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The heat is on data centres

The heat is on data centres Stäubli leads the way in providing advanced connection solutions for liquid cooling systems within the data centre environment. The challenges data centres face today are immense, with an ever-increasing demand for high density, modularity and continuity of service. Working side-by-side with Stäubli, Comtec is helping Australian data centres meet these challenges. The heat is on data centres | Comtec Australia Keeping our customers cool The surge of AI and Machine Learning, High Performance Computing...

ARBURG Technology Days 2026

Technology Days 2026 Interested? Request to attend One of the most important in house events in the manufacturing industry. Experience ARBURG live and explore solutions that help companies meet current and future production challenges. Up close and practice orientated Experience one of the most important in house manufacturing events in an innovative and practice orientated way. Each year, thousands of visitors travel to Lossburg to see state of the art manufacturing technologies and production trends live. The ARBURG Technology Days...

JOSCAR-AU Registered Supplier

Compliance & Certifications Comtec Australia maintains recognised compliance and supplier qualification standards to support defence, aerospace, and critical infrastructure procurement requirements. JOSCAR-AU Registered Supplier Active Comtec Australia Pty Ltd is registered on the JOSCAR-AU supplier qualification system, having satisfied the requirements of participating buyer organisations. Supplier Comtec Australia Pty Ltd JOSCAR-AU ID 30000714 Contact us for the JOSCAR-AU Certificate We’ll contact you by phone or email based on your preference. Phone 1300 768 826 Email info@comtec.com.au Sydney Suite 20, 20–28...

Feeding Springs in Automation

Robotics and Automation Feeding Springs in Automation Springs look simple, but in bulk feeding they are one of the most challenging components to automate. Here is why they jam, tangle and misorient, and how FlexiBowl flexible feeding makes spring handling reliable. Comtec Australia • FlexiBowl flexible feeding • SCARA assembly Flexible feeding and robotics help stabilise difficult parts such as springs. Why springs are not a simple part Springs are one of the most common components manufacturers ask us to...

O-Ring Feeding Made Easy

How FlexiBowl Creates Reliable Automation for the Most Difficult Parts Small, soft, and flexible. O-rings look simple, yet anyone working in automated assembly knows they are one of the toughest components to feed reliably. Across Australia, manufacturers in medical devices, automotive, hydraulics, plastics, and food equipment rely on O-rings for critical sealing performance. When production stops because an O-ring stuck, folded, or jammed, efficiency drops immediately. This is exactly where FlexiBowl provides a practical, stable and repeatable solution. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMilvnVDDRU Why...

Arburg Sets New Standard in Injection Molding at K 2025

Arburg Sets New Standard in Injection Molding at K 2025. At K 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for the plastics industry, Arburg delivered a standout performance that confirmed its position as a global leader in injection moulding technology.With its new communication concept “All in! arburgSOLUTIONworld” and the arburgGREENworld pavilion, the company showcased a complete world of solutions – focused on sustainability, digitalisation, and efficiency. World Premiere: The Electric Allrounder Trend The new Allrounder Trend made its world debut and...

A New Benchmark in Injection Molding – The Trend

ARBURG ALLROUNDER TREND The ALLROUNDER TREND platform is ARBURG’s answer to manufacturers looking for reliable injection moulding technology for standard applications. Designed for efficiency, fast commissioning, and consistent production quality, TREND combines an all electric machine concept with simplified control and scalable automation. Electric machine concept TREND machines are designed for energy efficient, repeatable production. The focus is on stable processes, reduced complexity, and predictable output for day to day manufacturing. GESTICA lite control A clear and guided user interface...

AGV vs AMR: Understanding the Difference

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HB-Therm launches Flow-6 at K 2025

Where Innovation Meets Efficiency HB-Therm launches Flow-6 at K 2025 HB-Therm, the Swiss market leader in temperature control technology, has unveiled its latest innovation at K 2025 in Düsseldorf: the all-new Flow-6 series of flow meters and controllers. Designed to deliver unmatched precision, process reliability, and seamless integration, Flow-6 expands the successful Series 6 range and sets a new benchmark for injection moulding performance. HB-Therm presents Flow-6 – a new chapter in precision temperature control At K 2025 in Düsseldorf,...

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