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The Kreator has landed
2024 is a milestone year for Australian manufacturing. Why? Because the Kreator has arrived. It is the first-ever large-format hybrid 3D printer + 5 axis CNC milling machine to reach local shoes. As such, this revolutionary piece of equipment is set to disrupt homegrown design and innovation. The brainchild of [...]
The value of a circular economy
Article by GECA A common misconception is that the circular economy is a synonym for a waste reduction strategy. However, it is far more radical than that. Talking about the circular economy only through a lens of waste reduction is like discussing the complexity of ecosystems exclusively in terms of [...]
Meet the kreator: A new breed of machine
Few technological advancements truly deserve to be called innovations. The CMS Kreator is one of the lucky ones. This state-of-the-art hybrid manufacturing system fuses 5-Axis milling with Screw Extrusion Additive Manufacturing (SEAM) to deliver unparalleled efficiency, flexibility and quality. Put simply, the system is designed to quickly build composite jigs, [...]
Dekton Cutting: Do You Dare?
When sintered stone first entered the market, architects, designers, and stonemasons excitedly rushed to explore its potential. At last, they had a material that was hard, heat-proof, stain and UV-resistant - and available in a wide range of colours. The only problem? Sintered stone is not easy to cut. Saw [...]
Are you ready for Australia’s circular future?
Embracing the transition to a circular economy in Australia is a significant step toward achieving a better future for people and our planet. Businesses and organisations that do not adopt a circular approach will be left behind. The good news is that environmental labels are globally recognised tools that can [...]
Laying down foundations for a well-networked Innovation Nation
In 2020, a new breed of machinery supplier entered Australia’s shores. Operating under the name Innovync (rebranded from Unimac Machinery, established in 2015), the supply hub focuses on delivering a blend of high-end European machinery and exceptional after-sales service to clients across Australia and New Zealand. This month, Supplier takes [...]
GECA – identifying environmentally and socially preferable products
Whether you are making or purchasing flooring, your choices can significantly impact people and our planet. GECA's lifecycle ecolabel standards include criteria for a wide range of environmental issues, human health and social impacts while proving that they perform as promised. Let us explore how our Floor Coverings and Carpets [...]
Service – The greatest manufacturing asset you will have
Most people think of manufacturing as a sector that is all about machinery, money, and making more with less. While all three elements will always be important to the industry, Innovync will tell you that none of it works if quality after-sales service is not part of the equation. Putting [...]
Strategic machine solutions boost efficiency in the stone sector
Strategic machinery acquisitions can make or break a business. The key to making it is rarely about the technology itself, rather, it lies in working with experts that do what it takes to secure the right solutions, saving time, money, and removing responsibility from workers. “If someone asks me what’s [...]
Is a silicosis free stonework factory possible?
Pacific Stone proves the answer is yes. “There is a really bad stigma in the industry that if you work with stone you will get silicosis. If you work with a bad factory, then yes, you will die eventually, but if you work with a factory that has great practices, [...]