Metalworking & Machining Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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Is the US/China trade war good for Australian business? 10/11/2018

The escalating trade war between the United States and China, the world’s two largest economies, is already having an impact on smaller economies all over the world.

The expanding $200 billion Australian industry 7/25/2018

The Government is investing $200 billion to modernise Australia’s defence capability. Australian businesses, large and small, will be essential to delivering these new capabilities. ...

Fiber Laser Improves Quality & Reduces Lead Times 7/13/2018

With the demise of local car manufacturing, many companies that previously supplied automotive components have had to diversify into other areas to grow their businesses.

Countersink tools help save time and money 6/13/2017

The old way to make a countersink was a three-step process: punch the hole, drill the sink, deburr. Costing you more time and money.

A guide for staged tooling for press brakes 5/24/2017

Applications requiring multiple tools can cost you time as a result of multiple setups. Staged tooling is one of the most effective ways to reduce setup time in a press brake operation. ...

Decline in trade commencements for trainees and apprentices 12/21/2016

The latest release of apprentice and trainee data show there were 282 900 apprentices and trainees in-training as at 30 June 2016, a decrease of 7.8% from 30 June 2015.

Metal fabrication company fined after student partially blinded 10/26/2016

A Hunter Valley metal fabrication business has been fined $240,000 on appeal after a 15 year old work experience student suffered partial blindness from welding without eye protection. ...

Australian PMI®: manufacturing stabilises in September 10/6/2016

After a sharp drop in August, the Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) regained 2.9 points to record a broadly stable 49.8 in ...

How to deal with conflict on the factory floor 9/22/2016

What causes workplace conflict? Well, in its broadest sense, human nature.

Engineers challenge Minister over Skilled Occupation listing 9/15/2016

The Government continues to allow companies to source engineers from overseas when thousands of Australian based engineers struggle to find work.

Ai Group leads high-level Industry 4.0 apprenticeship initiative 9/8/2016

"Ai Group is embarking on a major collaborative project that could reinvent apprenticeships in Australia."

6 Great Podcasts for Manufacturing Professionals 9/1/2016

If you’re not up to speed with podcasts, they’re a great way to stay up to speed with anything and everything while, well, operating at speed.

Manufacturing people power: full time or labour hire? 8/11/2016

With eCommerce and an ever-growing market of impatient customers expecting everything yesterday, manufacturing has never faced more challenges.

FIFO workmates urged to ask R U OK? 8/4/2016

WITH up to 1 in 3 fly-in fly-out workers reportedly experiencing mental health difficulties[1], suicide prevention organisation R U OK? is urging workmates to support one another ...

Training Supervisors to Improve Health and Wellbeing of Employees 7/27/2016

Mental and stress related disorders such as depression, anxiety and burnout account for a large percentage of all work-related health problems.

Ai Group welcomes job creation focus in SA State Budget 7/21/2016

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) welcomes the SA Government's initiative in job creation and the Job Accelerator Program.

The Future of Manufacturing: It’s a Very Small World 7/20/2016

Where do we look when we're developing new ways to improve the quality of our products and reduce their cost?

Does Brexit have any fibre? 7/14/2016

What exactly is this British breakfast cereal that's got everyone in a tizz?

Australian PMI®: Manufacturing gains further ground in June 7/7/2016

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) edged up a further 0.8 points to 51.8 in June to remain above the 50-point level separating ...

Be prepared - wage rate changes effective 1 July 2016 6/30/2016