Industry Update Issue 89 April 2016

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BOOM TIMES

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MANUFACTURING SURGES TO 12-YEAR HIGH The Australian manufacturing sector surged in March to its strongest level of expansion since April 2004, driven largely by a weaker Australian dollar.

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index Australian PMI rose by 4.6 points to 58.1 last month. Readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity.

This is the ninth consecutive month of manufacturing growth.

Ai Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox, said last month’s growth was fueled by increases in manufacturing production, sales, employment, exports and new orders.

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Five of the eight manufacturing sub-sectors expanded, led by the largest, beverages and tobacco.

Significantly, the machinery and equipment subsector, which has been hit by the mining and resources slowdown, moved out of contraction in March for the first time in more than four years.

“The strong manufacturing performance and its expansionary run since the middle of 2015 are in large part due to the boost provided by the lower Australian dollar,” Mr Willox said.

“Even though the dollar has appreciated quite strongly since midJanuary, the local currency is still close to

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30 per cent lower against the US dollar and almost 20 per cent lower against the Trade Weighted Index compared with three years ago.”

Mr Willox said the positive impacts of the depreciation have taken time to accumulate as businesses have become more confident that it will be sustained.

“With momentum positive and new orders growing strongly, the positive trend appears to have some way to run,” Mr Willox said.

However, Mr Willox warned that the rise in the value of the Australian dollar over the past two and a half months (by

Industry workers should not see automation as a threat to jobs, but as an opportunity for the future, says Assistant Minister for Innovation Wyatt Roy. In an exclusive interview with Industry Update, Mr Roy says automation and innovation will drive further productivity

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INDUSTRY UPDATE CELEBRATES 21 AMAZING YEARS Industry Update turns 21 in June. Happy birthday to us!

It’s almost time to bring out the birthday cake and pop the champagne corks.

And we have plenty of good reasons to celebrate.

When I launched this publication all those years ago I never imagined where it would lead.

It’s been an amazing journey.

Anyone who has followed our journey will know we have grown considerably since our first 8-page edition in June 1995.

And the publication keeps growing from strength to strength.

Our growth can also be largely attributed to our loyal advertisers, some of whom have been with us since Day One. Industry Update Magazine now has a national circulation of more than 19,000 and a massive readership of over 76,000.

We sincerely thank you for your continued support, which has helped Industry Update to firmly cement its position as market leader in Australian manufacturing.

Industry Update’s readership, presentation, outstanding editorial mix of news, information and products are all key elements to the publication’s success and continued growth.

So don’t let anyone tell you that print is dead.

Print and manufacturing may be under pressure but Industry Update continues to defy the trend.

We have been successful in keeping and growing our readership, while also enjoying a significant increase in advertisers.

The team at Industry Update is immensely proud of our publication.

We’ve covered the issues we think are important to manufacturers and we never shirk from reporting a story because it may upset an advertiser.

We’ve made many good friends along the way. And we’ve fallen out with a few people too – but they are too few to mention.

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It’s our birthday, but we’re giving you the presents.

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It’s a sad fact that mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety disorders, are the second leading cause of disability in Australia.

They affect about 20 percent of the working age population, but few bosses it seems are equipped to deal with the issue.

A recent study found many workers feel their workplaces are “mentally unhealthy” environments.

And as a result, staff are taking more sick days due to depression, anxiety and stress.

Workers surveyed claim mental wellbeing is more neglected than physical safety on the job.

A staggering 48 per cent of respondents said their employers had failed to help them deal with job-related or personal mental health issues.

For several years industry groups and health advocates have been urging employers to treat the mental health of their staff as seriously as physical health and safety.

But such warnings continue to fall on deaf ears.

The cost of work-related mental health problems on workplaces is enormous.

A recent VicHealth-funded study reported that job strain-attributable depression costs the Australian economy A$730 million per

year, with much of the cost worn by employers.

An employer’s occupational health and safety (OHS) obligations extend to any workers with mental illness.

For managers, the challenge is in trying to motivate and engage stressed staff, usually with little or no support. In many instances bosses are overloaded and stressed themselves.

For employees, stress can be caused by poor management and workplace practices, excessive workloads or interpersonal conflict.

The end result is usually reduced performance, more downtime for businesses and lost productivity.

While researchers have identified what causes workplace mental health issues, management is still struggling to address those issues.

Recognising and promoting mental health is an essential part of creating a safe and healthy workplace.

Both managers and workers have important roles to play in building a safe work environment – one that will not create or exacerbate mental health problems.

A mentally healthy workplace that protects and promotes mental health and empowers staff to seek help for depression and anxiety, benefits both employers and workers.

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NEWS 6 Dealing with depression in the workplace NEWS FEATURE Meet Cameron Dwyer the driving force behind TURCK Australia

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COUNTDOWN TO ARBS 2106

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FEATURE 14 The changing face of auto manufacturing

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BOOM TIMES: MANUFACTURING SURGES TO 12-YEAR HIGH 10 per cent against the US dollar and by over 7 per cent against the TWI) may limit further growth.

“This will test some manufacturers and, if maintained, can be expected to slow the pace of recovery over the months ahead,” Mr Willox said.

With the lower Australian dollar, some companies that had sent operations offshore as the Australian dollar soared above parity with the US dollar are considering returning manufacturing to Australia.

After trading above parity with the US dollar for much of 2012, the Australian dollar began falling in the second quarter of 2013. Last year, it fell from about US80c and is now trading about US75c after dipping to US.69c early in the year.

AiGroup’s head of policy, Peter Burn, said the lower dollar was having a big impact on Australian firms’ competitiveness against ¬imports and it was helping companies make inroads in export markets.

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the number planning to shed staff by nine points and that price growth for finished products is the strongest in the manufacturing sector at 0.7 per cent.

ABS statistics show that, in the six months to November, exports of motor cars (18.9 per cent), aircraft equipment (13.2 per cent), telecommunications equipment (31.2 per cent), miscellaneous manu¬factured products (26.4 per cent) and machine parts (27.5 per cent) and pharmaceuticals (37.3 per cent) grew compared with the same period the previous year.

However, some big export earners, such as aluminium, fell. Exports of “consumable’’ manu¬factured goods such as food, beverages, toiletries, cosmetics, healthcare supplements such as vitamins and pharmaceuticals have risen strongly, as have some specialist building materials.

More traditional exports for heavy manufactured goods such as mining equipment, specialist machinery and metals are facing a tougher environment.

Mr Burn said the challenge for Australian manufacturing is raising productivity.

"We pay wages which are comparable to say Germany, which has a very strong manufacturing sector, and we have looked for gains in productivity that underwrite those high wages and allow us to be competitive at these wages," he said.

Tied to productivity is innovation, which is part of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's plan unveiled in December

for $1.1 billion to be invested across areas including education, science infrastructure, start-up businesses, and tax incentives.

"These investments in innovation take a long time to bear fruit but we're starting now," Mr Burn said.

"It is very encouraging and it is quite critical not just to manufacturing but a whole range of activities in our economy."

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DEALING WITH DEPRESSION IN THE WORKPLACE It is highly likely that, as an employer or manager, you will supervise a worker with mental illness at some point in your career – whether you know it or not.

Mental illness is more prevalent than many people realise.

According to mental health support group beyondblue, about 45 percent of Australians aged between 16 and 85 will experience a mental illness at some point in their life.

And one in five Australian adults will experience a mental illness in any given year.

Mental health problems are the third biggest health problem in Australia, after heart disease and cancer.

And depression is currently the leading cause of non-fatal disability but only three per cent of Australians identify it as a major health problem.

A worker may develop mental illness before joining a company or during their employment.

Most workers successfully manage their illness without it impacting on their work.

Some may require workplace support for a short period of time, while a minority will require ongoing workplace strategies.

It is often presumed that a worker’s mental illness develops outside of the workplace. However, an “unhealthy” work environment or a workplace incident can cause considerable stress and exacerbate, or contribute to, the development of mental illness.

‘Providing a healthy and safe workplace benefits all workers’ Research indicates that ‘job stress and other work-related psychosocial hazards are emerging as the leading contributors to the burden of occupational disease and injury’.

Providing a healthy and safe workplace benefits all workers, including those with mental illness. It also makes good business sense: A total of 3.2 days per worker are lost each year through workplace stress.

Stress-related workers’ compensation claims have doubled in recent years, now costing more than $10.5 billion each year.

A recent survey of over 5000 workers indicated that 25% of workers took time off each year for stress-related reasons

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In relation to psychological injury claims, work pressure accounts for around half of all claims and harassment and bullying for around a quarter of claims Preliminary research shows that Australian businesses lose over $6.5 billion each year by failing to provide early intervention/treatment for employees with mental health conditions.

The Australian Human Rights Commission says the cost of ignoring the problem is far greater than the cost of developing and implementing strategies to create a safe and healthy workplace.

All employers and managers are obliged to take appropriate steps to eliminate and minimise health and safety risks in the workplace.

In terms of mental illness, as an employer or manager you are obliged to: • I dentify possible workplace practices, actions or incidents which may cause, or contribute to, the mental illness of workers • Take actions to eliminate or minimise these risks.

• Your occupational health and safety (OHS) obligations extend to any workers with mental illness.

Recognising and promoting mental health is an essential part of creating a safe and healthy workplace.

Importantly, managers and workers both have roles to play in building a safe work environment, one that will not create or exacerbate mental health problems and where workers with mental illness are

properly supported.

Research shows that developing a combined “systems” approach that incorporates both individual and organisational strategies is the most effective way to intervene in relation to job stress and to improve employee health and health behaviours.

Ideally, these strategies to address mental health should then be integrated with broader OHS management processes. Risk factors that could cause physical or mental illness or injury should be systematically identified, assessed and controlled by eliminating or minimising such risks.

Sally Kirkright, chief executive at Acess EAP, a corporate psychology organization, says there had been an increase in the number of employees seeking help from psychologists for anxiety and stress at work.

“Our data has shown a 15 percent increase in people taking stress leave and unapproved absences from work,” she said.

Ms Kirkright said poor communication in the workplace, lack of support from managers, fear of job loss and workplace conflict have contributed to stress.

“People are telling us they are not getting great support from managers and that they are not comfortable going to their managers when they are feeling stressed.

Managers need more training and support in how to recognise the signs of people being stressed and having anxiety.”

Ms Kirkright offers the following tips to employers to help foster healthy environments for their employees: 1. Build a strong team spirit You need to build a sense of unity so employees don’t feel like they are working individually but within a supportive team.

2. Allow employees to work autonomously Delegating tasks to employees is a great way to show you trust them. It provides your workforce with more responsibility.

3. Give praise Understandably, employees want to be praised for their hard work so let all your colleagues know when you recognise their commitment.

4. Encourage a work/life balance The ability to achieve a work/life balance is becoming more difficult with longer work hours and the expectation that you’ll always be connected. Maintaining this balance is not only important for one’s personal health but also enables sustainable organisational performances.

5. Implement an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) EAP’s offer expertise and support for culture changes at the individual, management and organisational levels. A healthy workplace environment begins with well informed managers that have been trained in leadership.

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MEET CAMERON DWYER: THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND TURCK AUSTRALIA

By Tim Michael

TURCK is a name synonymous with reliable, high quality solutions for factory and process automation. Established by brothers Hans and Werner Turck in Germany more than 50 years ago the company started with two employees and a seed capital of 20.000 German Marks (about $A13,000). By 1975 the company had expanded its operations internationally with the opening of Turck Inc in Minneapolis/USA. It is now a global leader in the field of industrial automation. The company boasts about 4000 employees working in 27 countries and representatives in further 60 states. Turck’s automation portfolio covers about 15.000 sensor, fieldbus, interface and connectivity products.

Cameron Dwyer is the boss of TURCK Australia. He was the person chosen to set up the Australian subsidiary of Turck Germany in September 2007 – the first employee in Australia.

Mr Dwyer began as Turk Australia Managing Director and still remains in the position. Now Turck Australia employs 15 people across the country, and has a network of distributors. “I have always been interested in the electrical side of things, following in the footsteps of my father, who was an Electrical Trade teacher for 40 years,” Mr Dwyer told Industry Update. “I completed an apprenticeship after school and then I found myself in sales of automation products with Siemens, in the late 80s. I have worked for a few German based automation suppliers in various sales and management roles.”

While many Australian manufacturers are struggling, TURCK continues to go from strength to strength. “One of the main reasons for the company’s great success is our attitude and the way we go about our business,” Mr Dwyer says.

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“This is coupled with a parent company who really understands the importance of bringing relevant products and technology quickly to the market at competitive prices.

“We recognize that our manufacturing market is struggling and try to assist that with technology and knowhow that adds value for our customers.

“Being a small company each and every employee has to pitch in and do a bit of everything. We have a ‘roll the sleeves up’ attitude that has us working as a close knit team, I feel it’s my role to lead that team and perpetuate and grow Turck to a level in Australia that is comparable to its market share around the globe.”

Mr Dwyer says Turck’s main point of difference is its experienced and dedicated staff combined with its innovative and relevant product offerings. “We haven’t pigeon holed ourselves at all and have a diverse offering spread across factory and process automation alike,” he says.

‘Manufacturers should be educating themselves rapidly on what technology is available’ “We understand where our main strength is in the marketplace, which is what we call the middle layer. This is the layer between the field devices and instruments and the top level controlling devices. “We focus on this area and complement many of the big players by filling niches that their own product offerings do not.”

Mr Dwyer says Turck technology assists Australian manufacturers to increase efficiency and productivity. “As Australia starts to really embrace Industry 4.0 or the Internet of Things, we will be driven to cater to that hunger and usability of the data that is demanded, collected and disseminated real time,” he says.

“Turck has spent a lot of time and effort enhancing our RFID technology offerings to collect and store that data and also a lot of time on its Ethernet networks and connectivity offering to reliably and efficiently transmit the same. In a way we are almost lucky that in Australia our industrial technology uptake lags that of Europe and the US by some years, as it allows us to have a pretty good roadmap for the future in automation, and truly cater to that.”

Mr Dwyer says advances in smart sensors and vision based systems can assist businesses to increase performance in speed and flexibility and minimise downtime and production stoppages.

“One of the advantages of Turck’s offering is that we offer a decentralized type of control environment that can help remove rigidity to a customer’s solution,” he explains.

“These days it’s all about speed and accuracy to get an edge and the correct automation solution can do that. That said, if you get it wrong, it will have the reverse effect so it’s important to use partners that have the experience.”

Mr Dwyer says more Australian manufacturers are taking advantage of new technology options. “But many still have some reservations and are hesitant to invest in new technology. “Whether that’s a lack of knowledge on the technology side or a lack of confidence in the stability of the manufacturing environment remains to be seen.”

Mr Dwyer says manufacturers should be educating themselves rapidly on what technology is available. “As the fourth industrial revolution, or the Internet of Things dawns upon us, they have to be ready to accept that and understand how it will affect them.”

Mr Dwyer is also a strong advocate for research and development.

More Australian companies should be investing more in R&D, he says.

“If we don’t, we will all fall behind and then catching up might well be out of reach and impossible to fulfill financially and practically.”

Mr Dwyer says Turck Australia will continue to work hard to help manufacturers be as efficient and productive as possible.

“We will continue to introduce new technology and equipment that adds value to what they do.”

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FOR THE LATEST IN INNOVATION IT’S CeMAT AUSTRALIA 2016 The term “innovation” is applied somewhat generously in many industries.

However, innovation truly is the heart of the materials handling and intralogistics industry. Innovation combines with exceptional customer service is vital to ensure the industry continues to thrive long into the future.

From July 12-14 this year the industry’s top names will gather at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for CeMAT Australia 2016. The exhibition will feature the latest advances that are shaping and improving the industry.

The exhibits will focus on how innovations can benefit industry. “Many companies include innovation as part of their strategy for numerous reasons, but they all have one thing in common: constant innovation makes their customers’ experiences better, which in turn grows their businesses,” says show director of CeMAT Australia, Sarah Haughey.

CeMAT Australia will bring together key innovators from across the globe, including Swisslog, which develops automated solutions for warehouses and distribution centres and KUKA Robotics, a leading manufacturer of robotic systems.

For the first time, the duo will have a joint exhibit at CeMAT Australia, to highlight the growing potential for humanmachine collaboration to add value to customers’ processes.

Greg Sale, CEO and Managing Director of KUKA Robotics Australia said: “Robots will be a critical component of the factories and warehouses of the future.”

Shaun Roper, Managing Director of Swisslog Australia adds: “Swisslog and KUKA are well-equipped with the key technologies and specialised automation expertise required to play a key role in shaping this image.”

Also thinking about the future is Vivid Industrial, which applies itself to the paradox of achieving human-centric lighting in industrial environments and drastically reducing business operating costs.

The Melbourne based company firmly believes true innovation considers both the present and the future and with innovation at the heart of its approach, Vivid Industrial creates modular intelligent industrial LED lighting systems which strike the right balance in quality lighting, efficiency and long-term performance.

Custom Animation, a privately owned Australian company specialising in design and integration of automated material handling systems, agrees adding:

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“Advancement and reinvention comes through a strong need to identify and meet clients’ ever-changing needs,” said Marcus Rose, Sales Manager at the company.

“We invest heavily in innovation and continuously develop our product range, beyond standard capabilities, by combining clever engineering with our vast knowledge in Materials Handling in order to design, build and implement equipment for unique and not so unique applications.”

Innovation is imperative to the bottom line, as Custom Animation, Axis Industrial Solutions and Vivid Industrial are aware, because meeting customers’ needs means greater efficiency and this drives the economy.

“As a ‘tech’ based company, innovation is integral in remaining relevant in the industry. If we fail to innovate and meet our clients’ needs, we will quickly fade into the background becoming irrelevant and outdated,” a spokesperson for Custom Animation said.

Paul Sanbrook, Director at AXIS Industrial Solutions, an industrial packaging supplier echoed their thoughts, saying its recent launch of the Loadhog Lid, was “a commitment to saving money and time by

eliminating disposable packaging.”

Similarly, Manhattan Associates, which provides advanced, omnichannel chain software to a number of clients in the logistics industry, adds that innovation should encompass all aspects of a business, including CSR and environmental strategies.

Raghav Sibal, Managing Director of ANZ, Manhattan Associates, said: “Current innovation is based on the evolution of the customer experience but the by-products of that innovation are also very exciting. For example, more efficient supply chains often lead to fewer trucks or transport vehicles and more efficient routes. This has a tangible impact on carbon emissions and helps organisations reduce their effect on the environment whilst also saving money.”

Sustainability is also on Vivid Industrial’s radar and an example of this is the cutting edge outcome based reporting capability of its Matrixx Intelligent LED Lighting System, which will be at CeMAT Australia. The modular LED lighting system houses an intelligent energy measurement and verification system, and is designed specifically to withstand the harsh Australian industrial environment -

properties which can cut client’s lighting energy usage by up to 90% and make project outcomes transparent and verifiable.

“There is no doubt that innovation is a major theme for the industry and we look forward to having exhibitors in one place, where positive discussion can occur, and which will shape the future landscape of material and intralogistics handling,” said CeMAT’s Sarah Haughey.

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WHY WE MUST EMBRACE NEW TECHNOLOGY: WYATT ROY and national economic activity.

“Australia can use innovation to put us at the front of the global pack,” Mr Roy says.

“It’s important we use technology to our benefit and look at new ways of doing business.

“We should not see it as a threat. When we are confronted with change the natural human instinct is to respond with fear – that’s normal.

“But we should see it as an opportunity – a way of changing our traditional business models.”

Mr Roy says the challenge of automation, robotics and Artificial Intelligence (Ai) replacing traditional jobs is not unique to Australia.

“Many countries around the world are dealing with this issue,” he says.

“Technology disruptions change the way we do business … but we must seize it as an opportunity, not as a threat.”

Mr Roy has no doubt advanced manufacturing holds the key to Australia’s economic future.

Australia’s economy was traditionally built on the back of agriculture and mining, but it’s time to look beyond these sectors for our future economic prosperity.

Mr Roy is encouraging more Australian manufacturers to embrace new technology and invest in R&D. “It’s really important that we create high value products and export them through the global marketplace.

“We are now seeing billions of people in a growing middle class worldwide, so there will obviously be increasing demand for us to remain highly productive and highly competitive with likeminded economies around the world.”

Mr Roy says R&D is vital for future success – particularly in the manufacturing sector.

“The more we can stay ahead of the R&D curve, the more we can move up the value chain and the more likely we are to remain prosperous.”

Mr Roy has been pushing for greater collaboration between industry, government departments and research/education organisations.

“We are sitting on an incredible goldmine of human talent in this country, but in the past we have been unable to commercialise that research.

“This is vital to our future prosperity.”

Also, more Australian students – particularly females – should be encouraged to take up a career in science and technology, says Mr Roy. “The number of females with STEM skills is way too low – and clearly we need to do better in this space.

“We must make those careers inspiring and exciting to ensure the next generation want to participate.”

At 20 years old, Wyatt Roy was the youngest person in Australian history to be elected to the Federal Parliament.

Now at 25, the Queensland MP is the youngest person to be appointed to the federal ministry.

And despite family ties with farming and mining, Mr Roy has always had a strong passion for

innovation and technology.

Mr Roy is confident the government’s $1.1 billion National Innovation and Science Agenda will breathe new life into the manufacturing sector.

“As the Prime Minister points out, this is just the beginning. It’s the first big shot out of the starter’s gun,”

he says.

“If we can add to these policies over time we will … and if we can improve them we will.

“We have to keep improving them to keep at the front of the global race (in technology) and ahead of our competitor economies.”

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COUNTDOWN TO ARBS 2016 Mark your diaries for ARBS 2016, Australia’s only international air conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition and seminar program. ARBS 2016 will be held at the Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre from May 17-19.

This year’s event offers a focus on innovation and emerging trends in building.

The exhibition will host an array of topics and management issues of interest to manufacturing industry professionals including a bumper line-up of informative and leading-edge seminars.

The seminars will feature high profile and respected industry experts. This includes a presentation on BIM to Prefabrication – Designing to get the Prefab Benefits

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At ARBS 2016 you’ll be able to see all the latest products and talk to manufacturers and distributors about new innovations.

Manufacturing industry professionals won’t want to miss the Power Machinery stand with an exciting range of Vicon equipment on display.

Vicon is premium manufacturer of HVAC roll forming, cutting systems and sheet metal equipment. Vicon works to reduce material waste and operating costs, while enhancing productivity and profitability.

New machines on display will include the Pittsburgh Seam Closer and Dual Head Corner Insertion Machine, which is also available in new single head option.

And be sure to check out the 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Refrigeration Competition which will be hosted at ARBS 2016.

The competition will see Australia’s top 10 refrigeration industry apprentices, trainees and students competing against their peers to showcase their trade and skill in a range of challenging projects and speed tests.

The competition puts the spotlight directly on participants to shine and display their talent in front of the industry elite.

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• FEATURE

THE CHANGING FACE OF AUTO MANUFACTURING: DRIVERLESS CARS ARE JUST THE BEGINNING THOUGH WE STILL HAVEN’T REACHED THE STAGE OF FLYING CARS (AS DRIVEN BY THE JETSON FAMILY), VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY IS ADVANCING AT A RAPID PACE. PATRICK VERNON OF MBTMAG PREDICTS SOME OF THE TRENDS WE CAN EXPECT TO SEE IN 2016 AND BEYOND …

Self-drive cars Google hit the headlines in 2015 for the testing of its self-drive cars, which work by using remote sensing technology. A laser range finder mounted on top of the vehicle allows it to generate a detailed 3D map of its environment to enable it to navigate itself. Unfortunately, news reports told us that Google drivers had to intervene to stop its self-driving cars from crashing on California roads 13 times between September 2014 and November 2015 – so don’t expect to see these cars on our public highways just yet. The technology will take this a step further to reality.

Smart dashboards Dashboards that act like smart phones to read out your text messages, answer calls, find maps and play music are becoming a popular addition for car manufacturers. Apple’s CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto are two of the big players in this new technology. Road safety experts have their reservations about the use of this technology and warn it could become a distraction for drivers. Others argue the new screens, voice controls and large touch screens will make things safer and keep drivers from fumbling with ‘more dangerous’ mobile phones. Learner drivers who are most used to this sort of

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technology will probably be least phased by it and should assimilate it while studying the laws of the road for their theory test.

Autonomous features While we haven’t got to the stage of being able to own fully self-driving cars, more and more clever features are now being introduced into our vehicles. These include things such as active parking assist (as per the system in Mercedes S-Class) and advanced cruise control that almost allows the car to drive itself. BMW’s 7 Series can actually allow the car to park itself while the owner is out of the car.

Then there’s Tesla’s Autopilot system, which aims to be accelerate, brake and steer for the driver using sensors and cameras to guide the car.

Gesture control No need to fiddle about reaching for the volume control or tapping the screen on your Sat-Nav – the technology of gesture control could mean you just wave your hand in the air to turn on your radio or control your Bluetooth systems. The BMW 7-series already offers this with a recognition area built in above the central control to pick up your body motions. PSA Peugeot-Citroen has also been working on developing this technology.

Black box car tracking This has already been around for a while but the AA has recently announced it is planning to “jump back into” black box car tracking to be able to pre-empt and diagnose breakdowns more quickly.

Previously shelved because of the high costs involved in using the black box technology, it has been trialling other incar devices and software to harness more data from drivers. The company now plans to use connected car technology to beam technical data from vehicles to passengers and roadside assistance clubs through a small device connected to the Internet. It’s also rumoured that all cars may need to have black boxes installed over the next 10 years or risk higher insurance premiums.

Several automakers are planning to unveil game changing concept cars at major car shows across the globe this year.

Luxury automaker BMW AG has already unveiled a sleek concept car aimed at a future in which drivers choose between the pleasures of highperformance driving and letting the car take control.

As part of its 100th birthday celebrations BMW unveiled the Vision Next 100 at Munich's Olympic Hall earlier this year.

The car offers a choice of drivercontrolled or vehicle-controlled operations. In driver mode, the car indicates the ideal driving line and speed; in "ease" or autonomous mode, the steering wheel retracts and the driver and front-seat passenger can turn to face each other.

Concept cars suggest what future production models might look like.

At the Geneva International Motor Show Auto last month executives said some elements of autonomous driving could begin being introduced around the end of this decade.

Tesla Motors is another auto manufacturer at the forefront of cutting-edge design and technology.

It’s all-electric vehicles are turning heads throughout the western world. Some Tesla Motors vehicles can park themselves

without a driver inside. This innovation is part of a new software update package that was recently beamed to its key customers.

The update also puts new speed limits on Tesla's semi-autonomous Autopilot mode and makes several enhancements, including automatically slowing when the car is approaching a curve and keeping the car in its lane even when the lane markings are faded.

‘More and more clever features are now being introduced into our vehicles’ CEO Elon Musk said the parking feature is a "baby step" toward his eventual goal: Letting drivers summon their self-driving, self-charging cars from anywhere using their phones.

"I actually think, and I might be slightly optimistic on this, within two years you'll be able to summon your car from across the country," Musk said on a conference call with reporters. "This is the first little step in that direction." For now, though, the system isn't truly autonomous. "It's more like remote-control parking," Musk said.

Owners must line up their Model S sedan or Model X SUV within 10 metres of the space they want it to drive or back into. They must then stand within 3 metres and direct the car to park itself using the key fob or Tesla's smartphone app. The car can also exit the spot when the driver summons it. If it's going into a home garage, it can also open and close the garage door.

Tesla says the system is helpful for tight parking spots, but cautions that it should only be used on private property since it can't detect every potential obstacle. The car could hit bikes hanging from a garage ceiling, for example.

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The software update also puts new speed limits on Tesla's semi-autonomous mode. The car will now only drive at or slightly above the speed limit when the Autopilot mode is being used on residential roads and on roads without a centre divider. If the car enters such an area in Autopilot mode, it will automatically slow down.

Musk said he's not aware of any accidents caused when a Tesla was driving in Autopilot mode, but he thinks the change won't be a problem for owners.

"On roads without a centre divider, where there's potential for a more serious collision, it makes sense not to go more than five miles per hour (8km/h) above the speed limit," he said.

The updates will go into about 60,000 vehicles, including Model S sedans made after September 2014 and the new Model X SUV. Tesla Motors' latest software upgrade was sent wirelessly to selected owners of its Model S sedan last month.

Elon Musk, of course announced the upgrade via Twitter.

And the large dashboard screens in Tesla cars will also see an upgraded appearance this year.

‘Concept cars suggest what future production models might look like’ The system, however, is not completely autonomous and will not include some of the self-driving features — such as the "valet" automatic car retrieval system — until the company's next software installation.

Tesla is one of many automakers and tech companies working on fully autonomous driving.

AP Business Writer David McHugh was one of many special guests at the Frankfurt Auto Show IAA in Frankfurt, Germany late last year.

He reported that the potential impact of automated driving and of extensively connected cars has pushed aside electric and low-emission vehicles as the major theme in just the two years since the show was last held.

“New technologies could lead to everything from real-time navigating around a slippery stretch of road, to eliminating the need for a home garage by having cars drive themselves to people who summon them through a mobile app,” McHugh wrote.

The big question among automakers is whether they will be the ones to provide new technologies — and profit from them — or will major tech companies like Google and Apple take a slice of the industry.

“For now, the two sides are balancing cooperation against competition as they gauge what the future holds.”

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• NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK

NMW 2016: NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS GROWTH National Manufacturing Week is shaping up as a brilliant forum for manufacturers and allied industries seeking new opportunities for business growth.

To be held at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park from May 11-13, NMW 2016 will feature the latest industry innovations.

NMW had a major impact on industry when last held in Sydney two years ago: attracting some 6,000 visitors (nearly half being senior executives or engineers) who rated the event highly.

An independent survey found eight out of 10 NMW visitors left with plans for investing in technologies or services they'd seen at the event.

NMW 2016 will build on its track record, with a new focus on emerging opportunities through its co-location with Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo, the Sydney edition of the world's largest 3D printing event.

Inside 3D Printing will give industry a first-hand look at how 3D printing is revolutionizing manufacturing, medicine, aerospace and other industries with opportunities to engineer create new products more quickly, locally and innovatively than ever before.

NMW will also be co-located with the Safety First Conference & Expo, Australia's one-stop safety event.

Launched successfully in 2015, Safety First combines a showcase of safety solutions alongside high-level access to safety industry leaders.

In 2016, Reed Exhibitions (organisers of NMW) offers attendees access to expanded opportunities for One-to-One Meetings.

These executive business meetings give industry professionals a unique opportunity to meet with selected companies throughout the week to make

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new connections and help achieve their business objectives.

NMW 2016 will be home to over a thousand innovative products and services, from some 200 European, Asian and local companies.

The Welding Technology Product Zone will feature the latest in welding solutions from Kemppi.

This includes the FASTMIG family of high end MIG welding packages, as well as welding quality, traceability and documentation management systems.

NMW will also see the return of Bector Pumps with new, oil lubricated vacuum pumps that will delight companies looking

for medium to high vacuum levels.

NMW 2016 will also feature a Seminar Theatre offering free access to industry experts presenting strategies and case studies on vital R&D and Digital topics, to put manufacturing professionals at the leading edge of the industry.

“One of the real advantages of being at NMW”, said Richard Denmead, Director of Penrith-based dry ice cleaning business Cryonomic, ”is that you get to see many technologies in action, giving you a realworld insight into how they might help your business move ahead.”

"With our dry ice cleaning technology, it’s important that we get in front of people to physically show how the machines work.

Being able to see and touch the gear really does give you a sense of how a machine could help your business."

"Beyond that, NMW is such a large melting point of industry that you just never know who you're going to bump into - which is why it's so very important to be there." he added.

Due to popular demand, NMW will feature an expanded demonstration program, delivering the opportunity to see and evaluate new technologies in action.

"One of the strengths of NMW's seminar and demonstrations programs is that, in addition to giving attendees free access to new ideas, the programs spark the opportunity to see, touch and try new technologies, to gain a real understanding

When: 11–13 May 2016 Wednesday 10am-6pm Thursday 10am – 8pm Friday 10am-4pm Where: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park nationalmanufacturingweek.com.au of how they could expand business capabilities." said John Gorton, Event Director, for Reed Exhibitions.

"And with high profile companies such as Kemppi, Multicam, Sage, Konica Minolta and Millsom Hoists, alongside new companies with emerging technologies committed to participating, NMW 2016 will be the place to be inspired by the new opportunities for business," Mr Gorton said.

Registration for NMW is free for trade visitors.

Visit: www.nationalmanufacturingweek. com.au to access a wealth of services, including a forum for connecting with NMW participants ahead of the event.

Registered visitors can get event and exhibitor updates as the NMW program is finalised.

Pre-registration also means you'll skip the queues when the doors open in Sydney.

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HOW APEX AUTOMATED BIN SYSTEMS IMPROVE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Apex Supply Chain Technologies, Actylus™ system is providing businesses with technologies that boost productivity through self-automated inventory checks and re-orders.

Kent Savage, CEO of Apex Supply Chain Technologies says Actylus™ has been designed from the ground up to boost supply chain productivity by 30% and grow bottom-line revenues across a variety of industries and applications.

The Actylus™ auto-order inventory eliminates the need for safety stock, emergency orders and inefficient labourintensive manual processes, minimizing overall inventory and therefore providing a more cost-efficient solution for inventory management.

This means easy replenishment and no more lines down, ultimately ensuring an ergonomic and cost- efficient system to track and keep your inventory in peak performance.

Actylus™ smart bin technology determines when an individual bin needs restocking and sends automated restock alerts and re-order notifications to suppliers at any time of the day or night powered by Trajectory Cloud™ technology.

Businesses can even log on and check stock levels via phone or email anytime, anywhere.

Apex Supply Chain Technologies will showcase the Actylus™ Supply Replenishment System (Stand 2436) at National Manufacturing Week, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, from May 11-13.

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WORLD’S LARGEST 3D PRINTING EXHIBITION OPEN SOON IN SYDNEY

When: May 11-13 Where: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park http://inside3dprinting.com/sydney/2016/

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

After two consecutive years in Melbourne the exhibition is heading to Sydney – to be held in conjunction with National Manufacturing Week.

Inside 3D Printing will showcase next generation 3D printers and companies that can help businesses open up new worlds of possibility.

The showcase will include Konica Minolta Business Solutions', with 3D technologies that help companies create working prototypes, parts and custommade products in a fraction of the time currently required, with industry leading service support by Konica Minolta’s national service organisation.

The showcase will also include energetic local businesses, including Bilby 3D and Sydney 3D Printing.

Exhibitors will provide advice and support for businesses looking to leverage new opportunities from this gamechanging technology.

Inside 3D Printing will demonstrate how 3D printing technology is revolutionizing industries including manufacturing, medicine, architecture and aerospace.

Visitors will be shown how to create new products more quickly, locally and innovatively than ever before.

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Inside 3D Printing includes an innovative two-day conference program (May 11-12) where attendees can explore the business applications of 3D printing.

Session topics will explore ways to apply additive manufacturing to meet industrial and commercial needs across the full range of industries including rapid prototyping, product development, medicine, manufacturing, food, automotive, metals, software and more.

Conference sessions will be led by industry experts with demonstrations of the latest 3D printers and services including programming for designers, professionals and makers.

Expert speakers include: • Tyler Benster, General Partner, Asimov Ventures • Ian Gibson, Professor of Industrial Design, School of Engineering, Deakin University • Fred Fischer, Director – Channel Development, Applications, Products, Stratasys Ltd • Paul D’Urso, Neurosurgeon, Epworth Healthcare and Founder, Anatomics • Stuart Grover, Co-Founder and owner 3D Printing Studios • Jennifer Loy, Convenor 3D Design Digital Medium, Griffith University • James Novak, Lecturer Griffith University • Leon Prentice, Research Group

Leader, High Performance Metal Industries, CSIRO • Stefan Ritt, Export, Sales & Marketing Manager, SLM Solutions GmbH • Jim Talbot, Managing Director Ionit USA • Kobus du Toit, Founder and Co-owner Gizmo 3D Printers • Benoit Valin, Head of Business Development The Kre8 Group • Professor Gordon Wallace, University of Wollongong Christoph Rowen, Managing Director Asia-Pacific for event organisers MecklerMedia said the co-location of events is based on a natural fit between NMW and Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo. Mr Rowen described NMW's Additive Manufacturing Zone – which showcases processes for building up components – as the logical “home” for Inside 3D Printing exhibitors. And Inside 3D Printing conference delegates will have the added value of being able to visit NMW 2016's comprehensive exhibition.

Mr John Gorton, Executive Director, Reed Exhibitions Australia said: "By co-locating with the Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo, NMW 2016 will give visitors a broader, deeper access to the technologies, strategies and opportunities associated with additive manufacturing.

“We are confident this expanded offering will maximise the value of

participation in NMW 2016 for exhibitors, sponsors, conference delegates and trade visitors."

Mr Gorton said NMW organisers Reed Exhibitions is delighted with the partnership with MecklerMedia. "Inside 3D Printing is a world-leading event for a game-changing area of technology, Mr Gorton said. “As it evolves, 3D printing technology is transforming almost every major industry – especially manufacturing, where it is already beginning to disrupt existing processes and open up exciting new opportunities for industry."

Who should attend?

• Academicians • Architects • Artists & Makers • Automotive Professionals • Aviation Innovators • Engineers • Fashion & Jewellery • Designers • Food Professionals • Industrial Designers • Inventors & Technologists • Investors & Entrepreneurs • Lawyers & IP Attorneys • Manufacturers & Prototype Specialists • Medical, Dental, & Prosthetic Specialists • Plastics & Metal Engineers • Software Developers

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• ENERGY SAVINGS

HOW TO SAVE UP TO 50 PERCENT OF ENERGY COSTS How would you like to save 50 percent or more on your energy bills each year?

For manufacturers, it may not be as difficult as you think.

If your business operates fans, pumps, compressors, blowers or heavy duty motors you can achieve significant energy savings by simply installing Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).

Mr Chris Probst, a Product Manager for AC drives at Omron, a global leader in industrial automation, says businesses that take advantage of the latest drive technology can not only slash energy bills, they can increase productivity.

There is now a big trend in the marketplace to set up “smart” automation networks, Mr Probst says.

“What we are now seeing is smarter plant automation – smarter machine control,” he says.

“And what that means is they are essentially making smarter control systems – extracting more information out of drives operations.

“It means more precise speed control, power control, diagnostics and monitoring.

“And this can be linked to a controller that not only talks to drives, it also talks to the safety system, sensors, relays, servos, operator panels, SCADA and the Internet of Things (IoT).

“The entire control system is now becoming an information network.

“There is an old adage that ‘information is power’ and with this system you get a lot more information out of your drive control system.”

Also, installation and deployment is now a lot simpler.

“For example if you have 50 drives on your site, instead of running 50 lots

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of bundles of cables to your drives you are now just running one – an EtherCAT cable,” says Mr Probst.

“Everything is done via one single cable.

“There are fewer cables and less wiring – and you can now see every single device.

“This means panel space is saved (usually about 30%) and panels are smaller.

“Panel real estate costs money and this is a real cost saving.”

EtherCAT machine control is ideally suited to factory automation, says Mr. Probst.

“It is now very simple to connect multiple devices up and run ‘daisy chain’ or star networks.”

“You might decide to run 20 devices on a daisy chain and branch out to three or four different networks – you can do that easily with EtherCAT.” Mr Probst says more businesses are moving in this direction. “This is definitely the global trend,” he says.

Variable Speed Drive (VSD) technology is not new. In fact it’s been around for more than three decades.

“In the early days it was very complex compared to systems today,” says Mr Probst.

“Today’s VSDs offer end-users energy saving, more precise load control and lower operational expenditure.”

And VSDs extend the life of your equipment – particularly motors.

Variable Speed Drives are particularly suited for the food & beverage industry – in fact in any situation where conveyor belts are used to move products.

They are also ideal for running equipment such as chillers and refrigeration (e.g. meat works) to avoid abrupt start/stop operation.

VSDs ensure goods are not subjected to sudden shocks or vibrations. This ensures goods such as bottles won’t tip over or spill.

Sites are now seeing the benefits of controlling the speed, says Mr Probst.

‘Gentler’ controlled motor starts save money, he says.

By installing a VSD you get: • Reduced start current • Smaller fuses and cables • Nominal motor current • Less mechanical stress • Reduced installation costs • Smaller energy bills Many companies are now replacing old control systems with VSDs, says Mr. Probst.

“This means you can now run your motor to consume as much power as you need.”

A prime example is when operating an industrial fan.

With a simple traditional Direct On Line (DOL) on-off switch, the fan runs at one speed only, consuming 100 percent of power.

But if you hook up a VSD you have proportional speed control – from 0-50hertz, Mr. Probst says.

So if the fan is running at 50 hertz you are using 100 percent power. But when you install a VSD and reduce the speed by say just 20 percent to run at 40 hertz, you reduce energy consumption by 51 percent.

“This not only saves energy, it gives you better control, less noise, less wear and tear and less vibration.”

“For a business, this means significant cost savings.”

Mr Probst says for this reason alone, businesses should be embracing drive technology.

“Unfortunately, most people are unaware of these benefits.”

Mr Probst says 60 percent of the world’s industrial electricity consumption is consumed by motors. Yet only 5 percent of those motors are VSD controlled.

But the good news is the cost of VSD technology has decreased significantly in recent years and the uptake is on the rise.

Mr Probst says more businesses throughout the world are now installing variable speed drive systems. The global trend is 8 percent growth per annum.

“Motor load applications are demanding more precise, complex control and VSDs can do that,” he says.

“With VSDs you get speed control, power control and current control.”

“A straight on/off control can’t do that.”

But not all VSDs are the same, warns Mr. Probst.

“Many people make that mistake. They believe all VSDs are the same, so their choice is mainly based on price. However, the application may not suit the VSD. “They then have to tweak the system to try to get it to push the load efficiently and they end up with nuisance faults.”

Mr Probst says it’s important to look at the entire control system – starting with the load.

“The first question a manufacturer should ask when considering a VSD motor control system is: ‘What is the load?’

“Is it a heavy duty load or is it a light load?

“How well your load is controlled comes down to how good your VSD is.”

A VSD can be configured to make your machine work better and faster.

Using high quality, reliable equipment such as Omron variable speed drives will deliver more throughput and higher efficiency.

The SX-series VSD from Omron delivers reliable force and flow.

They are simple and fast set-up with increased efficiency, higher output quality and reduced energy consumption Omron’s main point of difference?

“Omron has been making drives for more than 30 years,” says Mr Probst.

“So they have great experience. They have developed their own drives that are tested and proven.”

“Omron drives can be used as ‘standalones’ or can be hooked up into a wider network.

“They are very versatile and are ideal for controlling everything from fans and pumps to complex lifts and hoists.”

“They can be used for straight forward and complex control … and they are very competitively priced.”

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MORE OPTIONS FOR SECO’S JABRO HIGH-FEED END MILL Seco has expanded the high-feed machining applicability of its Jabro-HFM JHF980 solid-carbide end mill with new 4 and 5 flute options.

The additional flutes allow parts manufacturers in industries such as aerospace and medical to achieve maximum productivity when performing face, slot and plunge milling operations.

Seco applied the latest design and grinding developments to successful increase the number of flutes on the JHF980, allowing it to provide double the feed rate capability of previous Jabro end mills.

Test results indicate the JHF980 4and 5- flute cutters also offer increased tool life over earlier designs when applied at the same table feed rates.

Metal removal for the new JHF980 high-feed cutters are a lot more aggressive when compared with conventional tools and milling methods.

As such, manufacturers can lower their production expenses and stay more competitive. High-feed machining

pairs shallow axial depths of cut with accelerated table feed rates for increased metal removal.

Further, cutting forces are directed axially into the spindle, thereby stabilising the operation, minimising vibration and lessening wear on the machine tool.

JHF980 end mills feature an ultrafine carbide grade and a monolayer TiAIN coating, which contributes to their success in high-feed applications.

The coating also helps lower operating costs by eliminating the need for coolant in high-temperature situations. The TiAIN layer insulates the cutters and transfers heat into the chips.

Cutting diameters for the 4-flute JHF980 range from 2 mm to 6 mm, while the 5-flute version spans 8 mm to 12 mm.

Both cutters are available in 1.5xD, 5xD and 7xD lengths.

Overall, JHF980 cutters cover a wide application area that involves processing a variety of parts from steel to exotic metals. Part examples include casing pockets, knee caps and 3D cavities. The

cutters also reduce production costs when processing shallow and deep pockets.

Optimal application of the JHF980 cutters is dependent on several factors, from the age of the machine tool being used to the part size being cut.

For example, the cutters can run at maximum feed rates when applied alongside a highly rigid, modern machine tool. Proper programming is also important to ensure optimisation of the cutter path. With the right CAM program, it is possible for the JHF980 to perform Z level finishes on the sides of a part.

Seco can assist manufacturers in developing the most appropriate high-feed machining strategies for their operations.

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NEW SURECUT TECHNOLOGY TO MAXIMIZE CUTTING PERFORMANCE Hypertherm, a manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems, is transitioning its Integrated Cutting Solutions (ICS) brand to SureCut™ Technology. Like ICS before, SureCut is designed to maximize cutting performance by automatically applying optimized cutting process parameters to simplify cutting and reduce operator intervention.

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SureCut is delivered through a combination of Hypertherm products such as automated systems, CNCs and CAM software.

Hypertherm spent more than a year developing a comprehensive set of cutting parameters to cover a wide range of applications.

Factors that impact system settings include material type, thickness, cut type,

amperage level, gas selection and more.

“Though an experienced operator is capable of choosing the right settings, the process can take quite a bit of trial and error,” explains Hypertherm’s SureCut marketing director Abhi Sharma. “SureCut saves time by eliminating this trial and error. It automatically boosts productivity with minimal operator intervention.”

Some benefits of SureCut Technology

include True Hole® for bolt ready holes, True Bevel™ to simplify the process of cutting beveled edges, Rapid Part® to markedly reduce cut-to-cut cycle time and Remote Help™ for real time troubleshooting.

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NEW T-STYLE SIALON CERAMIC INSERTS FROM SECO Seco has expanded the roughing and semi-finishing performance capabilities of its Secomax CS100 sialon ceramic grade by adding inserts with T-style edge preparation to the line.

Featuring a free-cutting, extremely sharp geometry, the new inserts bring stability and performance longevity to the machining of nickel-based superalloys in unstable conditions.

Well suited for turning applications that require tight tolerances and low cutting forces, the T-style (chamfered) CS100 inserts are available in 20° chamfers that range from 0.05 mm to 0.1 mm in width.

The sharp, negative reinforced cutting edges on these inserts help absorb some of the high cutting force and pressure that would otherwise be placed on the machine setups and workpieces.

As a result, these inserts eliminate the

risk of workpiece deformation, especially in thin-walled components, as well as reduce excessive vibrations that shorten tool life and negatively impact surface finish.

The characteristics of the T-style inserts also complement the existing S-style (chamfered and honed) CS100 products designed to handle high cutting forces in rigid, stable machining conditions.

Collectively, the T-style and S-style inserts in the CS100 line have high abrasion resistance and superior toughness that extends tool life and allows for high cutting speeds when processing challenging materials such as Inconel, MAR, RENE and Waspaloy.

In other words, manufacturers, especially those in aerospace and power generation, using these inserts benefit from high productivity, consistent quality and a low cost per part.

High performance … T-Style Sialon ceramic inserts from Seco

Further, Seco has added new ceramic insert holders to its comprehensive product portfolio.

Available in standard shaft and SecoCapto styles, these holders have special pocket designs and clamping systems that easily accommodate the different

thicknesses and missing centre-mounting holes that are common with these types of inserts.

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OPTIMILL DELIVERS RELIABLE MACHINING – EVEN AT HIGH SPEEDS With trochoidal milling, significant improvements in terms of tool costs, clamping, processing times and load on the machine components can be achieved in many applications compared to conventional milling.

For this milling technology, MAPAL has expanded its OptiMill product range by adding mills for the machining of titanium and high-alloy steels as well as for hard machining.

As a result, new fields of application have been developed, such as structural components.

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WHY CHOOSING A PORTABLE LAB IS A SMART OPTION A pre-fabricated, portable laboratory can be a superior choice for industrial clients, due to streamlined procurement and delivery, and future flexibility.

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SECO UNVEILS NEW RANGE OF TOOLHOLDERS Seco has added a new range of taper-face toolholders to meet machinists’ increasing needs for higher production and process reliability.

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A UNEEK TWIST ON COIL MAKING Specialist metal engineering company Uneek Bending have manufactured many types of precision coils for all types of industries over many years.

These coils have ranged in sizes from 3mm diameter stainless steel tubing coils for small applications ranging up to 114mm diameter (100NB) pipe coils for various processing industries.

One of the largest and more challenging coils Uneek Bending has manufactured in recent times was a huge Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) coil which meant the material used had to be corrosive resistant and withstand extremely high heat conditions and very abrasive material being pumped through it.

The customer had done many experiments to find a material which would stand up to the highly abrasive material being forced through the tubing and eventually came up with a specific type of Inconel.

The challenge was to produce a helical coil with a diameter of about 3m and a length of 12m from 165mm diameter (150NB) x 7.1mm wall thickness Inconel.

The coil had to be 100% defect free on all welds and attachments.

This was our largest coil project that after extensive trials was successfully curved to the correct radii and helix angles to produce the final coil.

As the material was only available in 6m lengths Uneek had the challenge of fully welding each section with 100%

Real challenge … Uneek’s huge Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) coil

radiography and pressure testing to eliminate any possible defective areas.

The completed coil was hydro tested with demineralised water in a vertical position. Once drained and dried the coil was then filled with Nitrogen as a padding agent, sealed and dispatched to the customer.

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Uneek have taken and supplied numerous orders for additional coils and have also manufactured even larger coils for Oil Rig flow processes and other chemical applications.

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HD PLASMA CUTTER A VITAL ‘TEAM MEMBER’ FOR GATE MANUFACTURER

By Barbara Schulz Working as one-man band in the specialised and demanding niche of industrial and security gate manufacturing, Simon Neil recognised the desirability of automating the cutting of the square tube and plate steel used in the process. Research into cutting machines led him to the team at Advanced Robotic Technology and the installation of an HD Plasma machine. The result has been greatly increased productivity with 50 percent reduced production times and much shortened lead times when it comes to prototyping and fabricating …

Secure Gates is a manufacturer of metal gates, working in the area of large and specialised industrial and high-security gates – including gates used in prisons.

It’s a niche business with a repeat client list and new clients attracted by word of mouth.

This Adelaide-based business is owned and operated by Simon Neil and he currently employs one staff member.

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his business.

“The business hasn’t looked back since I installed the machine – it’s absolutely pivotal to the business,” he says.

Simon had been looking for some time to install a cutting machine to help with the workload.

Advanced Robotic Technology, when he contacted them, were quick to analyse the needs of the business and suggest solutions that would work best for him.

Simon says he was very impressed with the team at ART and consultation was soon followed by installation at Secure Gates of

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an ART HPR130XD plasma machine with a drill/tap head.

The machine was customised for Simon’s need for a large working area – in his case a working area of 14.5m x 2.5m – and the ability for cutting long length of square tube – up to 12.5m in length – as well as steel plate.

The result for Secure Gates has been an increase in speed and accuracy that has seen greatly lowered lead times and reduced production costs, Simon says.

“Lead time was a problem in the past, waiting on cut metal to be returned.”

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Productivity has increased by 50 percent, and the product is of higher quality.

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The ability to tap into other markets combined with the machine’s efficiency and the one staff member – who only started to work for the business last year – saw Secure Gates to grow by 70 percent over the last three years.

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NOW MORE OPTIONS WITH SECO HELICAL MILLING CUTTERS By adding larger insert sizes to its popular T4-12 line of square shoulder and helical milling cutters, Seco allows parts manufacturers to achieve increased depths of cut.

The new inserts also deliver higher metal removal rates when roughing and semi-finishing steel, cast iron and other workpiece materials.

In continuing the value and stability of the T4-12 line, these larger-sized inserts all come with four curved cutting edges that lower the tooling cost per part and ensure smooth machining operations.

These inserts tangentially mount in their cutter bodies for increased performance stability and easier access to their mounting screws.

This type of mounting directs the cutting forces to the thickest part of the inserts, which contributes to the higher metal removal rates of these products.

Cutter diameters for the larger T4-12 square shoulder inserts range from 25mm to 125 mm (1" to 5"), with corner radii up to 3.1 mm (0.125").

The inserts also come in a wide selection of grades and geometries.

Normal and close pitch versions contribute to successful slotting/contouring and optimised contouring operations, respectively. Internal coolant channels within the cutters further maximise insert performance. Available mounting systems for T4-12 square shoulder cutters consist of various shank and arbor-style cutters.

Value and stability … Seco T4-12 line of helical milling cutters

Cutter diameters for the larger T4-12 helical inserts range from 50 mm to 100 mm (2" to 4"), with corner radii up to 3.1 mm (0.125").

The inserts also come in a wide selection of grades and geometries, including high positive rakes. Normal pitch

cutters perform slotting and contouring operations, while close pitch versions only handle contouring, with a 30 percent radial width-of-cut capability in full axial depthof-cut situations. Mounting systems for these cutters include Arbor, Weldon and Seco Weldon.

For more information visit: www. secotools.com/squaret4.

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SMART GRAPHENE FILTER COULD SOLVE WATER CRISIS A new type of graphene-based filter could be the key to managing the global water crisis, a study has revealed.

The new graphene filter, developed by Monash University and the University of Kentucky, allows water and other liquids to be filtered nine times faster than the current leading commercial filter.

According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report, lack of access to safe, clean water is the biggest risk to society over the coming decade.

Yet some of these risks could be mitigated by the development of this filter, which is so strong and stable that it can be used for extended periods in the harshest corrosive environments, and with less maintenance than other filters on the market.

The research team was led by Associate Professor Mainak Majumder from Monash University. Associate Professor Majumder said the key to making their filter was developing a viscous form of graphene oxide that could be spread very thinly with a blade.

“This technique creates a uniform arrangement in the graphene, and that evenness gives our filter special properties,” Associate Professor Majumder said.

This technique allows the filters to be produced much faster and in larger sizes, which is critical for developing commercial applications. The graphene-based filter

could be used to filter chemicals, viruses, or bacteria from a range of liquids. It could be used to purify water, dairy products or wine, or in the production of pharmaceuticals.

This is the first time that a graphene filter has been able to be produced on an industrial scale – a problem that has plagued the scientific community for years.

Research team member and PhD candidate, Abozar Akbari, said scientists had known for years that graphene filters had impressive qualities, but in the past they had been difficult and expensive to produce.

“It’s been a race to see who could develop this technology first, because until now graphene-based filters could only be used on a small scale in the lab,” Mr Akbari said.

Graphene is a lattice of carbon atoms so thin it’s considered to be two-dimensional. It has been hailed as a “wonder-material” because of its incredible performance characteristics and range of potential applications.

The team’s new filter can filter out anything bigger than one nanometre, which is about 100,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair.

The research has gathered interest from a number of companies in the United States and the Asia Pacific, the largest and fastest-growing markets for

nano‑filtration technologies.

The team’s research was supported by industry partner Ionic Industries, as well as a number of Australian Research Council grants.

Ionic Industries’ CEO, Mark Muzzin, said the next step was to get the patented graphene-based filter on the market.

“We are currently developing ways to test how the filter fares against particular contaminants that are of interest to our customers” Mr Muzzin said.

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SMART SINKS' PATENTED FILTRATION UNCLOGS INDUSTRY DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE FROM A RANGE OF INDUSTRIES—ESPECIALLY WASTE CONTAINING SOLID RESIDUES—IS DIFFICULT, COSTLY AND CAN SOMETIMES CAUSE UNEXPECTED DAMAGE. Craig Hanson, the inventor of the Smart Sinks™ filtration system, noticed that when he was working as a carpenter/ builder, he was often called on to repair or replace cupboards around sinks, particularly those used with filters such as plaster traps in dental laboratories.

“Dental nurses and lab technicians would regularly complain to me that emptying plaster traps was a smelly, messy job,” Hanson said. “I also saw a lot of incorrectly fitted traps which would leak over the cabinets.”

Hanson developed a patented solution to remove particulate waste from cleaning water so that the solids can be disposed of in a bin or skip, leaving clean, potable water that can be released to the drainage system. As part of his demonstration of the effectiveness of Smart Sinks, Hanson fills a glass with water from the final filtration stage and drinks it. The company's multi-stage filtration and collection system completely eliminates fine matter from entering normal liquid waste disposal areas.

The Smart Sinks system is a versatile and flexible system designed and manufactured in Australia. The latest

version is the Smart Sinks Filtration Bin, a fully mobile system suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.

This unit is ideal for tradespeople needing to clean equipment when working in high-rise construction sites or remote locations. Based on a standard 'wheelie bin', it comes with its own water supply that is recirculated back through the unit making it very environmentally friendly.

They can also be used in conjunction with a 'wet vac' when cutting concrete or using a hole saw; the wet vac is emptied into the Smart Sinks Filtration Bin and solid waste is separated from the waste water.

In order for the Smart Sinks sediment filtration system to be patented, the design incorporates three disposable bags, a valve and visual indicators that simplify the use of the system. The filtration bags concentrate the solid material so that the bags from each of the three stages of filtrations can be simply lifted out and disposed of as standard rubbish. The primary filter collects up to 92 per cent of waste material, with subsequent filters ensuring that all waste is removed.

Smart Sinks™ can be used to dispose of trade waste from professions such as

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plastering, tiling, concreting and rendering, and other industries that potentially release pipe blocking solid waste into the environment through our waterways, sewerage and drainage systems.

In addition to helping protect the environment, Smart Sinks™ can also save money. Blocked pipes are expensive to maintain and can cause lost productivity and costly repairs when associated cabinetry is damaged. Failure to comply with local government waste disposal laws and water authority guidelines can lead to

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KCS TraceME TM-901 / N1C2 GPS/RF-module / OEM-version

The TM-901 / N1C2 is a budget product line member of KCS’ advanced TraceME track and trace modules.

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• Integrated 2.45GHz. radio for special functions and peripherals. o Short range, up to 30m (*) o Long range, over 1 km range, line of sight • LoRa™ technology o 868MHz. / 915MHz. (*) o Up to 60km line of sight at 25mW and with integrated antenna.

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-93 dBm (BLE), -90 dBm (ANT)

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Horizontal Position Accuracy

<2.5 m CEP

-148 dBm (typical) -160 dBm (typical) -165 dBm (typical)

Electrical Power supply

Internal Lithium AAA primary cell Optional external +5VDC ±10% (micro USB-connector)

Typical power consumption

2mA GPS low power tracking 100mA BLE/LoRa™ transmission 13 uA standby, sensors, timer and I/O active, no transmissions

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External Connections Power connector

Pin

Description

1

3.4 - 4.5V Battery (+) connection

2

Ground

Power connector (*)

Pin

Description

1

3.4 - 4.5V Battery (+) connection

2

Ground

3

External +4.5 … +5.5VDC, or optional: Solar cell 5V

Micro-USB

Pin

Signal

Type

Description

1

USB VCC

VCC

+4.5 … +5.5 VDC Charge input, max 600mA

2

Serial IN

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Serial input or digital input (2..31V for active high) ~ 50k pulldown

3

Serial OUT

O

Serial or digital output, open collector (max 31V/10mA/100mW)

4

Analog IN

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Analog input (0..44V)

5

GND

GND

GND for charge and I/O

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SAFETY FIRST OFFERS SOLUTIONS TO KEY WORKPLACE ISSUES

Shae McCartney … crowd favourite

Safety remains a key issue for all manufacturing sectors.

Identifying workplace safety problems and how to deal with them will be a core focus of speaker programs at this year's Safety First Conference & Expo in Sydney next month.

The Safety First Conference & Expo is a one-stop safety event.

It brings together a showcase of safety solutions alongside a packed conference program.

At Safety First industry leaders will share the latest research and strategies for improving workplace safety.

The Safety First exhibition will showcase new and innovative solutions for workplace safety.

Safety First provides your best opportunity this year to see practical solutions, while meeting industry leaders and gaining new strategies for boosting workplace safety.

Safety First runs alongside National Manufacturing Week, Australia's largest, longest-running industry event.

NMW is the event that brings industry together to see and touch new technologies, and hear ideas for the future.

A feature of the Safety First conference will be a presentation from Cristian Sylvestre, the managing director of Safe Start, a global safety program.

Mr Sylvestre will share information from the world of neuroscience suggesting a new aspect to safety: that unconscious errors arise from inattention – and that safety can be improved by keeping people's minds alert.

“Anyone who has ever driven a car home without being able to remember the last five minutes of driving knows all too well about autopilot,” he says.

“The reality is that when we feel safe, we're far more likely to start operating in autopilot – to pay less attention.

"The answer, of course, is not to dismantle current safety systems, but rather to teach personal safety skills that help people pay attention more often."

Mr Sylvestre will share these insights, as well as tools for improving your chances of not having a workplace incident, in a Premium Forum session at the Safety First Conference & Expo.

The full Safety First Conference program, which includes free and premium sessions, will complement National Manufacturing Week's comprehensive program, which includes a range of presentations on vital industry issues.

The conference will also address vital mental health issues, with industry leaders from the Fair Work Commission, Worksafe NSW, beyondblue and more speaking on key topics ranging from Dealing with Bullying to a Practical Approach to Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces.

Themes to be addressed include Safety Management topics such as risk assessment, dangerous goods handling

and risk areas such as lifting as well as allimportant Safety Leadership topics around inspiring and leading successful safety campaigns.

One of the crowd favourites at Safety First 2015, high profile industry lawyer Shae McCartney of Clayton Utz returns this year to outline contractor and subcontractor’s safety responsibilities on multi-employer worksites.

Event Director, John Gorton said the Sydney event is being developed with a keen eye to feedback from last year’s inaugural Safety First event in Melbourne.

“The first Safety First event showed us that industry professionals are hungry for opportunities to forge networks and most importantly, share information and ideas for achieving their workplace safety goals,” Mr Gorton said.

With this in mind, Safety First will back its conference and expo with an unique meetings service. These prearranged executive business meetings will give industry professionals an unique opportunity to meet privately

with matched companies – from across the Safety First and broader National Manufacturing Week stage – to discuss shared objectives and opportunities.

To keep up-to-date with event highlights and new details, register now at www.SafetyFirstexpo.com.au. Registration is free to the trade.

Safety First Expo & Conference When: Wednesday, May 11, 10am-4pm Thursday, May 12, 10am-8pm Friday, May 13, 10am-4pm Where: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park www.safetyfirstexpo.com.au

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HAND INJURIES: HOW MUCH ARE THEY COSTING YOU? More than one-third of Australian companies are unaware of how much hand injuries are costing their business, according to a new report.

In Safe Hands: The State of Hand Protection in Australia 2016 is the first report on hand injuries in Australian workplaces. The independent, industryfirst research into hand injury rates, reporting and management practices in Australia highlighted that only 28 percent of employers track hand injury costs. And 48 percent have only a partial picture of the full cost of hand injuries.

The research was undertaken in response to the Australian safety community’s need for benchmarking data about safety performance and best practices within the Australian Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)/ Work Health and Safety (WHS) industry.

The independent research company AMR carried out the survey in conjunction with the National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA) Foundation and Ansell.

A survey was carried out across 17 different

industries. It included small employers of 24 people to organizations with more than 100 employees.

The objectives were to evaluate current safety practices and procedures, the measurement and rating of hand injuries, cost of hand injuries and a review of which best practices have been implemented.

AMR collected data over a period of five months and interviewed more than 200 members of the Australian safety community.

Key findings included: • 7 3 percent of organizations indicated safety performance has improved year-on-year.

• Safety leaders rated cultural initiatives as more useful or successful than technical or PPE improving safety performance, • 75 percent of organizations measure lagging indicators such as LTI’s (complete day or shift time loss) and MTI’s (medical treatment injuries) and other lost time, while 73 percent measure leading indicators such as

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training hours and near hit reports, • 9 3 percent of organizations reported injuries to hands, with cuts (64 percent) abrasion (44 percent and impact (42 percent) being the most common.

Responses clearly showed an ongoing debate between leading versus lagging indicators.

Many respondents pointed to time constraints, reduced resources and costcutting by management as the primary challenge in managing safety.

Commenting on the findings Jamie Burrage, NSCA Foundation General Manager said it was interesting to note the value placed on an effective safety culture and employee engagement through coaching and mentoring, rather than a top-down prescriptive approach to safety

at work.

“Many respondents identified the emerging new practice of mentoring to influence behavioural change as less useful,” he said.

“There appears to be a conflict in how senior management views the effectiveness of mentoring compared to the view of other management levels and workers.

“Mental health is identified by some as the biggest challenge for the future workforce – there is a need to examine the circular nature of ever changing workplaces and fluid work culture to gauge the cause of mental health concerns at work.

Employers may also need guidance in how to enhance the resilience of workers to manage these concerns.”

Ansell Marketing Manager, Dean

Clark, said the report highlights the difficulty faced by safety leaders in building safety performance and compliance that meets their commercial obligations when they don’t have a complete picture of the cost of injuries.

“Comments from respondents show significant differences in the level of understanding about the true cost of injury to businesses,” said Mr Clark.

“When you consider the research was conducted across industries where safety is a key consideration, this shows a need for better education in addressing the costs of hand injuries by taking into account measuring costs of treatment, workers compensation, loss of productivity, retraining and insurance premiums.”

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MACK LAUNCHES NEW SLIP RESISTANT RANGE MACK Boots has launched a new range of slip resistant occupational footwear designed to improve worker safety.

The new range has lifted the bar for workplace safety, exceeding the Australian standard (AS/NZS 2210.5) by 159%.

According to Workplace Health and Safety QLD, workplace slips are a major cost to businesses, accounting for 256,000 lost work days and over $60 million.

And in the US, 25 percent of all injury claims are due to workplace slips.

In the hospitality industry 11 percent of grease burns are precipitated by a slip and up to 2.5 slips occur for every 40 hours worked.

Slip resistant footwear can reduce these incidents by 54 percent and is the most cost effective intervention for reducing slips in the hospitality industry.

Also, for every 0.1 increase in the friction coefficient, slips are further reduced by 21 percent.

Dr Caleb Wegener, Head of Footwear Research

and Innovation at MACK, says the Traction Control Range is designed on the walking movement of the foot.

MACK boots maximise ground contact area through each phase of the gait cycle. The tread pattern also has a unique design based on foot loading patterns and hydrodynamics to optimise fluid dispersion from the shoe-ground interface, which is paramount to reducing slips.

These engineering features result in a range, which is outperforming the market-leading brand in the UK and US on the critical heel-slip test component of the standard, says Dr Wegener.

The new MACK Traction Control Range consists of five styles of safety and non-safety footwear for the breadth of applications in the industrial, cleaning, hospitality and healthcare markets.

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LIGHT BULB MOMENT: BLUESCOPE SWITCHES ON TO ENERGY SAVING LEDs BlueScope Buildings is the world’s leading supplier of pre-engineered metal buildings, with locations on four continents, including Australia.

At its massive American facility in North Carolina, the company struggled with outdated metal halide lights that barely kept the large bays lit, and when they did work, introduced more heat into an already hot environment.

Having heard of the significant improvements to LED technology, the plant manager ordered new energyefficient LED fixtures from Big Ass Solutions.

Since the new lights were installed, they have been drawing rave reviews from employees and visitors. And because the LEDs use about half the energy of metal halides, there’s been a dramatic drop in lighting expenses.

LEDs are hardly new – for half a century they have been used for small indicator lights in consumer electronics like computer keyboards and telephones.

Thanks to their low heat production, negligible energy use, long life and durability, they were prized for enclosed devices that weren’t intended to be opened up and tinkered with.

Only in the last decade or so has technology advanced and prices dropped to the point where LEDs can efficiently produce bright, white light ideal for spaces such as garages, warehouses and BlueScope Buildings’ large manufacturing facility in an affordable way.

Big Ass Solutions, which has already established a reputation in Australia for its Big Ass Fans, has now introduced its Big Ass Light LED fixtures down under, allowing this side of the world to see the difference they make in visibility and energy conservation.

In home garages and most workplace environments, LEDs offer numerous advantages over their predecessors.

Unlike incandescent bulbs or metal halides, which both put out massive amounts of waste heat – metal halide bulbs can reach a temperature as high as 150°C – LEDs, particularly high quality ones with built-in heat sinks, produce almost no wasted heat.

Besides making a huge difference in energy consumption, this means that good LED fixtures can be installed as close as 200 mm from the ceiling, unlike metal halides.

LEDs also have a much longer life than incandescents, metal halides, and fluorescents.

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Let there be light … energy saving LED solutions from Big Ass

High-end LEDs have a rated life – defined as how long they maintain more than 70 percent of their initial brightness – of up to 150,000 hours, which translates into 17 years of 24-hour use or 70 years at six hours a day.

And when occupancy sensors are added to the equation, that lifetime can be extended significantly. And all those extra replacement-free years mean time savings as well as money savings.

‘Generally speaking, LEDs use half the power of metal halides’ In terms of productivity, LEDs enhance that because they require no warmup period to achieve full brightness.

That means no waiting for the lights to come on before getting to work. Metal halides, in contrast, have a warmup time of up to 20 minutes, and must cool down for that same amount of time before they can be turned back on.

The quality of light is the main environmental improvement people notice when they upgrade to LEDs. Fluorescents can be dim and flicker as they fade; metal halides quickly

change colour and grow dimmer. LEDs’ brighter, more consistent light is a vast improvement, especially for sight-sensitive tasks.

LEDs illuminate dark corners and crevices and the small print in instruction manuals because they’re a directional light source – 100 percent of the light they produce is focused in one direction.

That makes it easier for home and professional mechanics to spot dents, dings and colour irregularities, as well as locate a pesky screw that’s fallen on the floor.

In contrast, metal halide, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs radiate light in all directions, so much of the light they produce never even leaves the fixture.

But best of all are the energy savings produced by LEDs, which become multiplied the larger the facility that’s being illuminated.

Savings add up quickly when between 35 and 40 percent of any facility’s typical power cost goes to lighting – the accepted rule of thumb.

Generally speaking, LEDs use half the power of metal halides while producing the same amount of lumens.

That means that despite LEDs’ higher initial cost, large facilities can see a return on investment anywhere from a few months to a couple years by replacing their metal halides.

Clearly, for anywhere in need of better lighting, whether it’s a home garage or a large manufacturing facility such as BlueScope Buildings, upgrading to LEDs, now that they’ve become affordable, is a move that makes both immediate sense and delivers major savings in the long run.

With the arrival of Big Ass Light in Australia, anyone can now see the benefits for themselves.

For more information, go to bigasslight. com.au or call 1300 244 277.

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LIGHTING •

LATEST ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY FROM STAHL Energy-efficient general lighting retrofits in any climate are straightforward with the new series of linear luminaires from R. STAHL. Despite a familiar appearance due to their tried-and-tested fitting design, R. STAHL 6002 and 6402 series linear luminaires use the latest LED technology inside.

Suitable for ceiling installation, use as pendant lights, or pole mounting, these explosion-proof devices enable particularly energy-efficient general lighting in zones 1, 21, 2 and 22.

Their familiar form factor ensures that changing over from traditional linear luminaires with fluorescent tubes to LED light sources is an especially straightforward process.

In photometric terms, one 52 W luminaire is fully equivalent to two

conventional 36 W fluorescent lamps.

However, up to 100,000 hours of operation mean they achieve a far superior service life, as well as a high luminous flux of up to 5800 lm and excellent luminaire efficiency of well over 100 lm per W. In addition, thanks to their slim, lowprofile GRP housing, the lights weigh at least one third less than widely available competing products in the same class.

Series 6002 models feature "increased safety" (Ex e) type of protection, while 6402 series luminaires are "non-sparking" (Ex nA).

Notable for their very robust IP66/ IP67 design, the products can be used at environmental temperatures ranging from -30°C to +55°C. Both series feature very economical 28 W or 52 W standard versions. They are available with or without diffusers in

Energy saver … new series of linear luminaires from R. STAHL

lengths of 700 mm and 1310 mm.

The current R. STAHL lighting solutions campaign provides instructive information on all crucial benefits of LED

lighting compared with conventional light.

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TREOTHAM INTRODUCES SOCAPEX CONNECTORS FOR STAGE LIGHTING The Amphenol Socapex SL61 Connector is a robust and reliable 19 pins connector. It is the worldwide standard for stage lighting and offers a high strengthweight ratio.

The Socapex connector is a standard cable type for stage lighting and is used for conducting dimmed power from a dimmer to stage lighting instruments, and can occasionally power other equipment.

It is used in film, television and stage lighting to terminate the multi-cable.

The 19 pins connector is UL recognised, and is supplied with solder or crimp gold plated contacts up to 25A. The closed entry female contacts and SLG version with 7 first mate last break

ground contacts provide electrical safety.

The connector has a reinforced locking ring, and can be operated up to 600 Volts and in temperatures of -40C to +85C. ROHS versions are available with black coating (non conductive) and nickel plating (conductive).

The split backshell ensures simple maintenance and wiring, while the metallic monopiece backshell provides an IP67 waterproof sealing for outdoor applications.

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LED lighting has revolutionised the lighting industry across the globe.

With LED lights consumers can not only reduce their carbon footprint, they can slash power bills by up to as much as 70 percent.

And significant savings can also be made through reduced maintenance costs each year.

Established in 2010, LED lighting specialists, iQ Lighting has built a solid reputation for quality, reliability and outstanding customer service. iQ lighting offers a complete lighting service which includes free assessment, design solutions, technical support, leasing options as well as full project management for NSW IPART, Victorian VEET and SA Government Rebate Schemes on iQ Lighting approved fittings. iQ also provides return on investment calculations for its clients.

The expert team can assist companies to transition from the less efficient HID lighting solutions to the latest in LED lighting technologies.

iQ AQUILA High Bay

iQ Lighting applies advanced technology and innovation to its products which delivers high efficacy, extremely long life and consistency.

LED lights when engineered and constructed from quality components have an extremely long life lifespan.

They are ideal for warehousing, factories, tunnels, stadiums, public areas.

Even most traffic signals are now using LEDs or Light Emitting Diodes.

Many high quality LED lights have a rated life of greater than 50,000 hours.

So what does this mean?

In general terms, a luminares end of life cycle is when the light output from the fitting falls below 70 percent of the original light output.

For example, if an iQ AQUILA High Bay runs for 10 hours a day over a five-day week for 52 weeks a year it would have a service life of up to 19 years before the light output would potentially fall below the 70 percent thresehold.

This results in not only signficant power savings, but also the cost of maintanence

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To achieve those results, quality components and build quality are essential.

LED lights are the most eco-friendly lighting options now available.

They do not contain mercury or any other hazardous material, and they can be recycled after use.

Also, LED lights consume much less electricity which reduces CO2 emissions.

In fact, LED lights utilise just half the energy as compared to CFL bulbs.

The return of investment (ROI) for LED luminaries generally ranges from 1-3 years, depending on labour costs and the nature of applications.

This is further reduced by taking advantage of the NSW IPART Energy Saving Scheme, Victorian VEET Scheme or SA Scheme when using approved fittings such as iQ Lighting.

LED technology is a wise choice for companies involved in warehousing, manufacturing or commercial premises where lighting-failures can have a serious impact on productivity.

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AQUALUMA SHINES WHEN IT COMES TO LED LIGHTING Specializing in LED lighting since 2004, Aqualuma has earned a global reputation for unparalleled quality and durability in lighting products.

Aqualuma is widely recognized as the world’s leading underwater light manufacturer.

Established on the QLD Gold Coast, the company continues to grow from strength to strength.

Aqualuma has a strong focus on customer service backed up by a high quality Australian made product range.

Aqualuma continues to expand its innovative product range in both the marine, commercial and industrial LED lighting sectors.

The company offers world leading products at an amazing >150 Lumens per Watt.

The commercial and industrial lighting range is worthy of a serious look.

This energy efficient range not only has the design and build quality for which Aqualuma is renowned, but it can actually save tens of thousands of dollars.

With a high bay replacement, commercial down light and LED Panel lights, this has grown into a comprehensive range and now covers multiple applications.

Designed for warehouses, factories, manufacturing plants, highrise, hotels and office lighting, the highbay range comes with a 7-year warranty and is a true commercial warranty based on a 24/7 operation.

With multiple current options, internal & external optical options as well as being corrosion, water and dust proof there is a customizable fixture suited to your application.

Aqualuma not only designs LED lights, it also manufactures them in Australia.

Contact the expert team at Aqualuma for all your commercial and industrial lighting needs.

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NEW FOOD LABELLING REFORMS A WIN FOR CONSUMERS The Australian government has welcomed sweeping new reforms to country of origin food labeling which it says will help to end confusion and misleading information for consumers.

In a joint statement, Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce and Industry Minister Christopher Pyne, congratulated the state and territories for passing the reforms “that are a big win for consumers.”

“This is an issue that has vexed governments on both sides for many years and today is a major breakthrough Australians have long been waiting for,” Mr Pyne said.

“The new food labelling system will provide Australian consumers with the clarity they deserve, without imposing an overly onerous burden on businesses.”

Under the new system, all food products made or grown in Australia will carry the iconic kangaroo logo, along with a bar chart showing what proportion of the ingredients come from Australia.

“Australian consumers should be able to trust that claims such as ‘Made in’ and

‘Product of’ are applied consistently – and the new system will ensure that’s the case,” Mr Joyce said.

“Australians want to know whether the product is from our nation or another, and if a mix of the two, what proportion is from our nation.”

Mr Joyce said the changes will give consumers a clear understanding of where their food comes from, while ensuring Australian businesses receive information and support as they transition to the new rules.

The reforms will be introduced from July 1, with labels expected to appear in retail outlets later this year.

With the introduction of the reforms, the enhanced country of origin labelling requirements will move from the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to Australian Consumer Law. The Australian Made Campaign, the not-for-profit organisation that administers and promotes Australia’s green-and-gold ‘Australian Made, Australian Grown’ logo also welcomed the announcement.

Christopher Pyne … ‘major breakthrough’

Australian Made Campaign Chief Executive, Ian Harrison, said the new food labelling scheme had the potential to greatly improve clarity and consistency for Australian consumers.

The announcement represents an important milestone for the Australian Made logo, he said.

“More transparent food labelling will give shoppers a better understanding

of the provenance of their purchases and provide Australian farmers and manufacturers with a much-needed leg up.”

Mr Harrison said widespread use of the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo should further boost the logo's strong connection to Australia, helping to boost sales locally and globally.

AUSTRALIAN MADE CAMPAIGN APPOINTS ITS FIRST PATRON Mr Robert Gerard has been appointed the first ever patron of the Australian Made Campaign.

Australian Made Campaign Chairman Glenn Cooper made the announcement at a dinner attended by the Australian Made Campaign’s Board of Directors recently.

Former Prime Minister, John Howard, who re-launched the Australian Made Campaign in 1999, was a special guest at the dinner.

Mr Gerard, in his role as President of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the 1990’s, was instrumental in forming Australian Made Campaign Ltd. The not-for-profit organisation administers and promotes one of Australia’s most recognised and trusted icons – the green-and-gold Australian Made, Australian Grown kangaroo logo.

He served as a Director of the Australian Made Campaign for 15 years, from 2001-2015, and was Chairman from 2001-2009.

Mr Gerard is well-known nationally

and internationally for his contributions to Australia’s business community and has also had a significant impact on Australia’s educational and sporting communities.

He is the Executive Chairman of Gerard Corporation, the Chairman of the Hall of Fame Governors for the SA Sports Hall of Fame, a Director of the Order of Australia Association Foundation, a Patron of the Duke of Edinburgh Award in SA and World Fellow, and was once named 2004 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

The Australian Made Campaign Board of Directors comprises: • Glenn Cooper AM (Chairman) Executive Chairman, Coopers Brewery Limited • Allyn Beard (Deputy Chairman) Marketing Director, A.H. Beard Pty Ltd • Neil Summerson FCA (Treasurer) Director and former Chairman, Bank of Queensland • Nicki Anderson Managing Director, Powerforce Group • Kate Carnell AO Small Business and Family Enterprise

Robert Gerard … first patron

Ombudsman • D avid Gray AM Managing Director, David Gray & Co. Pty Ltd • Richard Holyman Chief Executive Officer, Martin & Pleasance • Robert Hutchinson

State Manager, Queensland, ParexDavco (Australia) Pty Ltd • Michele Levine CEO, Roy Morgan Research • Fiona Simson Vice President, National Farmers Federation.

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AUSTRALIAN MADE SUPPORTS CALL FOR CONSISTENT BRANDING ON FOOD EXPORTS The Australian Made Campaign has welcomed a call for Australia’s food and agriculture sectors to work together more closely to promote their products using a Brand Australia strategy.

The push comes from Fortescue Metals Chairman, Andrew Forrest, who addressed the recent Bao Forum for Asia on China’s Hainan Island.

“The power of consistent branding, both here and overseas, cannot be overstated,” Australian Made Campaign Chief Executive, Mr Harrison said.

Mr Harrison said the already wellestablished Australian Made, Australian Grown logo should form part of the food labelling system envisaged by Mr

Forrest, to provide consumers in markets everywhere with better surety of the true origin of the food they are purchasing.

“The iconic green-and-gold kangaroo logo has been clearly identifying Australian produce in export markets for 30 years with great success, so there is a pivotal role for the symbol to play in any ‘Brand Australia’ strategy,” Mr Harrison said.

“Australia enjoys a strong reputation internationally for its clean, green environment and high standards for the production of food, so it makes sense to place a strong emphasis on promoting the Australian brand and defending the authenticity of food supplied from this country.”

Andrew Forrest … call for national branding

CRACKDOWN ON FOREIGN STEEL IMPORTERS The federal government has implemented anti-circumvention measures against foreign steel importers who have been avoiding anti-dumping duties by slightly modifying their products.

The decision is a major win for local steel makers.

Industry Minister Christopher Pyne said payment of duties for steel imports in excess of $4 million would prevent certain steel exporters in China, Taiwan and Malaysia making minor changes to their products to circumvent existing antidumping measures.

“Australian steelmakers need to be able to benefit from free and fair trade,” Mr Pyne said.

“When foreign suppliers try to get around Australian anti-dumping duties, in this case by substituting selected steel products with alloyed for unalloyed steel, this Government is committed to action.

“We are a world leader in fighting the avoidance, or circumvention, of antidumping measures,” Mr Pyne said.

Mr Pyne said the government would continue to work to give Australia’s Anti-Dumping Commissioner the power and capabilities he needs to ensure that local producers are not injured by unfair competition.

Assistant Minister for Science Karen Andrews said: “Our system is fair and transparent in providing support for

Australian manufacturers.”

Across the two types of goods, the duties for alloyed galvanised steel will range from 2.6% to 62.9% and for alloyed Hollow Structural Sections from 3% to 57.1%.

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After the heat treatment process straps are painted and coated with a wax before being wound into coils weighing between 50kg to 450kg. A quality management system is maintained throughout the AUSSIE MADE • process to ensure compliance to specifications and the management of quarantined or nonconforming product.

SIGNODE: A PROUD AUSSIE MADE MANUFACTURER Signode Australia operates a steel strapping manufacturing facility in the NSW country township of Kurri Kurri, two hours north of Sydney.

The facility was commissioned in 2001 and is the only domestic steel strapping facility in Australia.

The plant has the capacity to produce up to 21,000 tonne of steel strapping which is used predominantly in the ferrous and non-ferrous markets.

The core operational process including a primary slitting line which is used to slit full width coils of cold rolled product into mults which will then be slit down to final widths of either 15.9mm, 19mm or 31.7mm.

The slit product is then transferred to the next stage of the process where the straps will be passed through a heat treatment line designed to modify the steel properties of the strap in a tightly controlled environment.

This process enables the product to achieve very high tensile strengths while still maintaining sufficient ductility to ensure the strap retains its integrity even after being tensioned around products in the marketplace.

After the heat treatment process straps are painted and coated with a wax before being wound into coils weighing between 50kg to 450kg.

A quality management system is maintained throughout the process to ensure compliance to specifications and the management of quarantined or nonconforming product.

Signode’s manufacturing plant at Kurri Kurri … the only domestic steel strapping facility in Australia

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BERT EVANS APPRENTICE SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN Hard working first-year apprentices are being encouraged to apply for a $15,000 scholarship to help them complete the next three years of their training, as applications for the Bert Evans Scholarship are now open.

The Bert Evans Scholarship helps apprentices who demonstrate a high aptitude for vocational education and training and a positive attitude in both the workplace and off the job training.

Up to 50 scholarships are awarded each year, including 10 NSW Country Apprentice Scholarships, each one worth $5,000 per year, over three years.

Gary Barnes, Deputy Secretary, Economic, Skills and Regional Development at the NSW Department of Industry, encouraged young people across the state to apply.

“An apprenticeship is a great way to kickstart a career, and apprentices are vital to our state’s growth, but it’s not always easy to complete a qualification,” Mr Barnes said.

“We recognise many apprentices are doing it tough, particularly those who have to live away from home or do not have their family around them to offer support.

“We want to give apprentices a helping hand to complete their training and gain a qualification so they can make a strong contribution in their jobs and in the lives of their families and communities. My message to training providers and employers is this – if you know of a deserving apprentice, encourage them to apply for a scholarship today. ” The Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships were launched in 2014 and are part of a $2.4 million program to help apprentices facing significant challenges to complete their qualifications.

To apply, visit www.training.nsw.gov.au.

WHO’S ELIGIBLE TO APPLY? The Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships assist apprentices in NSW who have demonstrated: • Hardship in their personal circumstances.

• A ptitude for vocational education and training to lead to successful completion of their trade training.

• A positive attitude and application in the workplace and in off the job training.

There will be a maximum of 50 Scholarships awarded annually including 10 NSW Country Apprentice Scholarships. Scholarships are open to school based apprentices.

The scholarships are open for metropolitan and country apprentices.

Apprentices with a disability will need to disclose their disability and will be assessed on hardship and aptitude.

To be eligible apprentices must: • Be an Australian citizen or hold permanent resident status.

• Have commenced between March 1, 2015 and May 30, 2016.

• Be resident in NSW for the term of the apprenticeship.

• The apprenticeship must be in a trade in a skill shortage category in NSW.

APPRENTICES RECOGNISED FOR OUTSTANDING WORK

NSW Skills Minister John Barilaro at the official launch

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Two apprentices from the Illawarra Region of NSW have been recognised for their excellent work and commitment despite hardship at the launch of the NSW Training Awards Illawarra South East at Queanbeyan TAFE earlier this year.

NSW Minister for Skills and Industry John Barilaro presented Jessica Woods, a student at Wollongong TAFE and apprentice Ted Cain with Bert Evans Scholarships.

Mr Barilaro launched the awards with nominee apprentices and trainees present from Illawarra and South East NSW. Local nominees attend interviews regionally, and can then progress onto state and possibly national levels, where they compete for the coveted National Apprentice or Trainee of the Year Awards.

The apprentice must be in one or more of the following categories: • Country apprentice working in regional NSW • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander apprentice • Apprentice with a disability • Female apprentice in a non-traditional trade for women • Apprentice working in a skills shortage occupation and experiencing hardship.

The Scholarships are worth $5,000 each year for up to three years.

The applications will remain open until the close of business (6pm) on Monday, May 30, 2016.

The application form will require a statement each from the employer and a representative of the registered training organisation.

How to nominate For details of the application process download the guidelines and nomination form from NSW Training

NEW APPRENTICESHIPS ON THE RISE The number of people starting apprenticeships and traineeships has increased, according to figures published recently by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

The latest estimates show trainee commencements increased from 26,400 in the September 2014 quarter to 31,700 in the December 2014 quarter.

Trade commencements increased from 19,900 to 21,500 during the same period.

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STEM SKILLS THE KEY TO FUTURE PROSPERITY: CHIEF SCIENTIST Australia’s eighth Chief Scientist Alan Finkel is encouraging students to consider a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, In an interview with The Conversation, Dr Finkel said students with an interest in STEM should “go for it” because there are increasing prospects of jobs over coming decades in STEM careers.

Dr Finkel said children should be encouraged to develop an interest in STEM, beyond just the career aspect.

“One of the things I’ve been very committed to in the last ten years is developing a variety of programs that build on the concept of the relevance of science in our society to get the kids interested and then teach them the

fundamentals of physics and chemistry and maths that they need,” he said.

“For kids who are actually interested in doing science, technology, engineering or mathematics, I would say go for it.

“By doing a science or engineering degree, they are going to learn a way of thinking and understanding of the world around them that I think will serve them very well.”

In a recent media statement Dr Finkel said he believed our future can be better than the present.

“History is testament to that,” he said.

“I welcome an age in which entrepreneurship flourishes, educational opportunities expand, and nations collaborate scientifically to drive progress.”

Dr Alan Finkel … ‘go for it’

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VEGA LAUNCHES WORLD FIRST LEVEL SENSOR FOR LIQUIDS For nearly 20 years, VEGA has been a market leader in the radar level measurement sector.

The company has now set a new milestone with the launch of the VEGAPULS 64, the world’s first level sensor for liquids that uses the 80 GHz frequency range.

With the VEGAPULS 64, greater reliability can be achieved, even under the most difficult conditions such as internal structures, low reflectivity, build up, surface foam and condensation.

The biggest advantage is the better focusing of the radar beam and a greater dynamic response.

This enhanced focusing helps to further distinguish the level measurement signal from interfering signals, especially in containers with internal installations.

Radar level transmitters have largely replaced previous measuring principles such as float based systems or ultrasound devices in many areas of industry. The areas of application have gradually been expanded so that users are more and more frequently using this technology.

The VEGA company has now installed more than half a million radar sensors world-wide.

Nearly two years ago VEGA launched the VEGAPULS 69, an 80 GHz bulk solids radar level sensor.

This device was revolutionary, because it used this higher measuring frequency with a narrower focusing of the radar beam, delivering a major leap forward in bulk solids level measurement.

So the demand for a high frequency radar level sensor for liquids is not surprising.

Measurement of liquid level also presents many challenges, including agitators and other internal installations, build up in the vessel or deep pump shafts.

In applications with very high signal attenuation or interference reflections, the measuring tasks could previously only be solved with a great deal of technical input or by accepting some performance limitations.

With the VEGAPULS 64 some of the electronics and technologies have been adopted from the bulk solids radar measuring instrument.

This means that tested, proven components are already available, but there are still some significant differences.

The VEGAPULS 64 operates with a 4GHz bandwidth, so that an even better, clearer separation of all the reflected signals is possible. Of course, the parameters and application configurations

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Greater reliability … new VEGAPULS 64 level sensor

that are stored in the measuring instrument have naturally been adapted and optimised to liquids applications.

A radar sensor can only measure the correct filling level when a correct filling level echo is available. If interfering signals have the same form as the level echo, a reliable measurement is very difficult.

Previously, with 26 GHz transmission frequency, the beam angle with an antenna size of DN 80 was approximately 10° with a radar sensor. With the VEGAPULS 64, the beam angle is much more focussed at only 3°.

This results in a sensor which can now also be used reliably in containers with installations or even build up stuck to the container wall, because the narrower measurement beam simply passes by them.

The dynamic range, or sensitivity of a radar sensor, (i.e. the difference between the largest and smallest signals it can distinguish) defines which areas of application it can be used. The greater the dynamic response, the higher the measuring certainty and thus the wider the range of applications it can be used on.

The VEGAPULS 64 has an extremely wide dynamic range.

There has never been a radar sensor for liquid applications that can cover a range as wide as this.

This means that media with poor reflective properties, i.e. a low dielectric, can be measured more effectively than with previous radar sensors. This greater measuring certainty enables a reliable liquid level measurement with surface foam, on extremely turbulent filling level surfaces, even with condensation or deposits on the antenna. The transmitter accuracy is +/- 2 mm and the filling level can also be measured very close to the bottom of the container.

Also, the commissioning of the VEGAPULS 64 is already much easier, because the complicated interfering signal mapping is largely dispensed with.

The plics® concept with which the new VEGAPULS 64 is of course designed, brings all the usual additional convenience.

Another property also helps to make the installation simple: The very narrow measuring beam makes it easier to mount the VEGAPULS 64 onto existing nozzles and upstands which would have before cause problems.

This is ideal for applications where the complete container is governed by pressure testing and insurance regulations and not easily modified.

Normally a long narrow nozzle creates interfering signals, however, because of the focused measuring beam of the VEGAPULS 64, it avoids internal

edges. This means there is no need to re-engineer the mounting for a reliable measurement.

The new VEGAPULS 64 radar level sensor is expected to become a problem solver in storage and reaction vessels with many internal installations and agitators.

The sensor has demonstrated itself to be insensitive to extreme process conditions, foam or caking. Even containers with heating coils, or narrow pump shafts in waste water treatment, are applications which the new VEGAPULS 64 masters with ease.

And thanks to its small process connections, it is highly effective in many applications in the pharmaceutical and food industry.

New process connections will be offered, with all PTFE wetted materials for use in an aseptic area, and they will meet the requirements of 3A, FDA and EHEDG. Approvals for use in hazardous areas are also available.

For more information visit: www.vega. com/vegapuls69 VEGA Australia Pty Ltd Ph: 02 9542 6662 www.vega.com

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APPMA TO LAUNCH AUSTRALIAN PAVILION AT PROPAK ASIA 2016 The Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) will launch the inaugural Australian Pavilion at ProPak Asia 2016 in Thailand in June.

The APPMA developed the pavilion to assist Australian packaging and processing manufacturers and distributors to showcase their products and companies to the Asian market.

ProPak Asia is Asia’s No.1 international processing and packaging trade event for Asia’s expanding food, drink & pharmaceutical industries.

With a proven track record over 24 successful editions ProPak Asia consistently delivers the best results, high quality and quantity trade visitors from across Asia.

Exhibitors at the Australian Pavilion include HMPS, Adaptapack, Rhima, Confoil, Accupack, the APPMA and the Australian Institute of Packaging.

Outside of the pavilion other APPMA Member companies including TNA, Heat & Control and Fibre King will also exhibit at the show.

HMPS, the largest Australian-owned automation solutions provider to the endof-line packaging industry in Australia, will be showcasing their automation and robotic solutions available to end-ofline packaging applications at ProPak Asia. HMPS will launch YuMi the new collaborative assembly robot at the show.

YuMi®, the result of years of research and development, is a collaborative, dual arm, small parts assembly robot solution that includes flexible hands, parts feeding systems, camera-based part location and state-of-the-art robot control.

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packing and processing in a wide range of industries. Adaptapack will display its range of packaging and processing solutions including case packers, case erectors, pick and place, case sealers, customised processing solutions and customised assembly solutions.

AccuPak, a 42-year-old, one-stop engineering solution provider company, specialises in getting powders and granules into paper or plastic bags. AccuPak will launch its new PLAGe Sugar Linear Weigher.

The linear sugar weigher, that has taken many years to develop, will soon be onto the world market.

Confoil, an Australian-owned company, is the only manufacturer of aluminium foil products in Australia, will showcase Dualpak paperboard and pulp trays at ProPak Asia.

The trays can be used in microwaves, ovens and freezers.

The liner on the trays resists moisture from soaking into the tray, so the trays are great for all types of foods.

Rhima Australia, specialises in washing systems for businesses, industries and environments where impeccable hygiene and cleanliness is essential. Rhima will launch its revolutionary tray washers.

Rhima will also have a range of other washers for different washing purposes at its stand.

If your company is looking for specific Packaging and Processing Machinery or you need assistance with developing a tender then the Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) can source the appropriate member companies for you. Just ask them how. The APPMA

Star attraction … Confoil to showcase Dualpak trays at ProPak Asia

represents Australia’s leading packaging and processing machinery and allied components companies and your company can become a part of this network. Established in 1983 the APPMA, is Australia’s only national packaging and processing machinery association and the proud owners of AUSPACK – the largest biennial packaging and processing machinery and materials exhibition in Australia.

APPMA will launch the 2016 Member Directory during ProPak Asia.

The directory includes detailed information on Australia’s leading packaging & processing machinery and allied components companies in Australia.

And the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), established in 1963, will launch its Education & Training Courses for the Asian Region at ProPak Asia.

Visitors can learn more about the Diploma in Packaging Technology,

The Certificate in Packaging, The Master in Food & Packaging Innovation, the Certified Packaging Professional Qualification and more.

The AIP remains the only professional body designed to educate, train and develop packaging technologists and other individuals involved within the packaging industry throughout Australasia.

The AIP is now a member of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and works closely with many other international packaging organisations.

The APPMA invites attendees to ProPak Asia 2016 to see the Inaugural Australian Pavilion in Hall 5.

ProPak Asia will be held in Bangkok from June 15-18. www.appma.com.au

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TURCK SENSOR LINE NOW WITH TEACHABLE OPTIONS TURCK is expanding its portfolio of capacitive sensors, now offering 18mm and 30mm capacitive barrel sensors with teachable capabilities.

The new offering comes in two variants – teach by wire or teach by button.

The teach by button variant can be taught by a single press of a button, saving valuable installation and configuration time.

Both present and absent media can be taught for a higher sensitivity teach.

The variant without a push button can be taught either by a teach adapter or teach by wire (pin 5), which allows for a tamper-resistant installation. Each variant is available in either PNP or NPN. The 18mm housed version offers a 5 mm sensing range when flush mounted and a 7.5 mm range when not flush mounted.

The 30mm housed version offers a 10mm sensing range when flush mounted,

New offering … new capacitive sensors from TURCK

with a sensing range of 15mm when not flush mounted.

The expanded offering can be switched between NC and NO, and provides optical programming feedback through LEDs. TURCK Australia Ph: 1300 132 566 www.turck.com.au

INNOVATIVE NEW VPN ROUTER FROM TREOTHAM The Wieland Wienet VPN industrial router allows the user to manage the telecontrol, remote maintenance and alarm simply and safely from a distance.

The industrial router allows unlimited M2M communication to ensure increased efficiency and data security.

Whether it's about the control of machines, monitoring of production or the coordination of production areas, communication between devices is imperative for such a complex task. With Wieland's innovative router technology, control commands, level indicators or video signals can now be transmitted.

The routers can be used for many applications, including energy systems such as wind turbines, solar farms, biogas cogeneration systems and heat pumps. They can be used for water and waste water management, and system monitoring in machine building such as washing machines, packaging machines and compressors. They are also suitable for external surveillance cameras, vending, smart metering and mobile fleet management.

The Wieland router is extremely user friendly with the arrangement of ports on the front panel and a standard USB port.

It features an extremely robust aluminum housing and DIN top hat rail assembly.

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RED LION LAUNCHES FIRST RUGGED I/O PLATFORM Now available from Control Logic is Red Lion’s new rugged E3 I/O™ module platform, a high-density I/O system with hardened metal enclosures and powerful communication options.

This versatile platform marks Red Lion’s first rugged I/O modules configurable using Crimson® 3.0 software.

Designed to withstand the critical demands of localised and distributed I/O applications, Red Lion’s Crimson-enabled E3 I/O modules feature robust networking capabilities with redundant Ethernet ports and built-in serial communication.

With one RS-485 terminal block and dual Ethernet ports that include userselectable Ethernet modes for ring, pass through and two network, the easy-todeploy E3 I/O modules can eliminate the need for additional switching devices.

In addition, these modules offer up to 34 mixed I/O points including input/ output, analog/discrete and temperature I/O for complex industrial applications.

Available in DIN-rail and panel-mount form factors, Red Lion’s E3 I/O modules support wide environmental tolerances and enable seamless integration into any

Versatile … Red Lion’s new rugged E3 I/O™ module platform

industrial environment.

Wide -40° to 75°C operating temperature, high shock and vibration ratings coupled with industry certifications that include UL Class I, Division 2 listing, ATEX and IECEx approvals make each E3 I/O module safe for use with industrial control equipment in hazardous locations.

Control Logic Ph: 1800 557 705 www.control-logic.com.au

GEMÜ DIAPHRAGM VALVES FOR OXYGEN PPLICATIONS

Increased efficiency … Wieland Wienet VPN industrial router

-30°C to 70°C and supports all popular mobile systems.

The router will always access the fasted available connection with wienet and offers download speeds of up to 100 Mbit/s and upload speeds of up to 50 Mbit/s.

It is ideal for industrial use in conjunction with VPN-service portals, such as WieService24.

The devices are also available with a second SIM card slot, additional I/O, RS-232, RS-422/RS-485, M-Bus, second Ethernet interface, WiFi module or integrated 3 port switch.

Treotham Automation Pty Ltd 02 9907 1788 www.treotham.com.au

Valve specialist GEMÜ now offers an extended range of diaphragm valves for oxygen applications.

Diaphragm valves are used in the most varied of industrial sectors for a variety of applications.

For the pharmaceutical sector and biotechnology industry as well as the foodstuff and beverage industry, GEMÜ can now offer customers an extended range of valves and diaphragm materials for oxygen applications.

For applications in which gaseous oxygen is used, corresponding approval is required.

Diaphragm valve GEMÜ 601 for small nominal sizes, valve GEMÜ 650 for small to larger nominal sizes, and filling valve GEMÜ 660 are just a small selection of the stainless steel valves available for approved gaseous oxygen use.

For all valve types, the customer can fall back on the diaphragm materials EPDM or PTFE. The specified valve and diaphragm designs can cover a wide variety of applications, including with regard

Extended range … Gemu diaphragm valves

to the required operators (manual or pneumatic).

GEMÜ is one of the world's leading manufacturers of valves, measurement and control systems.

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NEW ‘EXTREME DUTY’ ROTARY GEAR PUMPS For the pumping of abrasive process fluids you can’t go past the new line of Gorman-Rupp “extreme duty” rotary gear pumps. According to Hydro innovations, authorised Australian distributor of Gorman-Rupp pumps, the GHA range of rotary gear pumps is designed to be the world’s toughest, longest lasting gear pump.

The GHA Extreme-Duty pump combines proven gear pump technology with state-of-the-art wearresistance processes. This enables the pump to take on the toughest challenges including: • Paints and enamels • Titanium dioxide • Iron and zinc oxide • Diatomaceous earth • Fish solubles

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Paper coatings Pitch Barium sulphate Wax Waste oils Filled asphalt and more

GHA Extreme-Duty pumps have flow capacities to 1230 litres per minute and are rated to 13.8 bar. They are also rated to temperatures to 260oC and viscosities to 54,000cSt. Hydro Innovations Ph: 02 9898 1800 www.HydroInnovations.com.au Proven technology … ‘Extreme Duty’ Rotary Gear Pump

NEW ACCURATE WAY TO MEASURE POSITION The confocalDT 2406-10 with 10mm measuring range stands out due to its compact design and high precision.

As well as distance measurements on reflecting or transparent surfaces, the sensor can also be applied in onesided thickness measurement of transparent film, plates or layers.

Due to its axial and radial measuring directions, the IFS2406-2, 5mm sensors are suitable for vacuum applications and extremely versatile in terms of its use.

The new IFS2406-10 opened a new field of applications.

With a larger measuring range one side thickness measurements or higher offset distances are possible.

The IFS2406 from Bestech Australia are distinguished by a compact size and a high accuracy.

Bestech Australia Ph: 03 9540 5100 www.bestech.com.au

High precision … the confocalDT 2406-10

COMPACT AND MANOEUVRABLE FOR THE BEST CLEANING RESULT. Scrubber drier BD 50/50 C Bp Classic.

The new BD 50/50 C Bp Classic offers a clear view of the area to be cleaned due to the compact dimensions of this battery-powered scrubber drier with sophisticated disc technology. Machine features have been reduced to the most important settings and functions to enable use after brief instruction. Start using the machine straight away with the EASY operation panel and versatile cleaning programs!

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CONTROL LOGIC TO DISTRIBUTE GE AUTOMATION & CONTROLS IN WA Control Logic has expanded its network of GE Automation & Controls (formally GE Intelligent Platforms) products and services for the second time in 12 months, to include Western Australia.

The distribution network in Western Australia is in addition to the recent attainment of NSW, Victoria and Tasmania in April 2015 with existing networks already established in QLD, South Australia and the Northern Territory.

With a partnership spanning over 15 years with the GE brand, and the expansion of Control Logic’s warehouse in Perth, Control Logic can now offer the service to its clients nationally.

GE Automation & Controls provides industrial software, control systems, and embedded computing platforms that help connect, monitor, analyse and optimise operations.

Products in the range include PAC controllers, HMI/SCADA software,

industrial computers, operator interfaces, panel PCs and other industrial automation products.

As a trusted and reliable provider for over 35 years, Control Logic has built a reputation for outstanding customer service.

They understand your business and can deliver the support you expect for longterm performance and success.

Control Logic Ph: 1800 557 705 www.control-logic.com.au

WORLD FIRST THERMAL IMAGING CLAMP METER NOW AVAILABLE Previously, electricians were forced to troubleshoot complex compounded problems by chasing down the cause – one electrical measurement at a time.

Often the true source of the problem was never found, leading to call-backs from customers asking the electrician to fix the same issue over and over again.

Not only did they waste time troubleshooting problems they thought they had resolved, but they also put their safety at risk without knowing what dangers they faced.

Now FLIR has announced availability of the world’s first thermal imaging clamp meter – the FLIR CM174 Imaging Clamp Meter with IGM (Infrared Guided Measurement).

The CM174 600A AC/DC Clamp Meter has a built-in thermal camera that powers FLIR’s IGM technology, which visually guides users to temperature differences and pinpoints anomalies, so they can fix

the system, not just the fault, to get the equipment up and running and ensure that it won’t go down again.

Electricians may even find new issues they didn’t expect to see, expanding their scope of work and resulting in more business.

For instance, they might have a hunch that a faulty motor controller caused an equipment failure, but after using CM174 they discover that an overheating motor or a loose connection was to blame.

If an electrician is facing cluttered wires or scanning complex panels for hazards, he can stay at a safe distance and use IGM to show them the anomalies without reaching into the panel.

And the narrow-jaw design and built-in work lights make it easier to clamp the meter around wires in tight spaces and in poor lighting conditions.

The CM174 validates findings with advanced measurement features to

World first … FLIR CM174 Imaging Clamp Meter

help solve the most complex electrical issues, and is vital for checking repairs and ensuring problem areas have returned to normal.

For more information visit: www.flir.com/ CM174.

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EXAIR LAUNCHES ITS ‘BEST EVER’ PRODUCT CATALOGUE EXAIR says the new Catalogue 29 is its best yet.

The full colour technical guide offers solutions to common industrial cooling, drying, conveying, blowoff, cleaning, coating and static electricity problems.

The 192-page catalogue includes new Static Eliminators and their associated selectable voltage Power Supply.

The Ion Air Gun, Ion Air Cannon, Ion Air Jet, Ionizing Point, and Super Ion Air Wipe have undergone independent laboratory tests to certify these new products meet the rigorous safety, health, and environmental standards of the European Union, USA and Canada that are required to attain the CE and UL marks. These same products are also RoHS compliant.

A new Back Blow Nozzle for small diameters and stainless steel plumbing kits for Super Air Knives have also been added.

EXAIR products help companies conserve compressed air, reduce dangerous noise levels and eliminate harmful dead end pressures.

Now available from Compressed Air Australia, the catalogue contains detailed technical explanations, performance data, application photos and dimensional drawings for each product.

Contact Compressed Air Australia to request a complimentary copy.

OUTSTANDING CLEANLINESS WITH THIS KÄRCHER CLASSIC Kärcher proves that astounding cleanliness can be achieved by using a basic yet effective machine. That’s why Kärcher created the BD 50/50 C Bp Classic scrubber drier.

It has very simple electronics and a large tank capacity for long non-stop periods of operation. The machine offers a clear view of the area to be cleaned due to the compact dimensions of this battery-powered scrubber drier with sophisticated disc technology.

Machine features have been reduced to the most important settings and functions to enable use after brief instruction. With an easy operation panel and versatile cleaning programs you can start using the machine immediately.

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Large tank capacity … the BD 50/50 C Bp Classic scrubber drier

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ANYONE FOR GOLF?

NEW YAMAHA WEBSITE LAUNCHED Warequip has launched a new website dedicated to its latest range of vehicles – Yamaha Golf Cars.

Warequip prides itself in an outstanding and diverse product range and after sales service. Warequip’s latest offering, YamahaMelbourne.com.au features the large range of Yamaha Golf Cars, accessories and apparel now available.

The Yamaha Melbourne website arms consumers with all the necessary information needed to make the right choice when choosing the best Golf Car for their business.

Backed by experienced staff, an extensive range of spare parts and service program, Warequip is well-positioned to solve almost any application in a safe and sustainable way.

The in-house fabrication and workshop facility allows Warequip to customise any vehicle to suit specific needs.

This is the third website dedicated to specialty vehicles released by Warequip.

YamahaMelbourne.com.au joins IndustrialVehicles.com.au and PolarisMelbourne.com.au.

You can browse the diverse range of Yamaha electric and petrol utility vehicles at www.YamahaMelbourne.com.au.

Warequip Solutions Ph: 03 8378 7700 www.warequip.com.au

POWERFUL SOLUTION: TRANSFER SWITCHING EQUIPMENT FROM NHP NHP has released a new range of ATyS transfer switching equipment from Socomec.

The ATyS range is reliable, durable and versatile to suit any application that requires transferring essential loads and electrical distribution systems from one power source to another.

All ATyS devices in this complete range are user friendly with a quick and easy installation process, catering for applications from 40 to 6300 A. Performing at high levels, the ATyS series features interlocking and padlocking functions, manual emergency control, watchdog relay and plug-and-play solutions.

Whether the ATyS is remotely operated or fully automatic, all intuitive products are factory assembled and tested in full compliance with IEC 60947-6-1 standard.

With an integrated auto-configuration and available supporting expansion modules, there is a full range of accessories with simple programming directly on the product or through configuration software.

NHP’s range of ATyS transfer switching equipment ensures a reliable and uninterrupted power supply to your facility.

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HOW THIS PACKAGING COMPANY SAVED $10,000 A MONTH IN ENERGY COSTS After Snopak Manufacturing’s compressed air system suffered a major breakdown, management realised it was time to upgrade to a system that would meet their needs immediately and well into the future.

After researching the market and given that their need was urgent to minimise down time, they spoke with the Sales Manager of Southern Cross Compressors, Martin Curd who assessed their output requirements and made a recommendation to install a new Southern Cross, KHE 2 Stage, Variable Speed Rotary Screw Compressor and ancillary systems.

This appeared to offer all the compressed air power they required to resume operations and cater to future growth without an overkill on size or capacity.

The assessment also displayed favourable energy cost savings over the old system that would pay for the new system in a relatively short period.

“Not only does the new KHE VS deliver in excess of our current operating needs, it is a far

quieter and efficient system all together, said Snopak Manufacturing Manager Peter Goddard.

“Cost savings have vastly exceeded our expectations and fact is, we are saving an amazing $10,000 to $15,000 per month on our energy bills, he said.

“The new system provides all the compressed air power we need to handle our operations including power hungry blow moulders, thermoformers and ancillary equipment. The programmable, variable speed function gives us the air we need when we need it, saving both on wasted energy and maintenance requirements.”

Mr Goddard said the professional and knowledgeable approach from Martin Curd and the team at Southern Cross meant that Snopak received the ideal machine for its requirements.

And the after sales service from Southern Cross was second to none.

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TREOTHAM ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH PFLITSCH Treotham has recently partnered with Pflitsch to bring Australia and New Zealand extremely high quality and reliable German made cable glands.

The high-grade Pflitsch cable glands provide highly reliable seals and durability in industrial environments. Superior strain relief ensures that the cables cannot slip out or be pulled out of the connector.

The cable glands are suitable for a number of industries including the railway, electrical, food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, energy production and distribution, renewable energies (wind and solar), machinery and

equipment, as well as automation and robotics.

The Pflitsch glands achieve high ingress protection ratings of IP68 and IP69K, fulfil international standards such as VDE, UL, CSA and Gost and meet the requirements of EMC and ATEX standards.

In addition to cable glands, Treotham also offer Pflitsch cable trays, accessories, tools and machine tools.

Treotham Automation Pty Ltd Ph: 02 9907 1788 www.treotham.com.au

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INDUSTRIAL CLEARANCE

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Industrial Clearance is a new initiative and will go "live" mid April.

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• PRODUCT NEWS

TREOTHAM UNVEILS NEW RANGE OF WENGLOR FLUID SENSORS Wenglor's range of fluid sensors includes flow, pressure and temperature sensors.

The fluid sensors use a patented measuring process, which is unique on the field of flow sensor technology.

This allows the products to be mounted without regard to position or flow direction, and deliver precise measurement results with a simple installation.

The uniform design, intuitive operation, large 7-segment display and connection concepts makes the fluid sensors extremely user-friendly. Additionally, a separate LED allows quick recognition of the switching status.

The UniFlow Flow Sensors determine the speed of which media flow within closed systems and measure temperature. They offer a unique, patented measurement method, which is independent from the flow direction. They are suitable for many

applications including flow rate monitoring in filling machines, cooling water control, monitoring of cooling water in power generators and cooling of ship electronics.

The UniBar Pressure sensors measure the relative pressure of any media in closed systems in the range of -1 to 600 bar.

They are ideal for monitoring processes, pressure in filling systems, filters and compressed air systems. They are also suitable for food and pharmaceutical industries, determining the fill level in tank and silo systems, and pressure regulation of aggregates.

The UniTemp Temperature sensors measure the temperature of liquid and gaseous media, and permit reliable temperature monitoring within processes.

They feature a compact design and measure a large range of temperatures from 0 to 200°C.

They are used to monitor temperature in brewing processes, monitor flow and return temperatures in solar thermal energy, regulate temperature in cheese production and measure temperature for tempering furnaces.

Three switching outputs are available for each sensor, however depending on requirements the sensors can be equipped

with one or two switching outputs, or a switching output in combination with an analog output.

Treotham Automation Pty Ltd Ph: 02 9907 1788 www.treotham.com.au

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SOLAR EAR: A SWEET SOUND FOR DEAF EARS

By GHADA ALI In many parts of the world there is a lack of resources, resources that are important to the betterment of the standards of living. Things that we take for granted are things that are considered somewhat of a luxury elsewhere.

Something like hearing.

The average person wouldn’t really think about it. Hearing is just something that has always been there and seems like it always will be, and if not, hearing aids are a technology that are readily available.

But what about when it’s not?

A 2015 report from the World Health Organisation claimed that 5 percent of the world’s population – 360 million people – has disabling hearing loss, with the majority of these people living in low to middle income countries.

Globally only 10 percent of people who need hearing aids have access to them or can afford them.

Now enter Howard Weinstein. The life that he has lead is remarkable to say the least, originally living in Montreal with a successful career in management, Weinstein seemed to be have it all, until the night of June 6, 1995 when his daughter died of a brain aneurysm in her sleep, and in the week to follow, he would be fired from his job.

After seeming to have lost it all, Weinstein would put his mind to help developing countries.

“The defining moment came after I started another business in Canada after my daughter's death. I met a friend of mine who was selling these swimming pool noodles and he was telling me that he had just sold 400,000 to a large retail outlet.

After this meeting I asked myself: ‘What do I want written on my tombstone?’

“So I went back to the office and told my partner that I was selling my shares for $1,” he said.

And as fate would have it in 2001 he would be invited to Africa to assist an NGO. Three days into his stay at the village of Oste in south Botswana he would meet Sarah, a local deaf student, and although it would take Weinstein a year, he was able to give Sarah a hearing aid.

Because during his time at Otse, he worked with engineers to develop low cost hearing aids powered by Solar rechargeable batteries, and a solar charger, giving birth to Solar Ear. A traditional hearing aid costs at around $500-$5000, something that

Howard Weinstein … ‘defining moment’

many in developing nations simply cannot afford. The batteries are also another issue of their own as a standard battery lasts an average of one week, and costs one dollar, which is still almost impossible for many low income earners in developing nations such as Africa.

“It makes no sense that the least expensive hearing aids on the market have an average starting price of $1800,” Mr Weinstein said.

Solar Ear provides both hearing aids and rechargeable batteries that last up to 2-3 years and can be used with 80% of hearing aids currently in the market, making them far more affordable and sustainable for low income earners in developing nations.

But beyond that, beyond the tech, what makes Solar Ear even more of a social endeavour is their workers. The initial stages of creating the Solar Ear were with the deaf community of Africa.

“I sat down with young adults from a local school for the deaf in rural Botswana and asked them to tell me about their lives, their hopes, their dreams, the problems of being deaf in rural Africa. They came up with the idea of a rechargeable hearing aid battery and solar charger. They invented the products, manufacture them and teach others how to manufacture them,” he said.

Even today Solar Ear trains, hires and

employs young deaf people, to give them an opportunity to create the technology that is furthering their community.

“I feel if you give a hearing impaired person the opportunity to trumpet their talents to civil society it will present further opportunities for them, the larger deaf community to the benefit of all society,” he said.

The organization does not only create and hire, but also develops screenings to ensure that hearing disabilities are picked up from as early as birth.

‘Our goal is to prevent hearing loss, not sell hearing aids’ According to Solar Ear, the 3 process screening application will target those who are often the hardest to diagnose: babies and children, and in conjunction with MIT, is developing a low cost, simple to use, Android smart phone based, open source, OAE testing device, for babies and infants called Baby Ears.

“In order to give a hearing impaired child a chance, they need to be fitted with hearing aids and also learn how to

communicate in sign language with the hope that they would eventually pick up spoken forms of communication,” Weinstein said.

When asked if there were plans to expand, Mr Weinstein said: “I would love to start manufacturing our products in Australia by young Aboriginal people who are deaf for the people with a hearing loss in Australia, New Zealand and surrounding countries. It would be a sustainable social business and I would give over $1 million of technology for free,” he said.

But where from here?

According to Weinstein his hope is to totally democratise and socialise the hearing aid industry by bringing in products and services on a smart phone platform with the cost starting at $1.

“It will be a very disruptive business model, very sustainable and will helpwithin the next 5 years – 100 million people as well as for the first time start to lower the rate of hearing loss in the world.

“Our goal is to prevent hearing loss not sell hearing aids for those who have a hearing loss,” he said.

You can donate to this worthy cause at: http://solarear.com.br/donate/

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Industry Update is turning 21 – and you’re invited to join our birthday celebration.

A special birthday issue is planned for June – and it promises to be our biggest ever issue.

To mark this major milestone we are offering special advertising packages and some special features.

This is one party that shouldn’t be missed.

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The June edition will feature a special preview of CeMAT AUSTRALIA 2016 – Australia’s leading exhibition and conference for the materials handling and intralogistics sectors.

This will be the first CeMAT AUSTRALIA show to be held in Melbourne (July 12-14), following the show’s successful debut in Sydney last year.

The CeMAT preview will form part of a major feature on materials handling, cranes and lifting equipment, conveyors, forklifts, stackers and loaders.

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