We're certainly not all machines at FORM2000!
Yes, its people who form the heart of our operation – creative, innovative, forward thinking, engaging, and customer centric people. People who are passionate about Australian manufacturing, and everything sheet metal. People like our new starters, Victor Bendrups and Ryan Longford, who we welcome this month to the roles of Operations Manager and Business Development Manager at FORM2000.
Read more...
Does automation cost jobs?
Our article last month Industrial robots taking over the manufacturing world generated quite a lot of feedback and commentary, particularly on the future of jobs in Australia.
But are the concepts of manufacturing competitiveness, and future jobs growth, really at polar ends of the spectrum?
Read more...
Sheet metal components Just-In-Time
Increased speed and precision in sheet metal component manufacturing are obvious advantages of automation.
A less obvious advantage, however, is the ability for automated sheet metal manufacturing technology to effectively support ‘just-in-time’ delivery.
Read more...
Plummeting Aussie dollar boosts manufacturing
The decline of the Aussie dollar is continuing to provide welcome relief for local manufacturers, with a 7th consecutive month of expansion recorded, as measured by the Australian Industry Group’s performance of manufacturing index (PMI).
Good news for component manufacturers seeking to use local suppliers.
Read more...