the general running of the office was left to me.

What was your worst job?

Between jobs I did some Temp work. I hated every minute of it.

Merilyn Glenn is the driving force behind Liftco Industrial Supplies Pty Ltd. Founded in 1991 and are based at Ingleburn in Western Sydney, Liftco Industrial Supplies Pty Ltd is a specialist importer and distributor of cost effective, simple and reliable safety and electrification equipment for overhead cranes throughout Australia.

Merilyn is a woman who has broken the glass ceiling to make it to the top in her chosen field. In this interview with Industry Update Merilyn discusses the challenges now facing Women in Manufacturing.

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Please describe your current role with Liftco …

On an average day, my role at Liftco is to process orders, manage advertising and oversee the general running of the business.

What’s the best thing about your job?

The opportunity to deal with wonderful people, from all different backgrounds.

And the worst thing?

Currently I have a wonderful team. We all work together and keep Liftco running smoothly. I cannot think of a worst thing right now.

What have been your biggest challenges with Liftco?

What has been your greatest career achievement?

Like everyone, remaining competitive in a difficult economic climate. Liftco is always looking to grow the business through innovation.

Building and running a small business.

Contributing more than 20 years of service to the industry.

What is the biggest challenge now facing Australian manufacturing industry?

My Step Dad: I have the greatest respect for his advice and years of experience in the business world.

Would have to be the uncertainty of the world economy.

Do you have a life motto?

How can we convince more women to take up a career in manufacturing?

I think more focus should be put on women who have succeeded in the manufacturing field. Tell their stories and encourage other woman to “have a go.” It is a difficult industry to gain the respect from others, and when you do, it is very rewarding.

Who has been your greatest influence?

Treat everyone the way that you would like to be treated.

What is your greatest indulgence?

Socializing with friends with a bottle of good red wine ...

Do you have any hobbies or interests outside of the office?

How does Liftco standout from its competitors?

I like to go walking and cycling along the walking track at the beach. Dining out with good friends is way up there on my list as well.

We offer our customers and outstanding prompt and efficient service.

Where would you like to see your business in 5 years time?

Hopefully, still servicing the industry with the prompt and efficient service we offer today.

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Di Candia produces products with unique characteristics.

Castor specialists QHDC Australia now stocks and sells some of these products in Australia.

This includes D-Flex elastic polyurethane wheels that provide ultimate shock absorption and grip. These are ideal for use on hard and uneven floors where noise and lack of traction can be a problem.

When assembled with stainless bearings and mounted in stainless castor frames this model is ideal for food premises especially those with wet areas.

Di Candia is so confident in their product they happily back it with a lifetime warranty against tread de-bonding.

ACW (Advanced Cushion Technology) wheels assembled into castor frames are especially designed for flight cases and road cases where a soft ride (low impact) is critical to protect delicate equipment.

The unique grade of polyurethane used in the manufacture of ACW wheels is highly resilient and abrasion resistant too and the cushioning action of the tyre also assists in reducing the rolling resistance by returning the energy (like a bouncing ball).

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How to increase returns on automation Investing in automated sheet loading systems can be a fine ART

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One of the most common forms of automation that has found its way into many manufacturing facilities is the CNC Router. These machines have revolutionised cutting and drilling processes for materials such as aluminium, timber, plastic and composite panels, thereby reducing manual labour and improving accuracy and efficiency. Unfortunately, fast processing times are often hampered by delays in material handling such as loading and unloading material.

Investing in automated sheet loading systems can enhance the flow of material across the router table and bring greater a greater return on investment. David White, Director of Advanced Robotic Technology (ART) explains how …

Automation is a word that immediately comes to mind when we think about improving productivity and profitability in the manufacturing sector.

When considering whether the purchase of a piece of automation equipment such as a CNC router makes sense, price alone does not tell the whole story. Profile cutter automation earns returns in various ways, some of which will be more or less valuable to different businesses, and all of the returns on automation deserve to be figured into the analysis.

Of course, the absolute pinnacle of automation is the chance to keep producing while the machine is unattended.

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quickly bring returns on investment through improved productivity in a number of areas.

The various sources of return on investment for automated material handling include the following: Speed – Especially when handling heavy sheets, manual loading might not be an option because the machine sets the pace and operators may struggle to keep up with the machine. More significantly, the automatic loader does not get tired. Its speed remains the same, even late into the shift.

OH&S – Many materials are too heavy to be manually loaded safely by a single operator.

This means tying up multiple employees or risking work related injuries. Automated material handling means no heavy lifting and no back injuries.

Consistency – How valuable is it to be able to accurately predict how long the entire production run of a part will take? Knowing just the machining cycle time is not enough to make this prediction. The amount of time between each cycle – that is, the load and unload time – is a variable as long as it relies on human beings. This variable is influenced by which operator is doing the loading, how the operator is feeling at that moment and to what extent the operator gets distracted. By contrast, automation turns the load/unload time into a fixed and repeatable value (in addition to potentially shortening this time).

Increased output per operator – A plant that depends on operators to load its machines has to add both machines and people in order to increase its volume.

Moreover, for large, heavy part applications two or more operators may be required in order to load and unload the part to and from

the machine. However, a business that uses at least some automation can add machines without necessarily adding people, making it that much easier to quickly respond to increasing demand.

In general and in particular for parts with short cycle times, the principle reason to automate is productivity. If the sheet is relatively lightweight, an automated system is likely to load and unload the blanks and sheets faster than a human being can, and this loading time advantage will accumulate over time.

The ART automatic sheet loader allows automation of the production process straight from the pallet, which means there is no operator intervention when lifting from the material stack to the machine. No intervention means lean manufacturing and higher profits.

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Most materials and thickness can be handled by the automatic loader. The ART sheet loading system includes an automated scissor lift which automatically elevates a whole pallet of material to table height.

This is integrated with the CNC router gantry which includes a powerful lifting arm fitted with automated vacuum cups. While the machine is doing its work, the ART sheet lifter positions the next sheet on the loading station behind the machine’s table. In conjunction with the CNC controller, the arm automatically picks up the material from a designated area and transports it safely onto the machine table.

The unit positions the sheet against the side and back stops and then automatically starts the CNC cutting process.

With the sheets lifted off the pack using vacuum, there is no damage to sheets or the machine, which can happen with manual handling.

After cutting, the optional pusher bar can also unload the cut panels onto an unloading table or conveyor system.

The pusher can also be fitted with a vacuum cleaning head to extract any loose particle from the base board to retain optimum vacuum hold-down on subsequent jobs.

The ART sheet loading system works with ART routers to lift and position sheets up to 6000mm x 2400mm x 50mm. The system only minimally enlarges the floor space occupied.

Existing ART CNC router machines can also be retrofitted with the ART sheet loading system.

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600 Machines has all the right Gear Reliability a must when mining coal at 20 tonnes a minute One of Australia’s leading manufacturers of transmission equipment for the mining and agricultural industries, Gear Makers has found a way to secure full control of its QA regime, add to its productive capacity, and ensure faster turnaround of customers’ orders.

Located at Kirrawee in southern Sydney, the company has invested in a new YCM GT200A, 400A a CNCFULLY lathe designed to ensure consistent AUTOMATIC SAW machining performance by eliminating Capacity at 90� Rectangleand deformation 9" under H x 16" W structural distortion Round 10-3/4" heavy machining conditions.

Diameter 3/8” TheSmallest YCM lathe was supplied by Sydney-based Automatic Index 600 Machine Tools, part of the UK-based 600 Single 24” Group. Gear Minimum Makers already has a manual 3/16” Colchester centre-lathe and a Pacific mill Minimum Butt End 6-1/2” provided 600 Machine Tools.

Bandby Saw Blade 1” x 158” TheBand company machines Speed has a number of large 50-400 fpm for theBand many bigger components that30,000 it psi Tension produces – spline-shafts, drives, and gears – Band Drive 3-hp but required a lathe to quickly and accurately Index System 1/2-hp produce small components and short runs.

Coolant Pump 1/15-hp Founder and director of the Kirrawee company, Peter Trio, explained: “Our bigger machines are almost always working flat out, and many production runs of smaller components had to be farmed-out to nearby engineering workshops. The new YCM has proved to be ideal for high-productivity turning, with exceptional speed, power, and capacity.

Accordingly, we are now able to keep all our work in-house, and guarantee our customers the quality of components and timely deliveries they have expected from Gear

handles components of 600mm diameter by SAWING PRODUCTS 300mm height, it has never stopped working and, with demand on the rise, it is not likely to,” said Mr Trio.

Cliff Purser, managing director of 600 Machine Tools, said: “Our Applications Engineer, Pat O’Doherty, worked closely with Mr Trio and his team, and helped them to select a lathe that Intr fitted their wish list. The YCM GT200A is not odu ctto produce high-spec components at or Ponly y ricable e (230 x 406 mm) * has a high-torque spindle motor speed, but $ 1 (273 mm) 5,9 that provides 95 the necessary power for roughing N (10 mm) scr ewoperations een touch on tough material at low spindle con The GT series of CNC lathes is immensely speed. tro (610 mm) l! popular and is exported all over the world by (5 mm) YCM – a company that is shortly to celebrate (165 mm) its 60th birthday.”

(27 x 4,015 mm) Mr Purser said YCM is the first machine (15-120 mpm) tool manufacturer in Taiwan to achieve (207 mpa) From left: Cale Bowden and Peter Trio (Gear Makers) with Pat O’Doherty (600 Machine Tools) accreditation to the coveted ISO 9000 global (2.25kW) Makers since 1977.”

Tractor parts are manufactured for the Bear standard for quality assurance. (.375kW) At its Kirrawee workshops, the firm provides company, and these pop up all areas of the Along with many other famous brand (.05kW) engineering services to a variety of clients, Pacific Region. Precision and quality control are machine tools and ancillary equipment, YCM including such major companies as Joy Mining essential, Mr Trio said, because a broken-down is exclusively represented in Australia by 600 Machinery and Bare.Co Pty. tractor can cost the owner untold man-hours Machine Tools. The company’s long-established Some of the components manufactured by and irrecoverable income. national sales and technical support network Gear Makers are incorporated into Joy’s massive In addition to the engineering technology can provide more information.

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It’s a win-win for Hercus and Hare & Forbes Earlier this year leading SA-based engineering company FW Hercus were searching for a new boring machine to cater for larger jobs.

FW Hercus, which employs more than 30 people in its state-of-the-art workshop, provides a complete engineering and transmission package.

Services include: • CNC turning and milling • Gear box refurbishment • 260 Metal lathe refurbishment • Gear cutting and grinding • Turning • Milling • Fitting and assembly Hercus has a large range of CNC machines, including several vertical and horizontal machining centres and four CNC lathes, of various sizes at their 4500 sqm plant, but had to outsource work for large jobs.

According to Hercus sales manager Steve Durden they looked at a number of differing boring machines before choosing a Hartford PBM-135A horizontal CNC boring machine from Hare & Forbes in Sydney.

The machine, which was installed in July this year, can accommodate gearboxes weighing up to 7 tonnes.

The machine was delivered to the headquarters of FW Hercus at Regency Park South Australia in four 40’ containers.

“It is a well-built machine, says Mr Durden. “ And Hare & Forbes were very competitive on price. “So far, we have been very happy with it.”

The machine was assembled on site, including wiring and testing, which took about three weeks.

Before buying the Hartford, much of Hercus’ work on larger gearboxes had to be sent out.

Now 95 percent of the work is done in house – saving time and money.

Craig Murray, national manager CNC, Hare & Forbes, says the Hartford PBM-135A model has many advantages over other boring machines.

This includes: • Advanced technology • Innovative design • Competitive pricing A major benefit of the Hartford machine is the big table and large capacity. The table working surface is 1400 x 1600mm (optional 1600 x 1800mm) with axis travels of 2500 x 200 x 1500mm and the maximum table load is 8 tonnes (optional 12 tonnes).

A wide range of tool storage options is another major feature. A 40-tool magazine is standard and a 60 tool magazine is optional. The tool magazine is independently mounted to prevent affecting accuracy during operation.

Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse have been supplying new and used workshop and engineering equipment since 1930.

They are currently one of the largest stockists and suppliers of machine tools, sheet metal and fabrication equipment in Australia.

Hare and Forbes Ph: 02 9890 9111 www.machineryhouse.com.au F W Hercus Pty Ltd Ph: 08 834 65522 www.hercus.com.au

Engineers get clear view with Navigator Fluke Networks has unveiled a new version of the OptiView XG v9 network analysis tablet.

The new tablet provides network professionals with an intuitive, graphical view of network infrastructure to help speed up root cause identification and resolve issues fast.

With two thirds of network engineers troubleshooting unfamiliar infrastructure, according to market research, the new Network Navigator capability reduces the time it takes to understand network issues.

This means engineers no longer have to mentally visualise connections and can resolve issues in a fraction of the time.

The new version of OptiView XG also includes new in-line testing that eliminates the need for an external tap or span port when observing conversations between client and application servers.

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what in the network is a constant challenge,” said Tony Fortunato, senior network performance specialist at The Technology Firm, a network design, implementation and troubleshooting consultancy. “Prior to OptiView XG v9, we had to mentally visualise connections, which made the discovery process more complicated. Now we simply click and the Network Navigator draws a line to the server or other device which allows us to logically and physically follow the connections and drill down further for additional details. It essentially allows us to start troubleshooting during the discovery phase, which dramatically accelerates our ability to fix problems and reduces troubleshooting time by at least 50 per cent.”

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Swift Metal expands its services Progressive metal services company Swift Metal Services has expanded its thread rolling and screw forming capabilities.

As suppliers of Rolled Thread Components to OEM manufacturers, builders, construction and mining industries, Australia-wide, Swift Metal Services are constantly investing in new, high technology machinery to enhance quality and reduce the cost of metal parts and components.

Thread forming and thread rolling is currently viewed as the optimum or best process to cold form quality screw threads.

Rolling threads onto bar typically results in threads and screws that are stronger then threads that are machined or cut using dies, mills or lathes.

The thread cutting process can also leaves burrs or sharp edges on thread face, depending on the machinery and cutting tips used.

Thread Forming generally refers to creating threads internally, often from hollow bar whilst Thread Rolling typically designates an external thread.

In both of these processes threads are formed or created into/onto a blank, by pressing a shaped die against the blank.

Thread rolling and thread forming processes are often used for high-speed production runs and repetition manufacturing applications, in which Swift Metal has many years experience.

Thread forming and thread rolling processes have minimal or zero shavings as virtually no material is actually removed.

This in turn means less material is required because the blank size starts smaller than a blank required for cut threads.

Swift Metal Services provides screw profiling, thread rolling and thread forming services for a wide variety of sizes, pitches and diameters, using ferrous and non-ferrous bar and hollow bar. Materials include stainless steel, aluminium, brass, copper and carbon steels.

The experienced team at Swift Metal Services can provide premium quality thread rolled assemblies and components, in the shortest lead time, at competitive pricing, for any application nationally.

Swift Metal Services Pty Ltd Ph: 1800 626 525 www.swiftmetal.com.au

On a roll … thread rolling and thread forming

TECO extends its extensive electric motor range Leading global industrial electric motor manufacturer, TECO, has unveiled an additional range of its long established MAX-E design electric motors.

The new, low voltage series meets the stringent International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) safety standards for electrical equipment used in hazardous areas.

They are IEC Ex certified from frame sizes D71 up to D355 with certification available in the following hazardous areas: • TECO MAX-Exe; Increased Safety • Ex e, Zone 1, Gb, IIC, T3, 40˚C ambient to AS/NZS60079.7:2006 • TECO MAX-ExnA; Non Sparking • Ex nA, Zone 2, Gc, IIC, T3, 55˚C ambient to AS/NZS60079.15:2006 • TECO MAX-ExtD; Dust Ignition Proof • Ex tD, Zone A21, T135˚C IP66, 55˚C ambient, to AS/NZS614241.1:2005 • Certificate Nos: IECEx TSA12.0016X, TSA12.0017X, TSA12.0018X. Whether modified in Australia, or supplied direct from TECO’s factory in Taiwan, TECO can now adapt the Max-E2 or the latest MAX-E3-H66 class leading Premium High Efficiency, Class H insulated, IP66 mining duty motors to meet the safety demands of most hazardous areas. This complements the existing IEC Ex certified TECO MAX-Ex de stock range of Flameproof motors.

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stator or bearing temperature monitoring, anti-condensation heaters, separate terminal boxes for accessories as well as special paint finishes to name a few.

With the addition of the MAX-Ex hazardous area motors, TECO now offer a complete range of electric motors that combine the highest levels of environmental safety together with the lowest running costs.

The proven sophisticated electro-mechanical design and high-energy efficiency of the MAX-E3-H66 range makes it perfect for the rugged Australian mining sector and other demanding industries.

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New range … the MAX-E3-H66 family of energy efficient motors from TECO

Applied Machinery adds some Italian style

Italian design … Penta-Chutian Hypecut 3015

Applied Machinery, one of Australia’s largest dealers of new and used machinery for the sheetmetal, engineering and plastics industries, has formed a new partnership with PentaChutian, a leading exporter of laser cutting machines in the Asia-Pacific region.

Applied Machinery is now the authorised agent in Australia for Penta-Chutian range.

This includes traditional CO2 lasers, and the latest series of Fibre lasers.

Penta-Chutian laser machines are Italian designed, and manufactured to the highest standards.

Penta-Chutian exports these high quality machines throughout the world, including Germany, Italy, Belgium and Canada.

Penta-Chutian Hypecut 3015 laser cutting machines are available with 2200W, 3000W, 3500W, 4000W, 5000W or 6000W CO2 laser sources.

The machine is gantry type using rack and pinion drives (both sides) to drive an aluminium gantry for low inertia and promoting high acceleration.

Penta-Chutian machines incorporate the latest in laser design technology to create a stable, accurate and efficient laser cutting machine with a surprisingly low price.

Why Hypecut 3015?

• High performance Yaksawa motors fixed to a gantry and cross slide structure • Superior edge quality plus high cutting speed • A fast flow laser source with power up to a huge 6000W. • Advanced European dual processor CNC system for axial movement • Direct laser control with PWM (pulse width modulation) • 5.0″ and 7.5″ focal length high pressure lenses with digital focus adjustment • Automatic gas assist system • Advanced cutting head anti-collision device • Change table system with two 3050 x 1550mm working pallets • Windows™ based control software with materials parameters database • Fully interlocked safety enclosure for cutting table • Advanced metal cutting post processor software (Lantek, Alma, AutoCAD) • Based on Italian technology with over 80 per cent parts imported to the production facility Hypecut series lasers come in 3000 x 1500mm, 4000 x 2000mm and 6000 x 2000mm configurations and they come standard with pallet change system.

As Penta-Chutian lasers incorporate the latest in laser technology, you are assured of high speed, accurate cutting at an extremely low cost.

Latest technology … Penta-Chutian Hypecut 3015 from Applied Machinery

Penta-Chutian Fibre Plus Laser Cutting Machines are available in 1000W, 2000W & 3000W capacities utilising IPG fibre laser technology. Fibre lasers offer fast and efficient laser cutting Advantages of a Fibre laser include: • High cutting speeds • Low power consumption • Low maintenance costs • No consumable optics • No laser gas Fibre lasers reduce your operating costs dramatically, whilst at the same time increasing your productivity. Add to this the environmental benefits of a smaller carbon footprint associated with a greatly reduced power consumption and reduction of consumables used when compared to CO2 laser.

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Latest technology on show at Austech 2013 Austech 2013, Australia’s premier advanced precision manufacturing and machine tool exhibition, is inviting small to medium manufacturing businesses in Australia to take part in its new and extended Manufacturers Pavilion.

The Manufacturers Pavilion gives Australian component manufacturers, precision engineering firms, toolmakers, advanced manufacturers and general engineering companies an opportunity to exhibit their unique capabilities to an expected audience of more than 10,000 visitors.

Next year’s exhibition, to be held in Melbourne, from May 7-10, 2013, is supported by the Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL).

One of AMTIL’s supporters in this initiative is SEMMA, a Victoria-based industry group representing more than 200 leading manufacturers based in South East Melbourne.

“The Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute AMTIL is working with industry bodies such as SEMMA to provide as many manufacturers as possible with the opportunity to network and tap into local and international supply chains,” says AMTIL’s CEO and Exhibition Director Shane Infanti. “The Manufacturers’ Pavilion provides the perfect forum for these companies to put themselves in front of Austech visitors, many of whom outsource and contract out their work.”

SEMMA CEO Paul Dowling agrees and adds that their members will greatly benefit from this opportunity to promote their capabilities and gain new business.

“Networking amongst members will create mutual gain,” he says. “Moreover, our members will have the opportunity to meet CEOs and

Former Victorian Industry and Trade Minister Martin Pakula (left) and AMTIL CEO Shane Infanti visiting the Manufacturers Showcase at Austech 2009

decision makers from other manufacturing firms, manufacturing network representatives from other regions and countries, and users of manufactured goods. South East Melbourne is a dynamic manufacturing region, with global capability centred in the area. This is an outstanding opportunity for our members to demonstrate this capability and to highlight the many advantages that our members bring to client firms.”

The Melbourne-based Austech exhibition comes at the right time, as Victorian manufacturing has emerged as the nation’s strongest, with 10,000 full-time jobs created in the past year despite a string of high-profile job losses over the past six months, according to the latest ABS figures.

According to Mr Dowling, manufacturing in Victoria has a great future due to the innovative attitude and move towards high technology manufacturing.

Mr Dowling says Victorian manufacturers have the flexibility to manufacture small volume and niche products in line with demand from the rising middle class within China and India.

“The key for the future is for government to establish a bi-partisan vision for manufacturing,” he says. Government should work toward a culture for collaborative research/industry and develop an infrastructure to encourage and embrace innovation.

SEMMA and AMTIL agree that manufacturing in Australia is far from dead and has an important role to play.

However, it is important for Australia to prepare itself for the inevitable slowing down of the mining and energy sectors.

“There must be greater assistance, particularly to SMEs, to help local manufacturers connect with global and national supply chains,” says Mr Infanti.

“I don’t think there is any question that the manufacturing industry is doing it tough at present,” he says. “This provides further reason for us to look at new ways to promote our manufacturers. Developing the capability of our industry is critical to our future success.

Austech is Australia’s premier advanced and precision manufacturing exhibition and provides the perfect forum for manufacturers to network with suppliers and customers in a favourable environment.”

“Australian manufacturers, particularly SMEs, don’t have a reputation for being strong when it comes to marketing and promoting themselves,” Mr Infanti adds. “AMTIL has developed strong services for our members in the areas of exhibitions, publications and online marketing of capabilities. By utilising these mediums we will help manufacturers promote themselves, network and tap into local and international supply chains.”

The Manufacturers Pavilion will host 40-50 stands for local companies to promote the capabilities and capacity they have to offer, which is critical in view of international competition.

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Australian design engineering and fabrication specialist Leussink says its partnership with German precision flat bearings supplier Corts Engineering has had an immediate and positive impact.

The partnership’s latest project in Australia was to refurbish an old rolling mill roughing stand for BlueScope Steel.

The project was so successful, subsequent orders will follow.

BlueScope Steel has expressed a strong interest for the Corts-Leussink alliance to refurbish its chocks on the same hot strip mill to incorporate Corts bearings.

“It is an instant success for the alliance and has arguably broken new ground at BlueScope Steel,” said Leussink Director and Design Engineer, Mr Jason Leussink.

“This is the first attempt by BlueScope to machine what is basically the heart of its operation.

“It is like doing heart surgery; the heart was becoming weaker and weaker and the client took active steps to renew its lifespan and have it turning over as good as new.”

The Corts-Leussink partnership between Leussink Engineering and Corts Engineering (of Germany) has opened the doors for all Australian rolling mills (ferrous and non ferrous) to vastly extend their lifespan.

A capability now exists to make complete refurbishment to even the oldest of the

country’s rolling mills to original specification and extend their lifespan to remain a part of the Australian manufacturing sector.

This partnership takes a holistic approach that includes a thorough laser-based survey of all components and including their current structural integrity.

What follows is an extensive planning necessary to bring the facility back to the level it was when it was brand new (OEM) Original Equipment Manufacturer design specification.

This process combines the expertise of Corts Leussink, Surveyors, on-site machine operators and mechanical engineers collect the relevant data and modify the current status back to OEM specification.

Leussink Ph: 02 4260 7777 www.leussink.com.au

Successful alliance … BlueScope’s old rolling mill roughing stand

Innovative new servomotors slash CNC costs Gobal CNC technology leader NUM has released two new brushless servomotor ranges for CNC machinery applications.

The new ranges offer major savings by eliminating the need for a separate encoder cable.

Machine builders can now use a single drive-to-motor cable for each motion axis, thereby reducing cabling, speeding installation/commissioning, and improving system performance.

NUM estimates that for a typical high-end CNC machine installation involving 20m cable lengths, the new technology can reduce total motor cabling costs by as much as 20 percent per axis.

Available in 75, 95, 126 and 155mm frame sizes and three different lengths, the new SHX and SPX brushless servomotors offer machine builders a wide choice of output power and speed ratings to match different machinery applications.

Both motor ranges feature high mass moments of rotor inertia, optimized for machine tool feed axes, and combine excellent dynamic performance with very smooth running, even at low speeds.

The SHX range is intended mainly for cost-sensitive applications and includes models with continuous torque outputs from 1.2 to 20 Nm. For applications demanding motors with maximum power-to-volume ratios and a high degree of protection (IP67), such as high-end machine tools, grinding machines and robotics, the SPX range offers units with continuous torque

ratings from 1.4 to 23 Nm. Developed for use with NUM’s latest-generation NUMDrive X digital servodrives and Flexium+ CNC platform, SHX and SPX brushless servomotors only require a single cable connection.

An innovative embedded digital interface scheme allows the encoder power and position feedback data – together with diagnostic information and thermal data from the motor’s temperature sensor – to be carried on just two shielded wires contained within the motor’s power cable.

This approach has significant advantages for machine builders. In addition to lower cabling costs, cable chains are smaller and lighter. And the onerous task of installing and debugging cable runs is much less time consuming.

Also, the reduced number of interconnections improves reliability and immunity to electromagnetic interference.

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Backed by the precision control capabilities of NUM’s new Flexium+ CNC kernel, this level of encoder performance facilitates very smooth interpolated move profiles and fine adjustment of speed.

NUM is also currently developing a range of high resolution 23-bit digital encoders featuring an accuracy of better than plus/minus 45 arcseconds, for applications demanding ultra precise positioning.

All SHX and SPX brushless servomotors are available with plain or keyed shafts, an optional electrically actuated permanent magnet holding brake, and a choice of stator winding configurations. Designed for use in ambient temperatures between 0ºC and 40ºC, the motors can also be operated at up to 55ºC with appropriate power de-rating.

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Parish Engineering to expand its horizons Melbourne-based Parish Engineering has recently invested in an Index turn-mill centre to keep up with production and enter new markets.

The family-owned business, which specialises in repetition engineering for a wide range of industries, has also recruited Paul Rafferty as its Business Development Manager.

Mr Rafferty will lead the company’s expansion efforts into the mining, medical, defence and heavy manufacturing industries. He brings to the job an impressive track record of success, having served more than 38 years at Australian repetition engineering companies where he held multiple executive positions.

“After we have seen a significant decline within the automotive industry in recent years,

we decided to expand into growing markets and industries,” Mr Rafferty says. “In order to service these and other industries – which require more complex components with a high degree of accuracy in exotic materials – we recently invested in an Index turn-mill centre, which will help us meet these requirements.”

The compact turn-mill centre G200 is designed for complete machining and features a B-axis for inclined, off-centre drilling and milling, and an additional milling spindle. The option for simultaneous machining on the main and counter spindles results in reduced cycle times. It features a bar loading capacity of up to 65mm and 28 tool stations. The G200 is engineered for high-precision machining of

simple and highly complex parts in small to large batch sizes.

“In the past, our main focus has been in high volume repetition machining on up to 6-axis conventional and sliding headstock CNC turn-mill lathes,” says Parish Engineering CEO Nicole Sinclair. “However, we were lacking in capabilities to handle larger and more complex components. We have seen growth in the requirements for these large, complex components which was the main driver for purchasing a machine with a Y- and B-axis.”

With the additional B-axis in the upper tool carrier, Parish Engineering is now equipped to machine highly complex parts and complicated contour elements that also require additional

operations such as milling, drilling, lateral drilling or transversal threading.

“Tapping into industries like defence and medical requires accurate and versatile machines, and the investment in our Index turn-mill centre will certainly pay off,” Ms Sinclair says. “Moreover, Paul’s 38 years experience and extensive knowledge of the manufacturing industry will be beneficial to our drive to expand into these industries.”

Parish Engineering Ph: 03 9555 3377 www.parishengineering.com.au

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Deprag Industrial’s high-powered air operated 4.5kW turbine angle grinders are not only built to last, they can also significantly improve your productivity.

Deprag Industrial has released its new 230mm and 180mm turbine angle grinders, weighing only 4kg but delivering 4.5 kW output power.

These machines are more than twice as powerful as a 240V 9” electric grinder. They are designed to perform best under heavy duty, industrial applications.

The robust construction assure extended lifetime even under 24/7 operation.

The increased power means you will save on labor and abrasive costs because of faster, more efficient material removal.

And the integrated speed-regulator ensures the correct wheel speed is maintained, and air consumption is minimized.

The auto-balancing unit and anti-vibration side handle ensure the lowest vibration for comfortable extended use.

Apart from the increased power, and lower weight, the pneumatic turbine motor is also more efficient than a standard vane motor, and it does not require lubrication.

A typical vane motor will use around 38cfm of air per kw of power – these grinders use only 28cfm.

Vane motors will need replacement vanes and eventually replacement cylinder and endplates. Turbine motors have no sliding parts, there is no contact between the rotor and the rotor housing so, as long as the compressed air is clean and dry, the motor will be problem free for years of heavy use.

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Your gateway to success TURCK Australia has released the BL67 Ethernet gateway for Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP. Designed to provide a reliable communication solution for on-machine, modular I/O applications, the BL67 is ideal for use in environments where conditions may not be conducive to traditional I/O. The BL67 satisfies applications requiring digital or analog inputs and outputs, specialty I/O such as SSI and RFID and serial inputs to Industrial Ethernet networks.

Featuring TURCK’s unique Multiprotocol technology, the BL67 gateway combines multiple Ethernet protocols in a single device, yet only allows one Ethernet master to control the outputs while the input and diagnostic data is available to the other protocols. The BL67 offers isolated power for 16 inputs and 16 outputs, in addition to 16 I/O configurations for flexible application requirements.

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the exclusive advantage that does not require them to configure their device based on the Ethernet host system that will be deployed,” said Randy Durick, Director, Network & Interface Division, TURCK. “This simplifies operations for our customers who manufacture or design equipment for an end-user base that has differing preferences between Industrial Ethernet protocols.”

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The latest in processing and filling machinery will be on show at AUSPACK PLUS 2013 in Sydney in May. Visitors can browse displays from a broad range of industries including food and beverage, packaging, confectionary, chemical and pharmaceutical.

Organisers report strong interest from exhibitors, with stands already booked for a broad range of leading companies including Eriez Magnetics, Fallsdell, Perfect Packaging, Walls Machinery, Heat and Control, Reactive Engineering, JL Lennard, TNA Australia, Accuweigh and Kockums Bulk Systems.

As a founding member of the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), Walls Machinery has continually exhibited at AUSPACK PLUS since inception 30 years ago.

“Walls Machinery has always found AUSPACK PLUS beneficial to our business

as both a supplier and also for the visitors to have an opportunity to see working packaging and processing equipment,” said Mr Rob Lawrence, General Manager, Walls Machinery.

Mr Malcolm Davy, Managing Director, Eriez Magnetics, said his company would display a wide range of equipment for the food and packaging industries at AUSPAC PLUS next year.

“The Eriez Magnetics range includes vibratory feeders for controlled feed rates of dry granular materials and also food product such as potato chips, biscuits and confectionary. We also offer a range of magnetic separators and metal detectors to ensure ferrous contaminant is removed from products prior to packing,” Mr Davy said.

Impressive display … Perfect Packaging

Mr Dominik Dobaj, Sales Director, Perfect Packaging, said the 2013 exhibition would be their fifth AUSPACK PLUS and will feature their largest stand to date.

“AUSPACK PLUS provides us with a

fantastic opportunity to showcase our latest range of Packaging Solutions to our existing customers and more importantly to companies that are looking to update their packaging equipment and at ways to improve their efficiency and reduce wastage,” Mr Dobaj said.

Perfect Packaging will exhibit the latest range of pre-made and standup pouch machines, flow wrappers, cartoners, check weighers, metal detectors, X-Ray inspection, shrink wrappers, tray sealers and its increased range of thermal coding, ink jet coding and laser marking solutions.

Visitors can learn how this equipment can be integrated in to a turnkey solution.

AUSPACK PLUS 2013 will be held at the Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park from May 7-10, 2013.

AUSPACK PLUS is owned and presented by the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), Australia’s only national packaging and processing machinery organisation.

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Book review Tell all book claims PM played key role in Rudd sacking A forthcoming book by former Labor MP Maxine McKew claims Julia Gillard played a key role in the party coup that removed Kevin Rudd from the leadership in 2010.

Ms McKew, who held the Sydney seat of Bennelong from 2007-10, has devoted a chapter of the new book Tales from the Political Trenches to Mr Rudd’s dismissal.

In the chapter entitled Ambush, a longstanding caucus member describes the dismissal as a ‘professional hit’ on Rudd.

Ms Gillard has always maintained she was not involved in the plot to roll Mr Rudd, claiming she only decided to challenge the day before the spill.

Ms McKew, a former ABC journalist, says the ALP leadership coup has never been properly explained.

In her book Ms McKew has extensively researched the circumstances surrounding Mr Rudd’s dismissal, conducting interviews with a number of key players.

Ms McKew’s political expose is set to reignite tensions between Ms Gillard and Mr Rudd.

Political sources say the book will be “very uncomfortable” for some current members of the Gillard cabinet.

The book claims the leadership coup was planned well in advance. But Labor MPs and

Happier times … Maxine McKew with former PM Kevin Rudd

staffers claim Mr Rudd was given no warning that members of his cabinet were unhappy about his leadership or that they would seek to replace him if things didn’t change.

As well as the leadership coup the new book covers Ms McKew’s career inside and outside politics.

Rarely in Australian history has a first-time MP entered Parliament as memorably as Maxine McKew did in November 2007.

The well-known broadcaster, who ended a 30-year journalistic career to pursue one in politics with the ALP, took on and beat the sitting Prime Minister, John Howard.

Only once before had an Australian PM

(Stanley Bruce in 1929) been defeated in their own seat. Ms McKew’s victory instantly ensured her a prominent place in the history of federal politics.

Her campaign in Bennelong received national media coverage and was chronicled in a book, The Battle for Bennelong, within weeks of the election.

Ms McKew has worked on some of the best news and current affairs programs on ABC television and radio over a 30-year period, including Lateline, The 7.30 Report, The Carleton-Walsh Report and AM and PM. She also worked as a correspondent in the ABC’s Washington bureau, acquiring a deep interest in US affairs that continues with her active participation in the Australian-American Leadership Dialogue.

She has won a Walkley award and a Logie for her journalistic achievements.

Ms McKew lost Bennelong in the 2010 Federal Election, with former tennis great John Alexander reclaiming the seat for the Liberal Party.

Ms McKew is still a member of the ALP. She and her partner, former ALP National Secretary Bob Hogg, live in the Sydney suburb of Epping.

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BAC workbenches help drive new Westrac facility Westrac, one of Australia’s largest distributors of Caterpillar Plant, recently opened a purpose built facility at Tomago, north of Sydney, to cater for all of its operations in the Newcastle region.

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Sleepy, drunk, and away from your desk: how to generate ideas The following is an extract from STW’s blog: Nextness

1965. Bob Dylan’s at the height of his fame.

But he’s lost his love of music. He hurries to get offstage at the end of every night, ignores his fans and groupies and is surly to the press.

“I guess I was going to quit singing. I was very drained, and the way things were going, it was a very draggy situation,” he told Playboy.

“It’s very tiring having other people tell you how much they dig you if you yourself don’t dig you.”

Completely burnt out, he moves to a small cabin in Woodstock New York, and doesn’t even take his guitar.

After a few days he feels a sudden sense of something to say. He picks up his pencil and out pours a 20-page torrent of “vomit,” a mish mash of diverse influences, different to anything he’s written before.

How does it feel How does it feel To be on your own With no direction home A complete unknown Like a rolling stone?

He raced back to Studio A at Columbia Records and recorded it within a week. The six minute song changed rock’n’roll.

Bob Dylan’s a genius, and writing Like a Rolling Stone is an archetypal “aha” moment of creativity at work: an insight delivered when you least expect it, and a sense of certainty that it’s the right way to go.

It’s also the first story in Jonah Lehrer’s new book Imagine: How Creativity Works. Lehrer says it was realising he was in a rut and fleeing to the cabin in the woods sans guitar that gave

Dylan (and his brain) permission to relax and free associate.

In other words, when you’re tackling a complex problem that requires creative thinking, mainlining coffee and chaining yourself to your desk is precisely the wrong approach.

Why? As with everything to do with the human brain, the answer is complex.

The suddenness of the insight is preceded by a burst of brain activity. A small fold of tissue on the surface of the right hemisphere, the anterior superior temporal gyrus (aSTG), becomes unusually active in the second before the insight. Once the brain is sufficiently focused on the problem, the cortex needs to relax, to seek out the more remote association in the right hemisphere that will provide the insight.

In fact, by using an EEG, scientists can now predict up to 8 seconds in advance if a test subject is about to achieve a breakthrough. It all comes down to alpha waves. They emanate from the right hemisphere of the brain when its feeling relaxed.

It’s a scientific seal of approval for what we’ve always known: the best insights happen away from your desk and under a warm shower.

Also good when you’re in need of an epiphany?

Being sleepy – or drunk. That’s when people’s minds “are drowsy and disorganized, humming with associations that they’d normally ignore.

When we need an insight, of course, those stray associations are the source of the answer.”

“Creativity is the residue of time wasted,” Albert Einstein said. With degrees in both neuroscience and literature, Lehrer confidently straddles the disparate worlds of sciences and humanities. After surveying the available research for his book Imagine, one of Lehrer’s biggest tips for people trying to be more

creative is to “make time to waste time.”

But unfortunately being relaxed is only half the battle when it comes to being genuinely innovative.

The other half is just plain hard work: the editing and refining of a blinding flash of inspiration into something of significance.

“All great artists and thinkers are great workers, indefatigable not only in inventing, but also in rejecting, sifting, transforming, ordering,” Lehrer says. Beethoven would often rework a musical phrase seventy times before settling on the right one.

What makes some creative geniuses more likely to succeed than others? Dylan, Picasso, Steve Jobs – all very smart, but their IQs weren’t stratospheric. They don’t share a common Myers Briggs profile or any obvious commonalities on personality tests.

What it comes down to, Lehrer says, is grit.

The ability to keep working long after everyone else would have given up, to persist with an idea that others mock, to keep on going.

JK Rowling had the raw talent to write her manuscript in coffee shops while her baby daughter slept beside her. But without grit – the strength and resilience needed to get past multiple rejections until someone finally bought her first book – the world would never have met Harry Potter.

So success isn’t just about raw creativity. It’s talent plus effort.

Karl Boothroyd is the founder and CEO of IMA, a specialist B2B marketing agency. IMA is owned by Australia’s largest marketing communications company, The STW Group.

Karl can be contacted at karl@imab2b.com or 02 4627 8011.

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Creativity – 3M style At 3M, every engineer has an hour a day to do whatever they want: whether that’s work on a side project or simply tinker with a hobby.

“It doesn’t have to be directly relevant, they don’t have to justify it to their boss — all they have to do is promise to share it with their colleagues,” says Lehrer.

“This sends an important message early on: we’ve hired you, we think you’re smart, we trust you, we trust you to find solutions, you manage your time in your own way.”

By giving their engineers and product managers a time to relax, 3M’s management is actually fostering creativity, says Lehrer.

“They trust their employees to manage their own intentions and I think when you look at the research on creativity that’s a good thing,” he says. “When you look at where insights come from, they come from where we least expect them.

They only arrive after we stop looking at them. If you’re an engineer working on a problem and you’re stumped by your technical problem, chugging caffeine at your desk and chaining yourself to your computer, you’re going to be really frustrated. You’re going to waste lots of time. You may look productive, but you’re actually wasting time. Instead, at that moment, you should go for a walk. You should play some ping-pong. You should find a way to relax.”

China braces for ‘hard landing’ Roger Donnelly, Chief Economist with Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) recently returned from a fact finding trip to China to examine their economy at first hand.

The October bulletin of EFIC’s newsletter World Risk Developments reports on his trip to the southern manufacturing region of Guangdong.

The visit took place at a time of rising difficulties for China.

“On the economic side, there are struggling exports and a nationwide economic slowdown,” Mr Donnelly notes. “And on the political side, growing tensions with Japan and a forthcoming Communist Party congress to change China’s top leadership.”

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“The changeover has of course been complicated by the sudden downfall of Chongqing party secretary Bo Xilai and his wife, Gu Kailai.”

According to Donnelly the economy has many strengths to combat its difficulties – notably “dynamism and thrift.”

“But there are also weaknesses, he says. “ One of these is well-known – an overdependence on exports and investment.

“Another is less so – local government ‘funding platforms’ that have invested a vast sum of bank loans into loss-making projects under the umbrella of the national government’s economic stimulus plan during the Great Recession.’

“Stir these problems together with the weakness in China’s North Atlantic export markets and you create the risk of a ‘hard landing,’’’ Mr Donnelly explains.

“And meanwhile, in the background hovers a longer run structural problem. The labour market is tightening as the population ages and the pool of surplus rural labour drains.

“This threatens to lower the trend economic growth rate.”

Donnelly says it was interesting to get the Guangdong perspective on these issues, because it is the province suffering most from the slowdown.

“And it is also feeling the brunt of the funding platform problem,” he says.

He formed the impression that “short term hard landing risk does need to be taken seriously.”

And for the longer term, he is optimistic.

“Even if trend growth subsides from the near-10 per cent annual rate of the past three decades, and the commodity intensity of China’s GDP falls as the economy becomes more service-oriented, growth should still be strong – strong enough to keep the demand for Australian commodities, and other goods and services, expanding briskly.”

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When we won a contract to install advanced satellite tracking ground stations with the Polar Research Institute of China, it should have been a dream come true. The complication was that as a new client, they wanted reassurance that we could fulfil the contract.

With our reputation gaining momentum in the region this was a contract integral to our growth.

We needed a solution that enabled us to support our ongoing business while pursuing overseas opportunities.

EFIC provided more than just a financial solution, they took the time to get to know our business and considered

our performance risk as well as our experience in delivering on past projects.

EFIC supported us with an advance payment bond as well as a performance and warranty bond, enabling us to reassure our buyer and successfully fulfil the contract.

EFIC were focused on helping us realise our export ambitions. This deal transformed our business, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone on to win multiple contracts in the region.

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EFIC opens new doors for manufacturer A critical element of securing new manufacturing contracts is often just as much about meeting strict financial requirements as it is offering the desired specialist skills and products.

While willing and able to fulfil a new contract, manufacturing firms can sometimes come up against financial barriers which preclude this. For many manufacturing firms, such contractual requirements can be a deal breaker.

This was the situation GP Graders, a Melbourne-based manufacturer of fruit-grading and packing machinery, found itself in.

GP Graders has developed a reputation in the cherry industry for its world-leading equipment and frequently supplies to overseas buyers.

However, when negotiating to sell equipment to a buyer in Turkey, the buyer had specific requests, which required payment via documentary credit and also extended payment terms.

This was where GP Graders turned to Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC), Australia’s export credit agency, to help structure a competitive finance package, which would meet the requirements of the Turkish buyer.

The deal meant that GP Graders received payments for the equipment by means of a documentary credit (also called a letter of credit), issued by a Turkish bank, for about $673,000.

EFIC was able to provide a documentary credit guarantee to Westpac, GP Graders’ bank, which guaranteed the payments

due from the Turkish bank.

Under the documentary credit, the buyer could pay the Turkish bank for the equipment over a five-year period, while GP Graders would receive payment once it presented specific documents to Westpac verifying that it had provided the equipment.

Fruitful partnership … GP Graders and EFIC

A documentary credit guarantee from EFIC can be a cost-effective way for eligible SME exporters to assist their overseas buyers to source financing and to protect contract payments.

GP Graders’ director Stuart Payne commented that EFIC’s involvement in the Turkish deal made possible the

buyer’s five-year payment term — a “deal winner” for the Australian exporter.

“With the cost of machines in the vicinity of $1 million, it’s important to be able to put together financing packages that help us gain a competitive advantage in these major deals,” said Mr. Payne.

EFIC has worked with Westpac to support other GP Graders transactions by providing documentary credit guarantees in respect of documentary credits issued by Turkish banks.

“In 2001, only five per cent of our business was export,” said Mr. Payne.

“Now it’s 75 per cent, to countries such as Turkey, Greece, Chile and Italy.”

GP Graders was awarded the Smallto-Medium Manufacturer award in the October 2012 Governor of Victoria Export Awards.

Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) provides tailored finance solutions to help Australian businesses overcome the financial barriers they face when expanding their export activities.

As the Australian Government’s export credit agency, EFIC helps Australian-based businesses to win and finance export, offshore investment and onshore export-related opportunities when their bank is unable to provide all the support they need.

Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) Ph: 1800 887 588 www.efic.gov.au

It’s time to batten down the hatches Eighty-three per cent of small and medium sized enterprise (SME) decision makers experienced cash flow issues in the past year, most commonly because customers made excuses for slow payments, according to the recent Bibby Barometer Small Business Survey.

As a result, in the last year 23 per cent of SMEs wrote off a bad debt, 32 per cent had customers negotiate to pay in monthly instalments, and 21 per cent had difficulty meeting tax payments on time.

Gary Green, Director, Bibby Financial Services Australia, said: “It is good news that, given their gloomy business expectations, 84 per cent of the surveyed SME business owners put strategies in place to help manage their cash flow.

“Thirty-nine per cent spent more time chasing invoices, and 21 per cent delayed payments to their own suppliers or refused to take on more work until invoices were paid (21 per cent).

“Not surprisingly, 17 per cent of SMEs outsourced their debt collections to a lawyer or debt collection company.

“Some businesses put in place advance warning systems, including conducting cash flow forecasts (27 per cent) or periodic cash flow health checks with their accountants or advisers (19 per cent). We would like to see all SMEs using forecasts or cash flow checks to warn of danger ahead,” said Mr Green.

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inexpensive way of reducing the chance of bad debts,” he said.

When an SME discovers a gap in its projected cash flow, the range of potential solutions can be somewhat limited in these difficult times. Twenty seven per cent say they would get an overdraft, or increase their existing overdraft (21 per cent), but 27 per cent would have to resort to dipping into their personal finances or access deposits (20 per cent).

Gary Green … strategies

“Another potential solution is debtor finance, and 11 per cent have been researching its use,” Mr Green said.

The latest statistics from the Institute for Factors and Discounters (IFD) for the June 2012 quarter confirm the increasing take up of debtor finance, with the highest factoring turnover figures on record of $1.39 billion for the June 2012 quarter, a 41.1 per cent increase on the corresponding June

2011 quarter.

Factoring is defined as the sale by a business and the purchase by the Factor of trade debts on a continuing basis in order to free up cash flow, with the Factor carrying out some part of the sales accounting function.

“We are certainly seeing an increase in enquiries about debtor finance, which is suitable for most non-retail businesses - other than those with very low margins or high levels of doubtful debts,” Mr Green said.

Expectations for the year ahead remain gloomy according to the Bibby Barometer – with 77 per cent of SME business owners concerned about customers becoming insolvent in the coming year, 43 per cent expecting the time they must wait to be paid to increase further in the coming quarter, and about half (51 per cent) more concerned about global economic conditions than they were a year ago.

“With only 20 per cent of SMEs planning to invest in their businesses in the year ahead, a cut in interest rates by the Reserve Bank would be welcome,” said Mr Green.

Conducted in mid-August 2012 and the third of its kind, the Bibby Barometer Small Business Survey is a national study run twice yearly, surveying primary decision makers in over 200 non-retail SMEs. Bibby Asia Pacific Ph: 02 9310 8921 www.bibby.com.au

Quickstep lands $12m aerospace order awarded to Quickstep, following its contracts to produce components for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter program.

It is expected to generate up to $700 million in revenues for Quickstep over the next 20 years. Quickstep expects to be one of the largest Australian contributors to the JSF Program.

Quickstep is an Australian company at the forefront of advanced composites manufacturing and technology development.

The company is an approved supplier for the international F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program - the largest military aerospace program in the world, currently valued at in excess of US$300 billion worldwide.

Quickstep delivered its first production JSF part in October last year and began serial production of flying parts in March this year.

Quickstep has aerospace-grade manufacturing facilities located in Bankstown, NSW and North Coogee, Western Australia.

The Company is currently working with the US Department of Defence to qualify the patented Quickstep Process for JSF and other industry standard aerospace materials. It is also conducting a major Research & Development program with car maker Audi aimed at delivering high surface finish, low cost fast processing of carbon fibre composite, together with specialised resins, particularly adapted to the automotive industry.

Major coup … the Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules

Carbon composites manufacturer Quickstep has secured its largest aerospace production order to date.

The purchase order covers the manufacture and delivery of composite carbon fibre wing flaps for 24 Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules aircraft.

The work, valued at $12 million, is to be undertaken at Quickstep’s newly established Bankstown aerospace facility.

Deliveries are expected to begin in the December quarter of 2013 at an approximate rate of two sets per month.

The order is in addition to the initial purchase order from Lockheed Martin for preliminary work announced in August 2012, which is expected to be completed before the first delivery of parts.

Each set of wing flaps comprises four parts with an aluminium structure and skins of carbon fibre composite, providing light, strong components capable of great endurance and longevity.

“We are delighted to receive this further purchase order for the C-130J

Hercules contract, which continues our substantial progress since Quickstep was awarded the tender in March, after bidding in an internationally competed program,” said Mr. Philippe Odouard, Managing Director for Quickstep. “We are proud of our relationship with Lockheed Martin. This contract builds on our growing reputation for providing high-quality carbon composite products to global supply chains.”

Demand for the C-130J remains strong.

Since the model was first introduced, it has proven its value as the workhorse of airlift worldwide.

The purchase order is part of an overall agreement with Lockheed Martin expected to generate revenues of between US$75 million to US$100 million for Quickstep over five years.

Since initiation, more than 2,400 C-130 aircraft have been built in the longest continuously operating military aircraft production in history.

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Shell Eastern Petroleum Ltd (SEPL) has recently completed its Ethylene Cracker Complex (ECC) as part of its “Houdini” project on the island of Pulau Bukom, Singapore.

The full project included modifications and additions to the existing Bukom refinery. One of the key features of the project is that this is a deployment in an Oil & Gas environment, where wireless technology is being used to get secure mobile access to Process Control systems.

Shell wanted to get mobile access to all process data via WLAN at defined places in the refinery to drive efficiencies.

Significant benefits include improved overall efficiency, resulting from both the faster commissioning time for the petrochemical process control system and improved maintenance efficiency, as well as an overall system cost reduction – due to fewer local panel units being needed.

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Top awards for TURCK For the second consecutive year TURCK has won two Control Design 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards – industrial electrical connectors/cordsets and presence sensing.

Control Design’s machine-builder and system-integrator readership specify and select the contestants and winners of the Readers’ Choice Awards.

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They also rate the service and support received by the named companies, and only those receiving at least a five percent rating are eligible for the award.

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Millsom Materials Handling is a leading Australian supplier of cranes, hoists, vacuum lifting systems, vacuum components and materials handling solutions.

Established in 1975 as a privately owned Australian company, Millsom has earned a strong reputation as innovators, manufacturers and distributors of high quality materials handling equipment.

A Quality Assured company, Millsom Materials Handling provides a full installation, maintenance and repair service to suit all handling specifications and requirements.

Millsom has been providing solutions to a broad range of industrial and manufacturing sectors for more than 30 years.

With a range of over 50 products, Millsom has a solution to just about every area of manufacturing, logistics and manual materials handling.

Our continuous improvement philosophy ensures your business is provided with quality products, innovative solutions and guaranteed service, resulting in improved productivity, work safety and flexibility, for increased profitability.

Millsom works with a number of innovative industry partners including Schmalz GmbH, SWF Krantechnik GmbH, Hitachi, Hoyer and GH Hoists.

No matter how big or small your operation is, Millsom works closely with companies to deliver optimum results.

Millsom offers a one-stop shop for all lifting requirements.

This includes design, manufacture and installation of new equipment to after sales service, maintenance and repair on almost any brand of equipment, including crane and hoist service and repairs.

Millsom Hoistsare is the natural choice for all maintenance, service and breakdown needs for hoists, cranes or vacuum lifting equipment.

Millsom’s can provide periodical service and inspection as required under current Occupational, Health and Safety regulations.

Servicing is provided in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards by our fully qualified and trained Service Technicians.

Millsom’s can assist with: • Crane & hoist inspections • Preventative maintenance • 10-year Inspections on your hoists • After service repairs • 24hr/7-day a week breakdown service • Hazard and risk assessment • Spare parts & accessories • Refurbishment of your existing equipment to meet current safety standards.

Millsom’s also have: • A fully equipped service department • A fleet of service vehicles • Fully qualified service technicians • Computer monitoring for services due • In-house access equipment Based at Bayswater, an outer suburb of Melbourne, Millsom employs a highly trained staff comprising design engineers, sales engineers, administrative staff, boilermakers, fitters, hoist mechanical servicemen and “A” grade electricians.

Its manufacturing floor covers 1450sqm with an administrative block of 300 sqm.

The company’s policy is one of excellence in engineering and continuing involvement with the advances in technology.

op shop for all lifting needs Making the unmanageable manageable Millsom’s JumboErgo Vacuum Tube Lifter makes life easy The JumboErgo vacuum tube lifter from Millsom Materials Handling offers everything you need to handle heavy, unmanageable goods in packaging and shipping areas with ease.

This way, even transporting 4m-long cardboard boxes from A to B is mere child’s play.

Generally, logistical processes do not contribute much added value to a company.

But despite this, these processes are indispensable for transporting products from one step to the next in the production process.

Therefore, the goal is to design these processes to be as smooth and efficient as possible. While companies tend to implement complex, partially automated material flow systems in the production process, shipping logistics is often neglected.

The Renchen-based NORMBAU company is a practical example that demonstrates that even in this area, it is possible to combine increased efficiency with the desire to ease the strain on employees.

With a focus on “tactile architecture,” this subsidiary of the Ingersoll Rand company develops and produces high-quality architectural hardware, sanitary fittings, electronic access control systems as well as handrails and balustrades.

Even in the shipping area, using the right grip is key: The handrails and balustrades, which are manufactured using round pipe elements, are picked and packaged in fourmeter cardboard boxes.

Because of their size and relative instability, even empty boxes are difficult to handle.

Depending on whether they contain steel, wood, nylon or a combination of different elements, the filled packages weigh between 15 and 80kg.

For the employees, this used to mean seriously heavy lifting, even with two employees working together.

The key to investing in the right handling system was to consider the total volume of products processed on a daily basis.

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Depending on the order, the company processes items weighing up to five metric tons. NORMBAU couldn’t ask its employees to keep subjecting themselves to this kind of physical strain.

At the same time, the laborious task of moving these loads manually did not fit with the desire for increased efficiency possessed by the leaders of the company.

At the Motek handling trade fair in Stuttgart, Ulrich Helmer, the manager of manufacturing for round pipe systems at NORMBAU, was on the lookout for an efficient and affordable material flow solution.

No bending … carton handling is made easy with the JumboErgo

Child’s play … heavy boxes now easy to handle

And he found just what he was looking for with vacuum handling specialist J. Schmalz GmbH. The vacuum tube lifters of the JumboErgo series are based on a modular system. They can be adjusted to suit different loads, workpiece geometries and environmental requirements.

After identifying the problem, Schmalz system technicians offered the company a complete package that was an instant winner: The key to this system is the JumboErgo 85 vacuum hose lifter, which, by evacuating its lifting hose to generate a vacuum, can safely lift, securely hold and effortlessly transport workpieces weighing up to 85 kg.

One special feature of this unit is the ergonomic controller, which is designed to operate like a motorcycle gas handle, allowing for fine control of the unit.

By operating the twist grip, the operator can determine both the direction (lifting or lowering the load) and the lift speed. In the planning of the project, the different shapes and weights of the boxes presented a special challenge.

However, by ensuring that the suction pads were appropriately sized, Schmalz was able to provide a solution. The suction pad is the link between the hose lifter and the workpiece. It is responsible for ensuring a safe hold under all circumstances.

In order to generate enough holding power to lift large packages, the vacuum tube lifter was equipped with a large double suction pad.

Both suction plates can be adjusted continuously along a cross arm, allowing operators to handle packages of all sizes.

For particularly narrow boxes that do not provide enough contact surface for the suction pads or make them difficult to position, a second gripper is available which features a narrow suction plate.

Suction plates can be exchanged in seconds with no tools necessary thanks to an integrated quick-change adapter.

The JumboErgo is attached to a slewing column crane with a four-meter-long aluminum job.

This provides the unit with a large operating range so that cardboard boxes can be lifted from a roller belt or wagon and placed on a pallet for shipping. It is easy to move and position the carriage of the crane jib, allowing just one operator to handle unwieldy packages without any additional help.

The time this saves contributes significantly to the high turnover figures. In the end, all requirements placed on the handling system were met: The shipping logistics are now faster and more efficient and employees are

no longer required to perform dangerous tasks. The latter also has a positive effect on employee motivation. And the system has an additional benefit that NORMBAU hadn’t even planned on: the prevention of transport damage and resulting complaints.

After a year in operation, the JumboErgo tube lifter has not only proven itself through hard continuous use, but it has also long since paid for itself.

Schmalz service technicians installed the lifting device and crane system. They were also involved in the acceptance according to accident prevention regulations and they instructed the staff.

The benefits that were sought were achieved practically on the first day after commissioning. Assembling and transporting the windows, glass sheets and glassconstruction elements by hand is now much easier, and only one person is required to operate the device.

The operator can move and position the components very easily and precisely using the ergonomic handle. Even with large and heavy elements, no further members of staff are required. Simplifying the work processes in this way saves time and leads to a higher output per shift and working day. Since handling with a vacuum is also very gentle, damage during transport is now a thing of the past.

The employees eagerly acknowledge that the physical effort has disappeared. A lot is achieved with little energy and effort – modernization pays dividends in this case, too.

Millsom Materials Handling Ph: 1800 99 22 11 www.millsom.com.au

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Ramparts air driven single diaphragm pumps are ideal for sludge and slurry duties, according to authorised Australian distributor, Hydro Innovations.

Using compressed air and using a spring assisted air cylinder, pumps are available in discharge sizes from 38mm through to 150mm.

Extra thick casings (up to 30mm thick cast iron) along with long lasting diaphragms, combined with run-dry capabilities, make the pump an ideal choice pumping of all manner of sludges and slurries, says Garry Grant from Hydro Innovations.

Suction and discharge pressures can be independently set so that energy is not lost on either stroke and diaphragm life is maximised.

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second through to 20L per sec and are capable of operating on suction lifts to 6m.

They are also able to pump corrosive slurries because they can be completely lined with a variety of compatible elastomeric liners.

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Europress shines with new piping system Europress 316L stainless steel piping systems offer a breakthrough in stainless steel piping systems, with a unique combination of features.

Fittings and Tubing are 316L stainless and the Europress fittings are preengineered and ready to press onto the tube.

The pressing process is very fast, remarkably simple, and can be undertaken by any competent installer. This resolves workplace issues such as naked flames, hot work permits and welding.

Europress fittings have an innovative “peace of mind” feature known as the Press Check sleeve, which indicates whether a fitting has been pressed, making it easy for the installer to immediately identify any joints that have not been pressed.

Breakthrough … Europress 316L stainless steel piping systems

The Europress pressing tool offers inbuilt safety features ensuring each press is the same every time, with no uncertainty of joint integrity experienced in welded pipe systems.

Europress is backed up by an impressive 20-year product guarantee for all approved applications.

The Europress System is the ideal solution for installing drinking water systems as the AlSI 316L stainless steel used is completely hygienic and highly corrosion resistant. Its reliable, highquality components also make it suitable for heating, cooling, compressed air and fire-extinguishing systems in the civil, industrial and marine sectors.

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New power packed linear actuator Haydon Kerk has released a new G4 36mm linear actuator, with 20 per cent higher output force.

Available from Motion Technologies, the new 36mm actuator replaces the larger 42mm and 46mm units, with a special adaptor plate to allow “drop in” replacement of larger units.

More power in a smaller physical package is of great benefit where space is critical.

The 36mm unit also offers a price advantage.

When replacing a larger unit, the adaptor late allows the G4 to mounting, using the same bolt pattern, for quick, simple upgraded installation. Force output for the G4 is from 70N to 260N. Motion Technologies Pty Ltd Ph: 02 95244782 www.motiontech.com.au

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pumps is easy. Balls and seats of check valves can be replaced in minutes, and a diaphragm can be replaced in an hour.

And although these pumps are able to pass large size solids, if anything gets caught in the valves, obstructions can be removes in minutes through the quick-lock cover plates.

Mr Grant says the pumps are most suited to those applications that other pumps struggle with.

Applications that are “maintenance headaches” are generally handled with ease by Ramparts diaphragm pumps, he says.

Fluids like glass slurries, acid slurries, heavy sludge, and shear sensitive liquids are ideal applications for the pumps.

Optimum Handling Solutions is offering a free site assessment to all customers in the manufacturing, processing and warehousing industry.

Optimum employs a true “hands on” approach toward each customer’s individual needs.

They not only inform you what needs to be done, but also implement it for you.

Optimum is confident it can have the whole job complete in the time it takes others to write a 500-page report.

That means you can enjoy a new, safe production facility, with more efficient handling equipment and techniques.

Following the site assessment, an expert consultant will provide detailed and accurate advice in a user-friendly format on how your business can maximise efficiency and safety.

Call Optimum Handling Solutions to book a free site assessment.

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Cost savings with Pneutech Variable Frequency Drive Air Compressors Operating Efficiency; Pneutech VFD vs. Standard Drive Compressors The Power Consumption Efficiency Curve Chart shows how the Pneutech Variable Frequency Drive system operates more efficiently than other controls in providing air delivery. The Pneutech VFD helps to reduce energy bills and other operating costs. When operating at 70% capacity, the Pneutech VFD consumes 25% less power than an air compressor operating with onoff control, and 20% less than an air compressor with modulating control. The Pneutech Variable Frequency Drive has a soft start feature that maintains a low starting current, which reduces the demand on the factory power supply, and also reduces motor fatigue. The Pneutech VFD system is not limited to a fixed number of starts per hour.

This Cost Savings Chart illustrates the reduced operating cost of a Pneutech VFD Unit by correcting poor air usage, five day/week operation, erratic demand fluctuations (28% of installations), steady weekend consumption with leaks (64% of installations). This shows 24 hour operation with low night shift and high day shift consumption at more than 40% savings after 5 years. In many instances the Pneutech VFD compressor will have a payback of the additional cost within 2 ½ to 3 years.

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Empowering orphans and women in Kenya is a project that began in the remote village of Nyalgunga, Kenya, to assist those affected by the AIDS epidemic in Africa.

The Sydney-based Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia operates the project.

In Kenya it is registered with the Siaya District Government as NYALWOCODEP —an acronym chosen by the women themselves to reflect the community aspect of their project.

Due to the AIDS epidemic, breadwinner husbands and fathers have succumbed to the disease.

Because there is no place for an unattached woman in their culture, widows, with their possessions and children, must be “inherited” by a male relative.

So to avoid being inherited by a man who already had several wives, thereby subjecting their children and themselves to the risk of abuse or neglect, a small group of women and their children decided to try to eke out an existence on their own. Ostracised by the

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community for resisting custom, all they could do was beg.

ADRA’s innovative project aims to empower the women with knowledge and skills to help them become self-reliant.

Seminars are held regarding the management of AIDS, better agriculture, animal husbandry, sewing, and trading.

They are given good seed and fertilizer, some poultry, a goat, or a sheep. Treadle sewing machines, and a sewing teacher allow them to make clothes for themselves and their children.

Some of the widows are grandmothers caring for orphaned grandchildren.

Sadly, some very old grandmothers have died – and the children are immediately taken in by some of the other widows.

Some widows have AIDS, and when one of them dies her children are cared for by the rest of the group. Her place is then taken by another widow from the community. Now there are 31 widows and 95 children. This is the maximum the project can care for.

It is a home-based project, and their homes are tiny huts, scattered in the area around Nyalgunga.

There are no other non-Government organizations in the area, but there is a government Primary School nearby, which the children can attend.

Progress can be seen as the women themselves are now taking initiatives in managing the project with the help of ADRA’s representative, Patrick.

They have become partially self-reliant, making use of the opportunities the project has given them.

Current needs include cost of seminars, initial extra assistance to new women and their children, subsidies for unusual medical expense, and help with agricultural expenses such as fertilizer and good seed.

They work hard in their gardens, and if the rainy season is good they do well, and often have produce to sell. When the rains fail they may need help with staple foods to survive.

There is also a larger benefit – the project has had an influence on the surrounding community in a number of ways.

Some understanding of AIDS, and of the treatment available has come to people who thought the disease floated in the air and nothing could be done about it.

There is also less resentment against widows who break with the custom of wife “inheritance”, and interest in their better agricultural yields.

Earlier this year the women asked for an additional $800 to buy a small plot of public land in the tiny trading centre in Nyalgunga, and also for funding for a modest building.

The plan includes three little shops at the front, storerooms, and a larger multi-purpose room. They hope to rent one shop out, and use the other two for their trading. This includes selling surplus produce, garments from the sewing business and handmade baskets. The multi-purpose room will be used mainly for the sewing classes, seminars and workshops.

At present, they trading is difficult because their homes are scattered in quite a wide area.

They carry their wares, and spread them out under a tree near the road. Any unsold produce must be carried home.

Understandably, it is hard for them to earn much. Having a presence in the little trading centre promises more success.

So far, $10,000 has been raised by a few friends of the project. This has paid about half the estimated cost of the land and the building.

Work has already started, and now further funding is needed to finish the building.

$50 can make a huge difference Small donations can make a big difference to the lives of the women and children living in the remote village of Nyalgunga, Kenya.

For example: • 12 donations of $1,000 will finish the multi-purpose building • An additional $1,000 will cover the cost of running two training seminars.

• $50 will pay the sewing teacher’s wage for two months • $150 will start six new widows in poultry business – four birds each You can donate online to ADRA Australia at: www.adra.org.au or by post: ADRA Australia, PO Box 129, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076 To learn more call toll free: 1800 242 372

Welcome to our community Community is a proud new addition to Industry Update magazine and online.

It’s all about helping people!

In Australia we have vast resources and wealth and it is always satisfying to help others less fortunate.

We will be dedicating a double page spread in every edition featuring stories about manufacturers that are helping others in our community. Community is not restricted to Australia.

Tell us about your community projects throughout the world.

This section will also be on our manufacturing search engine, resulting in worldwide exposure!

And not only will you receive free editorial coverage, the logos of all companies involved will also be featured.

Previous “good news” community stories Industry Update has run include SEW Eurodrive’s sponsorship of Mental Illness fellowship of Victoria. SEW has been a long-term supporter of this great cause.

Another great activity has been materials handling company, Maverick, that has set up a Pack and Send project. People donate all sorts of goods from clothing to useful utensils and Maverick Equipment arranges the packaging and sending to Africa.

And Kockums Bulk Systems is an ongoing supporter of International China Concern that support orphanages that care for the mentally and physically disabled children.

Getting involved is as easy as donating usable products or leftovers to community projects and missions or perhaps making cash donations to causes we will be supporting such as Kids Helpline and much more.

Obviously, not all businesses are in a position to get involved. We are aware that many manufacturers are currently experiencing tough times.

As market leader Industry Update is doing everything possible to bring pressure to bear on Governments in the hope that they will spring into action. The new manufacturing taskforce is a big step in the right direction!

We want to hear your stories.

So we invite you to get involved – it will be truly rewarding – and it can result in some great publicity for your business!

Please send stories and images to either IU Publisher Scott Filby: scott@industryupdate.com.au or IU Editor Tim Michael: editor@industryupdate.com.au

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SCLAA spreads Christmas cheer Each year the Supply Chain and Logistics Association (SCLAA) Queensland Division hosts a Christmas Party not only reward its staff, but to help those less fortunate.

Once again the SCLAA team will be packing 600 Christmas Hampers to be distributed through Foodbank charities.

All attendees feel a great sense of community and satisfaction.

It’s not only a fun day. They feel enriched by being able to assist those less fortunate.

The charity Christmas hampers include: • Disposable razors • Shaving cream • Shortbread biscuits

• Peanuts • Christmas lollies • Instant coffee The SCLAA is seeking companies or individuals that can assist in donating any of these items.

The Christmas Party will be held at the Officer’s Mess, Victoria Barracks, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane on December 7.

If you can assist with provision of these items, or volunteer on December 6 to help with packing and unpacking, contact: Paul McHugh. P: 0424 88 00 16 E: mchughpd@bigpond.net.au

DMF walks the walk for charity DMF export director Stephen Fell joined thousands of walkers taking part in the 7 Bridges Walk around Sydney last month.

The main aim of the 26km walk was to raise money for the Cancer Council NSW for research, prevention and support services.

“The walk included all the main bridges from the Harbour Bridge to the Gladesville Bridge,

said Mr Fell. He thanked Industry Update for its kind donation.

All registration fees were donated to the Cancer Council NSW. For details on the event visit: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/felves or www.facebook.com/DMFINT

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Industry Update Manufacturing Magazine an official media partner of the 2012 2011 NSW Training Awards recognising Apprentices and Trainees in NSW

Congratulations NSW Training winners Meet some toNSW high Award achievers The following NSW Training Award finalists can look forward to a bright future in the manufacturing sector.

They are among an elite group who attended the 2012 NSW Training Awards at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, in August.

The finalists were chosen from more than 940 nominations, with the winners to represent NSW at the National Awards to be held in Melbourne later this month.

The company is proud and passionate about its work, taking great care with each piece of furniture.

Bessant employs a small team of talented and dedicated local craftspeople, including two tradesmen, one 4th Year Apprentice and one Top honour … Industry Update publisher Scott Filby (left) with the Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli, 1st Adam Year Adult Apprentice.

Wendy Cooper, representing Milspec Manufacturing and MC Spencer The company places great emphasis on quality from start to finish, providing an outstanding environment for its trainees.

Suspension Concepts Pty Ltd Small Employer of the Year Winner Established in 1996, Suspension Concepts is a suspension component manufacturing business, that has employed up to 35 people.

Following increasing competition from overseas, founder Greg Nolan realised the only way forward was to supply niche market goods and services.

So in 2008 the business began supplying services and components for fast road, clubsport and motor racing wholesalers and retail customers.

In November 2010 Suspension Concepts was approached by SPAX in the UK to be their shock absorber Australasian distributor.

Proud moment … the the 2012 Trainee of the Yearhad finalists By mid 2011 volume of business doubled annually. Greg decided to employ an apprentice/traineee to pass on some of his 40 years of manufacturing, fabricating and motorsport experience and knowledge.

Jason Roe joined the team in August 2011 and the company has not looked back.

Jason works with Greg five days a week and is now involved in all facets of the business.

Jason is now competent in all facets of manufacturing, design, packaging and selling of goods and services.

Bradley Grove Winner of the Phil Darby Memorial Award Encouragement Award for an Apprentice or Trainee

Twelve months into his apprenticeship, Bradley Grove was injured in a vehicular accident that left him a paraplegic.

After completing his rehabilitation, Bradley returned to his trade, and with the assistance of his employer and Registered Training Organisation (RTO), modified his training to enable him to complete his trade qualification and apprenticeship.

Due to his injuries, Bradley has had to totally change his life plan. He has embraced the changes and is now a wheelchair athlete at the elite level in both basketball and rugby league.

Bradley, while still working for Broens Industries, has future plans to open his own Bessant Custom Furniture business, designing and building customised Small Employer of the Year Finalist wheelchairs.

Located at Heatherbrae in the Hunter Region He is also involved in community projects, of NSW, Bessant Custom Furniture focuses on talking to school children about disabilities high-end custom made, individually designed, and how they can make the most of future timber furniture for the home and home office. endeavours.

The family-owned business specialises in Bradley also volunteers his time for local free-standing furniture such as dining tables, fundraising and awareness events run by display entertainment units andofhome Winnerscabinets, are grinners … the 2012 Apprentice the Year finalists Macarthur Disability Services to highlight the office/study furniture. needs of those confined to a wheelchair.

Its workshop has a range of tools and machinery handcraft quality furniture with a Principal to Partner Major Partners personal touch and strict attention to detail.

The winners of the 2012 NSW Training Awards have been announced at a special presentation event at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.

More than 700 guests attended the event, hosted by the NSW Minister for Education, The Hon Adrian Piccoli.

Supported by their families, friends, employers and trainers in the audience, the finalists took the stage, where MC Adam Spencer paid tribute to this year’s winners and finalists for their achievements and commitment to training.

The finalists were chosen from over 940 Ryan Ford nominations.

School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Mr Piccoli described the winners andYear Finalist finalists as a true inspiration.

Industry Update publisher Filby High Ryan is a motivated student atScott Westport presented theNSW awardnorth for Large School on the coast,Employer who has of the Year to Wendy Cooper representing Milspec achieved excellent results at both school and Manufacturing Pty Ltd. TAFE. “Milspec an outstanding of how Trained by isTAFE NSW – Northexample Coast Institute, Australian manufacturers his apprenticeship involvescan thebenefit study ofthrough metals apprenticeships and engineering.and traineeships,” said Mr Filby.

Milspec Manufacturing Pty Ltd –is Mechanical a precision He is enrolled in an Engineering engineering company engaged in the Trade Certificate III course, with one daycontract a week manufacture of industrial, commercial and on the job training at Midcoast Compressed military products. Its customers include a variety Air Pty Ltd. ofRyan government utilities, chose a departments, school-basedrail, apprenticeship telecommunications and infrastructure so he could gain his HSC while at the same organisations well as many Australian time getting hisasapprenticeship underway.and international defence agencies.good problem At work Ryan demonstrates In 10skills, yearshas of business, tripled skills its solving good timeMilspec management employee numbers, growing from a small and recognises the importance of communication family-owned and OH&S. business to a professional, globally-competitive organisation and has At school he is a member of the anti-bullying developed valuable relationships with committee and is a recognized mentor some for Year the world’s most significant prime Defence 7ofstudents.

Contractors.

Other major award winners included William Peters, who was named the 2012 Apprentice of the Year.

William is enrolled in a Carpentry Certificate III and trained by TAFE NSW - Hunter Institute and is currently employed by RWP Building Pty Ltd. He was the National Carpenter’s Day Association NSW Apprentice of the Year in 2011 and the Hunter Region Apprentice of the Year Durham for the 2012 Regional Training Awards.

Troy He was World Skills Australia Hunter Trainee ofalso theaYear Finalist Regional Team winner.

Troy began his first traineeship a week after he William chose a career in building and finished his HSC. construction both to follow in his father’s In the following three years he completed footsteps as a builder and to make a three traineeships and three qualifications contribution to building Australia’s future.

– Certificates III and IV in Manufacturing David Failla was named the 2012 Trainee of Technology and Diploma of Engineering the Year.

(Technical) at TAFE NSW – South Western David is enrolled in a Retail Management Sydney Institute.

Certificate IV and was trained by Yum! Troy combines a strong natural ability in Restaurants International Pty Ltd and employed computing with a positive attitude, self-motivation,

by KFC Restaurants. a diligent work ethic and an innovative mindset This year a new award was introduced – to achieve a high level of skill. the Special Award for a Woman in a NonIn his current role at Coca Cola Amatil Traditional Trade or Occupation.

Troy administers and analyses the Activplant software program. This program allows him to monitor and trend Line/Asset performance to Alliance Partners prioritise maintenance and identify issues in order to continuously improve the performance of the production lines.

Troy has won the Coca Cola Amatil Innovation Award and Australian Industry Group Training Services’ Director’s Award for best AiGTS Trainee nationally.

Apprentice of the Year William Peters with Education Minister Adrian Piccoli and Ms Pam Christie, Deputy Director-General, TAFE NSW and Community Education, Department of Education and Communities

The Minister for Women the Hon Pru Goward MP, presented the regional award to Shelley Wolverson, a former electrical apprentice. Sophie Cleland, an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer apprentice won the metropolitan award.

MC Adam Spencer, paid tribute to the winners and finalists.

Dean Hunter “From world auto mechanics to a Apprentice of theclass Year Finalist dessert chef whose ‘chocolate volcano’ will Dean Hunter was always destined for a career your headindustry. spin, I’ve met some incredible inmake the electrical young (andup, not-so-young) students who Growing Dean had anNSW inquisitive mind are seizing the opportunity that TAFE and and a strong desire to understand how things vocational education has given them,” said work.

Spencer.

His fascination in pulling apart electrical The 2012 winners will have busy year gadgets and reassembling thema to fix the ahead ofled them, opportunities raise the problem, himwith to pursue a careertoand gain profile of vocational education and training an electrical apprenticeship. within and community.

Deantheir was industry trained by TAFE NSW Illawarra Winners will go on to represent at the Institute before being employed by NSW BlueScope Australian Training Awards in Melbourne in Steel Limited.

November.

In 2008, Dean’s first year of his apprenticeship, Nominations soon beSteel’s open Apprentice for the 2013 he was awarded will BlueScope NSW of the Training Year. Awards. opennominated on November 2012 InNominations 2010 Dean was by his30 employer and close on March 29 next year.

Illawarra Group Training and BlueScope Steel For moreand information about 2012 NSW Managers was awarded thethe “Australian TrainingGroup’s Awards, winnersApprentice and finalists ofYear”. all the Industry Regional of the Award categories and how to get involved in He has gone on to win numerous accolades 2013 visit: and Dean is now a World Skills Ambassador. or and Inwww.trainingawards.nsw.gov.au recognition of Dean’s commitment facebook.com/TrainingAwards dedication, BlueScope Steel offered Dean a scholarship and he is currently enrolled in the Diploma of Electrical Engineering.

Dean is also studying Small Business Management and is keen to pursue a University Degree in Management, which will combine his knowledge and skills in the Electrical Engineering field with his keen interest in business and marketing.

The NSW Training Awards Team congratulates all the winners and Brett Foran, winner of the Excellence in Trade Skills finalists of the 2012 NSW Training Award, with Stephen Dampf (representing Unions Awards and wishes the winners all the NSW) and Gabrielle Upton MP very best for the Australian Training Awards in Melbourne in November.

For more information about the 2012 NSW Training Awards, winners and finalists of all the Award categories and how to get involved in 2013 go to www.trainingawards. nsw.gov.au or facebook.com/ TrainingAwards Specialist centre for foods,tourism & hospitality Ind ustry Tra i ni ng C e ntre S yd ne y

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Trade training gets a Kickstart with 21,000 new recruits Senator Evans … ‘incentives’

The Federal Government will recruit up to 21,000 plumbers, electricians, carpenters and other construction tradespeople under new reforms aimed at easing the current skills shortage.

As part of a major overhaul of the apprenticeship system, the Government will offer greater incentives to employers in sectors experiencing skills shortages. The initial focus is on the construction industry.

Minister for Skills, Senator Chris Evans, said the Government will double the incentive paid to employers for an additional 21,000 plumbers, electricians, carpenters and other construction tradespeople.

“This means thousands more young Australians will have the opportunity to learn a trade and access the high-paid, high-skilled jobs in our economy,” Senator Evans said.

The Kickstart initiative will give small and medium employers, who employ an apprentice between December 2012 and February 2013, an additional $3,350 payment in two instalments.

The initiative will significantly boost the incentive payment to employers who take on new apprentices in trades experiencing a decline in start ups, with an initial focus on construction.

“This increases the support to an apprentice in the traditional trade from $9500 to $12,850,” he said.

“The boost of traditional trades is also needed because conditions in the housing sector are set to improve into 2014 and 2015.

“This will see the demand for construction skills grow again and it is important that we start training Australians in those skills now.

These reforms ensure we deliver the right skills, in the right areas, at the right time.”

The reforms also provide greater incentives for employers to hire employees on a full time basis.

The Government will further reform the system to: • Balance the incentives paid to part-time and casual trainees in non-shortage occupations as a proportion of the incentive paid for a full-time trainee.

• Maintain support for trainees doing diplomas in the skills needs areas of aged care, child care and nursing while supporting other Diploma students through access to HECS style loans and the industry-driven National Workforce Development Fund.

Simplify and better target support for employers of adult apprentices (aged 25 years and over) by replacing weekly payments of $150 to employers in the first year of an adult apprenticeship and $100 in the second year with a one-off bonus payment of $4,000.

Where employees aged 25 years and over are paid under the National Minimum Wage, they will continue to receive $13,000 in additional direct support over two years.

“By targeting our training investment to the areas where we know there will be strong demand for workers, we will ensure the demands of industry are met and that Australians are first in line for jobs, while also making sure these incentives are sustainable for the long term,” Senator Evans said.

The Australian Industry Group welcomed the announcement.

“This is the major recruitment period for employers and school leavers seeking trade careers, said AiGroup CEO Innes Willox.

However, Mr Willox warned the adjustments to the incentive payments for part-time or casual trainees, while logical, may yield unintended consequences.

The move could reduce employment options for young Australians, particularly females and in the regions.

“This will need to be monitored closely,” Mr Willox said.

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Manufacturing takes off in India

But the wheels are still turning slowly If India is to become “the next China” — a manufacturing powerhouse — it is taking its time about it.

“We have to industrialise India, and as rapidly as possible,” said the country’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, in 1951.

Politicians have tried everything since, including Soviet-style planning. But India seems to prefer growing crops and selling services to making things you can drop on your foot.

Manufacturing is still just 15 per cent of output – far below Asian norms.

India needs a big manufacturing base. No major country has grown rich without one and nothing else is likely to absorb the labour of the 250m youngsters set to reach working age in the next 15 years. But it can seem a remote prospect.

In July this year power cuts plunged an area in which over 600m people live into darkness, reminding investors that India’s infrastructure is not wholly reliable.

And workers boiled over at a car factory run by Maruti Suzuki. Almost 100 people were injured and the plant was torched. The charred body of a human-resources chief was found in the ashes.

Yet not all is farce and tragedy. Take Pune in west India, a booming industrial hub that has won the steely hearts of Germany’s car firms.

Inside a $700m Volkswagen plant on the city’s outskirts, laser-wielding robots test car frames’ dimensions and a giant conveyor belt slips by, with sprung-wood surfaces to protect workers’ knees.

It is “probably the cheapest factory we have worldwide”, says John Chacko, VW’s boss in India. In time it could become an export hub.

Nearby, in the distance it takes a Polo to get to 60mph, is a plant owned by Mercedes-Benz.

Both German firms were attracted by (fairly) reliable power and access to land but also Pune’s engineering colleges and tradition of manufacturing.

“It is a hub for auto-suppliers,” says Peter Honegg, Mercedes’s boss. Smaller firms are arriving too. Zubin Kabraji, of the Indo-German chamber of commerce, says Pune hosts 262 German companies, up from 130-odd in 2008.

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The foreign influx is not limited to Germans – and local suppliers benefit regardless.

Three-quarters of VW’s parts are bought locally.

Some foreigners are not really manufacturing but rather assembling imported parts to get around Indian customs duties.

Still they use some Indian suppliers too — 30-40 per cent of Mercedes’s components are local.

The next China, or more of the same?

Indian champions are also prospering. Tata, a conglomerate, has been in Pune for decades and has a new plant assembling Land Rover cars. Bharat Forge, with $1.3 billion of sales, makes car parts, with 70 per cent going abroad.

Its boss, B.N. Kalyani, says local entrepreneurs are “doing a damn good job”.

Industrial hotspots such as Pune, Chennai and the state of Gujarat are not the only evidence that manufacturing has momentum.

India’s share of global merchandise exports has doubled to 1.5 per cent since 2000 (but is still far below China’s 11 per cent).

Exports have shifted towards engineering products, which now make up a fifth of the total. Indian firms have become good at flogging everything from motorbikes to spare parts, particularly to Africa and the Middle East. And most have got fighting fit.

Anil Gupta, the boss of Havells, a Noidaheadquartered firm which makes electrical equipment, recalls visiting a vast Chinese factory in 2002: “It was a shock.” But now his firm has invested heavily and, he says, can hold its own.

Indian labour may even have grown relatively cheaper. A 2010 study by America’s Bureau of Labour Statistics found that, at just under a dollar an hour, labour costs (including social-security costs and taxes) were similar to China’s and just 3 per cent of American levels. Since the data were collected the rupee has fallen by a third against the renminbi and a fifth against the dollar, making things even cheaper. And those data only included elite workers in the “official” sector—an unskilled labourer might get four dollars a day.

Unadjusted for productivity, Indian labour is dirt cheap.

Of course scarce land, red tape, poor education and infrastructure, and onerous labour laws partly offset this.

But optimists can point to a government policy, in place since late 2011, to create giant new special economic zones (SEZs) that deal with these problems.

Japan, then South Korea, then China. Will India become the next workshop of the world?

It is far too soon to crack open the champagne.

For one thing, the state seems incapable of resolving bottlenecks, even through SEZs. Some 300km north-west of Pune lies Silvassa, part

of a enclave governed by Portugal until 1954.

It has long been lavished with tax breaks to attract industry and is controlled by the central government. Yet today it is notable for derelict factories and its trade selling grog to Gujarat, a dry state next door.

What is happening in Pune is more sophisticated than epic feats of metal-bashing.

While VW’s plant is more labour-intensive than its German equivalent, it still relies more on computers than humans.

Local firms, such as Bharat Forge, have been shedding unskilled labour, investing in technology and building brands and distribution overseas.

“Indian firms that are technology-focused are extremely successful,” says Mr Kalyani. But “commodity manufacturing is unsuccessful. “It is the opposite of China … we have archaic labour laws. Nobody in their right mind is going to set up a plant employing 10,000 people.”

His ambition is to make his firm another Siemens or General Electric.

This fits a pattern. Even as high-end engineering boomed, manufacturing jobs dropped slightly between 2004 and 2010, to 50m.

Basic industries that soak up labour, such as textiles and leathers, are in relative decline.

India is at last getting good at making things — but not in quite the way its founding fathers envisioned.

Visitors to the country’s industrial centres, such as Pune, can only marvel at the great leaps Indian firms and entrepreneurs are making. And worry about the consequences of another decade in which the country struggles to create jobs.

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2.Halfway. Since we have no idea how large the woods are, the distance in actual measurement becomes irrelevant. At the halfway point the dog will be running out of the woods.

6. Since the driver had been thrown from the car upon impact with the guard rail, there was no chance of his blood being all over the car seat unless he was put there.

3. Once. After the first calculation, you will be subtracting 5 from 20, then 5 from 15, and so on.

4. It’s the shortest sentence in the English language that includes every letter of the alphabet.

7. Surprisingly, the thick glass is more likely to crack since glass is a poor conductor of heat. In a thin glass, the heat passes more quickly from the glass into the surrounding air, causing the glass to expand equally.

When hot water is poured into a thick glass, the inner surface expands, but the outer surface does not. It is this extreme stress on the glass that causes it to crack.

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Dependable … FGEN Advanced I/O Module (AIM) station

TURCK has unveiled a new FGEN Advanced I/O Module (AIM) station for Industrial Ethernet.

Designed to provide dependable communication capabilities, the FGEN AIM station elevates digital inputs and outputs to Industrial Ethernet networks.

The FGEN is ideal for use in on-machine, fixed I/O applications in environments where conditions may not be conducive to traditional I/O.

For an easy-to-deploy Industrial Ethernet solution, the FGEN features TURCK’s Multiprotocol technology, which was developed to simplify Industrial Ethernet for Distributed I/O. The FGEN combines multiple Ethernet protocols — EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and Profinet — in a single device, yet only allows one Ethernet master to control the outputs while the input and diagnostic data is available to the other protocols.

The FGEN AIM station offers isolated power for inputs and outputs and several I/O configurations, including 16 inputs and 16 outputs and an eight input/output station.

“The FGEN AIM station with Multiprotocol Technology features a unique operating system in that it allows more than one Ethernet protocol to be embedded on the device,” said Chris Vitale, Senior Product Manager, TURCK. “This provides our customers the flexibility of identifying a single part number, instead of dealing with the complexities of specifying or configuring the station based on the Ethernet host system.”

The FGEN AIM station is available in TURCK’s rugged IP67-, 68- or 69K-rated housing for reliable operation in harsh environments.

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