AUSPACK PLUS 2013 and National Manufacturer’s Week a Success

  It has been a big week of networking for Machinery Automation and Robotics (MAR). With stands at both AUSPACK PLUS in Sydney and National Manufacturer’s Week (NMW) in Melbourne, MAR showcased some of our latest and innovative offerings to the packaging and manufacturing industries. Tuesday, 7th May, marked the beginning of both events.  AUSPACK 

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Robots could save Jobs for Australian manufacturing industry

Sections of Australian manufacturing have copped successive blows in recent years, but the CSIRO says it is working on solutions to guarantee their long-term viability. The Commonwealth science body says new robotics and computer technologies have the potential to put manufacturing on a sustainable footing while at the same time securing the jobs of Australian 

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BladeStop™ – Reduce the risk of serious injury, stop bandsaw blades within a fraction of a second

  Bandsaws are used extensively within the meat processing industry, but unfortunately are a major contributor to serious injuries, including amputations.  According to Meat & Livestock Australia there are approximately 1000 bandsaws in use in Australian meat works and butcher shops and evidence suggests 6 to 10 serious accidents occur per year.  Machinery Automation and 

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Machinery Automation and Robotics ready for AUSPACK PLUS 2013

With only three weeks to go AUSPACK PLUS organisers have announced the trade show has officially sold out for the 2013 exhibition. AUSPACK PLUS event manager Luke Kasprzak said visitors can expect to see over 1100 brands and 302 individual exhibitors, including 76 internationals; the largest amount the exhibition has had under one roof. The 

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Manufacturers eligible for new funding

The NSW government has launched a new initiative to help boost and promote innovation in NSW businesses.  The NSW Innovate Program will focus on supporting innovative solutions which use enabling technologies in key market sectors including the manufacturing industry. “We now live in a more globalised, more connected, more capable, and more competitive environment than 

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