http://www.myfen.com.auUpdated every 10 minutes of every day.en-auMEAT manufacturer D R & J Fabbris and its director were convicted and fined after a worker’s hand was caught in a meat shredder in 2008.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Hand-caught-in-meat-shredder-75-000-fine/513234.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTNHP Electrical Engineering Products has introduced a re-designed Emergency Lighting Test Unit for ensuring exit lighting systems are in working order. http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/NHP-releases-re-designed-Emergency-Lighting-Test-Unit/513233.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTADEPT Electronic Solutions will be profiling the next-generation BOA Smart Cameras at National Manufacturing Week 2010.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Adept-to-highlight-next-generation-BOA-Smart-Cameras-at-NMW-2010/513232.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTHANNAMIG will be demonstrating the new models of its T series torches at stand J197 for National Manufacturing Week 2010.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/HannaMig-welding-torches-and-accessories-on-show-at-NMW-2010/513231.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTGULLCO will be profiling its Remote Controlled Oscillator and Plate Edge Bevelling Machine at Stand L191 for National Manufacturing Week 2010.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Gullco-to-feature-oscillator-and-beveller-at-NMW-2010/513230.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTAPEX Dynamics will be showcasing its new AT series of spiral bevel gearboxes at stand Q122 of National Manufacturing Week 2010.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Apex-Dynamics-shows-off-AT-series-spiral-bevel-gearboxes/513228.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTNITTO Kohki will be demonstrating a range of safety air cuplas for increasing compressed air safety at stand M121 during National Manufacturing Week 2010.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Nitto-Kohiki-to-demonstrate-safety-air-cuplas-during-NMW-2010/513227.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTJOVE Australia will be showcasing its mechanical power transmission products and accessories at stand R105 during National Manufacturing Week 2010.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Jove-to-showcase-maintenance-consumables-at-NMW-2010/513226.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTSEAVISION Technologies claims the use of Remote Operated Vehicles has become an integral part of monitoring the safety and operation of critical infrastructure projects.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/ROVs-becoming-integral-inspection-tool-Seavision-Technologies/513225.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTMACNAUGHT will be at stand M122 during National Manufacturing Week 2010, showcasing its flow meters, lubrication systems and hose reels.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Macnaught-to-showcase-flow-meters-lubrication-systems-and-hose-reels-at-NMW-2010/513224.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE OWNER of an elevated platform was fined $10,000 after a fruit picker at an Amamoor farm was injured in a rollover incident.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Elevated-platform-rollover-results-in-10-000-fine/513104.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTWORKSAFE Victoria is holding free training sessions on preventing and responding to bullying at work.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Preventing-and-responding-to-bullying-at-work/513103.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTCSIRO says it is bringing automation technology originally developed for space exploration into the Australian underground.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/CSIRO-brings-automation-from-the-skies-to-underground/513101.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTELECTROMETALS Technologies has secured a contract to sell an EMEW electowinning plant to a client in the US.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Electrometals-Technologies-sells-EMEW-metal-recovery-plant/513100.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTJET Edge has released a 5’X5’ Mid Rail Gantry Waterjet System for shops which cut smaller material or have limited floor space.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Jet-Edge-releases-mid-rail-gantry-waterjet-system-for-smaller-jobs/513099.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTSEW-Eurodrive will launch its new KES37 and RES37 stainless steel gear units at National Manufacturing Week 2010.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/SEW-Eurodrive-to-launch-KES37-RES37-stainless-steel-gear-units-at-NMW/513097.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTNIKKEI reports Suntory Beverage & Food is nearing completion of a showcase PET bottle factory in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, which will reuse compressed air.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Japan-Suntory-factory-to-reuse-compressed-air-for-PET-bottle-production/513095.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTPARKER Hannifin’s Racor division has released the Fuel Polishing Module FPM-050 for preventing fuel system contamination.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Parker-Hannifin-Racor-s-FPM-050-reduces-fuel-contamination/513093.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTPERTH-based Swan Brewery is upgrading its facility by installing a new, more efficient vessel.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Layher-scaffolding-used-to-upgrade-Swan-Brewery/513092.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTAJM/Eimco Water Technologies claims sludge dewatering with belt filter presses and plate filter presses can result in ROI periods of between three to 16 months.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Dewater-liquid-sludge-for-process-savings-AJM-Eimco-Water-Technologies/513091.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTORGANISERS of Safety In Action and Melbourne Materials Handling are expecting 20% more visitors.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/20-more-visitors-expected-for-Safety-In-Action/513044.aspxTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTENDRESS + Hauser has released the Gammapilot M FMG60 for radiometric measurement to help reduce radioactive source activity for compliance with ARPANSA.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Endress-Hauser-Gammapilot-M-FMG60-reduces-radioactive-source-activity/513043.aspxTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTREOTHAM Automation is now distributing the Triflex R robot energy chain system from igus, with more than 200 available components covering a range of applications.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Treotham-releases-Triflex-R-robot-energy-chain-system/513042.aspxTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTREDBANK Instruments has released the Waldmann Spot LED machine lamps for illuminating lathes, drills, mills and workshop machinery.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Redbank-Instruments-releases-Waldmann-Spot-LED-machine-lamps/513041.aspxTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTMILLATEC Engineering opened a new factory in Brisbane on 9 March 2010, centralising its facilities under one roof.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Millatec-Engineering-opens-centralised-factory/513040.aspxTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTABB Australia has commissioned the world’s largest high pressure grinding roll drive system for the Boddington Gold Mine Expansion project in WA.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/ABB-Australia-commissions-world-s-largest-HPGR-drive-system-at-Boddington/513039.aspxTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTATLAS Copco has released the ZS range of screw blowers, said to be energy-efficient.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Atlas-Copco-releases-energy-efficient-screw-blowers/513038.aspxTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTITW Finishing Technologies has released Binks’ A3500 and A7500 airless spray guns.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/ITW-Finishing-Technologies-releases-ergonomic-Binks-airless-spray-guns/513037.aspxTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTDATASTICK has compiled a brief guide on how to mount an accelerometer for best results. http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Datastick-s-guide-to-mounting-an-accelerometer/513035.aspxTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTENWARE Safe-Equip has released the Storm Sentinel insert which captures oil and sediment, preventing ingress of industrial pollution into drains and sewers.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Enware-s-Storm-Sentinel-stops-pollution-from-going-into-drains/513033.aspxTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTAn environmental spill capture system that won’t release waste under any conditions once it has been absorbed is being introduced to Australia by Enware SafeEquip.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Enware-s-exceptional-Imbiber-captures-spills-and-won-t-release-waste-into-either-land-or-water/512967.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTWORKSAFE WA says it is starting an inspection program to look at safety standards of bridge and gantry cranes.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Bridge-and-gantry-cranes-inspection-program/512965.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTENTRIES for the 2010 WorkSafe Victoria Awards will open in April, and the organisers want to hear from potential nominees.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/2010-WorkSafe-Victoria-Awards-open-soon/512964.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTURCK has released the LI-Q25 series linear position sensors, which replace magnetostrictive and potentiometer devices for repeatable machine measurements.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/TURCK-s-high-resolution-LI-Q25-linear-position-sensors-for-automation/512963.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTADVANCED Cutting Technology says laser cutters are displacing traditional mechanical cutting due to the various advantages it has over the traditional methods. http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Laser-cutter-advantage-according-to-Advanced-Cutting-Technology/512962.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE AUSTRALIAN Steel Institute has applauded Victoria’s announcement that will see 25% local content for developing its new fleet of low-floor trams.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/ASI-applauds-local-work-announcement-for-Victoria-s-trams/512961.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTROCKWELL Automation has released the Allen-Bradley 193-EC5 E3 Plus solid-state overload relay with voltage protection and energy monitoring.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Rockwell-Automation-releases-Allen-Bradely-193-EC5-E3-Plus-overload-relay/512960.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTMETAL Work Pneumatic has developed the Pneumo-Power, which incorporates an electric generator powered by exhaust air or compressed air to create 24VDC of power.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Pneumo-Power-converts-exhaust-and-compressed-air-to-electricity/512959.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTENDRESS+Hauser says its FieldCare Plant Asset Management tool is the first Field Device Tool frame to be certified by the FDT Group. http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Endress-Hauser-s-FieldCare-certified-by-FDT-Group/512958.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTOPTIMUM Handling Solutions has introduced an electric bin tipper for lifting and tipping all sizes of bins and drums.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/timum-Handling-Solutions-releases-economical-electric-bin-tipper/512957.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTENDRESS+Hauser has introduced the Levelflex M FMP5x range for continuous level measurements in demanding conditions.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Endress-Hauser-s-Levelflex-M-FMP5x-sensors-keep-measuring-in-tough-conditions/512956.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE FIRE Protection Association of Australia is holding a number of morning workshops on the new fire extinguishing systems standard AS ISO 14520.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Workshops-on-new-fire-extinguishing-systems-standard/512844.aspxFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE 2010 SafeSearch annual salary survey has found the salaries of Australia’s safety executives fell by an average of $59,000 during the last 12 months.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Safety-management-salaries-fall/512843.aspxFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTMACHINERY Automation & Robotics says an Australian manufacturer of packaged goods has introduced its robotics and automation system to its operation.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/MAR-case-study-on-manufacturer-s-upgrade-to-robots-and-automation/512842.aspxFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTHEADLAND Machinery has noted laser technology is celebrating its 50th anniversary.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Laser-celebrates-50th-anniversary/512841.aspxFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTMAXITEC has re-introduced the Finn Power E5x, an entry-level servo electric punching machine suited for smaller fabricators.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Maxitec-reintroduces-Finn-Power-E5x-punching-machine-as-entry-level/512840.aspxFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTSEW-Eurodrive has announced the dates for its DriveAcademy training program, which will provide participants with the skills needed to exploit motor and drive technologies.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/SEW-Eurodrive-announces-DriveAcademy-training-program/512839.aspxFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTMETAL Work Pneumatic has introduced the Clever Multimach valves which can be used to form autonomous and intelligent valve island subsystems.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/No-valve-is-an-island-with-Metal-Work-Pneumatic-s-Clever-Multimach/512838.aspxFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE LATEST issue of SKF Evolution has an involved article titled “Lubrication and contamination effects on bearing life”, focusing on lubrication.http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Lubrication-s-links-to-bearing-life/512837.aspxFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTACCORDING to Klüber Lubrication, specialty lubricants can help operators considerably reduce their energy costs and improve their CO2 balance. http://www.myfen.com.au/Article/Specialty-lubricants-reduce-energy-costs-and-CO2-generation-Kluber/512835.aspxFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT