Workplace injuries cost $57.5bn in 05/06
02 April, 2009
The ASCC has released a report that shows work-related injuries and illnesses cost Australians $57.5bn in the 2005–2006 financial year, amounting for 5.9% of Australia's GDP in that period.
Pressure piping
02 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Calair Pipe Systems Pty Ltd
The FRAS range of halogen-free, flame-retardant, anti-static pressure pipes is engineered for use in underground applications such as coal mining and methane extraction.
Website tips for plant optimisation
02 April, 2009
Honeywell has launched www.TheOptimizedPlant.com, a website that delivers ideas, information and tools to help manufacturers maximise plant performance and get the most out of existing assets.
F1 Cooling Nozzle
02 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Spray Nozzle Engineering
Manufacturing processes such as milling, drilling, grinding and turning can generate unwanted heat, which can degrade both production and production tools. Silvent has developed the F1 Cooling Nozzle that is especially designed for spot cooling, while blowing away unwanted matter, dust etc.
Bearings for marine current turbines
02 April, 2009
SeaGen, a commercial tidal current turbine in Northern Ireland’s Strangford Lough, runs with bearings from NKE Austria.
2009 test instruments catalogue
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Emona Instruments Pty Ltd
Emona Instruments has released its 2009 test instruments catalogue.
Manufacturer invests in CNC machining centres at its Sydney manufacturing complex
30 March, 2009
Macnaught Australia, a lubrication equipment manufacturer, has just invested more than $1.2 million on advanced technology CNC machining centres at its Sydney manufacturing complex.
World's smallest machined part on display at Austech
30 March, 2009
The world's smallest machined part will be on display at Austech 2009, along with a range of new products and technologies showcased for the Australian manufacturing industry.
OHS pioneer Eric Wigglesworth dies
25 March, 2009
Australian OHS pioneer Dr Eric Wigglesworth died on the weekend, days short of presenting a paper to the Safety In Action Conference calling for systemic change to the research into workplace health.
Siemens appoints new partners
17 March, 2009
Siemens has enhanced its Channel Partner program with the recent appointment of a number of authorised resellers of industry products throughout Australia.
Control and automation expo heads west
13 March, 2009
The most recent and innovative process control and automation products will be displayed at a trade show in Bathurst on 25 March 2009.
WA backing large projects to buck job loss trend
12 March, 2009
Western Australia will receive a much-needed boost to its job market this year, with 1500 jobs to be created during the construction of the $3.5 billion Perdaman urea plant in Collie. The plant is just one of a range of large projects that the government is relying on to buck the nation's job loss trend.
Siemens Productivity Tour
11 March, 2009
Siemens will be holding a tour of half-day seminars around Australia and New Zealand from 24 March 2009 to 17 February 2010, to discuss how organisations can achieve maximum productivity while also reducing costs.
AOG doubles previous successes
02 March, 2009
The 2009 Australasian Oil and Gas Expo attracted 7784 visitors, more than double the number of visitors to the 2007 show, according to event organisers.
Flexicon opens Sydney sales office
25 February, 2009
Global bulk handling manufacturer Flexicon has increased its presence in Australia by tripling its manufacturing facilities in Brisbane, Qld, and opening a sales facility in Sydney, NSW.
