ERP efficiency
30 August, 2016After many years of managing mutliple disparate systems, it became evident to promotional products manufacturer House of Uniforms that a change of business software and systems was essential for the company's continued growth.
Domino's drone deliveries
26 August, 2016Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited (Domino's) has joined forces with drone deliveries expert Flirtey to launch what they say is the first commercial drone delivery service in the world.
LED tail-lights — why take the risk?
25 August, 2016If you wouldn't mess with your computer motherboard, why would you consider adding LED tail-lights to a new light commercial vehicle?
Safety alert Ford MY14–15, F250-350 trucks
24 August, 2016A safety alert has been issued on Ford MY14 and MY15 F250 and F350 trucks fitted with a specific steering box (specific steering box Performax Part Number 1000283-1). Through normal wear and tear, some vehicles may develop a condition in which contact between the steering knuckle and the steering stop occurs.
R&D funding up for grabs
22 August, 2016Australian businesses will be given a leg-up in the form of research and development funding under the Global Innovation Linkages (GIL) program, which aims to advance Australia's international collaboration and to leverage entrepreneurial expertise from key overseas locations.
Do your bit for National Safe Work Month
19 August, 2016Australian companies that take part in National Safe Work Month this October could receive a reward worth $5000 from Safe Work Australia (SWA) for their troubles.
There is no 'I' in software: why implementing an FSM solution is a team effort
18 August, 2016 by Dannielle FurnessNew research suggests that 50% of field service software implementations will fall short of planned outcomes. Up to 25% of those with FSM solutions aren't using them properly. What's going wrong?
Digital innovation in the commercial vehicle industry
18 August, 2016The 66th IAA Commercial Vehicles event, being held in Hannover from 22–29 September, promises a firm focus on the megatrends of the future: digitisation and electric mobility.
Global payments provider launches locally
17 August, 2016Global payments provider Worldpay is expanding in Australia after securing its licence to process payments in one of Asia–Pacific's largest e-commerce markets. The company's expansion in Australia comes at a time of sustained growth. Worldpay said it processed 13.1 billion transactions in 2015 with a transaction value of £401.9 billion.
Safety seminars on the go
16 August, 2016A new range of virtual seminars from Safe Work Australia (SWA) will make it possible to ensure you are up to date on all things safety, even when you're out in the field. Due for release in October, the series will be available to watch at any time, anywhere on your mobile device.
Current strategy no path to autonomy
15 August, 2016Two analysts from the DST Group (the federal government's Department of Defence Science and Technology) say that the current approach to autonomous technology development is hampering our ability to deploy and potentially unlikely to ever deliver.
Tradesman canopy recall
12 August, 2016The ACCC has announced a product recall on the Nissan D23 Navara Genuine Tradesman Canopy, saying that placement of window stoppers on the side and rear lift windows may cause the window to be out of alignment. This issue may cause the safety glass to shatter while opening or closing and therefore may pose an injury hazard.
New molecules will improve screen displays
11 August, 2016A new research project from Harvard University has isolated more than 1000 new blue-light emitting molecules for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) that could lead to dramatic improvements in displays for televisions, phones and tablets.
Melbourne Digitalisation Forum announced
10 August, 2016Engineers Australia and Siemens have announced the inaugural Digitalisation Forum to be held in Melbourne on 1 September.
Spotlight on training and apprentices
09 August, 2016The spotlight is on vocational education and training (VET), with the announcement of $9.2 million in funding being funnelled into five industry-led pilot projects to be run by Master Builders Australia (MBA), the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) and North East Vocational College (NEVC).
