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PNY launches new PNY XLR8 PS5 SSD Heatsink

PNY are seeing a significant uptake of their XLR8 CS3140 M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 Solid State Drive which not only delivers next-generation speed and ultra-high performance, but is proving to be the ideal entry upgrade for the PS5 in Australia and New Zealand, where they have also just launched their new PNY XLR8 PS5 SSD Heatsink. XLR8 CS3140 M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 Solid State Drive product highlights Designed for gamers 13 times faster than SATA based SSDs Transfer speed up to 7,500 MB/s Faster boot-up and quicker application launch Better overall system performance, reliable storage Low power consumption, cool and quiet operation PNY’s quest is to develop the absolute ultra-fast internal storage to answer today’s demands of 4K and 8K content creators, high-intensive applications and ever more demanding games, lead to the launch of the company’s first PCIe 4.0 Solid State Drive. With the ever-growing support from CPU and motherboard manufacturers to the latest NVMe Gen 4.0 protocol, it is critical to have a supporting SSD that, when combined, will bring intensive users to a true Gen 4.0 level and deliver the performance and experience they ultimately demand. Delivering the future of ultra-high performance and next-generation speed today, the CS3140 offers sequential speeds1 of up to 7,500MB/s Read and 6,850MB/s Write that accelerate productivity and elevate the gaming experience to a whole new level. Key features • Next generation in speed of up to 7,500MB/s Seq. Read and 6,850MB/s Seq. Write • Enhanced bandwidth that allows for extreme performance and low latency, making it superior to SATA and NVMe Gen 3 based SSDs • Lower power consumption that results in greater energy efficiency • Greater endurance due to the drive’s ability to withstand extreme conditions and to retain data even when dropped. Product Specifications: • PCIe 4.0 interface (NVMeGen4x4), supports NVMe1 .4 • Form Factor: M.22280 • Speed1: up to 7,500MB/s Read and up to 6,850MB/s Write (vary by model) • 1TB2, […]

A wicking good idea for water conservation in the garden

A Gold Coast garden and agricultural specialist has just sold its innovative water saving system to the United Arab Emirates in its quest to help transform deserts into thriving market gardens. The Aqualess deal with the Middle East using WaterUp wicking cells, designed and manufactured in Australia, is the latest coup for the Gold Coast company and its revolutionary system. The Aqualess system grows produce using 80 per cent less water than traditional horticulture and cuts agricultural watering times by as much as 90 per cent. Aqualess owner Paul Jones said the Woongoolba-based business had only been operating from the Gold Coast for the past 12 months but was part of a new wave of water-saving agricultural methods in high demand globally. “It’s a revolutionary thing happening all around the world. This is something that allows people to start green deserts and remote areas,” Jones said. “For example, if you were watering your garden vegetables, you’d have to water them every second day pretty much, but you can leave this for weeks. “Your garden is getting moistened from beneath so it’s better than from above. It encourages plant growth, and you get much bigger and better crops for a fraction of the time you would have to normally spend watering a garden.” The WaterUp wicking cells made by Gold Coast company Aqualess. Aqualess spokesperson Rosemary Charles said the system turned wicking on its head, using recycled products to ensure that water and air were underneath the plant to provide a consistent amount of water to a plant for quick, consistent growing and nutrient-dense produce. “We’ve only been seriously in the market up here for around 12 months. Already we are exporting to Canada and Iran and now the Middle East,” Charles said. “There are so many uses for it, rooftop […]

The benefits of prototyping using Additive Manufacturing

Prototyping parts is crucial in product improvement projects or when developing new components for industrial manufacturing companies. There is an implicit commercial imperative to generate prototypes rapidly on a repetitive basis for ongoing testing and evaluation. This usually includes integrating tolerances and parts specifications approaching that of the desired final component. The traditional approach to manufacturing prototypes involves creating moulds, assessing a broad range of different materials and assembling parts, usually using several production operations from numerous separate pieces. This can equate to a relatively high cost and require long lead times. The process may also impact project justification initially or delay the availability of prototypes and ultimately, the final component. Additive Manufacturing (AM) – the 3D printing of metallic and polymer, carbon composite parts – is a commercially favourable alternative to traditional prototyping as small volumes can be produced quickly and at lower cost. The creation of parts by layering materials also provides considerable creativity and control over the final shape when compared to traditional methods. Plus, prototyping production times are generally drastically reduced from weeks to hours in most cases. Contemporary developments in printing speeds, technologies and material capabilities have combined to make Additive Manufacturing a viable alternative to traditional methods, offering a competitive edge in product development. There are various printing technologies available, selection of which depends upon a number of factors to achieve optimisation of part cost and quality, but generally base material powders of the material are laid down in microscopic layers, fused within the shape of the part and gradually built up layer by layer to form the finished component. Accuracy is extremely high and complex internal geometries are easily facilitated. The final components can also incorporate post production finishing processes to achieve prototype specifications that meet company requirements. A few additional benefits obtained […]

RS Components helps industries get ahead with the Industrial Internet of Things

RS Components has announced a broad range of industrial electronics solutions supporting designers and engineers to meet increasing and evolving electronics demands. Featuring brands by market-leading global manufacturers, the RS industrial electronics solutions offering includes the latest parts and components for designers and engineers creating smart devices and embracing the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) to deliver connected solutions for businesses, factory floors, and various industrial environments. Some popular and locally stocked products in Australia and New Zealand include sensors, power and circuit breakers, semiconductors and dev kits as well as test and measurement instruments from leading global brands including Schneider, TE Connectivity, Fluke, Phoenix Contact, Raspberry Pi, and more. Products from the range equip engineers with the tools to unlock productivity through IIOT. High-performance and high-precision tools comply with worldwide standards, and aid in detection and measurement, smart automation, and precision monitoring. Engineers are at the forefront of developing solutions that allow organisations to make informed and timely decisions. Harnessing IIOT enables manufacturers and industrial sectors to have better insight and sharing of data, enabling efficient plant maintenance and process improvements. “With locally-stocked products, we offer reliable access to industrial electronics solutions to help organisations innovate and get ahead swiftly. RS teams are also committed to working closely with customers who are just beginning their IIOT journey,” says Sean Fredericks, President, Asia Pacific at RS Components. Engineers looking to strengthen their IIOT capabilities can now access a reliable stock of over 650,000 industrial and electronic products, sourced from over 2,500 leading suppliers, on the RS websites for Australia and New Zealand. For more information on the expanded products visit: https://au.rs-online.com

Gold Coast yacht manufacturer sells out of orders for next three years

The multi-billion-dollar global luxury boat industry is experiencing such a boom brought on by the pandemic, that it is fuelling a burst of new locally designed and produced motor yacht models, as well as sales and exports. Offering the freedom to escape home-based lockdowns, circumnavigate international travel restrictions, and holiday by avoiding crowds, the return of premium yachts has been one of the striking global trends to emerge from Covid-19. Family-owned luxury yacht manufacturer, Maritimo, is based within the Gold Coast’s Marine Precinct – one of the most advanced and highly respected marine clusters in the southern hemisphere. Maritimo said interest from buoyant domestic and international markets had exploded in the past 18 months. Maritimo Director of Design Tom Barry-Cotter said the boatbuilding giant was positioned to experience 20 per cent annual growth year-on-year over the next three years, with orders for new motor yachts sold out beyond mid-2024. “Everything from web traffic to enquiry and sales figures are at record highs,” Barry-Cotter said. He said two key factors were driving growth – a strengthening global economy and Maritimo’s large scale new model roll-out. On the back of rising wealth, the global market for luxury craft is projected to jump to US$84.7 by 2027. This is up from US$64.1 billion in 2020 when the Covid crisis began, according to the latest Yacht Industry Global Market Trajectory and Analytics report. “Boating is a safe, family-friendly activity and has certainly become an ideal alternative to international recreational travel during the past 18 months,” Barry-Cotter said. Even from markets where travel wasn’t so heavily restricted, such as the United States, Maritimo was experiencing record sales and enquiries, he said. “We are seeing record interest and sales from Australia, New Zealand and North America,” he said. “Over 50 per cent of our production is […]

Fenn Foods makes Australian Financial Reviews Fast 100 List

Leading Australian producer and marketer of premium plant-based foods Fenn Foods, has been awarded position #55 on the prestigious AFR Fast 100 List for 2021. This latest achievement recognises the significant progress and growth of the company over the past few years, “Our focus on innovation has seen us become one of the 100 fastest growing companies in Australia,” says Fenn Foods CEO and Co-founder Alejandro Cancino. “The resulting capability to enter into new categories will help us build our brand awareness as leaders in premium plant-based food categories.” With Australia’s plant-based meat industry demonstrating strong upward trajectory towards its $3 billion potential by 20301, Fenn Foods’ growth trajectory is set to continue. The company’s dedicated plant-based foods production facility on the Sunshine Coast in QLD, in combination with its continued investment in market intelligence and R&D; provides the platform to validate and launch new products and formats, supporting the category’s growth in both retail and foodservice markets, through leading quality, taste and texture. 1 The Food Frontier, 2020 State of the Industry Report Fenn Foods is Australia’s leading plant-based protein producer with one of the largest locally produced food service range in the country as well as a consumer-favourite retail brand, vEEF®. Founded by renowned chef, Alejandro Cancino, the company has achieved massive growth. Fenn Foods distribute nationwide and are entering new categories every year. The company is dedicated to innovation with an experienced R&D team working on perfecting taste and texture profiles of existing items and crafting world-first products. This focus has enabled the company to champion plant-based foods, change Australia’s protein culture and position vEEF® as the consumer favourite.

Winners announced for Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2021

An impressive list of organisations, communities, and individuals have been announced as winners of this year’s Premier’s Sustainability Awards. The awards, now in their 19th year, recognise Victorians across the state who have demonstrated leadership and innovation in sustainable practices. Winners were announced at an online ceremony on, presented by The Hon Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Energy, Environment, and Climate Change, with a program to improve farming practices in the Macedon Ranges and a volunteer-led initiative to restore oyster reefs in Corio Bay receiving the top awards selected by Premier Daniel Andrews. Sustainability Victoria Chief Executive Officer, Claire Ferres Miles congratulated the winners, recognising the outstanding calibre of entries received. “We received inspiring entries for this year’s Premier’s Sustainability Awards across multiple sectors and industries, and our 2021 winners are role models for all Victorians and across Australia,” Ms Ferres Miles said. “Sustainability Victoria is proud to be showcasing the extraordinary achievements of Victoria’s innovators, as together we accelerate our transition to a circular, climate-resilient clean economy.” Winners of the 2021 Premier’s Sustainability Awards: Premier’s Recognition Award: The Nature Conservancy Australia for the Bringing Back Victoria’s Lost Oyster Reefs project to improve one of Victoria’s most prized assets – Port Phillip Bay. More than 40 volunteers from 16 different groups helped to restore one hectare of native oyster reef in Corio Bay and test a new method for reef restoration. Premier’s Regional Recognition Award: Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Healthy Landscapes for Healthy Livestock project, which aims to build the capacity of local farmers to implement regenerative agriculture techniques to improve soil health, enhance biodiversity and boost resilience to a changing climate, resulting in 100% of participants changing land management practices. Clean, affordable, and secure energy: • Community Champion: Black Stump Technologies • Industry leader: Allume Energy Climate action • Community […]

Royal Wolf lifts club’s spirits

The surprise donation of a shipping container has thrilled a Queensland-based sporting club recovering from theft, vandalism and the ravages of Covid-19. In June 2020, Wynnum Wolves Football Club on Brisbane’s bayside was left devastated after thieves stole soccer equipment and recycled cans worth thousands of dollars. In November, tragedy struck again when vandals ruined new facilities worth more than $50,000. On hearing of the century-old club’s struggles, national shipping container company Royal Wolf stepped in, surprising club members with the donation of a shipping container to store and secure equipment for its community teams. The gesture represented a meeting of wolf packs – two similarly named organisations that value the contribution made by community groups at a grassroots level. Wynnum Wolves Football Club president, Rabieh Krayem, says the club was humbled to be singled out for the donation. He says the theft of 5000 recycling cans as well as valuable club equipment and the subsequent vandalism had been heartbreaking for club members, who volunteered hours of their free time to raise funds to improve club facilities, and to lower fees so more children could enjoy the sport. “Even the kids couldn’t work it out,” says Mr Krayem. “Why would someone come and steal our cans? I think it shocked the kids, but I also think it united the club and brought our members together and other people into the club. “I think when you’re part of a community, people will come. When you see the amount of kids here and the numbers growing, you know that this club means a lot more than just a football team. “It’s part of the community, part of the fabric of Wynnum.” Like many community groups across Australia, the Wynnum Wolves faced an uphill battle to maintain morale during the Covid-19 lockdown. Games […]

ILME MIXO pneumatic: at full air!

Treotham provides the new improved ILME MIXO modular system by adding new metal contacts for pneumatic connections. A step up for the winning MIXO series that guarantees better mechanical resistance and increased airflow for transmitting dry, compressed air in pneumatic systems. The metal pneumatic contacts: can now withstand a constant pressure of 10 bar; are available in straight and angled versions for different size plastic tubing: 3, 4, 6 mm, for both inner and outer diameter – ID and OD designation; are fully reusable after the assembly, using the given removal tool: a performance guaranteed up to 10,000 matings with HNM enclosures and MIXO frames. In a single MIXO module, two different pneumatic fitting techniques find their place meeting the user’s needs: quick push-in fitting for OD tubing (straight and angled versions) hose barbs fitting for ID tubing (straight version only) If needed, the female contact can be ordered with a retaining valve to avoid any airflow losses with the uncoupled connector. The ILME pneumatic series can be used side to side to all the MIXO series modules and inside all the ILME enclosures, especially with the high construction versions.

Rob Stummer, CEO Asia Pacific, SYSPRO AUS MN

“MOM’s” the word for manufacturers getting a competitive edge

By Rob Stummer, Asia Pacific CEO at SYSPRO The manufacturing sector is incredible with how almost two years into a ‘new normal’, a pandemic is not letting the industry reduce the productions of goods that the world demands. What has remained constant is the expectation that costs and waste stay minimal while the business functions efficiently. Without a doubt, manufacturing is a globally competitive industry that’s often responding to market supply and demands. The unpredictability of some market conditions can make it challenging for domestic manufacturers to often operate efficiently but there are solutions that can help business gain a competitive edge through better operational efficiencies. Most factories have a myriad of data sources that are often neither connected nor integrated. To harness the power of big data analytics and operational optimisation in manufacturing, it is critical to ensure interoperability between data sources. The issue is that from a data collection perspective, every machine can in theory generate megabytes of data that is often not used to its full potential. But what is the best way to improve operational efficiency in a manufacturing environment? Manufacturers should fully embrace connected and automated manufacturing by digitally transforming their operational processes, because connecting with machines to read real-time data without manual inputs will drive efficiency and transparency to manage operational performance better. The best way to achieve this is to ensure the intelligent interconnectivity between automation, digitisation and data analytics, which will drive transformative change within their operations and help them realise the promise of Industry 4.0. The changes this industrial revolution promises are profound and over the next decade, forward-thinking manufacturers will transform themselves through digital interconnectivity. Industry 4.0 is heralding a transformation in the manufacturing sector by facilitating new ways for humans and machines to work together and empowering manufacturers to achieve greater insights, reduce the risk of error and make better decisions. It encompasses three technological trends driving this transformation: interconnectivity, intelligence and automation. It converges […]

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