Saturday, October 17, 2026

Injection molding of thin wall cannulas — A lesson in expertise & persistence

After 5 years of painstaking work, leading micro molding innovator Accumold has developed a way to micro injection mold thin wall cannulas in very high volumes.
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The Demise of Australian Manufacturing + Impact of COVID-19

This article is by Geoff Crittenden, CEO of Weld Australia. Australia has a long, proud history of manufacturing throughout the 20th century. With the federation of...

Rewriting the rules of scalable manufacturing

When contemplating advanced manufacturing, disruptive technologies often find themselves miscast — positioned as replacements rather than reinforcements.

The challenges of boomerang projects in micro molding: a customer perspective

In the world of micro molding, where precision and efficiency are paramount, the concept of boomerang projects can present significant challenges for both customers and micro molders.

Automated support removal & finishing for metal AM — robots vs CNC

The use of metal additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, allowing for the creation of complex and intricate parts in a faster and more cost-effective manner.

It’s time to look outside of the manufacturing talent box

The manufacturing industry is no stranger to change. Automation, smarter systems, and new ways of working have become part of everyday life on the factory floor.

How manufacturers can expose hidden costs in transport & logistics and find greater efficiency

Reliable delivery transport is like the central nervous system connecting Australian manufacturers with their networks, but hidden transport costs can diminish this ‘nervous system’ and reduce profitability.

Performance without compromise: How single-controller solutions enhance manufacturing quality

You've probably had the experience of visiting a contemporary factory floor and being amazed by all the incredible robots, sensors, and machines working like a finely choreographed dance. It's quite remarkable – until there's a malfunction. And therein is something that has been frustrating quality engineers for decades.

Common logistics myths which can hold manufacturers back

Several myths and misconceptions about logistics endure, and deserve to be busted as they can de-rail manufacturers’ supply chains.

The key to getting big business to buy local

David Knowles, Partner at Pitcher Partners “More and more things will be produced locally and proudly stamped ‘Made in Victoria’”, proclaimed the state’s Treasurer...
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