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Future-proof your business to reap the rewards tomorrow “For most owners, their business is their number one asset, investment and income stream.

Yet, according to recent research by accounting and advisory firm William Buck, 55% of owners do not have an exit plan.”

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t’s never too early to get organised to protect and maximise the future value of your business.

For most owners, their business is their number one asset, investment and income stream. Yet, according to recent research by accounting and advisory firm William Buck, 55% of owners do not have an exit plan. Failing to proactively plan for the future can result in a loss of income, limited options for exit and a failure to realise the full value of your most valuable asset.

Understanding your future exit is fundamental in determining the strategic direction of your business today.

Many manufacturing business owners take a one-dimensional approach to business succession, asking ‘do I want to sell my business?’, rather than taking a much wider view of where the business is positioned in its lifecycle, as well as the financial and personal needs of the owner or owners.

Approaching the issue from this angle would lead to asking better questions such as, ‘how can I maximise the value of my business and prepare it for an orderly succession in the future?’

Understanding your options Several exit strategies are available.

Do you hand over the reins to the next generation, sell all or part of the business, or even consider going public?

To achieve the right outcome for all key stakeholders, some important questions need to be considered:

• Do you wish to continue owning the business? Are you ready to retire?

• Is the business dependent on one key person (‘key-man risk’) and how can this be managed?

• Is there a sufficiently capable management team to continue growing the business?

• Is the business your main income-producing asset and how can this be unlocked?

• What estate planning issues need to be considered?

Exiting a business is a two-step process. The first step involves determining your objectives and understanding the options available.

your business or handing it down to the next generation. Achieving a successful outcome in stage two often depends on the level of planning in stage one.

The planning process can be years in the making, so it pays to start early.

We generally recommend preparing for the succession of a business at least three to five years prior to a

Mark Calvetti, Director, Corporate Advisory - William Buck

planned exit event.

Expert advice is essential to maximise the value of your business ahead of an exit. With the support of experts, such as an accountant, you can continue to focus on profitability and growth, rather than being distracted by the exit itself.

To find out how William Buck Accountants and Advisors can assist you with your exit plan contact your local advisor.

Issues to bear in mind: • When would you like to exit?

• Do you understand the current value of the business and how it’s derived?

• What do you hope the business will look like in the future? How are you going to get there?

• What are your expectations on sale?

• Are there any impediments to achieving these expectations?

An advisor can work through these questions with you and develop a plan to improve the value of your business and align your personal and business objectives.

The second stage includes the practical steps involved in selling

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Complementary Medicines Group – Owning its niche

By Will Poole

Supported by St.George Bank, Complementary Medicines Group (CMG) has adapted to the changing landscape of Australian manufacturing, carving out a profitable niche by continually spotting opportunities to innovate, and investing in them.

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raig Fallshaw has been involved in pharmaceuticals manufacture since childhood, but his path to his current position, as co-founder and CEO of CMG, has not been straightforward. As a teenager he started working at his grandfather’s business, an early supplier to Blackmores. On leaving school, however, he chose a different road, working as a chef and travelling the world before returning to the company some years later.

Fallshaw’s 15 years with the family firm saw its highs and lows. The company took a hit when it lost the Blackmores account, but Fallshaw worked hard to bring it back to growth; in 2003, another business’s assets were acquired and rolled into a new venture, Sphere Healthcare.

And then in 2009 new partners came onboard, and decided Fallshaw was no longer required.

“I got the sack,” he recalls.

Such a setback might have been debilitating, but for Fallshaw it would provide the spur to go his own way, set-

ting him on track to where he is now.

“I stumbled into a mate of mine who’d just sold his family business and had all this money,” he says. “I said ‘I’ve got a really good idea, but I haven’t got any coin’. And he said ‘Well let’s go halves.”

That mate was Geoff Ireland, and together they established CMG in 2010. Starting out with just Fallshaw on a laptop in a friend’s warehouse

in Brookvale, the company today employs 87 staff across two sites in Warriewood, NSW. CMG specialises in contract manufacturing and product development for the complementary medicine, pharmaceuticals and food industries. According to Fallshaw, its success has stemmed from repeatedly finding ways to fill a niche.

“Manufacturing in Australia has changed so much in the last 10 years,” he says. “And what fell out of those changes is that start-ups and SMEs are no longer a fit for Australian large-scale manufacturing so, SMEs are my bread and butter. We’ve been lucky that one of them is now a multi-hundred-million-dollar company. They grew with us; it’s been a really good partnership.

But when they were starting up, they had the same problems all my clients have. Most manufacturers wouldn’t give them any service, wouldn’t return phone calls, wouldn’t run small batches, didn’t really care. So we’ve done this model where we do all the hard stuff for them.”

What this means is that CMG covers the whole process, from import of raw materials, through product development, to delivery of the finished goods. In addition, CMG helps clients overcome a lot of the technical and regulatory hurdles – a big value-add in a sector with lots of start-ups that have limited industry know-how.

Fallshaw attributes his success to two things. The first is his three decades of industry experience, which enables him to find solutions that others just don’t see. The second is a rigorous focus on customer service.

“It’s not hard,” he says. “I have five bullet points I give all the staff, and say ‘If you do these things, we’ve won half the battle.’ Simple things like getting back to people before they chase you. If you promised them X at Y time and you haven’t done it, email and tell them. Really simple stuff that really clever people don’t think sometimes.”

Another key factor, according to Fallshaw, has the influence of his business partner Geoff Ireland: “He owns half the business. He plays the bad cop when we have a fight with someone. He gives me counsel. And he gives me access to funds. My ability to access capital would be severely limited without him as a partner. So that’s of immense value.”

It was Ireland who also established CMG’s relationship with St.George Bank, which Fallshaw says has been crucial to the business’s growth: “I reckon the two best things that St.George have done would be the master asset finance facility (MAFF)

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Craig Fallshow - CMG CEO

– the MAFF’s unreal – and the working capital facility. That facility lets me sleep. The last few years we wouldn’t have been able to get the

“I got the sack,” he recalls. Such a setback might have been debilitating, but for Fallshaw it would provide the spur to go his own way, setting him on track to where he is now. growth we’ve had without that. It’s been instrumental.”

That relationship continues to this day, with St.George currently assisting CMG’s latest investments in capability: “We’re putting in a smart bed machine, which will go on the MAFF when I get the final invoice in July.”

St.George Bank is exceptionally proud of CMG’s success and is excited about the future prospects of the business.

Relationship Director NSW, Manufacturing Wholesale (St.George Bank) – Peter Crabtree said, “Our relationship with CMG has grown since the business began in 2010. We’re proud to have been able to assist them in their growth strategy and to help them achieve their goals.

We look forward to doing that for many years into the future and using our contacts to help them grow and

take advantage of whatever opportunities are out there, such as government grants or R&D opportunities.”

Looking to the future, Fallshaw sees his company maintaining its winning strategy of finding niche opportunities other manufacturers might not pursue: “I’ve got a fouryear plan at the moment, which is to get to a certain turnover and EBIT, and do things that no-one else does.

Effervescent tablets, and some other cool stuff. Basically to stick in my niche, to own my niche.”

One such opportunity lies in personalised nutrition, the latest big trend in vitamins.

“Basically, the consumer goes to the website and they pick whatever vitamins they want,” Fallshaw explains.

“That file comes out of there, into my machine. It picks it; it puts that it’s your prescription; it puts the brand name or logo, your name and date of birth, all the numbers and details. It makes up a roll of 30 sachets, puts it in a box. We print a little leaflet and put it in the box, and it goes in the post to you “And the idea is you subscribe.

Every brand I’ve mentioned it to has been really excited because it’s really different and no-one does it. And like I said before, I’m the niche guy and that’s super-nichey.”

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When smart choices lead to healthy finances

Australiawide finance director & broker, Colin Cooper

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ith a new Federal Government, the end of the financial year looming, a changing economy and rising interest rates, we look at the implications, how to hedge for the future and the various ways to get finance for your business in the best way possible.

The Labor Government has an electoral platform of National Reconstruction and Made in Australia, promising to create a $15 billion fund to provide loans, guarantees and equity for the advancement of sovereign capability and regional development. Both major parties committed to ensuring national security, with less reliance upon overseas manufacturers for critical goods – a lesson learnt from the recent global pandemic, which exposed many shortcomings of the retreat of manufacturing in Australia.

Although the incoming government has committed to a Budget in October, the current policies encouraging upgrade and replacement of business assets remain in place until 30 June 2023. This leaves only one month to gain advantage this financial year by replacing, upgrading and improving equipment, vehicles and machinery.

By writing off the whole outlay as a tax deduction on 30 June – if it results in a tax loss – get a refund of taxes paid in previous years.

Throughout June, the purchase of business assets (new or used, up to $5B) results in an immediate deduction of 100% write off. Known as ‘Temporary full expensing’, this incentive is available on an unlimited number of purchases.

Losses in the 2022 year can be offset against tax previously paid – creating a cash refund, or ‘Loss carryback’.

Financing the purchase of equipment smooths cash flow. Doing it now also guarantees a fixed rate, timed to perfection prior to expected further interest rate rises.

As we have seen, rates began to rise already several months ago in response to money markets’ expectations for the future, something which often occurs long before central banks

increase official rates.

To date, the rises have been modest, and it is anyone’s guess how much they will continue to increase.

You can, however, add certainty by financing your purchases now.

Experience has shown that financiers often compete for business in the period leading to the end of the financial year. Equipment finance agreements almost always carry a fixed rate, giving certainty of cost and cashflow. Although variable rates can be obtained, they are rare and usually for longer terms then 5 years.

As an example, we usually use the best rate for cars and trucks. At the time of writing, the best rate on offer stood at about 5.75%.

Many businesses need a broad variety of insurances, often expensive and ill timed, resulting in mayhem when premiums fall due.

Insurance premium funding can be an inexpensive way of smoothing cashflow across the year. Different classes of insurance and policies can be added together and sourced from a variety of insurers or brokers as per customer’s choice, with the total amount spread over 6-10 months. The interest rate is low, with usually only a small setup fee and in most cases no requirement for director guarantees.

Through this method, you can add Workers Compensation, Business Interruption, premises, contents and motor vehicle policies together, finance them with one monthly payment and employ your capital for better use elsewhere.

Applying for finance has recently become somewhat simpler.

Previously, it was necessary to have up to date financial reports and tax returns to make a finance application. Things, however, have changed a great deal.

The clash of technology and decreased reliance on human input has revolutionised equipment finance in many ways, including the decision-making process. There is a vast array of information available for credit reporting, making lenders adopt a ‘one size fits all’ approach within parameters: • Length of GST registration (usually ranging between 2 and 5 years) • Home ownership or a 20% deposit • A defined range of goods (motor vehicles, yellow goods, construction site equipment, etc.)

Although this has made a large difference to the way in which finance applications are made, it comes with pros and cons.

On the positive side, we have the speed and efficiency of settlement for those who tick all the boxes. On the negative, we have those who fall outside the criteria.

The reason for a knock back could be that business ownership has changed, the goods being purchased

do not fit the matrix, or even that there may have been a small telephone bill overlooked several years ago, which has made its way into a credit report.

Happily, there is a wide and ever-increasing number of lenders who are constantly looking for niches – older equipment, specialised industries, even new business start-ups.

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Reserve Bank goes hard in fight against inflation

by Besa Deda, Chief Economist St.George Bank, Westpac Business Bank, Bank of Melb, BankSA & BT

Besa Deda, Chief Economist St.George Bank, Westpac Business Bank, Bank of Melb, BankSA & BT

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he Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has joined other major central banks, including the US Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, in going harder in the fight against inflation.

On Tuesday, 7 June 2022, the RBA delivered a rate hike of 50 basis points, taking the cash rate to 0.85%.

It follows a 25-basis point rate hike in May, which kicked off the RBA’s tightening cycle after headline inflation cracked 5.1% per annum in the March quarter. This most recent rate hike is the biggest in 22 years.

The consecutive monthly rate rises more than fully unwind the 65 basis points of emergency rate cuts the RBA implemented at the start of the pandemic. These back-to-back hikes, totalling 75 basis points, are the biggest in a two-month period since December 1994.

This hike means the cash rate is back above its pre-COVID level of 0.75%, as observed in February of 2020, just before the pandemic swept the country.

On a backdrop of persistent high inflation, a strong labour market and solid economic growth, the Reserve Bank is clearly eager to quickly wind back emergency policy settings.

With the RBA flagging last month that more rate rises were likely, this recent rate hike is no surprise.

Our Group view was 40 basis points, although in recent weeks we had been signalling to customers the risk was of a 50 basis point move. The consensus view of economists was for 40 basis points and interest-rate markets only had a 54% probability attached to a 50-basis-point hike.

We see the rate hike of 50 basis points as the appropriate decision, given the potent backdrop of elevated inflation, strong economic growth and an extremely low rate of unemployment.

The danger is that inflation remains sticky. Inflation would have been harder to tame if the RBA failed to take strong action.

The RBA is nervous about elevated inflation pushing up inflation expectations, noting in the minutes from the May meeting that ‘it would

be more difficult to return inflation to the target if the inflation psychology were to shift in an enduring way’.

Since the RBA last met in May, jobs data has revealed the unemployment rate has fallen further to its lowest level in almost 48 years, currently sitting at 3.9%. Inflation expectations have ramped up again to a record pace of just under 5%. Economic activity data has also revealed an economic expansion continuing solidly in the March quarter, despite the Omicron wave and weather disruptions.

Official wages data has remained slow to accelerate, with the topic barely receiving mention in RBA’s statement announcing the rate hike.

Moreover, a consideration of other information sources, such as the trends in business surveys and feedback from liaison surveys, suggests it is only a matter of time before the premier measure of wages growth (the wage price index) picks up considerably.

The need to act harder via the larger-than-expected move and the details in the statement suggest the RBA is becoming more worried about the strength of inflation.

RBA’s statement explains that nearterm inflation is likely to be higher than expected a month ago because of higher electricity, gas and petrol prices. In the May Statement on Monetary Policy, the RBA forecast a peak in annual headline inflation at 5.9% later this year, with underlying inflation forecast to peak at 4.6% later this year. The latest statement suggests the RBA now expects inflation to peak even higher. Indeed, in a recent interview, the Governor said he expects inflation to peak near 7% at the end of the year.

To reflect this, we have also upgraded our inflation trajectory for this year and next, expecting the peak in the annual inflation rate to occur late this year near 7.0%, before it gradually declines over next year.

The RBA too, expects inflation will decline to the 2%-3% target range in 2023, as the global supply problems are resolved, and commodity prices stabilise. It is not expected that inflation will return to the band until late 2023.

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So, what’s next?

The RBA’s more aggressive stance and the revised outlook for inflation opens the door for another 50-basis point hike at the RBA’s next meeting in July.

Indeed, at 0.85%, the cash rate is still providing stimulus to the economy and further hikes will be needed to bring inflation back under control.

We expect more tightening to follow the move in July. And we believe that interest-rate markets will remain convinced the RBA will need to be more aggressive.

The 30-day cash rate futures (as at 14 June) have a cash rate of around 3.75% priced for the end of this year, up from around 2.70% before the latest cash rate announcement. That is, markets expect the RBA to deliver a further 290 basis points of tightening before the conclusion of 2022.

These expectations are also reflected in swap and bond rates, especially shorter-dated bond and swap rates. It will take a run, perhaps somewhat prolonged run, of weaker

households, given the level of household indebtedness in Australia. As the RBA highlighted, however, many households have built up large buffers, including paying off their mortgage faster than needed. The household savings ratio is also above the longrun average. Nonetheless, there will be households that will start feeling the stress.

Our preliminary forecast is for the cash rate to peak between 2 and 2.50% in the first half of 2023 – a rate that would see the household debt servicing ratio peak above previous peaks but there is greater variability around the peak in the cash rate at this early stage of the hiking cycle.

Much will depend on the transmission mechanism of monetary policy to the economy, including via the impact on dwelling prices and share markets.

Interestingly, the annual rates of inflation in New Zealand and Australia are closely correlated historically. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) recently hiked

economic data to convince the market that their expectations are too aggressive for 2022. That run of data may not materialise until later this year.

How high can the cash rate go? That is a difficult but important question.

And one we need to consider and forecast amid heightened uncertainty. As the RBA gets closer to a cash rate that is no longer stimulatory, it will become trickier for the RBA to navigate cash rate policy. At a cash rate of 0.85%, the cash rate is still arguably very stimulatory. St.George anticipates that once the cash rate crosses over 1.50% (in August 2022), the RBA decisions will become more finely balanced.

Each successive rate hike will become more restrictive for

back-to-back in 50 basis point moves – something that has not happened since the introduction of the Official Cash Rate in 1999.

When the RBNZ began hiking rates in October last year, their inflation rate was lower than the inflation rate in Australia when the RBA started hiking in May 2022. The economies are not identical, but one wonders whether the risks are that inflation proves peskier than the RBA would like. More tightening will slow growth, but because some of the key drivers of inflation are exogenous to Australia (that is, war in Ukraine and China’s zero-COVID strategy), inflation may still take some time to come back into the RBA’s band. industryupdate.com.au

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How Circular Economy Can Transform the Manufacturing Industry the life cycle of the products.

Therefore, it reduces waste to the least and increases product value.

Did you know that a third of human food goes to waste? Managing wastage is a path to follow. Countries that use a circular economy achieve exceptional efficiency to boost their economic value.

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ou may have come across the term “circular economy” during your day-to-day life. But do you have a comprehensive understanding of the concept?

A circular economy continues to grow and become a critical factor in

many countries. It is a unique model based on production and consumption. The concept focuses on sharing, repairing, reusing, leasing, recycling and refurbishing existing products over an extended time.

Circular economy aims to extend

The Working Mechanism of a Circular Economy You need to dig deep into the mechanism of a circular economy to understand the model better.

The global population continues to grow each day, resulting in an increasing demand for raw materials. Despite the rising demand for raw materials, supply remains limited. As a result, many countries depend on others to get enough raw materials.

More so, the extraction process of raw materials harms the environment.

Most processes of extracting raw materials promote greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy consumption.

More innovative management of raw materials can reverse these adverse effects. Circular economy

works to reduce carbon dioxide emissions as well as the energy used.

It increases the value of existing raw materials by combining efficient management methods.

The resulting economy does not rely on constant raw material extraction and importation.

How Does Circular Economy transform the Manufacturing Industry?

The manufacturing industry relies on raw materials for its operation, using raw materials to manufacture various final products.

Crude oil is an example of a known raw material. It undergoes processing to obtain kerosene, petroleum and diesel.

Many related manufacturing industries carry out the conventional processing of raw materials. But many are taking up the circular economy concept to use in their operations.

With this model in place, many manufacturing industries see a massive transformation. Some of the ways circular economy has transformed them include: Reduced Environmental Hazard Circular economy promotes the use of biodegradable materials to restore the environment. The model alters the Continues on page 9.

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Small business tax planning tips: the do’s and don’ts

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ax planning can be daunting – especially as a small business owner when it adds to your already exhaustive To Do list. At William Buck, we’ve found that many small business owners can become so focused on day-to-day operations of running their business that they leave their End of Financial Year (EOFY) tax planning to the very last minute, creating even more stress! That’s why we’ve put together some small business tax planning tips to ease the burden and ensure you’re prepared well in advance of financial year-end.

Do’s Ensure year-round record-keeping Record–keeping is a year–round ‘do’ and can make all the difference come tax time. Submit each transaction into your accounting system and separate personal from business items.

The more you keep on top of things throughout the year, the less you’ll need to prepare in the immediate leadup to EOFY. Similarly, if you’re practicing optimal record–keeping, you’ll find it becomes easier each year.

This is due to familiarisation as well as tech improvements.

Using intuitive accounting software like Xero, and cloud folders like Fileshare will increase efficiencies and free up time for you to spend on improving your product or service, speaking with customers and strategising.

These programs also enable document sharing with your accountants and other parties so that changes can be made in real time and document control is maintained.

Which introduces our next tip…

Invest in software training Due to time constraints, small business owners aren’t always across the full capacity of their accounting package. While the constant evolution of accounting software has simplified the bookkeeping task for small business owners, being unable to use the software and or take advantage of all its functions can create inefficiencies.

Set some time aside each year for training and assess whether your accounting package is right for you.

Write off expenses to maximise tax deductions To reduce your tax liability and maximise deductions at tax time, it’s important to review your debtors, inventories anew d fixed assets, and accordingly write-off any: • Debts that are not recoverable • Stocks that have become obsolete • Assets no longer able to generate revenue.

Many expenses can be written off, if they have a legitimate purpose within the business. Commercial rent, equipment and business travel are all able to be written off.

There are temporary full expensing rules which may (subject to your business qualifying) allow full write off of depreciating assets.

To be eligible, your business must have an aggregated turnover of less than $5 billion or meet an alternative income test visit ato.gov.au An eligibly entity can claim its tax return deduction for the business portion cost of: • Eligible new assets first held, used or installed ready for use between 7.30pm AEDT on 6 October and 30 June 2023.

• Eligible second-hand assets where both the asset was first held, used or

installed read for use between 7.30pm AEDT on 6 October and 30 June 2023 and the eligible entity’s aggregated turnover is less than $50 million.

Don’ts Don’t overlook key tax due dates Due to heavy workloads and competing priorities, small business owners sometimes struggle to prioritise their tax obligations. However, it’s highly important to prioritise these obligations or you could be hit with ATO penalties and interest. Non-compliance can also flag you with the ATO for a more detailed review or audit.

Contact a William Buck advisor or your chartered accountant to understand your tax obligations and prioritise key due dates. Advisers should be able to assist with entering an instalment arrangement with the ATO (if required).

Don’t exercise inadequate maintenance of financial records As already noted, it’s important to keep up with your record–keeping year-round. But it’s also important to do so correctly. Proper record–keeping provides an accurate and reliable financial position of a business, enabling the business owner to determine how it’s performing and identifying opportunities to improve.

Consider the following: • Lock all accounts relating to the financial year so that date remains accurate, ensuring easy transition into the new financial year, and • Create a separate copy of the accounts and back it up (print key reports like P&L, Balance Sheet and general ledger listing for the financial year and store them securely).

Don’t ignore the importance of investing in expert assistance We’re all looking at ways to minimise our expenses post pandemic. But cutting costs on advisory services is highly inadvisable. Simply do not make an important business decision without consulting a professional because this could result in missed opportunities, non-compliance, a high tax bill or increased commercial risk.

Do not overdraw!

Finally, and this is a big one, if you have a company and you take money out of the business, make sure the net position of funds introduced less any funds you withdrew is not overdrawn.

If you have taken money out of the company, work with your advisors prior to year end to determine whether the amount represents the following: • Salary and wages (report this on your Business Activity Statement) • Dividend (Dividend resolutions and statements to be prepared) • Formal loan agreement in place to meet the Division 7A requirements including the required term and ATO interest rates.

If you do not get the treatment correct, you may end up with a deemed dividend that will usually be a poor outcome for the company and yourself.

For more information on any of the above or assistance preparing your tax, contact your local William Buck advisor.

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How Circular Economy Can Transform the Manufacturing Industry

industries use and adapt the idea. It harbours many benefits. This is a concept that keeps improving with each dawn.

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manufacturing process from standard to a more sustainable method.

As a result, companies are now creating materials from previously discarded products, which diverts the waste from landfills and also reduces the cost of materials.

For instance, furniture manufacturing plants use disposed wood products. Such practices prevent the active cutting of trees and enrich the economy. The use of discarded wood products also reduces post-consumer waste in the immediate environment.

Expansion of Secondary Manufacturing Services Circular economy continues to create demand for new essential services.

The implementation of this model aims to reuse products for long periods. As a result, many service companies can continue to grow, including logistics, collection, refurbishment, remarketing and remanufacturing.

Such service companies promote the reusing and recycling of disposed of materials. They do so by channeling them back to manufacturing plants.

The manufacturing industry

spends less money on purchasing raw materials and related logistics. The lower costs of production translate to increased profit margins. So, the manufacturing industry expands due to the implementation of circular economy.

Increases Business Satisfaction Circular economy promotes an increase in business satisfaction through corporate social responsibility. As a result, increasing demand for sustainable products in the current market.

Businesses also must shift and adapt to new approaches to meet the demand, which must also take into account producing revenue. Circular economy is well-structured to help increase business satisfaction.

The model also ensures that materials and products stay in use. It does so through design in the manufacturing industry. Keeping materials in use for extended periods increases their value to various industries.

Combined with a circular economy model, corporate social responsibility does not attract ordinary employees, but ambitious employees who aim to change the manufacturing industry.

Such employees promote the implementation of the model, which helps

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Moreover, circular economy has raised the business market value by approximately 6%. It has also raised employee productivity by approximately 13%.

Saves More Resources In the linear approach, extraction is the common method of sourcing raw materials. However, since these raw materials decline, many manufacturing industries need to save resources.

One way to do this is by implementing the circular economy approach.

Research shows that this economic model results in 70% material savings. Industries will continue scrambling for scarce raw materials with the growing population. Companies that have embraced circular economy are more likely to secure their viability.

Is the Circular Economy Model the Way To Go? The circular economy model continues to take centre stage in the manufacturing industry. It redesigns waste.

Its aim of recycling and reusing waste as raw material is eye-opening. A lot of

FAQs Here are some commonly asked questions about circular economy: What is the major drawback of circular economy?

The circular economic model lacks strategic standardisation and guidelines. The principles of this model exclude the not-fully-recyclable materials. They do not provide proper guidelines on how to handle such materials, which is biased.

What is one way to improve circular economy?

Like most models, circular economy can accept changes for the better.

Encouraging less consumption of raw materials is one way to improve the model so that it focuses on the efficient use of raw materials. It does not focus on the industry consumption of materials.

Is circular economy sustainable?

Circular economy is sustainable. The model promotes and designs reusable products that are viable to industries.

It ensures such materials last for long.

It aims to maintain the value of materials, making them sustainable.

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ustralian businesses can potentially save thousands of dollars annually and help them move closer to achieving their carbon emission targets with a simple battery switch, according to a leading battery manufacturer.

Procell, the professional batteries arm of leading global manufacturer Duracell, has developed a cost calculator, using Australian specific data, to help businesses identify hidden costs associated with battery replacement and its environmental impact.

It is estimated that sectors, such as hospitality, could save up to 44 percent in battery related costs by using the right battery, with the improved efficacies reducing battery replacements,

labor costs and appliance downtime.

Duracell Asia B2B senior director Jane Lo, demonstrated the new cost savings calculator at Australia’s premier facilities management conference, Total Facilities 2022 held in Melbourne 10-12 May. “In today’s highly automated, always-on business environment, there’s a heavy reliance on battery operated devices for companies to operate seamlessly. As a result, business expenditure on battery replacements has increased,” Lo explained.

“Batteries play an important role in the overall safety, performance, and reliability of many devices whether in a hospitality, security or medical setting. If it’s buying batteries for remote controls, smoke alarms, or sanitiser dispensers, we want to help businesses explore ways to increase efficiencies by replacing batteries less and save more.”

Different battery needs High frequency, high drain devices (typically those operating a motor or mechanism such as electric door locks or blood pressure monitors) have different battery needs compared to intermittent low drain devices (such as remote controls or blood glucose meters).

“Taking into account device functionality when selecting batteries can achieve longer-lasting consistent performance, which in turn means fewer replacements and less expenditure,” Lo added.

She noted that saving time and labour replacing batteries is particularly critical in the current labour market, with chronic staffing pressure being felt in both healthcare and hospitality, two sectors that also have a high reliance on battery automation.”

Procell is a professional range of device specific alkaline batteries designed to minimise battery replacements and reduce the environmental impact of battery waste. It is the only range of high performing batteries with products tailored for both low drain and high drain devices.

Duracell Asia B2B senior director Jane Lo, said estimates indicate that some sectors could save up to 44 percent in battery related costs by using the right battery.

cycle of purchase-use-dispose-repeat when it comes to batteries,” Lo said.

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On the positive side, trade exhibitions have made a stunning and successful return to the manufacturing scene and Industry Update has participated in three shows already this year. Electronex was the first, followed by Workplace Health & Safety Show and Australian Manufacturing Week incorporating AUSTECH. All three shows were excellent, and people were happy to be out and about once again.

The relaunched Australian Manufacturing Week was particularly special as AUSTECH returned to NSW for the first time in ten years and we are all hopeful that we will see AUSTECH at future exhibitions in NSW. Hot on the heels of these shows is FoodTech (7-8 July), CeMAT (19-21 July) and ARBS (16-18 August). Industry Update is participating in these shows too and you

will see previews for each in this edition of Industry Update starting from page 16.

Business, Finance & Accounting I am excited to announce that from this edition, William Buck accounting firm has joined our Business, Finance and Accounting section. Our opening pages are filled with in-depth analysis of all things financial, including hot tips for small business and taxation matters.

Besa Deda, Chief Economist at St.George Bank, has again written exclusively for Industry Update on the latest in interest rates and what is coming next. I strongly encourage all our readers to take time to read the article. Besa is well known for her accuracy and was the only CE that predicted the rate increase of 50 basis point.

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he day is coming – some say has already arrived – when artificial intelligence invents things that humans could not.

It is not surprising these days to see new inventions that either incorporate or have benefited from artificial intelligence (AI) in some way. What about inventions dreamt up by AI? Should we award a patent to a machine?

This is the quandary facing lawmakers around the world, with a test case currently being developed that, as its supporters say, is the first true example of an AI system named as the sole inventor.

In commentary published in the journal Nature, two leading academics from UNSW Sydney examine the implications of patents being awarded to an AI entity.

Intellectual Property (IP) law specialist Associate Professor Alexandra George and AI expert, Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor Toby Walsh argue that patent law as it stands is inadequate to deal with such cases and requires legislators to amend laws around IP and patents – laws that have been operating under the same assumptions for hundreds of years.

The case in question revolves around a machine called DABUS (Device for the Autonomous Bootstrapping of Unified Sentience) created by Dr Stephen Thaler, who is president and chief executive of US-based AI firm Imagination Engines. Dr Thaler has named DABUS as the inventor of two products: a food container with a fractal surface that helps with insulation and stacking, and a flashing light for attracting attention in emergencies.

For a short time in Australia, DABUS looked like it might be recognised as the inventor. In late July 2021, a trial judge accepted Dr Thaler’s appeal against IP Australia’s rejection of the patent application five months earlier. But after the Commissioner of Patents appealed the decision to the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia, the five-judge panel upheld the appeal, agreeing with the Commissioner that an AI system couldn’t be named the inventor.

Associate Professor George says the attempt to have DABUS awarded a patent for the two inventions instantly creates challenges for existing laws that have only ever considered humans or entities comprised of humans as inventors and patent-holders.

“Even if we do accept that an AI system is the true inventor, the first big problem is ownership. How do you work out who the owner is? An owner needs to be a legal person, and an AI is not recognised as a legal person,” she says.

Ownership is crucial to IP law.

Without it there would be little incentive for others to invest in the new inventions to make them a reality.

“Another problem with ownership when it comes to AI-conceived inventions, is even if you could transfer ownership

from the AI inventor to a person: is it the original software writer of the AI? Is it a person who has bought the AI and trained it for their own purposes? Or is it the people whose copyrighted material has been fed into the AI to give it all that information?” asks Associate Professor George.

Professor Walsh says what makes AI systems so different to humans is their capacity to learn and store so much more information than an expert ever could.

One of the requirements of inventions and patents is that the product or idea is novel and useful, not obvious.

“There are certain assumptions built into the law that an invention should not be obvious to a knowledgeable person in the field,” Professor Walsh explains.

“Well, what might be obvious to an AI won’t be obvious to a human because AI might have ingested all the human knowledge on this topic, way more than a human could, so the nature of what is obvious changes.”

Professor Walsh says this isn’t the first time that AI has been instrumental in coming up with new inventions. In the area of drug development, a new antibiotic was created in 2019 – Halicin – that used deep learning to find a chemical compound that was effective against drug-resistant strains of bacteria.

“Halicin was originally meant to treat diabetes, but its effectiveness as an antibiotic was only discovered by AI that was directed to examine a vast catalogue of drugs that could be repurposed as antibiotics. There is a mixture of human and machine coming into this discovery.”

Professor Walsh says in the case of DABUS, it’s not entirely clear whether the system is truly responsible for the inventions.

Change the laws Either way, both authors argue that governing bodies around the world will need to modernise the legal structures that determine whether or not AI systems can be awarded IP protection.

They recommend the introduction of a new ‘sui generis’ form of IP law – which they’ve dubbed ‘AI-IP’ – that would be specifically tailored to the circumstances of AI-generated inventiveness.

This, they argue, would be more effective than trying to retrofit and shoehorn AI-inventiveness into existing patent laws.

Looking forward, after examining the legal questions around AI and patent law, the authors are currently working on answering the technical question of how AI is going to be inventing in the future.

Dr Thaler has sought ‘special leave to appeal’ the case concerning DABUS to the High Court of Australia. It remains to be seen whether the High Court will agree to hear it. Meanwhile, the case continues to be fought in multiple other jurisdictions around the world. industryupdate.com.au

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Accurate assessments of customer demand and calculations of both shortand long-term energy savings and operational benefits must be considered.

If the compressed air industry and its customers are serious about saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, then there needs to be a massive shift in attitude in order to phase out fixed speed compressors, particularly larger kW sizes. This would require market re-education and a massive mindset change in the industry.

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Since the beginning, the mission has been simple: Provide the best products at the best possible price locally for the customers. With stock being shipped directly from TRI Components’ Melbourne warehouse, the company provides a fast and cost-effective solution for freelance designers to high volume manufacturers and everyone in between.

TRI Components offers many core ranges including Coilcraft, Leadertech and IMS, just to name a few.

Coilcraft is the world leader and manufacturer of Magnetics for RF, Power, Filter and Data applications; Leadertech is a world leading innovator and manufacturer of EMI Shielding products for all EMI/ RFI Shielding requirements; and IMS is the leading US manufacturer of microelectronic surface mount components.

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Most designer’s kits contain several pieces of every standard value in a product family to fine tune the design.

TRI Components will also supply users with free refills when they run out. As well as Coilcraft, Leadertech also offer a range of engineering kits and samples with very short leadtimes and delivery.

Recently, TRI Components have expanded their services online to accommodate the ever-growing changes in the economy and are offering their customers an easy to navigate website to place their orders.

TRI Components’ most requested Coilcraft parts, including the designer’s kits, are now available to purchase online. With more products being added regularly, the inventory list is continually growing.

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Variable speed technology has been available in air compressors for over 20 years, yet air operators have clearly not done their sums in calculating capital cost against energy saving benefits and other practical benefits that afford a relatively short payback period. Whilst there is a higher capital cost in Variable Speed Drives (VSD) capable machines, it can be quickly recovered through sustainable energy savings alone.

VSD control the compressor to only use as much input energy required to match the demand by the end application at any given time. This means that the compressor motor is working at the minimal load to match the required air demand, saving otherwise wasted energy and placing much less stress on the motor and other components.

Other benefits include steady state pressure to the plant with reduced artificial air usage and less wear and tear on the compressor itself and other system components. Nearly all operators would benefit from variable speed drive to control their air compressor’s usage.

In the parallel market of air conditioning, inverter (thermostat controlled) technology has been the norm for many years. You would be hard pressed to find or buy fixed speed/fixed temperature air conditioners. Why? Because today’s air conditioners vary output according to applied heat load. This provides both constantly comfortable conditions for people in living and office spaces and significant savings in operating costs.

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AMTIL, Australian Manufacturing Week

Australian Manufacturing Week, WHSS & Electronex outstanding success!

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and support services. This year, Austech was incorporated into AMW, an exhibition showing off the latest innovations, technologies, and equipment in the advanced manufacturing sector in Australia.

Several major exhibitors had massive deliveries of machines that ran full-pelt during the exhibition. Robots

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welded and grabbed, 3D printers formed, sculpted and gathered. So many people visited, met and spoke with new connections.

There were several events running alongside the trade show, including one-day conferences for the

Society of Plastics Engineers, the AMRF Manufacturing Technology Conference and an Industry Breakfast sponsored by William Buck Accountants and Advisors. There was also a networking event for Women in Manufacturing sponsored by Integra Systems and an Exhibitor and Visitor Happy Hour sponsored by Autodesk.

It can’t go without saying that AMW 2022 has taken place during a period of resurgence for Australian manufacturing. The pandemic has reinforced the belief among the general public that a strong manufacturing sector is essential to our country’s future prosperity. The industry has been quick to regroup and rebound from the initial shock of the pandemic. Despite subsequent outbreaks and lockdowns, it has maintained a steady upwards trajectory ever since.

AMW covered every aspect of manufacturing technology, from the largest assembly line cutting tools, down to the smallest medical, nanotech and aerospace additive manufacturing applications. State-of-the-art support

systems, software and accessories were also featured.

There were six dedicated zones in the show, which included Additive Manufacturing; Australian Manufacturers Pavillion; Machine Tools & Equipment; Manufacturing Solutions; Robotics & Automation; and Weld Solutions.

This was an amazing weeklong celebration of all things manufacturing.

Thank you Sydney! A special thanks to all the Exhibitors and Visitors who made this event a resounding success.

Well done, thank you for coming, and we will see you in Melbourne next year for AMW 2023.

Electronex AMTIL was held after Electronex 2022, a dedicated electronics show, which took place on April 5 and 6 at Rosehill Gardens Function Centre. The show was a success with over 1,000 trade visitors, delegates and exhibitors attending the two day show.

Previously only held in Sydney since 1988, the Electronex exhibition will be held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 10-11 May 2023, and will be co-locating with Austech and Australian Manufacturing Week.

Workplace Health & Safety Show The Workplace Health and Safety Show (WHSS), was also a resounding success, with more than 2,000 health and safety decision makers from different industries around Australia converging on Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre on May 25 and 26, 2022.

The show was a live and interactive experience spanning two days and showcased the latest initiatives in the safety industry. Leaders in the sector shared their ideas on how to improve health and safety in workplace

environments.

Information was delivered in a personal and interactive manner, via an education series with seminars that are thought-provoking and informative. Participants heard about everything from mental health to changing safety regulations and new processes that will help shape the future of workplace health and safety.

Attendees also had the opportunity to try new products and services from over 100 different companies.

International Exhibition and Conference Group (IECG) CEO Marie Kinsella said that Victoria is a hub for Australian industry and there is no sign of slowing down.

She affirmed that businesses should prioritise safety within a constantly changing and evolving industry. This year’s show saw the biggest innova-

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Industry Update Media is a media partner of all the above exhibitions and also participated at each event with a stand. IU publisher Scott Filby said, ‘All the shows were outstanding events and incredibly successful. All three exhibitions looked fresh and vibrant, and everyone was so absolutely happy to be out and about again, which added life to the events’

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he triennial Queensland industry event for the food and beverage industry, FoodTech Qld, is changing in 2022, with it relocating to Gold Coast on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 July at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Post COVID-19, the next phase of food in Australia is full of exciting possibilities, ones which we will explore at this year’s FoodTech Qld. The food and beverage sector remains Australia’s largest manufacturing sector, accounting for around 32% of Australia’s manufacturing turnover, and is one of our country’s largest employers. Although there have been recent challenges in the industry, it is a resilient sector, with innovation contributing to its strong recovery.

FoodTech Qld attendees can look forward to an event that combines a packed exhibition show floor and a dedicated conference across two days, plus a range of exclusive networking events. FoodTech Qld 2022 is set to be the ultimate destination for businesses in the food technology and manufacturing industry to come together after years without face-toface events.

FoodTech Qld is brought to you by foodpro, Australia’s leading triennial food manufacturing trade show held since the 1960s, and is the proud source of countless innovations that are shaping the industry today.

Designed to connect key decision-makers and buyers with trusted suppliers from the food technology and manufacturing sector, FoodTech Qld will provide insights from leading industry innovators to help visitors create efficiencies and competitive advantages within their business.

The best part is that this will all take place amongst the sunny scenery and atmosphere of the Gold Coast.

The free-to-attend exhibition will feature 100+ leading and emerging food companies, including CBS

Foodtech, Moffat, Rentokil Initial and Vemag, which will all showcase products across a number of industry sectors from processing machinery and plant equipment to packaging, labelling, food science and ingredients.

The FoodTech Qld Conference is new to the event in 2022 and will be held across the two days of the exhibition, and consisting of two separate but concurrent education streams.

Conference delegates can look forward to dedicated expert-led sessions on the latest industry developments and challenges. This year’s streams cover: • ‘Technology Initiatives – The Agrifood Industry of the Future’; • ‘Solutions and Insights from our Exhibitors’; • ‘Future Trends and Technology The Future of Food’; • ‘Global Emerging Markets – Innovation & Design for the Future’.

FoodTech Qld Conference 2022 speakers include professionals and thought leaders from some of the industry’s most influential

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companies, such as Fiona Fleming, CEO of The Australian Institute of Food Science And Technology, Nicole Garafano, Head of Circular Economy Development for Planet Ark, Michelle Colgrave, Future Protein Mission Leader of CSIRO, Joe Foster, Director of Close the Loop Group, Sally Carter, Procurement Manager of Brookfarm and many more.

Conference attendees have the option to grab a half-day, 1 day or 2 day pass, providing flexibility for busy industry professionals.

Accompanied by various exclusive networking events across the two days, attendees can socialise with industry peers over drinks and canapes, whilst enjoying the sunny Queensland backdrop at two newly created networking events.

To get into the mood for the two-day event, FoodTech will hold a Poolside Welcome Party at The Star Hotel, and networking drinks will follow at the end of Day one at the iconic Home of the Arts (HOTA).

The final day of FoodTech Qld 2022 will also see the 2022 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design

Awards (PIDA) award winners announced at an exclusive gala event right on the show floor. The awards will also be streamed nationally. The PIDA Awards are the exclusive award program for all Australia and New Zealand entries into the prestigious WorldStar Packaging Awards and is coordinated by FoodTech Qld industry partner Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP). Fourteen awards are up for grabs, across general award categories, special awards and individual awards.

Do not miss your chance to get on the ground floor of innovation at FoodTech Qld 2022.

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onveyors for the raw and packaged food industries have been a core capability of the Australis Group of companies.

Whether it is the wide range of raw meat, poultry and smallgoods handling conveyors designed and manufactured by Precision Stainless Systems in Brisbane or the smart, ultra-hygienic Hygenius Conveyor developed by Australis Engineering for raw foods and pharmaceuticals, the Australis Group have always had a longstanding record of delivering high quality conveying solutions for the raw foods and pharmaceuticals sectors.

This year at the FoodTech Qld event held on 7-8 July 2022 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australis Engineering will showcase the Hygenius Conveyor at the stand of its chosen belting supplier – BMA Belting (Stand F21).

Hygenius is Australis’ smart, hygienic-grade conveyor that

is designed to comply with HACCP Standards for the Food, Pharmaceutical and MedTech industries. The exhibited model is a Hygenius conveyor with a Volta Belt that was recently exported to one of Australis’ Malaysian clients and was also sold locally in Queensland for use in horticultural processes.

For the ultimate in hygienic grade conveyors, the Hygenius conveyor offers the highest standard of cleanliness. It is designed to meet European hygiene standards by utilising smart engineering to minimise surfaces where bacteria can accumulate, making cleaning expedient, simple and toolless.

Not every customer, however, will need a hygienic-grade conveyor. For many customers, a food-grade, stainless steel washdown conveyor would suffice. Precision Stainless System (Stand B16) will exhibit a modular belt, stainless steel conveyor that is wash-down rated and is ideal for

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many raw food, dairy, beverage and pharmaceutical applications.

Whether it is a food grade or a hygienic grade conveyor, both Precision Stainless Systems and Australis Engineering can fully customise a conveyor system to suit a client’s product, available space and budget. With many options available, including inclines and declines, transfers, crossovers and full automation, the conveyors are Australian made in Sydney and Brisbane.

Additionally to exhibiting its top-of-the-range conveyor systems, Australis Engineering will showcase the Techman Robot – the second highest seller of collaborative robots in the world (Stand B16).

As the principal distributor of Techman Robots in Autralia, Australis offers the TM Series of cobots which include models with a 4kg, 5kg, 12kg and 14kg payload – with a 20kg payload option coming in Q3 2022.

Unlike other mainstream cobot brands, Techman Robots have a fully integrated vision system – with both, the robot’s hardware and software – included. This factory integrated vision system allows for a great magnitude of inherent flexibility for deployment across a wide range of applications such as palletising, pick and place, machine tending, inspection, welding and soldering.

The vision system is also capable

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of scanning QR codes or bar codes, detecting colours and shapes and even reading text. Being a certified, collaborative robot, the TM Series of cobots are safe to deploy around people and other machines without requiring secondary safety systems, making them an ideal choice for low to medium speed repetitive tasks. As a result, they can assist businesses in overcoming labour shortages and cost escalations.

Precision Stainless Systems and Australis Engineering are member companies in the Australis Group that also includes Advance Conveyors and Profilium. The Australis Group is an Australian, family-owned group of businesses that have considerable conveying and robotics and automation experience and capabilities. First established in 1983, they bring smart thinking in quality, efficiency and automation to their clients.

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When the heat is on, St 7000® plastic delivers

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he hygiene and durability benefits of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (PE-UHMW) have been further extended by a new high temperature-resistant engineering plastic from Cut to Size Plastics.

St 7000® EHT is formulated with a special additive that enables if to withstand elevated permanent temperatures of up to 100°C, or even up to 135°C for short periods, says the Managing Director of Cut to Size Plastics, Laurie Green.

The additional treatment with oxidation-inhibiting additives also ensures a longer service life especially at higher temperatures encountered in applications such as: • Technical plastic parts and components for the food, beverage and filling industries • Seals and pumps for the chemical industry • Diffusor blocs and coating rod beds for industries such as paper and packaging.

• Sliding profiles for conveyors and automation

“St 7000® EHT plastic is food-safe, heat-resistant and impresses particularly when it comes to cleaning the equipment, since this type of engineering plastic – in addition to the temperature resistance - exhibits high chemical resistance and does not absorb moisture,” said Laurie Green.

The material – which combines good gliding qualities with high wear resistance -meets a full range of food conformity requirements, including FDA guidelines. It is also available as FSP quality, which complies with the regulations (EC) No. 1935/2004 and (EU) No. 10/2011.

Large-scale bakeries, where ovens are in continuous operation, are a good example for the highest demands made on technical equipment in connection with high temperature ranges, says Laurie Green. Pure PE-UHMW materials are usually not appropriate in such applications, but St 7000® EHT makes it possible for a wider range of uses benefit from the well-known PE-UHMW properties.

St 7000® EHT, available in neutral signal white, is part of a board range of Wefapress food-safe products

Wefapress 7000 EHT food grade plastics – available locally through Cut To Size Plastics - conform to global food and hygiene regulations.

relevant to such applications as mechanical and plant engineering; drinks and bottling industries; agriculture industry; food industry; paper industry; chemical industry; conveyor systems and automation, including: • St 1000 FSP natural | green | signal blue • St 500 FSP natural | green | signal blue | oxide red / red brown | pastel yellow / wood-coloured • St 6000 AST FDA FSP black • St 6000 ELS FDA FSP black • PharmaStat white (UHMWPE, AST FSP coloured) • POM FSP natural | ultramarine blue • PETP FSP natural

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PETP-SP FSP light grey PA 6 G FSP natural | blue PA 6 G + Öl FSP blue A 12 G FSP natural PEEK FSP natural PVDF FSP natural

All of these materials are accessible from Cut To Size by Australian and New Zealand companies.

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How Gorman-Rupp pump solved blockage issue

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entral Agri Group is one of Australia’s leading fully integrated beef farming, backgrounding, feed lotting and meat processing companies. Established in 1991, it supplies to over 50 export markets and has invested heavily in stateof-the-art meat processing facilities.

Martor – Safe, traceable knives

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pecialist industries such as foodstuffs manufacturing are subject to exacting standards regarding care and caution to ensure the safety of workers and consumers.

One key area of concern for food manufacturers is traceability. The introduction of metal detectors, as well as everyday products such as pens and utensils that are metal detectable, has helped to ensure that product contamination can often be easily detected, preventing extended time loss, damage to equipment, and costly product recalls.

In short, metal detectors and metal detectable equipment make the manufacturing process safer. To assist with this, Martor has developed a range of metal detectable safety knives and cutters designed both to ensure traceability, and to improve cutting safety, reducing another costly risk point in business – workplace injuries.

Every business owner/manager wants to provide a safe workplace for their staff, and most take great care to ensure safe operating procedures are in place to minimise any potential hazards. The introduction of safer cutting tools is another way to reduce risk.

During common cutting tasks such as opening boxes, removing plastic wrapping or opening ingredients bags, using a safety knife can significantly reduce the risk, especially compared with a more traditional fixed-blade knife. When you combine safer cutting with detectability, the benefits are multiplied.

Martor’s goal is to work with businesses to help identify risk and provide safer solutions through reliable, high-quality, well-designed products. The Martor range of safety knives and cutters is manufactured using a combination of unpainted aluminium, stainless steel and high-quality metal detectable plastic.

All blades are made from stainless steel to prevent rusting, with options for replaceable and fully disposable blades. The range includes knives featuring automatic blade retraction and various concealed blade cutters, providing maximum user safety.

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The Gorman-Rupp pumps have been extremely popular in difficult wastewater pumping applications.

Their Trafalgar plant did however, have some issues with their wastewater pump. They were running copies of the Gorman-Rupp self-priming pump on their Green Waste and they were attending the pump daily to fix issues with regard to blockages in the pump. On occasions, these issues would cause the well to overflow and require the need for outside contractors to be called in to help deal with the inflow into the well.

Another processor who is also running genuine Gorman-Rupp pumps recommended they contact Hydro Innovations.

A solution Hydro Innovations recommended that the existing pump be replaced with a Gorman Rupp T3A71S-B ‘Super

T Series’ trash pump fitted with an ‘Eradicator’ solids management system, with hardened internal parts to deal with the grit and stringy materials that flow to the well. The well has a high loading of grass and so the pump was set up to deal with the grass.

Two months later and, as a result of the installation, the plant maintenance supervisor, Josh could not be happier, commenting that “The Gorman Rupp pump is a great pump, far better than what we had before!”

He added that he hasn’t had to attend the pump at all compared to the once or twice per day required by the previous pump.

As a result, the savings are quickly adding up and Josh’s increased productivity is enabling him to work on other projects within the plant that he could not attend to previously.

Gorman-Rupp self-priming trash pumps are available in sizes from 2” through to 10”, with flows to 200 litres per second, and pressures to 90 metres.

According to the Gorman-Rupp, they have been extremely popular in the very difficult wastewater pumping applications in animal process plants across Australia.

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Air Liquide proves a game changer in Additive Manufacturing

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ith an eye on delivering long-term performance with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition, Air Liquide recognises that the dedication and inventiveness of its people can unlock the potential of accelerating technologies such as Additive Manufacturing.

Additive Manufacturing (AM), also called 3D printing, is gaining momentum as it expands from prototyping and small volume runs to serial production. Metal AM is a suite of different technologies with a wide range of applications, but all sharing the need for inert gas.

Gases are an important part of the technology for additive manufacturing and are integral to processes such as powder atomisation that make the raw material feedstock employed in many metal AM processes.

Gas is needed for powder making to produce the fine powders that are employed in laser and electron beam powder bed fusion processes to make parts such as medical implants.

In the powder atomisation process, material is melted and as the molten liquid metal falls into a chamber, high pressure gas – generally argon or nitrogen – is introduced to break the molten liquid into fine droplets which cool to

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form fine powder, similar in size to very fine beach sand.

There are, however, certain characteristics the powder must possess to be suitable for the AM process. It is important that metallic powder be spherical and have high flowability to feed properly into the 3D printing machine, regardless of the process.

Spherical powder particles with high flowability are also critical for powder bed processes where a re-coater rolls over the powder to generate a uniform thickness. The gas atomising method is one of the preferred metal powder manufacturing methods due to its ability to produce spherical, high-density metallic powder for.

Gas is used in the 3D printing process for metals and for plastics such as Nylons. Argon or nitrogen gas is required to provide an inert

atmosphere to keep the parts being produced from picking up oxygen which will degrade the properties, and to maintain an inert atmosphere to keep the metal powders from igniting.

After parts have been printed, a thermal treatment such as Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) may be performed to optimise the post-production properties. This is necessary as 3D printed parts will typically have some residual porosity. That is, they are not 100% dense. Aerospace, medical and other critical applications require the removal of internal porosity, which necessitates HIP processing. This involves parts being loaded into a pressure tight container where they are heated, with high pressure gas such as argon or nitrogen used to transfer the heat and pressure to the part. Over time, this will consolidate the parts to 100% density.

Pressures up to 200MPa are possible with HIP employing gas. The company performing the 3D printing may do this step in-house or contract to an external service provider.

Binder jet technology is also a powder-based technology. Unlike laser and electron beam processes where the material is melted, in this instance a liquid binding agent is deposited onto powder particles to hold the particles together. This process is repeated in a powder bed until the part build is completed, after which the binder is removed, and the parts are heated in a furnace

to sinter the powder particles together to form a strong functional part.

Air Liquide has developed a 3D Heat Mix gas specifically suited for sintering material produced by binder jet technology. This technology is receiving attention due to its potential to enable large volume metal AM production such as used in automotive applications.

Air Liquide already supports many facilities for gas atomisation in Europe, North America and Japan, and is introducing its technology to Australia.

Partnering with additive manufacturing company Amaero International – that specialises in metal additive manufacturing for the defense, aerospace and tooling sectors – Air Liquide is providing the safe and reliable gas supply, and the ability to supply high purity argon to meet the requirements of the powder atomisation facility.

The 120 tonne-per annum titanium alloy atomisation powder manufacturing facility will produce aerospace and medical grade titanium powders used in additive manufacturing.

Amaero’s stringent requirements rely on Air Liquide’s reputation for safe and reliable gas supply, and the ability to supply high purity argon to meet the requirements of the demanding applications Amaero is pursuing, making Air Liquide and Amaero ideal partners to push the boundaries of AM in Australia.

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Innovators and thought leaders at FoodTech Qld 2022

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oodTech Qld 2022 is expected to be this year’s main destination for food industry professionals to come together, browse the latest global advancements in food and learn about cutting-edge technologies.

The event aims to grow Australia’s agricultural and food manufacturing communities by providing the perfect platform to share new

opportunities and feed innovation.

Visitors can progressively explore FoodTech Qld’s expansive show floor, which covers every aspect of the manufacturing process, including food technology, ingredients & additives, beverage equipment & technology, processing equipment, packaging, plant equipment, food testing & safety, and more.

Two FoodTech Qld exhibitors will share their insights in sessions at the conference.

Wiley Chief Future Officer, Brett Wiskar, will speak on ‘Redesigning the Future of Food - Foresight on Technology, Sustainability and What Comes Next’ - where he’ll dive deep into trends in the food sector, looking out to 2040.

Michael Bucknell from digital manufacturing platform, TilliT, will share his thoughts in ‘Increasing Resilience in Food Manufacturing with Digital Platforms’. Michael will present case studies on how food manufacturers have digitised their operations and prepared themselves for the smart manufacturing of the future.

FoodTech Qld 2022 registration is free, with tickets also available for the conference and networking events.

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Over 100 exhibitors will present at FoodTech Qld 2022 with some show zone highlights Beverage Equipment & Technology: Tapflo

Food Plant Equipment & Technology: Busch, Sika

Business Services: Rentokil Initial

Food Processing Machinery & Technology: Wiley and Co.

Food Handling, Storage & Transit: Schmalz

Food Technology: Cuddon Freeze Dry, Graintec Scientific

Food Ingredients & Additives: Carmi Flavours, IMCD, Probiotics Australia, The Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology

Food Testing & Safety: Agrifood Technology, AMSL Scientific, Aquatiq

Food Plant Equipment & Technology: Busch

Meat Processing Equipment: Air Liquide, Argus, CBS Footech, Jarvis, Thomson Meat Machinery, Vemag Australia

Food Packaging Machinery & Supplies: Extreme Packaging Solutions, Pac Food

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WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING

Charlie’s Fine Food: subverting the perceptions of manufacturing jobs

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omen do not feel comfortable entering male-dominated workplaces.

Moreover, there is a perception that a job in manufacturing is a monotonous assembly-line task or work that is done in a dirty and dangerous environment, preconceptions that bear little resemblance to the modern, innovative and technologically advanced manufacturing operations.

Industry Update sat down with Jacky Magid, Co-Owner, Head of Sales, Marketing & Product Innovation at Charlie’s Fine Food Co to discuss how the company is shifting outdated perceptions of manufacturing.

Industry Update: Could you explain how your business differs from traditional manufacturing workplaces?

initiatives have come from women on the factory floor via our suggestion box.

Having said that, our female employees are not only confined to the factory floor. We are proud to say that women are employed in all levels of the business from the factory floor to admin, management and leadership. Importantly, we are very flat structured and actively resist operating a hierarchical model.

At Charlie’s, we have an inclusive approach to business that we feel breeds collaboration and penetrates the traditional male dominated nature of manufacturing.

IU: In general terms, around 30 percent of women are employed in industry. According to the World Economic Forum, 33 percent is the share of women at junior level staff, 24 percent

Well over 50% of our employees identify as female.

At Charlie’s, we hire staff on a meritocracy, and we have women working in traditionally ‘male roles’ and men working in traditionally ‘female roles’.

IU: There is a perception of gender roles that makes women feel industry “is not for them” and role models at leadership and on the shop floor are lacking. How is this addressed at Charlie’s Fine Food?

Jacky Magid, Co-Owner, Head of Sales, Marketing & Product Innovation at Charlie’s Fine Food Co

Jacky Magid: At Charlie’s, our work conditions vary vastly from those described above. Charlie’s operates out of a modern custom built facility that is SQF certified (a GSFI food safety standard). We pride ourselves on our safe manufacturing processes and we offer training opportunities to staff at all levels of the business.

The company promotes collaboration where we actively listen to our staff, encouraging them to share their ideas and thoughts around improvements to systems and processes.

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at mid-level staff, 15 percent at senior level staff, 9 percent as CEOs across all industries.

What is the percentage of women that you employ at Charlie’s Fine Food and do you have a hiring policy that is advantageous to women?

JM: In all honesty, we haven’t needed to establish a hiring policy that promotes the employment of women. We are a workplace that offers flexible working practices where possible, and we tend to attract great women as a result.

As mentioned previously, we have women at every level of our business.

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JM: We are not short of role models at Charlie’s. Many of our team leaders, both in the factory and the office, identify as female.

When I began in the sector 15 years ago, having previously worked as a lawyer in construction litigation, I was taken aback by how male-dominated the food service industry was – particularly in sales.

This realisation strengthened my commitment to bringing more women into the industry and promoting a flexible working environment that accommodates for those with young families, caring for elders or studying.

Charlie’s offers a range of flexible working conditions along with continued training and opportunity for personal and professional growth.

This, combined with a commitment to operate a great business, attracts great staff generally but particularly women.

IU: Are there specific professional development opportunities that you encourage your team to undertake to improve their skills in the industry?

JM: Absolutely. At Charlie’s, we offer a range of professional development and training courses across all levels of the business. These include deeper training in mechanisation, lean manufacturing, food safety, OH&SC, innovation, digital, leadership and business management.

Currently, we have at least one staff enrolled in offsite leadership and management training. We are also

committed to promoting staff from within, supporting this with additional training if required.

IU: Could you describe your experience within the Australian workplace detailing the highlights and challenges?

JM: Like with all family-owned and run businesses – SMEs – there have been some great highs & some low lows.

Ken and I came from corporate backgrounds. We were able to bring corporate thinking and business practices to Charlie’s, while leaving some of the more outdated and biased tendencies at the door.

We are proud to have grown an inclusive and flexible working environment for people who identify as both male and female. From the get-go, Charlie’s has cared for its staff. This became especially prevalent through COVID and now with uncertainties created by supply chain issues and the dramatic increase in ingredient and input costs.

When other businesses were struggling to implement policies around vaccination, Charlie’s empowered their staff with education brining in a local doctor to talk through the available vaccinations and answer any questions.

The result was incredible, with staff feeling enabled to make decisions on their and the company’s interests.

Another highlight for me came through COVID, where the business pivoted from prominently B2B food service business to B2C business selling to major retailers and growing a consumer brand. Not only has this changed the way Charlie’s does business but it has provided the staff – at all levels – with continued and new ways of working.

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The sweet smell of Clover Fields’ success

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lover Fields started in 1983 as a boutique business in the Blue Mountains and grew into a thriving factory and design centre which is now based an hour west of Sydney.

It was the first company in Australia to replace animal tallow-based soaps with a pure vegetable base, striving to remain at the forefront of innovation in environmentally conscious products and manufacturing.

Industry Update caught up with Elizabeth Valek, the founder and owner of this family-owned and female-led business.

Industry Update: How does your business differ from the traditional manufacturing workplace?

Elizabeth Valek: Although I was only 23 years old when I started the business, I identified the value of women with family having roles in the workplace. At that time, it was not, and still is not, the norm to operate a factory with our hours. We operate and maintain an office and factory floor all within the same hours, working from 9:00am to 5:30pm, and on Fridays from 9:00am to 3:30pm.

We built our business on flexible working hours to suit women with children, who can start at 9:00am or 9:30am after school drop off. We also built-in flexibility to be able to leave early if required.

I also set out to train many women in roles ranging from clerical through to machinery operation. In our early days,

Clover Field’s Office Team

EV: We have a hiring policy that is advantageous to women by maintaining our operating hours to this day, and by employing several extra casuals when we have large jobs.

These workers may only be with us

IU: Can you give us an insight into gender role perception?

EV: We are a small manufacturer, so I can only speak from our experience.

Women are great critical thinkers, and more importantly, are generally better at time management and lateral thinking than their male counterparts.

In any manufacturing and production, the key driver to smooth and effective shop floor management is the notion of ‘brains before the brawn’, so to speak. This is where women excel.

As a result, more of these roles have opened to women, and should continue to open, if an employer values cost-effective management of their processes.

IU: How do you plan to strengthen your numbers?

Clover Field’s Warehouse Team

many women would say to me that they had not worked for over 10 years.

It always amazed me to hear this, so I tried to build the women’s confidence even at the interview stage by reminding them not to sell themselves short, as running a household with children involved a complex skill set.

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for a few weeks, but I like to feel that when they have a good experience here getting back into the workforce and feel valued, that they leave with the extra confidence needed to move forward with employment.

Currently, 13% of our workforce are male. This figure can drop when we employ extra casual who are mostly female.

EV: We are hoping to expand our export sales through new sales methodology by implementing direct sales.

This would involve more clerical staff to process the online purchases and also more warehouse staff to implement pick-packing. I already have the infrastructure and would just need to build on this. These roles can all be performed by women, right down to forklift driving.

IU: What development opportunities and staff training does Clover Fields offer?

EV: We currently have two staff members undergo digital marketing training, with view to moving a lot of

those processes in-house. So far, this is proving to be very successful. These women in turn will be responsible for recruitment and training of more staff as we expand into the export online market.

Last year, we trained two other female staff to operate a forklift and will train further to meet needs.

We are also implementing extra training for machine operation. This has a distinct secondary advantage of making jobs more fluid. By increasing skill sets, we can cope when staff are absent better. This has been our saviour during absences caused by COVID and also the current labour shortage.

Last year, we have upskilled clerical staff on a new accounting system that has enabled us to cost-effectively move more accounting in-house. We are operating more efficiently, having more control over our operations.

We are also planning for updated first aid training to be done on-site during this coming year, which is always a good skill for anyone to keep current.

All our employees are valued, and we as an organisation can only move forward with everyone behind us as a team.

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Packserv Continues to Push Boundaries

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ackserv’s efforts to advance the boundaries of packaging machinery development are about to take another significant step forward, yet another partnership with an academic research body is on the cards. To run alongside the previously reported work that Packserv’s research & development team is doing with University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) the team have turned their attention to the development of materials that Packserv machinery is made from with the University of Sydney.

Nathan Wardell “For us the value of partnering with research specialists has been demonstrated beyond any measure. Our work with UTS focuses on developing machinery with IIoT and 4.0 and 5.0 technologies integrated into large, modular production lines.

When we turned our attention to looking at different materials and manufacturing technology it was only natural that we should turn to others that can fill our knowledge gaps when it comes to specifics such as metallurgy and advanced manufacturing techniques.

Wardell admits to being pleasantly surprised when they found out that some of the foremost experts in the country in this field could be found less than 2 kilometres from their Marrickville factory at the University of Sydney.

Bruce McLean, Chief Engineer at the Sydney Manufacturing Hub explains, “The Sydney Manufacturing Hub [SMH] is one of eight Core Research Facilities at the University of Sydney.

Since opening in 2021 we have been working with internal and external researchers and industry to advance the understanding and adoption of Advanced Manufacturing and in particular, Additive Manufacturing.”

Wardell explained that the attraction for Packserv was that by partnering with the SMH at the university we get to access state of the art digital manufacturing software, equipment and expertise without the usual eye-watering costs normally associated with this type of development work.

Packserv’s research and development team have been looking at different materials for some of

routine parts could also be made stronger and at a price that makes them economically viable”.

Bruce McLean explained that the work of the SMH “Research activity spans practically every industrial sector and potential use-case with a strong emphasis on new/novel materials development – especially those suited to current AM production processes”.

Nathan Wardell went on, “The truth is, businesses of the size of Packserv just can’t be expected to have the level of subject specific expertise that is prevalent in our universities and the willingness and enthusiasm that our research bodies share their expertise is just amazing.

Bruce McLean and indeed the whole of his team at University of Sydney are at the peak of their game, backed by very forward-looking core research teams and faculties. What they bring to the table allows us to move forward quickly in terms of developing the central themes of our work without the need to be constantly questioning whether there might be a better way of doing things”

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the more critical components of their packaging machines. This has involved replacing some parts that are traditionally made from stainless steel with titanium or even ceramic parts that are far more resilient when used in challenging environments.

The steel part requires hours of machining, welding, honing, and polishing and therefore comes with a hefty price tag. The printed part can almost be left to create itself overnight. The result being a part that needs only minimal machining and honing as well as increasing resistance to wear or damage from particularly aggressive products.

Wardell explained, “Paradoxically, we started out to make one of the hardest, most complex machine parts by using 3D printing, before finding along the way that simpler, more

With the spotlight very firmly on the development of Australia’s manufacturing capability, the partnering of industry bodies with academic research centres is a priority topic for the government. Packserv have already hosted a visit by Federal MP Ed Husic when he was Shadow Minister for Science and Innovation.

The minister was interested in finding out what ‘help’ actually looks like to small and medium sized manufacturing businesses and the partnering with university research hubs was very much front and centre of their discussions.

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Assembly Technologies providing a sticky solution

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nsuring your products have different applications and if the the correct labels is a must for standard machines don’t work we any business, so having a fast, have the ability for machines to be reliable dispenser will alleviate a lot customised,” says Paul. of frustration. That’s where Assembly Tape and film dispensers present Technologies comes in. and cut pre-programmed lengths of With over 20 years’ experience material ready for pick up. The length supplying high-quality machines and of the material can easily be changed tools for productive, quality-conand some models have a number of eastrolled assembly applications, the ily selectable programmable lengths.

Sydney-based company are now the Yaesu offer custom modifications Australian importers of the extensive to their standard models to suit range of Yaesu automatic tape, label difficult materials and roll sizes, as and film dispenser machines. well as special feeders for tapes with Yaesu Keikogyu Co. manufactured backing paper. Yaesu also have heavy their first tape dispenser back in 1979. duty units available.

Since then, their range has expanded The flexibility and customisation to cover every imaginable tape size of the machines enabled Assembly and material, as well as label dispensTechnologies to help customers tailor ers and film dispensers. labels to their unique needs, increas“Yaesu machines are very easy to use, ing productivity and reducing mess. simply remove the tape or label and a “We have supplied dispensers to a new one is fed and presented,” Assembly customer who had very small serial Technologies Managing Director Paul numbers on labels – they were only De Rossi tells Industry Update.

4mm x 12mm,” says Paul.

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difficult for the operators to peel these labels off the backing paper and make sure that the same labels were going on each product,” explains Paul.

“There was also a concern they could miss a serial number and then they could get out of sequence. So we asked the customer to get the serial number labels printed with three labels in a row on the one backing tape.

“We sent samples to Yaesu who demonstrated a slightly customised machine via video.

You simply take the labels one at a time and when you take the last one, a new row of three are presented.

“The operators are now very happy and of course the production is much more efficient.”

But with success comes imitation.

Yaesu machines are often copied and you will see machines that even use Yaesu model numbers on the market.

Often these cheap copies do not have parts available and of course, you pay for what you get.

“We import these machines

directly from Yaesu, Japan and have access to all spare parts. Do not settle for less,” says Paul.

“We have the most common models here, but if you have any requirements outside of this range please contact us or download the catalogue for further information.”

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PACKAGING & LABELLING

Partnership built on valuing customers

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atson Marlow have come a far way since their inception 65 years ago. Today, this FTSE100 powerhouse comprises of 10 leading brands, each a specialist in niche fluid transfer technologies.

Beyond its market share and concise understanding of fluid technologies, Watson Marlow’s clear differentiator is its customer-centric approach.

Elie Elazar, Watson Marlow Regional Sales Manager (ANZ) sees the company as being problem solvers.

“Our people around the world are specialists in the work they do, and the company is structured to empower and support our customers,” explained Mr Elazar.

In their search for a trusted partner, Watson Marlow looks for companies that treat its customers ‘as their own’.

Amongst its portfolio of premium brands is Bredel. Bredel hose pumps and hose elements offer high reliability and low maintenance for highflow, high-pressure duties.

“We were in search of a second partner for Bredel to diversify our database. We were looking for a partner that offered local assembly and

expertise,” commented Mr Elazar.

This led Watson Marlow to Bonfiglioli and its established footprint and ability to service customers across the globe.

Harry Singh, NSW Sales Manager for Bonfiglioli Australia believes that the partnership was solidified by closely aligned values and a customer-centric approach to business.

“We both focus on quality and customer service. We treat Watson Marlow’s reputation as our own and always go the extra mile. Customers can rest assured that when they deal with us, their gearbox is backed by a dedicated team, superior service and a warranty,” added Mr Singh.

The brief was to assemble Bredel pumps on behalf of Watson Marlow in various sizes (40, 50, 65, 80 and 100).

Due to its high torque output and long service life, Bonfiglioli also supplies an inline planetary HD gearbox to drive the pump, with selections that can be made by size without changes to the pump. The product is available on various rations from a .37 to 15kW motor and speeds can be easily set depending on the pump requirement.

When the partnership initially commenced, the Bonfiglioli team was thoroughly trained and supervised

by Watson Marlow’s Engineering Services Manager. It soon became apparent, however, that Bonfiglioli could operate efficiently on their own.

Mr Elazar explained that the Bonfiglioli team could independently assemble and perform the necessary quality tests to ensure that the customer received a fully operational

product with all guarantees and warranties in place.

“Customers can rest assured that we can validate their warranty and service their product.”

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INDUSTRY NEWS

One small step for smart meters, one giant leap for climate change in Australia

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n international leader in home intelligence and real-time smart electricity monitoring, Sense, is setting up operations in Australia to help this country achieve Net Zero emissions sooner.

Michael Jary, the International Managing Director for Sense, announced the establishment of a local operation in Australia within 12 months, where the company sees strong potential for its artificial intelligence (AI) technology to be embedded with the next generation of smart energy meters.

Sense will establish local electricity retailing and manufacturing partners for its AI technology that uses machine-learning algorithms to analyse high-resolution electricity data, providing a breakdown of individual domestic electricity consumption to an appliance level in real time.

“Whilst first generation smart meters have made huge strides in digitising the energy sector, they have not fulfilled their true potential. With an excessive focus on the unit cost of the meter alone, these first wave devices could have done much more,” says Jary.

“But second wave meters can and must do so much more. They will be affixed to walls until 2040 so they need to be future-proofed.”

“Sense technology – which can be embedded in the smart meter – provides data vital to flexible grid management including provision of energy disaggregation information in real time that radically advances grid management to increase flexibility and cut infrastructure costs,” says Jary.

“This will be critical to the electrical energy transformation happening now in Australia, in which individual

homes and the grid will be called upon to facilitate the move away from fossil fuels, while accommodating growing trends such as full electric vehicle penetration, heat pumps in most homes, widespread distributed generation, and fluctuating renewables.”

In an address given at Australian Energy Week, June 7-9, he said embedding of Sense’s AI technology into smart meters, where it processes high-resolution waveform data in real time, would be a relatively small step for each of Australia’s approximately 10 million households, but would have a major impact collectively on reaching Australia’s Net Zero goals sooner.

“Modest upgrades to the next generation of smart meters will allow them to embed Sense technology and run sophisticated AI algorithms. By deploying AI to the grid edge, homes can become more efficient and flexible and we can cost-effectively accelerate the energy transition now happening in Australia,” said Jary, adding that homes account for 25 per cent of total electricity consumption in Australia.

“Sense’s AI technology, which can be readily incorporated into the latest smart meters produced by Australian manufacturers, helps consumers save energy, enables demand-side flexibility, and identifies anomalies on the grid.

For a relatively minor investment to incorporate this technology into next generation meters produced in Australia, the benefits will be outstanding, providing consumer-controlled savings, and competitive advantages for electricity retailers and meter manufacturers, and a new level of grid flexibility that will be vital as Australia progressively transitions away from fossil fuels.

Australia’s existing smart meter technology needs to be upgraded to deliver a low carbon energy transformation to domestic homes. Real-time device detection at the individual appliance level is in the national interest, and it reduces household power bills.

“There is huge scope to improve smart metering in Australia by adoption of technology which is already being deployed in the US,” he said in a preamble to Australian Energy Week, which is a major annual conference and expo for the energy industry, bringing together generators, networks, retailers, end-users, and government to help shape the energy transition.

Michael Jary’s mission in Australia includes introducing the technology to electricity regulators, electricity retailers, and other major organisations involved in the energy transformation. Sense has already formed partnerships with other national and global organisations involved in this process, including Schneider Electric, which is an active participant in the global energy transformation.

“Australia needs to provide intelligence in the home that engages consumers, optimises for cost and carbon, and reduces the capital and operating costs of the grid. Such

technology needs to be highly scalable, and dramatically more cost-effective than previous offerings. It needs to be able to balance the grid, and reduce and shift the peaks,” he said.

“It needs to engage, not enrage, the consumer by making them a partner in identifying energy waste, tracking electricity costs and saving money on their bills.”

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ABOUT ARBS 2022

ARBS 2022 returns to Melbourne in August

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RBS 2022, Australia’s only international air conditioning refrigeration and building services trade exhibition returns to Melbourne in August. It will showcase the most extensive range of HVAC&R and building services solutions in the southern hemisphere.

Over 200 exhibitors will showcase their products and initiatives plus there will be a comprehensive presentation series and industry awards program at one of the most influential events in the HVAC&R and building services calendar so manufacturing professionals will want to get in fast to secure their spot.

ARBS 2022 takes the health and safety of its exhibitors, attendees, and staff seriously and will operate with a valid Victorian Government COVIDSafe Plan.

Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) Exhibition Dates: 16 – 18 August 2022 Register: www.arbs.com.au Cost: Exhibition – free of charge, trade visitors only Seminars – costs to be advised with final program Awards Presentation Dinner – costs to be advised

attendees with invaluable learning opportunities and the ability to accrue Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

The complete program will be announced shortly and will include a line up of sessions that will explore the latest advances and best practice methodologies within the industry at one of Australia’s most respected industry events.

Improving HVAC performance through maintenance.

This panel will present their knowledge, which they gained during a two-year interdisciplinary qualitative project delivered in partnership with the Australian government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER) and various industry peak bodies. The focus of our research has been on

ARBS 2022 seminar highlight Dr Elyse Stanes of University of Wollongong: Better Ways to Work:

older, poorer quality buildings in the commercial sector - otherwise known as the mid-tier. In commercial buildings - like those in the mid-tier, HVAC

Register for ARBS 2022 today: Registration is now open, free and you will gain entry into the full three days of the exhibition. Registering in advance will save you time in the queues and your ticket will be sent directly to your mobile phone or email so you can simply present either on the day and enter ARBS.

systems are typically the largest end-use of energy. In this panel, we’ll expand on our research which sought to explore the diverse skills required to repair and maintain and upgrade HVAC&R systems.

Some key points that will be covered in the panel include: • Why a focus on mid-tier buildings is so important in the Australian built environment.

• What the problem is: Evidence from high-end buildings suggests there is substantial cost in developing positive energy efficiency improvements in this sector.

• What we did: Our research looked at the importance of maintenance for energy efficiency.

• Insights on what we’ve found: The HVAC&R workforce is well-positioned to work with building owners and tenants to improve the energy performance of Australia’s existing building stock.

To register, or for more information visit: www.arbs.com.au Comprehensive industry seminar program Each session in the ARBS Seminar Program is run in conjunction with the exhibition and will provide

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Source: Explore cutting-edge products Share: Unrivalled expertise and solutions Connect: Network with industry leaders A must-attend event, ARBS 2022 features an outstanding line-up of 200+ national and international manufacturers and distributors. Don’t miss your chance to explore the largest range of HVAC+R and building services suppliers, products and solutions under the one roof.

Held over three massive days ARBS 2022 includes access to the highly regarded Seminar Series, now expanded to include the new Intelligent Buildings Technology (IBTech) seminars. The event also incorporates the celebrated ARBS Industry Awards program and gala dinner.

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CeMAT

CeMAT 2022: Spotlight on safety, sustainability and getting your site future ready

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eMAT Australia, the global trade fair for materials handling, warehousing, intralogistics and supply chain is back for the first time in-person since 2018.

The event scheduled for 19-21 July at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is welcoming all Industry Update readers.

According to CeMAT exhibition manager, James Redshaw, visitors will experience first-hand the latest logistics and warehousing technology and equipment on the impressive showroom floor. The CeMAT exhibition will be a one-stop-shop of pioneering equipment and services, providing demonstrations and practical take-away solutions to address challenges faced in manufacturing, warehousing, construction and across the supply chain.

Leading experts offering real advice This year, the CeMAT Australia conference will run over three days from the CeMAT Knowledge Theatre located adjacent to the showroom floor. Exploring the theme Beyond resilience – rethinking, reinforcing and reconnecting the supply chain, experts will share success stories, research, predictions and insights.

Conference sessions include: • Masterminding a Meerkat: the story of DHL’s autonomous inventory management robot’ - Kent Rogers, Global Product Development Manager - Inventory Robots at DHL Supply Chain • The cost of heat stress in the workplace and how big fans make a big difference’ - Matthew Wales, Warehouse Projects Manager, Big Ass Fans; • Finding Sam - turn around the performance of your manufacturing business by focusing on your employees’ - Ishan Galapathy, Productivity Expert.

There will also be a number of expert panel discussions including on materials handling safety, ‘Who or what is the weakest link in Forklift safety?’

Attend the CeMAT networking drinks Reconnect in person around drinks with the Leaders in Materials Handling, Supply Chain and Logistics. CeMAT Australia will host

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a two-hour networking event onsite, where speakers, conference delegates, visitors and exhibitors will mingle in a relaxed atmosphere. Also featuring a very special guest speaker to be announced.

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CeMAT

Apollo VTS Asia Ltd. celebrates the 5th anniversary of its production hub for Asia-Pacific

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n February-March 2022 edition, Industry Update had covered the celebration of the 175th anniversary of this family-owned business at its headquarters in Coevorden, Netherlands.

The company had been awarded the ‘Royal’ title by the King of the Netherlands during the anniversary, essentially becoming the Royal Apollo Group. It is the world’s leading supplier of vertical conveying systems, offering solutions such as the spiral conveyor for packaged products and the bucket

elevator for bulk products.

Following in the footsteps of the headquarters, on June 13th 2022, Apollo VTS Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of the Royal Apollo Group and the regional office and production hub for Asia-Pacific, had also celebrated its 5th anniversary at the facility in Thailand, where spiral conveyors for the Australian market and all of Asia-Pacific region are being manufactured from.

An open house event was hosted where valued connections were

invited. The office and production facility had been completely transformed for the event. A red carpet at the entrance of the venue invited guests to follow the carpeted path to visit and interact with various stations starting with the “Apollo Theatre”, which plays a short company video about the company and its values. Guests then moved on to the “Apollo History Museum” to witness the 175 years old history of the company, from its inception as a black-

Immediately following this milestone celebration, the Royal Apollo Group is preparing to globally launch a brand-new product development that will step up the vertical conveying technology to another level, figuratively and literally. The new Stacked Spiral Conveyor (SSPC), targeted at extra-high elevation conveying requirements, will be revealed just before the upcoming CeMAT Australia exhibition, where the company will also participate in.

“The Royal Apollo Group is the world’s leading supplier of vertical conveying systems, offering solutions such as the spiral conveyor for packaged products and the bucket elevator for bulk products.” smith to the current global entity.

The “Spiral Safari” was the next area to wander into, showcasing different types of interesting spiral conveyor solutions. At the end of the safari, carnival games awaited to shower guests with special prizes created just for the event. Before finally heading off to the snack and recreation area, guests were able to read about the lives of the six generations of the “van den Pol” family that ran the company and their impacts on the business.

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There is no better timing for the Australian market because CeMAT is the leading trade fair for materials handling, intralogistics, and supply chain management. CeMAT Australia will be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on July 19-21, 2022. An AR (Augmented Reality) version of the huge Stacked Spiral Conveyor will be awaiting visitors at the stand of Apollo VTS Asia Ltd. located at booth no. B30. industryupdate.com.au

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New Hyster Pacific Islands dealer PortxGroup brings world standards of materials handling service and backup to remote locations

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orklift and materials handling leader, Hyster, is expanding its service offering – including safety training and logistical support in remote locations – with the appointment of PortxGroup as a Hyster dealer servicing the Pacific region.

PortxGroup is a rapidly evolving industry provider of logistics solu-

Islands, American Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and East Timor (Timor Leste).

“Materials handling customers in these Pacific Islands have unique geographical and logistical challenges.

Access to service capability and parts availability are key to success, and we believe that the nimble and flexible

New Hyster dealer PortxGroup will bring new levels of service capability and parts availability to remote locations and industries in the Pacific Islands

tions with a wealth of experience in port development projects and materials handling and will represent Hyster in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon

approach of PortxGroup will provide new solutions for these customers,” says Mr. Simon Munn, Vice President, Dealer Development, JAPIC, HysterYale Group.

“Hyster backs its products globally, in locations ranging from the world’s most populous nations to the most

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widely dispersed, to ensure the same top standards whether in Singapore, Sydney, or remote Asia-Pacific islands,” he said.

With the company’s mission, to provide cost-effective ways in accessing the very best thinking and innovative solutions in the material handling industry, PortxGroup will complete Hyster’s coverage in the Pacific Island region and bring a level of after-sales service previously unavailable to this region.

PortxGroup Principal, Mr. Peter McLean, has been serving the Pacific Islands region for many years, and says, “Over the years, we have seen many companies come and go. What customers crave is a business who isn’t going to just sell a product and leave. They are looking for a brand that is offering long-term support in very remote, difficult to access regions. We hope to combine Hyster’s globally recognized brand quality with our strong knowledge of the region to offer customers quality and long term partnerships.”

“The opportunity to be a Hyster™ dealer is not only a chance to work with a globally recognized and long-established brand, but it also offers us access to a full range of high-quality products that are used in a broad range of industries. As a company, PortxGroup wanted to be associated only with a ‘tier-one’

brand, and Hyster was the ideal fit for us,” he said.

As part of the service offering, PortxGroup will provide training to Hyster customers in the Pacific Islands to keep forklift operators updated with the latest safety standards.

“Training is a key part of a longterm relationship. We want our customers to get maximum productivity out of their Hyster forklifts, and Hyster globally puts such a strong focus on safety, which matches our own safety-first ethos,” says Mr. McLean.

PortxGroup has been appointed as an authorized Hyster dealer as of 1st September 2021, and Mr. McLean looks forward to making the new relationship a success.

“Our highly motivated team has a unique and customer-focused approach. Our customers know the quality of the Hyster brand, and when combined with our long-term partnership approach to business, it creates a new level of materials handling solution offering,” he said.

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The New Code of Practice Revolutionising Workplace Traffic Management

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he interaction between pedestrians and vehicles in the workplace presents a major WH&S hazard.

Until now there has been very little legislation relating to the subject.

Safe Work Australia has published a general guide on traffic management, together with specific guides for aspects such as warehousing.

However, while these guides do help to identify the hazards, they do not define or mandate the use of any specific type of barrier.

This problem is not unique to Australia. In the UK, incidents involving pedestrians and vehicles in the workplace cause 50 deaths and more than 5000 injuries annually.

Worldwide, 317 million workplace accidents occur each year, with 2.3 million people losing their lives.

That’s 6300 every day.

Alarming statistics like this need to be addressed. As a step towards tackling this, the British Standards Institution (BSI) recently published the first official code of practice for safety barriers used in traffic management for workplace environments.

The code of practice, PAS 13:2017, was sponsored by safety barrier specialist A-Safe, which led an expert steering committee made up of some of the world’s biggest blue-chip companies: Nestle, DHL, Jaguar Land Rover, Allianz, and Mars, to name a few.

The resulting document is the final word on safety barrier practice and workplace traffic management procedure, globally. It covers everything from defining minimum requirements for barrier tests and pass/fail criteria for barrier survival and fixings integrity, to assessing the kinetic energy of impacts and implementing appropriate force resistance.

PAS 13:2017 contains industry-leading guidance in both the use and design of safety barriers in workplace environments. It is essential reading for anyone working in health and safety in workplace environments.

James Smith is co-owner and director of A-Safe. He says: “The PAS is a reference point for anyone with responsibility for facility design,

traffic management, segregation and workplace health and safety; and shares best practice on the application and use of safety barriers. It encourages readers to think about the role of safety barriers as a priority, not an afterthought or retrofit.

“It’s also a solid reference point for manufacturers and distributors of safety barriers, and remains vendor neutral, communicating a non biased

message to the audience, so the content can be used by anyone.”

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Staying safe & healthy at the workplace

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he feedback from visitors and exhibitors at the recent Workplace Health and Safety Show in Melbourne was extremely positive. The energy was palpable with safety professionals finally meeting in person enjoying connecting, collaborating and learning.

One of the key areas of interest for businesses attending the Melbourne Safety event was to learn more about psychological safety and to secure resources that can help to manage this in the workplace. With the recent changes to legislation, the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, reflects not only the requirements for physical safety of employees but also their psychological safety.

The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers at work. It defines ‘health’ as including both physical and psychological health. A company has a primary duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers and to ensure that other people are not put at risk from work carried out arising from the business.

When psychosocial hazards and risks at work are not effectively

managed, this may increase the risk of work-related psychological and physical injuries, incidents and errors.

At the upcoming Workplace health and Safety Show in Sydney, SafeWork NSW will present keynote sessions on psychological safety and wellbeing.

The free seminars will offer strategies and tips to ensure your safety management is effective and highlight the most common hazards to be aware of.

A broad framework to assist employers that will be presented includes; • Identifying psychosocial hazards present in the workplace - for example through worker consultation and considering organisational experience, data and surveys • Eliminating psychosocial hazards or minimising psychosocial risk by redesigning the work with safer alternatives • Providing safe systems of work by managing how, where and when work is done, as well as who is involved in performing the work, so the tasks and work are safe • Providing relevant information, training, instruction and/or supervision for workers on how to do the work safely and appropriate to their roles and responsibilities in

the workplace • Ensuring where required, actions are implemented early, and monitored.

The opportunity to hear from industry leaders in a more personalised and interactive environment has always been key to the Workplace Health & Safety Show’s success, and the 2022 event in Sydney will be no different.

There will be a free program of events including live demonstrations, seminars, interactive forums and round table discussions lead by industry experts to help you stay up to date on issues and innovations in health and safety. Seminar sessions will focus on health, wellbeing, manual handling, major hazards, innovation, technology advancements, new safety products, injury prevention and height safety just to name a few.

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Enmin ensures minimal rectification work and maximum operator safety

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or over 40 years, Enmin has been designing and building an extensive range of vibratory equipment and materials handling solutions for various applications and environments. The company’s vast knowledge and expertise in this area has seen their list of customers grow to include most of Australia’s leading food industry manufacturers.

Since its inception, Enmin has taken a no compromise approach to safety. Its extensive experience of the materials handling industry has seen it develop products that have safety at its core.

All the equipment manufactured

by Enmin at its factory in Braeside is designed with a clear focus on operator and electrical safety, and ergonomic design to maximise operator efficiency and minimise fatigue.

Enmin General Manager, Anthony Gallaher noted that there were a number of Australian industry safety standards that needed to be met.

“In addition to that, all our customers have further requirements to suit their particular operating environment.

Our aim is to accommodate all possible standards,” added Mr Gallagher.

“Because we are a local manufacturer, we can offer a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) where a customer can come and inspect the equipment and make any minor changes before being shipped. This includes supplying our own risk assessment certificate for further peace of mind. As a result, this ensures that when customers run their own SAT (Site Acceptance Test), we find minimal, or no rectification work is required to get it ‘system ready’.”.

“Certain countries will be designing and building equipment with only price in mind. Very often this does not meet even the most basic safety standards.

Couple that with little on the ground support, and it will ultimately cause a lot of problems which often delays the installation of the equipment leading to unproductive hold-ups and additional costs,” Mr Gallaher continued.

Enmin’s Hopper Feeder and Mi-CON elevating conveyor are two of the company’s most popular products and are perfect examples of the

company’s safety-first focus.

“Very often companies may think that imported equipment meets the Australian standards, but that is often not the case. Also, whilst it may be fit for a company’s needs today, it may not be right for the long term as their business evolves,” Mr Gallaher went on to say.

“Whilst lower cost equipment from overseas may initially seem an attractive proposition, it is ultimately false economy. The rectification costs and time involved to ensure the unit meets Australian safety standards is significant. And if a company does decide to cut corners on operator safety, they are literally walking a tightrope – things can go horribly wrong. Getting the right safety up front is a small price to pay for security and safety long term,” Mr Gallaher said.

“Many other benefits accrue when buying locally made equipment: prompt delivery turnaround, the ability to work

closely with us during every phase of the project and the opportunity to easily add to or modify equipment years later as production needs change.

And of course, being a local manufacturer means we are only a quick phone call away to immediately respond to any customer technical query or provide service and parts support throughout Australia,” he summed up.

“The reassurance that comes with having safety built in and the knowledge that the equipment is fit for purpose from the start far outweighs any price difference. In terms of peace of mind, time savings and return on investment, there is simply no comparison,” Mr Gallaher concluded.

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Automation drives growth and flexibility as local manufacturing resurgence sets Australia and New Zealand up for bright future ahead

by By Francis Meier, Managing Director, Swisslog Australia and New Zealand

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ndustry in Australia and New Zealand has a bright future ahead of it. It’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture, with Covid-related supply chain disruptions and tighter working regulations causing genuine problems to companies in the here and now.

But one of the benefits of the global pandemic has been the number of opportunities relating to manufacturing “coming back” to the region. For this to be highly successful, automation – in a broad sense – needs to be utilised practically and intelligently to make the economics work, and set the foundation for future success and adaptability to change.

How to make the most of an investment in automation Automation can help companies build resilience to constantly changing global environments, as well as reducing reliance on human labour in the supply chain. Automation systems are an important strategic step in keeping operations continually viable, regardless of external impacts.

But fully-automated logistics and warehousing systems, such as those that Swisslog provides to companies in more than 50 countries, are not just a one-size-fits-all machine that you press a button and everything runs perfectly.

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MATERIALS HANDLING It’s important, right from the outset, to be clear about the requirements and goals of the automation system. Every application, from food and beverage and e-grocery, to retail and manufacturing, has unique needs, and every warehouse will require a different set-up to optimise the output of automation technologies.

It’s equally important to continually learn and optimise the system once it’s in place. Harnessing the huge amount of industrial data available is crucial in learning where bottlenecks occur, and where the system can be tweaked to improve performance and profitability.

How does automation continue to shape Industry 4.0?

Industrial data is being captured and analysed in greater quantities than ever before. However, even though there are great ideas around the use of big data and artificial intelligence, these are often too theoretical or complex, without enough penetration into the real world.

Our industry (and this is one of our roles as an automation technology and software leader) needs to continue to make this useful data accessible and intelligible. We do this through the use of user-friendly tools and interfaces that allow users to efficiently synthesise data and use the findings

to optimise factory and warehouse performance. The automation industry is consistently pushing through boundaries and limitations to deliver important advancements that deliver warehouse efficiencies. Technologies like digital shadows (the sum of all the data left behind when using a digital device) can be harnessed to further optimise processes and adapt warehouse systems.

Building supply chain resilience As Covid continues to create chaos with supply chains globally, companies that had invested in automation already are now reaping the rewards of their foresight. Automation allows companies to be less dependent on human labour, which has been a challenge with Covid restrictions and staff absenteeism through catching the virus, or being forced to isolate through being a close contact.

Many of Swisslog’s customers opted to further extend their automation solutions, to continue to mitigate against Covid as it evolves over time.

Because Swisslog uses best-in-class automation technologies, we were able to remotely commission many sites during the pandemic, so that projects could still be delivered on time, even through strict Covid guidelines.

Additionally, there are now more

Swisslog Australia and New Zealand Managing Director Francis Meier sees a bright future for the region, with a resurgence in local manufacturing, and automation software that helps turn big data into intelligible insights and practical solutions

health and safety laws being introduced to protect workers, and so there should be. But companies without an alternative to human labour in critical areas of the supply chain have often been left with no alternative to meet production and distribution requirements. This is just one instance where automation can be industry’s great friend – allowing production to continue, and creating new jobs in data analysis, system operations and optimisation, as well as essential equipment maintenance.

Automation can build resilience to future problems, too, because it provides the flexibility to adapt operations swiftly to new circumstances. And, having a build up of easily intelligible data about current operations means its simpler to identify where changes could occur to meet new requirements.

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AUSTRALIAN MADE Every Aussie wins when we buy local

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ustralians are renowned for being a proud and patriotic lot – for ‘sticking up’ for their country.

With that in mind, recent Roy Morgan research found that nearly three-quarters (74%) of Aussies feel concerned about the number of overseas-made products sold in Australia; and 48% reported difficulty buying overseas-made products over the past year.

Also, 93% of Australians believe it’s important to build up local manufacturing to protect Australians from problems with the supply of products made offshore.

So how can we as individuals make a tangible difference? In a nutshell, we can all play our part by thinking and buying local.

Shoppers and businesses are being urged to seek out and buy genuine Aussie products bearing the trusted green- and-gold kangaroo logo to support the country’s makers and growers and safeguard against access and supply issues illuminated by the pandemic.

Australian Made Chief Executive, Ben Lazzaro, said, “The pandemic has really opened many people’s eyes to

Luss Industries is a family-owned business that is immensely proud to bear the Australian Made logo on the premium catering equipment.

“93% of Australians believe it’s important to build up local manufacturing to protect Australians from problems with the supply of products made offshore.” the importance of locally made products and how we can all play our part, including businesses, by prioritising Aussie products to help strengthen the economy. When you buy Australian Made, you have a direct economic impact on the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of Australians throughout the supply chain.”

According to Roy Morgan research, if every household spent an additional $10 a week on Australian Made products, it would inject an extra $5 billion into the economy each year and create up to 11,000 new jobs.

“As a registered country-of-origin certification trademark, the Australian Made logo makes the ‘Australian connection’ instantly and clearly for shoppers. It’s a sales solution for businesses who want to quickly and easily identify their products as authentically Australian,” said Mr Lazzaro.

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helped thousands of brands communicate their Australian Made credentials with authority and credibility.

Luus Industries is a family-owned business that is immensely proud to bear the Australian Made logo on the premium catering equipment it designs, engineers, and manufactures at its Sunshine West headquarters.

“The pandemic has been tough, but family-owned businesses are renowned for their resilience and ingenuity when faced with adversity,” Luus Industries CEO, Ao Luu explained.

“Our family has been in the industry for over 20 years and is committed to supporting the growth of manufacturing in Melbourne and Australia.

“Luus has a workforce of 65 employees whose diverse skills and specialties range from engineering, steel fabricating and welding, through to accounting, sales and marketing. We have so much capability and expertise in this country that we don’t want to lose due to over reliance on imported goods.

“When shoppers look for and buy, Australian Made they’re supporting the livelihood of local manufacturing, local businesses, local families and local communities.”

To find out more or to certify your genuinely Aussie products, please visit australianmade.com.au.

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here is no denying the behemoth that is online shopping and it is reshaping manufacturing, warehousing and logistics companies around the world. This growing customer demand, the need for futureproof supplies and persistent labour shortages, is driving businesses to invest in automation to keep pace.

Australian manufacturer, Omnia Wheel, has developed a solution to automating diversion and sortation for a wide range of package sizes and weights, which is attracting interest from around the world.

The solution is a surprisingly simple one. Programmable modules fitted with omni-directional wheels that deliver 360° diversion, streamlined singulation and much more.

When combined, the modules can deliver a highly complex series of package manipulations, without the need for pop-ups, swivels, pushers or pneumatics.

The simplicity of the solution has resonated with warehousing, logistics businesses and manufacturers around the world with OMNIA installations in Europe, Asia, North America and Australia.

Peter McKinnon, managing director, said that global supply chain businesses converged at the recent Atlanta, US Modex Show and the hot topic was automated sortation with clear challenges in relation to smaller and smaller package handling.

“Efficiency and flexibility are key drivers for just about any business and that’s what we were hearing at Modex”, he said.

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changing needs.”

“Our omni wheel solution provides the advantage of a single product with multiple applications within their conveyor infrastructure. It can be readily repurposed for different uses, in different locations, with simple programming.”

“The complexity of other systems means higher maintenance costs and more downtime. They require more square footage to operate, and most are limited to pre-set angles of diversion. While traditional diversion remains a key sortation function, there is growing demand for mass package singulation and package rotation and no other provider can deliver all of this in a single unit as cost effectively as we can.”

As a business owner, McKinnon said that he understands the value of longevity of asset utilisation and this was a key driver when designing their omni wheel sortation solution.

“We wanted to make the modules highly configurable and capable of supporting changing business needs.

The end result is arguably the most flexible sortation system in the world right now and we’re enjoying the response from the market.”

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Australian company set to disrupt the global disinfectant market

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s the world learns to live with COVID-19, an Australian company behind a completely plant-based COVID-19 killing disinfectant is labelling the organic formula a game-changer.

With coronavirus-related restrictions almost completely lifted, but daily cases still in the tens of thousands nationally, Executive Chairman of Skin Elements, Peter Malone said it is vital that people continue to thoroughly disinfect surfaces and keep

homes and workplaces clean. (or a Log 7 reduction), “As reminders about hand hygiene making it one thousand and social distancing start to drop off, times more powerful than and we learn to live with COVID-19 products rated 99.99% in the community, it’s easy to become effective. complacent and forget how easy As well as COVID-19, germs of all kinds can spread,” said the unique formula is also Mr Malone. able to kill “Without feara range mongering, it is still of other important that people pathogenic continue to clean bacteria Peter Malone, Skin Elements - Executive Chairman surfaces and high-trafincluding: fic areas to protect E. Coli: themselves against all Commonly found in the that can cause various types of infeckinds of pathogens, as intestines of humans tions, with some superbug strains well as COVID-19, with and other animals, of Pseudomonas aeruginosa causing a product that is safe in some strains of E. coli infections that are resistant to some all settings.” can cause severe food antibiotics.

“This product is an poisoning Mr Malone said the formula is suitabsolute game-changer, S. aureus: Also able to be used in settings with vulas there’s nothing else known as Golden nerable people, including hospitals, quite like it on the Staph. While harmless aged care, and childcare facilities, as market.” is most situations, if well as areas that come into contact Skin Elements has the bacterium enters with food. spent the past 17 years the body through a “We know people want to use and more than $35 milcut in the skin, it can products that are good for themselves, lion developing organic cause a range of mild to their families and the planet, which and natural household severe infections. May is why we have dedicated so many products, including the cause death in some years developing our unique formula,” non-toxic disinfectcases. explained Mr Malone.

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DECO Australia recertified as Australia’s leading manufacturer

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eading Australian manufacturer of aluminium building products and surface finishes DECO Australia has successfully renewed its ISO 9001:2015 accreditation after an in-depth audit in May 2022.

A recertification of this standard means that DECO as a business continues to uphold the highest quality management principles in all its activities, including continuous improvement, customer focus and process approach, and reaffirms its position as a trusted Australian supplier.

International certification body DNV, who carried out DECO’s audit, found no non- conformances with the standard when assessing the business, and have issued DECO with a new certificate renewing their status as an accredited business.

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As DECO continues to achieve recertification each year, it is dedicated to continually improve its operations and products, build a sustainable business and satisfy more customers. This means DECO’s quality sets it apart as a valuable, trustworthy supplier for a variety of industry sectors, including defence, engineering, manufacturing, processing as well as the construction and architectural industries.

DECO Australia General Manager Richard Hamber said the company is proud to have once again achieved a positive result in the ISO 9001 audit.

“We have a robust, thorough and comprehensive Quality Management System, which covers every aspect of our business, and we are dedicated to the pursuit of continuous improvement to the business, which we work on regularly,” explained Mr Hamber.

“To keep receiving such positive reviews from our auditors highlights just how strong our commitment to quality is – and that high level of quality is something our customers can expect and rest assured by.”

As a quality product and surface finishing supplier, DECO is dedicated to increasing quality standards industry wide, and is a proud member of AIDN NSW and the Australian Institute of Surface Finishing.

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Available in various sizes from 12RU to 45RU, in either freestanding or wall-mounted. Also mild steel, Stainless steel and aluminium variants.

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he MAPT is a multiport self-averaging flow meter with a design based on the classical pitot tube concept of fluid flow measurement.

It produces an averaged differential pressure (DP) signal proportional to the square of the flow rate. The DP output is normally piped to a Differential Pressure transmitter in order to generate an electrical signal proportional to the flow rate.

The outer impact tube has a number of pressure sensing holes facing upstream which are positioned at equal annular points in accordance with a log-linear distribution. This pressure is represented at the head as the high pressure component of the DP output.

The low pressure component is generated from a single sensing hole located on the downstream side of the

outer impact tube, measuring static pressure. The MAPT is an improvement on the round sensor design due to the unique profiled flats which are positioned around the downstream hole in order to define the separation point at which the flow lines separate as the fluid passes around the outer impact tube.

This feature creates a stable pressure area at the downstream pressure sensing hole thereby maintaining a more constant flow coefficient at high velocities enabling a very wide range of flow measurement (turndown).

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ith more large-scale urban developments planned and implemented, the scale and depth requirements of the foundation pit are increasing. Real-time monitoring systems play a significant role during the foundation pit excavation process, providing for the operator real-time data such as the deformation and structural condition of foundation pit, to avoid the occurrence of onsite accidents.

When compared with other monitoring methods, ZHYQ real-time monitoring system boasts extremely high accuracy and has the advantage of being more adaptable and less affected by variable weather conditions.

Sensor distribution and the choice of system model can be tailored to suit various depths and scale of the foundation pit. All sensors used are recommended to be deployed before construction.

The monitoring system layouts relay on site structure information, with all sensors used being deployed before construction. The main suite of foundation pit monitoring includes foundation pit structure support monitoring,

monitoring of surrounding structures – building settlement, tilt and crack monitoring – among other features.

The main equipment deployed within the monitoring system includes monocrystalline silicon hydro levelling sensor, inclination sensor, osmometer, crack meter, displacement sensor and bolt pre-tightening force sensor.

ZHYQ offers a great range of products that enable a safe and precise monitoring of stress/strain of the foundation pit, settlement, displacement and other parameters which can be tailored to specific working environments and requirements. By using the system monitoring centre, ZHYQ ensures that it implements a unified and centralised management of all front-end sensor equipment, the IOT gateway, data acquisition equipment and the IOT monitoring cloud platform.

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The importance of greasing moving bearings

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he importance of greasing bearings when they are moving is often not understood or is overlooked.

There is a possibility that the importance is understood but is not done due to practical constraints such as moving machinery and OH&S regulations.

Grease introduced into a stationary bearing will take the path of least resistance. Many housings only have one grease entry point. Grease is typically pumped in by a high-pressure grease gun or lube system at a higher than necessary volume, in a short time. It is hoped that the new grease will make it into the bearing and remove the older grease. Some of the grease may enter the bearing but if there is any sort of constraint to its entry, it quite possibly may instead simply pass out the closest seal.

Older grease in the bearing will tend to block the entry of new grease.

This older grease is likely to be on the peripheries of the rolling surfaces, not

on the areas of contact where lubrication is needed. This means that the older grease, which may be oil depleted, additive-depleted, contaminated or oxidised, remains. Not only is it limited as a lubricant, but its presence impedes the entry of new grease into the rolling elements. In short, the bearing may not have been lubricated even though grease has been added to the housing.

The optimal time to grease a bearing is when it is moving. A moving bearing has less resistance to grease input. Slow and progressive grease input at low pressure into a moving bearing allows the grease to be taken up into the moving bearing elements.

Grease added slowly and regularly will provide continuous purging of grease that has reached the end of its useful life. As a result, older grease is prevented from remaining in the bearing long enough to become depleted or contaminated, or worse, to harden, and become a lubrication

maintenance problem.

Correctly lubricating a bearing in this manner will also reduce grease requirement as the grease is more efficiently used. The actual amount of grease needed to lubricate the contact surfaces is quite small. To achieve this improved efficiency, however, the grease must be introduced slowly and continuously. Lower grease use results in less contamination clean up, being better for both the environment and costs.

The benefit of lubricating bearings slowly and continuously, when they

are moving, can be measured in terms of reduced failures and productivity increases.

GreaseMax lubricators provide an effective and proven method of reliably providing continuous lubrication in all industries and operating environments.

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TURCK wins approval for Ex area

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URCK has achieved IEC Ex and ATEX approval for its TBEN-S and TBEN-L version IP67 block I/O modules to be used in Zone 2.

The automation specialist is now the first supplier to enable

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cabinet-free decentralised automation solutions with IEC Ex and ATEX approvals. This significantly reduces labour costs as well as slashing wiring and commissioning time. When used with IP67 IMC interface devices, it is

now possible to have cabinet-free connection of intrinsically safe signals from Zone 0 or 1.

Users can also implement cabinet-free safety, RFID, IO-Link, control or cloud solutions directly in Zone 2, since almost the entire TURCK Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) ecosystem is offered in these designs.

Users must install the TBSG-L, TBSG-S or IMC-SG protective housings when implementing the I/O modules in Zone 2; they provide protection against shock and from sparks caused by unsafe removal of cables. The range of applications with Ex zones includes painting, bottling or pharmaceutical plants as well as food industry and

wood-processing plants.

The ARGEE field logic control software in the I/O modules enables self-contained applications to be implemented directly in Zone 2.

This is particularly useful for retrofit applications because existing controller systems do not have to be changed.

Condition monitoring and data analysis via cloud systems can now also be implemented from Zone 2 without the need for a control cabinet.

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High ambient heat cabling Reduce manual fatigue range delivers durability and increase productivity and reliability with Got Spring Balancers

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xpanded ranges of high-ambient heat cabling are being stocked locally by LAPP Australia to assist companies in their Industry 4.0 digital transformation by shortening delivering times and increasing technical backup services for the globally respected ÖLFLEX® range.

The LAPP ÖLFLEX® Expanded Ambient Temperature cable range is engineered for demanding industrial environments including foundries, commercial baking equipment, food and beverage heat processing technologies, steel mills, mineral processing involving heat processes, glass factories, furnaces, other high temperature applications, says LAPP Australia Managing Director, Simon Pullinger.

The heat resistant wire features silicon and finely stranded tinned copper for high quality functionality and high levels of heat protection. High temperature cable options include resistance to UV-radiation, abrasion, and tears. Further options include outstanding resistance to oil and weather, and high flame resistance.

“As with the broader ranges of LAPP ÖLFLEX® cables, our heat resistant wire cables are flexible and stand up to harsh industrial environments to keep factories and processing plants running,” Pullinger added.

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global leader in cabling and connectivity solutions, LAPP Group, has more than doubled its inventory of locally stocked product lines, from 1,500 to more than 4,000, since setting up in this country just four years ago. Over that time, LAPP Australia has also expanded staff nearly fourfold (from six to 22 specialists and growing) to provide industry-best levels of supply service and engineering expertise.

“Our service levels – which have set out from day one to be the best available – are a major advantage to companies seeking not only the best quality cabling solutions, but also similarly excellent engineering services vital to integrated electrical, process and automation engineering solutions,” according to Pullinger.

The ÖLFLEX® HEAT cables feature: • The ability to maintain electrical and mechanical properties in extreme heat and cold to ensure uninterrupted power in severe conditions.

• Durable materials, including crosslinked polymers, silicone, fluoropolymers, and fibreglass.

• Cross-linked polymer cables that deliver increased thermal resistance, as well as resistance to corrosion, abrasion and a range of operating fluids like solvents and detergents.

• Silicone cables that exhibit hydrolysis and UV resistance.

• Resistance to chemicals.

The LAPP Australia ÖLFLEX® range includes single and multi-core cables in different diameters, weights, temperature ratings, and resistance types.

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ant to reduce fatigue and injury? Got Spring Balancers is Australia’s top online spring balancer specialist, boasting one of the largest ranges of Zero Gravity Balancers, Spring Balancers, Hose Reel Balancers and Retractor Balancers.

All spring balancers are designed to be ergonomic, with the sole purpose of increasing safety and reducing strain, especially caused by highly repetitive actions that require the use of tools.

Got Spring Balancers’ range is ideal for work environments where manual fatigue caused by repetitive lifting – even of low weight bearing tools – can cause micro strains that can have longterm effects on staff performance.

Improvement in the reduction of wear and tear on expensive equipment is an additional advantage of using Got Spring Balancers.

The Got Spring Balancers range covers weight classes varying from 500g to 120kg for heavyduty applications.

Specialist jobs may require hose reel balancers and retractor balancers, all of which are also available in varying weight classes.

Hose reel balancers are a relative of the simple retractor balancer. They hold the same weight, and operate by the same principle, using an internal spring. The improvement on the basic retractor lies in their incorporation of a pneumatic hose as support cable.

As pneumatic hoses are essential components of air tools, this balancer performs a dual role: protects your

operator from repetitive motion injuries and keeps the workstation clear of a trailing pressurised hose. This reduces the likelihood of trips and falls, as wells as punctured air hoses and the resulting hazards.

Retractable tool balancers are exactly what the name suggests. At rest, the tool hangs slightly below the head of the balancer. When the operator wants to use it, it is pulled down to unwind the cable housed inside and bring the tool to bear. The cable is under continuous pressure from

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Treotham and Wenglor deliver top of the art 2D/3D profile sensor

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utomated weld seam tracking in robot welding cells is a complex task in a harsh industrial environment. The micrometer-accurate detection of the guide point with different types of joint by 2D/3D profile sensors is one of the most effective solutions for this challenge. In combination with Wenglor’s uniVision software, the new weCat3D MLZL 2D/3D profile sensor from Treotham not only combines the necessary precision and profile quality, but also offers convenient installation, integration, robustness and user-friendliness.

A 2D/3D profile sensor is made for welding robots. The slimline housing of the MLZL with integrated cooling and rinsing enables easy and space-saving installation directly on the welding torch. Thanks to the small housing dimensions of only 33 × 183 × 69.8mm, the robot can operate in narrow corners.

Wenglor Product Manager, Dr. Sascha Reinhardt, explained that Wenglor MLZL 2D/3D profile sensor from Treotham does not require any additional protective housing, nor does it need to be tilted for alignment.

“The design also offers sufficient protection against welding spatter

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and disturbing ambient light,” said Dr Reinhardt.

“Despite the harsh industrial environment, the welding sensor provides high-quality profiles for precise joint detection. Optionally equipped with a red or blue laser, users can choose between three laser classes: 2M, 3R or 3B.” The MLZL relies on the advanced laser technology of the weCat3D series, delivering outstanding profile quality for optical seam tracking.

“This sensor has been specially adapted and optimised for the high demands in welding robots, but in particular for the complex task of optical tracking of weld seams – both in terms of hardware and software,” added Dr Reinhardt.

Wenglor engineers tested and developed the special triangulation sensor together with customers from the welding industry as part of an Early Adopter Program (EAP). The feedback and know-how collected from this program flowed into the MLZL. “We were able to incorporate many practical experiences directly into the development, obtaining extremely precise information in advance about what is important in automated

welding processes, where users face the greatest hurdles and what their wishes are,” explained Dr Reinhardt.

Software update with new function: uniVision 2.5.0 for welding applications.

In its current update, the configurable standard software uniVision receives a stand-alone module specifically for weld seam tracking. For users, this means that welding applications can be set up in just a few clicks.

“Thanks to the robust algorithms, tracking points can be reliably determined even in the event of faults in the joint course, such as with datum points. Predefined templates, where all common joint types are saved, significantly reduce the configuration work,” explained Dr. Reinhardt.

According to Wenglor, the results can then be visualised on a web-based basis. Several interfaces are available for direct integration into robot controls from Kuka, Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki and Yaskawa as well as their software. In concrete terms, this means that welding processes can now be implemented with less effort, more functions and better results.

The new combination of software and hardware offers flexible welding

solutions for every user. Wenglor always differentiates between applications with or without robot integration. The most convenient and comprehensive system consists of a sensor, control unit with pre-installed uniVision software application and optional robot interface.

“As part of the EAP, the system was developed as a complete solution.

There are, however, other available combinations. We can offer the right solution to suit every individual customer requirement,” Dr. Reinhardt continued.

The parameterisable uniVision standard software is used to analyse images and height profiles in the field of industrial image processing.

Two and three-dimensional data from smart cameras, vision systems, smart 2D/3D profile sensors and IPCs (control units) with 2D/3D profile sensors can also be evaluated. Up to 25 different software modules and different templates are available to users in total depending on the selected hardware.

The Highlights at a Glance • Compact housing (33 × 183 × 69.8 mm) • Robust design with high IP67 protection • High profile quality (1,280 points per profile) • Large working range from 74-158 mm • Large measuring range in X from 39 to 62 mm • Integrated cooling and rinsing • Laser class 2M, 3R or 3B • Red light or blue light • Special uniVision software module for weld seam tracking • Robot interfaces for ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, Yaskawa and Kawasaki • Industrial interfaces PROFINET and EtherNet/IP™ for easy integration into controls

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ith the surge in consumer demand for more and more sustainable products, Tente Castors & Wheels have now developed the Anika Evo twin wheel castor.

The Anika Evo is made from castor oil and castor seeds, sourced from the world’s largest processor of castor oil. Tente uses biobased Polyamide (PA11) instead of fossil based traditional PA. PA11 is made from ricin oil which comes from castor seeds gown and harvested in India and can be recycled and is non toxic.

The Anika Evo’s (short for Environment) advantages include; no deforestation, profitable for farmers especially in poorer nations and no competition with food. The beans are crushed to make 45% oil and 55% cake and reduces the dependence on fossil oil. The Anika Evo castor range is made from up to 98% bio sourced material. industryupdate.com.au

Customers already using the Anika range, can now opt for the Evo range which is identifiable with a visible green dot. The Anika Evo range is available in 55mm (65mm diameter available in not-so-distant future).

Durability and mobility are the same as the standard Anika range. Brake option, hard wheel option, soft wheel option, EN12528 compliance, shock resistance and wide range of injected colours available in the new Anika Evo range.

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BOOK REVIEW

The Thrift Shop: small beginning...amazing journey

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on Mileham, the owner of Pack King, the 33 year old packaging and materials handling business, has turned his hand to writing a business based novel called The Thrift Shop.

Set in the Angel, Islington, London, Barry Baines has seen the money that can be made from people donating goods (free inventory). But Barry wants to move away from the stereotype. He wants to make the shop more upmarket and attract a wider audience. So, apart from displaying the best of the donations in an attractive setting, why not also buy in goods that the locals want and need (at the right price), and most importantly, hire great local staff to make the customer experience as great as it could possibly be.

We follow the journeys of the staff members, each of whom have their

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own stories to tell. Some just love what they do. Others aspire to greater things, and Barry is astute enough to help them along – as these women are given opportunities to shine and grow – it also helps Barry build an empire.

We follow Barry as he branches out into more stores and many other - but complimentary - ventures along the way, whilst also giving back by starting a charity. We venture into foreign climes; see how business is done; and witness some shady dealings along the way. The Thrift Shop contains laughs, sadness and victories, even solid information for those who want to start or run a business.

Ron ideally, wants to turn The Thrift Shop into a TV miniseries. So any budding Directors or entertainment industry investors out there,

first get the book at booksonlineaustralia.com.au, then contact Ron to make a deal. If you think you can play the part of Barry Baines, let Ron know.

By the way, this book is self published, and Ron hasn’t even bothered to have it copy or content checked. His comment. “If someone wants to call me out for my mistakes, then I haven’t done my job, because they should have been so engrossed in the book, that they hadn’t even noticed them”.

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Connecting the right people with the right jobs.

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Skills and experience

Bomac Engineering is a family-run business that has been fabricating cranes and fall arrest systems out of SE Melbourne for more than 30 years.

Unit 1/153 Wedgewood Rd, Hallam VIC 3803

OFFICE ADMIN ALL-ROUNDER The role is permanent, part-time initially 25 hours per week, with some flexibility on specific days and times.

Job tasks and responsibilities will involve • • • • • •

Phone and reception duty Type quotes (details provided by engineers) Filing and organising paperwork for each job Invoicing customers once orders are received Book outgoing freight Managing servicing contracts including scheduling and invoicing • General office duties as required • Communicate with customers regarding quotes, jobs in process and following up after jobs have been installed

• Basic knowledge of hand tools • Commitment and enthusiasm with a genuine interest in engineering • Eff ective English communication (spoken and written) skills • Basic maths skills – successful applicants will be required to complete a test during the interview • An outgoing and friendly personality Preferred but not essential: • Manual Drivers licence (if over the age of 18) • Outside interests that demonstrate hands on practical skills • Ability to read and comprehend 2D drawings • Completion of an Engineering or Mechanical VET course at school Please include a cover letter with your application demonstrating how you meet the above criteria and why you would like to start a career in metal fabrication.

Please note only candidates with Australian citizenship or permanent working rights will be considered for this role. All candidates will be expected to comply with current public health orders.

Submit cover letter and resume to bomac@bomac.com.au

Locations - VIC. NSW. QLD

Location - NSW

SERVICE TECHNICIAN

2X FULLTIME INTERNAL SALES STAFF

Due to our constant growth in the supply and servicing of air compressors and systems, we are in need of experienced and aspiring technicians to man our fleet of mobile workshops.

We pay top dollar commensurate with experience and capability.

Our field technicians are self-starters, work with minimal supervision, are computer literate and enjoy working with and meeting new people.

You will work in an interesting variety of environments and compressed air applications.

Submit cover letter and resume to: employment@kaishan.com.au

• Reliable and punctual • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Basic numeracy skills (basic maths, ability to convert lengths from mm to cm or metres) • Able to take initiative • Organised and able to prioritise tasks to manage your own time • Professional manner • Willingness to learn new skills as required Experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel are necessary. Experience with MYOB software is preferable.

Experience in a small business environment would be a plus. You must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

When applying, please include a cover letter addressing the above requirements and outlining any relevant experience you would bring to the role.

Job benefi ts and perks Secure, onsite parking, and close to the Hallam train station, so public transport is also an option.

Flexibility around days and hours worked 1ST-YEAR METAL FABRICATION APPRENTICE

As part of our team, you will undertake a four-year apprenticeship with a registered training organisation to become a qualified fabricator. The first three years will require the successful applicant to attend off-the-job training one day per week. The final year will be spent within the normal working team.

A Cert III Engineering Fabrication Apprenticeship with Bomac Engineering will involve • Cutting, drilling and welding metal products to produce parts.

• Utilising various equipment such as hand and machine tools, welding equipment both manual and robotic as well as computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines.

• Utilising various techniques for assembling fabrication parts and structures.

• Aligning and fixing pieces together through welding, bolting, or riveting.

• Adding the finishing touch to products: cleaning, filing, and applying protective finishes.

• Understanding detailed drawings or specifications to determine the required materials and equipment for the job.

• Attending various work sites to install fi nished products.

SERVICE TECHNICIAN - FULL-TIME Bürkert is seeking a motivated Service Technician, with an electrical qualification or degree to join our growing organisation.

KM Tubular is a manufacturer of steel commercial furniture located in Altona North, VIC 3025

The Opportunity As Bürkert continues to grow, we need an enthusiastic and highly entrepreneurial Service Technician to help shape our future.

Your responsibilities will include: • Diagnose, troubleshoot, monitor, repair and improve products and systems • Perform breakdown and preventative maintenance activities inhouse • Technical support for all other internal processes • Develop knowledge in services, installation, commissioning and training to improve and further grow the Service department.

• Document and record all service and maintenance activities, root cause analyses and incident follow-ups • Facilitate quotations for out of warranty repairs and service work • Build and maintain relationships with customers • Perform on-site calibration and troubleshooting (an area in which you will be responsible to grow).

Skills and Experience • The ideal candidates will be proactive and self-driven and are looking to expand their skill set and career in the fi eld of Operational Technology. To be successful you will have: • Exposure or experience in process automation, instrumentation and technology solutions • Electrical qualification or degree • Strong commercial acumen, sales and negotiation skills • Ability to develop and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships • The ability to work autonomously • An inquisitive nature, be someone who likes to tinker, who thinks beyond the theory and strives to apply their skills in a broad market of interesting applications • An attitude that is positive, enthusiastic about success and a work ethic that is passionate about what you do and how you go about achieving strong sales growth results.

What’s in it for you?

For the successful applicant, you will join a tight-knit, yet highly experienced team which will allow you to forge a secure career within a small multinational organisation. We off er a competitive remuneration package that will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A number of other monetary, professional and social benefi ts are also off ered including fl exible working environment.

To apply, send your resume through to hr.au@burkert.com

Appointment Setting for External Sales • Researching new business opportunities through cold calling (Direct marketing) • Qualifying Leads and Lead follow up • Outbound warm calls to follow up leads, convert to appointments.

• Appointment booking and planning to ensure best use of external sales manager time in a geographical area.

Account Management

Skills and experience We are looking for someone who can work autonomously with minimal supervision and who possesses the following qualities:

We are looking for 2x Fulltime Internal Sales staff to join our growing team in Glendenning NSW. This position is part of the Sales team and provides national client support through these key responsibilities.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/ WAREHOUSE CONTROLLER This is a newly created position working closely with our Production Manager and Foreman to ensure all jobs are completed on time and to the highest standards possible.

We are seeking a Production Assistant/Warehouse Controller who possesses the following: • Attention to detail to ensure all products meet client’s specifications • Ability to communicate with clients to ensure that they are kept up to date with the status of their orders • Control pick ups and deliveries for customers and suppliers • Methodical in workflow and able to work under pressure to ensure completion dates are met • Ability to manage multiple tasks and “think on your feet” • Ability to plan/forecast • Well organised team player • Positive attitude, an eye for detail and a need to take pride in their work • Computer Skills • Forklift licence will be an advantage Duties include: • Maintain and monitor stock levels of all inventory to achieve production deadlines • Monitor progress of all orders to ensure completion dates are met • Coordinate pick-ups and deliveries for both customers and suppliers • Communication with customers on status of orders Please note: KM Tubular is required to comply with government mandated vaccination directions and all employees must be vaccinated against COVID 19.

Submit cover letter and resume to: admin@kmtubular.com.au

• Provide customer support from initial enquiry through to order, arranging site visit, installation & delivery • Customer service – follow up calls after product installation to check customer is happy with the product • Follow-up call where a quote doesn’t convert to a sale.

• Using CRM to schedule regular contact with existing customers (e.g. second site visit 6 months after installation to identify new business opportunities).

Systems & data integrity • Accurate, on-time data input into CRM, including all leads & external sales activities.

CRM analysis & reporting to support external sales activity.

• Monitoring & reviewing CRM to maintain data integrity.

External Sales Support • Prepare sales materials for External Sales, including researching other sites that already have A-SAFE product installed for the same customer internationally or at sites of competitors for that customer.

• Build strong relationships with External Sales team members and with customers.

• Any other duties commensurate with the level of the position.

About you You will be results driven, organised & able to prioritise your work day. You will be excited to work in a highvolume outbound sales team in a rapidly growing global company, helping to secure new B2B business opportunities to hand over to the External Sales Team.

Previous experience in the below, is highly desirable: • Experience in a appointment setting/ appointment generation • Experience in B2B cold calling • Experience in CRM systems • Experience in Business Development • Experience in selling the industrial arena • Able to work Autonomously What We Offer A-SAFE Australasia offers a welcoming global workplace, paid study opportunities, career progression, flexibility with working hours and a national commission scheme.

A-SAFE Australasia is a equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on Race / color, National origin / ethnicity, Religion, Age, Sex / gender / sexual orientation, Physical or mental disability.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have full working rights within the NSW Australia.

To apply, send your resume through to sales@asafeau.com

MACHINERY

YIZUMI’s 8500-tonne injection machine heralds exciting technical breakthroughs

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IZUMI has unveiled its innovative product – the 8500-tonne ultra-large, high precision injection moulding machine, which is the largest injection moulding machine in China.

The machine has been hailed as one of YIZUMI’s major breakthroughs not only due to it being the largest machine ever installed in China in terms of tonnage, but also because if its ability to meet specific customer requirements.

The machine’s superb performance relies on its advanced technologies, such as precision control technology, two-shot units co-injection moulding technology and injection compression moulding technology.

Deputy Managing Director of YIZUMI Group & General Manager of Injection Moulding Machine Division, Zhang Tao said that the R&D of the 8500-tonne ultra-large, high precision injection moulding machine has become an industry benchmark for the development of other large-scale

precision injection moulding machine is a key product that YIZUMI built with significant diligence.

“Compared with counterparts at home and abroad, the most important innovation of this machine consists in its mould opening and closing repeatability of up to ±0.3mm, and two injection units with a maximum shot weight of 80kg, breaking the record of ultralarge injection moulding machine in China,” commented Zhang Min. The machine can be used in one-step moulding of large-sized transparent plastic parts (or with metal inserts) with high requirement in part shape, light transmittance and accuracy, solving the moulding difficulties of large-sized transparent plastic parts.

Additionally, the machine incorporates cutting-edge technologies including injection compression moulding (ICM) technology, SmartClamp technology, internal circulation two-platen clamping unit and closed-loop pump technology

“It is more than just being big. The machine also adopts new technologies including injection compression moulding technology and two-shot units co-injection moulding technology.” injection moulding machines.

“Our ultra-large injection moulding machine is also occupying the leading position among our counterparts worldwide,” added Zhang Tao. Zhang Min, Deputy Head of Development – the Technology Department (Two-platen IMM), described the machine as being approximately 27 meters in length and requiring approximately 22.5 seconds to walk around its circumference. The overall height of the machine exceeds 6 meters, higher than a 2-story building, and covers 251 square meters.

When it comes to the core components, a single platen weighs over 140 tonnes.

“It took about 30 technicians four months to assemble the whole machine,” adds Zhang Min. “In the past, the core technology in super large injection moulding machines was mostly supplied by foreign enterprises. Now, the success of YIZUMI 8500-tonne injection moulding machine, of which the rated clamping force is 8500 tonnes, marks a significant breakthrough, setting a new record in China.”

The 8500-tonne ultra-large high

specific for optical products.

The control system integrates smart control technology, information technology and IoT exclusively developed

by YIZUMI. The machine is of high precision, high speed and intelligence, with energy saving of 30% compared to traditional three-platen machines.

The success of the first domestic 8500-tonne ultra-large high precision injection moulding machine is inextricably linked to the significant efforts of the YIZUMI R&D team. The machine is purpose designed to produce large-sized products especially suitable for the aerospace field, automobile industry, petrochemical pipelines and transportation facilities.

YIZUMI’s problem-solving team has also tackled a series of challenges in processing, transportation and assembly for ultra-large equipment, providing customers with more cost-effective integrated solutions for the manufacturing of ultra-large transparent plastic parts.

With the rapid development of aerospace and automobile industries, the demand for super-large injection moulding products is gradually increasing. YIZUMI will continually

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develop new products, technologies and processes to improve the integrated solution for super-large injection parts.

“Before, the maximum tonnage of YIZUMI injection moulding machine was 4500 tonnes. We plan to expand the tonnage range for all machine series, ranging from 4500 to 8500 tonnes,” said Zhang Tao. “It took us two years from the initial discussions with customers to the final prototype. During the machine build, many parts were unavailable through our supply chain. As a result, our project team had to spend a lot of time exploring new supply routes.”

Currently, the prototype 8500tonne ultra-large high precision injection moulding machine has been built on target and now awaits the final operation test to produce a customer’s mould. Zhang Tao said:

“This machine can be regarded as a milestone for YIZUMI,” said Zhang Tao. “It is more than just being big. The machine also adopts new technologies including injection compression moulding technology and twoshot units co-injection moulding technology.”

The successful development of this machine opens a window to the application of large plastic parts and provides a lot of new possibilities. It also plays a leading role in the development of large injection moulding machines across the industry.

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MACHINERY

New Datalogic code reader enhances traceability

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atalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and process automation markets, is introducing a new image based code reader to empower intralogistics traceability of products and components for machine builders and end users.

The new Matrix 320 5MP reader features an extended lens and lightings portfolio to solve a broader range of applications, including those with a large depth of field (DoF) or field of view (FoV).

Datalogic’s latest reader in the Matrix range is Industry 4.0 ready, featuring complete embedded Industrial Connectivity (including OPC UA), which helps to reduce cost of integration. It is ideally suited to intralogistics, e-commerce, retail, manufacturing and logistics automation tasks.

“The Matrix 320 5MP reader’s modular design – with a complete portfolio of lenses, lightings, filters, and accessories – provides top levels of flexibility and minimises time and cost, helping system integrators to find effective, powerful solutions to grow the business opportunities for applications in any industrial environment,” says Ms Morena Corradini, Product Marketing Manager, Datalogic.

“Quick reaction times and hands-free applications further improve operator efficiency. The reader’s outstanding performance will increase throughput and overall productivity for the end user,” she said.

Illumination has been further enhanced in the new Matrix 320 5MP model, with Very High Power (VHP) illuminator, featuring 36 LEDs, or an Ultra High Power (UHP) illuminator, featuring 72 LEDs, to enhance productivity for applications with demanding speed, distance, and DoF. The new scanner features an embedded distance sensor, with Time of Flight (ToF) technology that automatically detects reading distance to dynamically optimise scanning performance.

Simple aiming systems, with cross-projection and a new grid pattern, allow the scanner to project

Datalogic’s new Matrix 320 5MP image based reader optimises scanning and product traceability for manufacturing, automotive, logistics, retail, and e-commerce applications

visible read feedback on the label for an easy-to-see visual reading area, improving manual performance.

Modular assembly C-Mount models provide the highest level of flexibility and combination of parts, to enable system integrators to service the largest variety of industrial applications.

“The C-Mount modular assembly models provide a complete portfolio of accessories with a full set of interchangeable lenses (8mm, 12mm, 16mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm), two illuminator colours (blue and white) in two power versions, and accessories with a smart modular design,” says Ms Corradini.

“Full industrial connectivity, overall compactness, rotating connectors, and a top industrial grade make Matrix 320 5MP extremely easy to fit into every industrial environment,” she said.

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Applications Datalogic’s new Matrix 320 reader can be used in a wide variety of applications, including: Intralogistics, Logistic, E-Commerce, Retail and Logistic Automation applications such as: • Inbound / Outbound Pallet Picking (Forklift) • Print & Apply verification (Re-labelling) • Order Fulfillment (Automatic/Manual) and Order Verification • Tote verification • Apparel and Small Items traceability • Depalletizing, Palletizing, Cage Preparation • Pallet Traceability / Pallet Wrapping • Reverse Logistic Manufacturing applications such as: • Automotive Work in Progress (WIP) and Traceability • Component / Part Traceability • Secondary Packaging Traceability (bundling) • End of Line Traceability Reduced Total Cost of Ownership The new Matrix 320 5MP reader has been designed as a complete solution, and reduces Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through its ease of installation, configuration, and operation.

Top features of the new Datalogic Matrix 320 5MP image based readers include: • C-Mount models for maximum optical configurability and high intrinsic depth of field • Standard VHP (Very High Power) and new UHP (Ultra High Power) lightings for challenging applications • Covers and filters for special applications provided as accessories for easy stock management • Packtrack capability to minimise the gap between objects and increase system productivity • New embedded orientation sensor and smart aiming systems for easy installation • Grid pattern aiming system and embedded distance sensor to improve throughput in presentation applications • Web monitoring and fast image saving at Gigabit Ethernet speed for complete performance diagnostics • Configurable 360 degree visual feedback for enhanced operator experience • Full industrial connectivity and Top Industrial Grade for easy and safe integration

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EnviroKlenz delivers 99.9% airborne virus removal

The EnviroKlenz® Air System Plus was laboratory validated by being placed in a sealed test chamber, into which a microbial suspension was aspirated. Air samples were taken from the test chamber once the unit was turned on, and then at client-specified intervals over a period of 2.5 hours

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laboratory-validated air filtration system is being introduced to Australasia to help industry fulfil product purity and OH&S obligations to protect plant workers on-site and customers downstream by helping to neutralise the spread of viral and other airborne health hazards within process, packing, office, logistics, and distribution plants.

The US-patented, medical-grade system EnviroKlenz® Air System Plus from Clean Stream Technologies has been third-party Intertek laboratory tested to demonstrate its removal of 99.9% of airborne viruses down to 0.025 microns, says Clean Stream Technologies.

The system– which kills virus’ multiple times smaller than the Covid-19 virus – is already proven in service in US professional health, food preparation and in consumer environments responding to the Coronavirus pandemic and to other airborne health challenges, including different virus’, bacteria, pathogens,

pollution, and seasonal allergens that affect millions of people in Australia and New Zealand.

Lab-tested to TGA international standards EnviroKlenz is also 99.9 per cent effective in neutralisation of gram-negative bacteria (E. Coli) and 99.9 per cent effective against gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus epidermidis), according to the testing by Intertek Labs, which is audited/accredited to ISO/ IEC 17025 or equivalent Standard.

This quality, Germanmanufactured system is engineered as a major step up from mass-market air purifiers,” says Scott Whittaker, General Manager of Clean Stream Technologies.

“It is highly effective because it goes much further than standard purifiers by combining medically proven ultraviolet UVC germicidal irradiation with safe and effective earth mineral technology originally developed for the US military and

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still used today to destroy chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals.”

The purifier is also highly effective against pollution and smoke intruding from the street or immediate environment. “It also provides a highly visible reminder to customers, visitors and staff that the enterprise whose space they have entered is concerned to protect their health and wellbeing,” says Mr Whittaker “This can deliver a strong message to visitors to your plant and to staff in recognising you are taking active steps to protect them against multiple health hazards, including: • Airborne virus’ and bacteria. The laboratory testing is for a broad spectrum of viruses, including SARS-COV-2 (Covid). The size of virus’ against which it is effective are multiple times smaller than the Covid-19 coronavirus.

• Chemicals and odours from cleaning agents, water damage or renovations that cause indoor air quality problems • Mould or mildew from water damage in bathrooms or ductwork in industrial, commercial and industrial ductwork • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids or from carpets, furniture and other contributors to low IAQ scores (an asset rating that considers features that make it easier to achieve good indoor air quality) • Demand for severe allergy-friendly or allergy friendly accommodation and working environments hay fever (allergic rhinitis), which affects about 18 per cent of people in Australia and New Zealand “Sometimes the issue is excluding potential carriers of risk factors such as contagious conditions; sometimes the issue is to exclude the risk factors such as vehicle pollution, bushfire smoke and widespread allergens including pollen,” says Mr Whittaker.

EnviroKlenz® Air System Plus combines safe and effective earth mineral technology (right) with ultraviolet germicidal irradiation to protect areas such as office facilities and kitchen areas where process staff gather. EnviroKlenz® Air System Plus from Clean Stream Technologies helps provides visitors and workers with protection and confidence in the facility where they are used 2.5 hours

The compact, self-contained, wheeled unit runs quietly, producing around 55 to 60 decibels, depending on the fan speed. It cleans 93 sq m (1,000 sq ft) to 99.9% disinfection in under 18 minutes. When used in conjunction with a HVAC system, the EnviroKlenz Air System Plus turns over the air around 17 times an hour, which is equivalent to once every 3 minutes and 52 seconds.

Each quietly running EnviroKlenz Air System Plus unit has an RRP of $A1,890/ NZ$2,030.

The introduction of the new EnviroKlenz® Air System Plus to Australia and New Zealand follows the success of other hygiene-sensitive Clean Stream Technologies products locally, such as ZeoMed body fluid spill kits, and Fast-Act toxic chemical vapour neutralisation kits.

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Hyperspectral imaging for industrial applications

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achine builders can design and program standalone machines more efficiently with the new Allen-Bradley Micro850 and Micro870 2080-Lx0E controllers using the latest Connected Components Workbench software release from Rockwell Automation.

These new controllers ease project implementation with the new DNP3 protocol, a set of open standard communication protocols used in SCADA and remote monitoring systems for precise data reporting. The controllers also have expanded DF1 support, two-way simultaneous and two-way alternate communications, to help improve CIP Serial communications through full- and half-duplex and radio modem modes.

These connectivity capabilities address more application requirements, specifically in the water/ wastewater industry. In addition, the extended protocol support minimizes conversion risk for MicroLogix to Micro800 control system modernization. Users can boost productivity with the improved controller execution and I/O response performance, which speed up the design process for faster project development.

The new and improved capabilities in Connected Components Workbench software version 20.01 help advance design efficiency. The software simplifies the development of standalone machines that are

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built with the Rockwell Automation Micro Control System. Users can save development time through faster data transfer rates with upload and download performance improvement by 23% and 40% respectively.

The latest software release helps to ease configuration and address more water/wastewater application requirements with the expanded DNP3 and DF1 support, including

half-duplex and radio modem modes.

It can also improve system security through a new password set/verify and user project encryption/decryption in the plug-in memory module.

Connected Components Workbench software version 20.01 is the required minimum for Micro850 and Micro870 2080-Lx0E controllers.

Users can benefit from a more secure programming environment with

enhanced encryption between the software and the new controllers, and increased protocol authentication with Secure Authentication version 5 (Sav5) in DNP3 communication.

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Meet EXAIR’s 3D model and CAD library with over 70 native extensions

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AASafety offers a great number of resources to help customers make informed decisions.

Building an effective and efficient compressed air system involves many factors, and having exact information is necessary when piecing the puzzle together. For this reason, EXAIR provides over seventy 3D model and Computer-aided design (CAD) drawing extensions for their products.

EXAIR’s library is equipped with all the information needed to ease the design and implementation process for engineers, maintenance and safety personnel. The process is streamlined to save the customer’s time and to maintain accuracy. By providing EXAIR the file type required, the company will email the exact type of file needed for the job.

EXAIR’s 3D model and CAD library provides over 70 native extensions including DWG, Catia, Inventor, STL, STP, SAT, Solidworks and Sketch Up. Products on CAASafety.com.au include a full diagram and description of how they work. With a wide range

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of CAD formats available, there is even the ability to inspect, turn and manipulate the product with a full interactive 3D viewer. For an engineer designing a well-run process, having the correct parameters, and understanding possible constraints, is pivotal to the success of the design.

In addition to models and drawings, CAASafety.com.au offers many other resources to help customers find their perfect EXAIR product.

Browse product videos, complete performance data, installation and maintenance guides, air savings calculators, case studies, slide presentations and an extensive Application Database including over one-thousand solutions to learn how Intelligent Compressed Air products can improve processes.

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MACHINERY

New Micro Controllers and Design Software from Rockwell Automation Optimise Smart Machine Design

M

achine builders can design and program standalone machines more efficiently with the new Allen-Bradley Micro850 and Micro870 2080-Lx0E controllers using the latest Connected Components Workbench software release from Rockwell Automation.

These new controllers ease project implementation with the new DNP3 protocol, a set of open standard communication protocols used in SCADA and remote monitoring systems for precise data reporting. The controllers also have expanded DF1 support, two-way simultaneous and two-way alternate communications, to help improve CIP Serial communications through full- and half-duplex and radio modem modes.

These connectivity capabilities address more application requirements, specifically in the water/

wastewater industry. In addition, the extended protocol support minimizes conversion risk for MicroLogix to Micro800 control system modernization. Users can boost productivity with the improved controller execution and I/O response performance, which speed up the design process for faster project development.

The new and improved capabilities in Connected Components Workbench software version 20.01 help advance design efficiency. The software simplifies the development of standalone machines that are built with the Rockwell Automation Micro Control System. Users can save development time through faster data transfer rates with upload and download performance improvement by 23% and 40% respectively.

The latest software release helps to ease configuration and address

more water/wastewater application requirements with the expanded DNP3 and DF1 support, including half-duplex and radio modem modes.

It can also improve system security through a new password set/verify and user project encryption/decryption in the plug-in memory module.

Connected Components Workbench software version 20.01 is the required minimum for Micro850 and Micro870 2080-Lx0E controllers.

Users can benefit from a more secure

programming environment with enhanced encryption between the software and the new controllers, and increased protocol authentication with Secure Authentication version 5 (Sav5) in DNP3 communication.

Rockwell Automation rockwellautomation.com/en-au

The Surftest SJ-210 is a user-friendly surface roughness measurement instrument designed as a handheld tool that can be carried with you and used on-site

Easy to use • 2.4-inch colour graphic LCD with backlight • Simple key layout The Surftest SJ-210 can be operated easily using the keys on the front of the unit and under the sliding cover.

Highly functional • Advanced data storage capabilities • Optional memory card • Password protection • Multilingual support • Stylus alarm An alarm warns you when the cumulative measurement distance exceeds a preset limit.

Contact MTI Qualos today to learn more about the SJ-210 Series.

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Extensive analysis and display features • Complies with many industry standards The Surftest SJ-210 complies with the following standards: JIS (JISB0601- 2001, JIS-B0601-1994, JIS B0601-1982), VDA, ISO-1997, and ANSI. • Displays assessed profiles and graphical data In addition to calculation results, the Surftest SJ-210 can display sectional calculation results and assessed profiles, load curves, and amplitude distribution curves.

M.T.I. Qualos Pty. Ltd. 1300 135 539 or email sales@mtiqualos.com.au www.mtiqualos.com.au

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Over Driven Machine 2500 x 4mm ~ 4000 x 12mm Mild Steel Shearing Capacity

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