Advanced manufacturing for local industry

APS Industrial’s state-of-the-art Manufacturing Centre in Adelaide forms a national benchmark for advanced manufacturing, value-add services and customised solutions.

By combining the latest hardware and software technologies, APS successfully leverages digitalisation to set the benchmark in speed, efficiency and performance. Whether it is ACB adaptation or print services, through terminal rail assembly or automated panel assembly, APS prides itself on its value-add services within the facility. The company understands that to be competitive in local industry, the customer base needs the best in customisation and delivery and the facility has been designed to set the benchmark.

The facility supports local industry by reducing lead times and costs, showcasing digitalisation to improve competitiveness and quality, as well as increasing the capacity to supply DBs and ACBs. The centre also features a world first in Siemens air circuit breaker customisation via a Siemens-certified ACB Adaptation Centre — the first non-Siemens facility worldwide to adapt and assemble Siemens air circuit breakers.

Highlighting the capability and excellence of this facility, APS Industrial, alongside its manufacturing partner Siemens, is also very proud to have contributed to South Australia’s Advanced Manufacturing Strategy. Housing a complete portfolio of local, cutting-edge technology and equipment, APS’s enhanced local capability includes ACB adaption, DB manufacturing, automated drilling and machining, and efficient manufacturing software.

ACB adaptation

ACBs are a critical component of energy transition across industries, helping provide safe power supply, protecting valuable equipment at manufacturing sites, built environments, mine sites, commercial buildings and any other infrastructure requiring a safe and secure source of electricity. The facility will enable APS to accelerate the delivery of Siemens SENTRON ACBs to switchboard builders and electrical contractors that install and serve the Australian and New Zealand markets. By adapting and assembling Siemens air circuit breakers locally, APS Industrial achieves up to a 50% reduction in delivery times to the Australian market.

DB manufacturing floor

APS Industrial is proud to offer a complete family of ‘DB’ distribution boards that are custom designed for the demands of Australian industry and feature world-class technology and innovation. The ‘DB family’ of competitively priced distribution boards are exclusive to APS Industrial and purpose-built for compatibility with Siemens circuit breakers. In a move that will revolutionise distribution board assembly and installation, the ‘DB Ultimate’, within the ‘DB family’ of distribution boards features a unique removable one-piece assembly that enables full assembly and wiring independent of the enclosure itself. This exciting feature provides unparalleled flexibility in design, assembly, installation, commissioning and future retrofitting.

Automated drilling and machining

The Rittal Perforex Milling Terminal that APS has on site at the facility, accelerates throughput times when machining anything from the smallest enclosures and enclosure panels, through to large enclosures. The terminal provides hole drilling, thread tapping and cut-outs in all machinable materials such as steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper and plastic, resulting in profitability and process acceleration from a batch size of just 1.

Efficient engineering software

Further solidifying its role as a leader in the industry, APS Industrial is thrilled to announce its new agency agreement with Eplan. As a leader in engineering software, Eplan optimises processes across electrical, automation, and mechatronic disciplines. This partnership allows APS Industrial to provide advanced software solutions that streamline engineering tasks, enhance accuracy, and ensure compliance. Significantly, this collaboration positions APS Industrial to apply Eplan’s capabilities on a local scale unprecedented in Australia, enhancing customer communication and workflow efficiency, and transforming the engineering landscape.

These initiatives reflect APS Industrial’s commitment to supporting the Australian electrical industry’s local manufacturing capability. By focusing on innovation and efficiency, APS is contributing to a future where local manufacturing and engineering can thrive, ensuring that the industry remains competitive and responsive to the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

To find out more about the newly opened APS Manufacturing Centre, visit https://apsindustrial.com.au/manufacturing-centre.

A video of the APS Manufacturing Centre can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqrjhRuKyCI.