Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 7, 2024
“Filament is almost entirely imported to Australia and made from petrochemicals, so being able to locally make it from used plastics also reduces the environmental impacts from global freight. 3D printing is a wonderful technology enjoying rapid uptake but the tragedy is until now 3D printing has been reliant on virgin plastics.”
CMTC Manufacturing Tech
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The smooth flow of goods is essential to a thriving manufacturing base, but aging roads, congested highways, and outdated rail and port systems can become obstacles. However, these upfront costs can be offset by long-term savings from reduced transportation expenses, efficiencies through automation and faster time-to-market.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Supply chain issues started with COVID-19; however, they’re also affected by intensifying geopolitical tensions, increased consumer demand, labour shortages, inflation, depleted inventory levels, and increased freight costs. The Australian manufacturing sector was, and continues to be, impacted in several ways.
Fabricating & Metal Work
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
By transitioning operations from the company’s previous parts warehouse in Woodridge, Illinois, customers have also realized freight shipment savings of up to 70%. Additionally, the warehouse employs the latest logistics technology such as dynamic inventory management and predictive intelligence to optimize part availability.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Yet, ironically, this very unwelcome consequence of the Covid 19 pandemic is providing the drive for Australian manufacturers to produce more parts locally to reduce their dependence on imports. This could substantially reduce the carbon footprint of the freight sector.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 27, 2022
The business co-manufactures dump truck bodies and mining buckets with a Chilean partner, who designs a four-piece body which arrives to Australia on standard freight. This is heavy engineering where you can manufacture and repair items up to 100 tonne in the workshop,” he said.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 3, 2022
AMW supported this new trend by showcasing technologies and processes across six key product zones: Machine Tools, Additive Manufacturing, Robotics and Automation, Weld Solutions, Manufacturing Solutions as well and a separate Australian Manufacturing Pavilion.
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