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Designing Down Under: Tips for Durability

by Caroline Da Silva | 20/05/2022 | In-House | 0 Comments

Ah, Australia. The land of spiders, surfing and sunshine. Lots of sunshine – about 3000 hours per year, in fact[1]. Australian weather is not just extreme – it’s also surprisingly erratic and diverse. It’s the climate of the champions, and we wouldn’t want it any...

Top Design Tips to Prep for your Project

by Caroline Da Silva | 28/04/2022 | In-House | 0 Comments

We’re all capable of having great ideas. But turning that into a successful product is a different story. Whether you’re a designer, entrepreneur, or otherwise in the field of product manufacturing, there are things you can keep in mind to make the process...

Getting Started with 3D Printing (Featuring PCA)

by Caroline Da Silva | 01/12/2021 | In-House | 0 Comments

3D Printing, rapid prototyping, computer aided design, flexibility, sustainability. We heard the buzzwords. But what’s with all the fuss? On the 15th of March, 2021, Rotadyne staff members Jessica Pani (Intern Industrial Designer) and Caroline da Silva (Junior...

Manufacturing Processes

by Caroline Da Silva | 27/07/2021 | In-House | 0 Comments

Starting up a product-oriented business is more than just finding gaps in the marketplace and assessing the industry’s climate. An enormous part of the process is the creation of the product itself, which includes both design elements, and importantly, its...

The Pallet Perspective

by Caroline Da Silva | 16/03/2021 | In-House | 0 Comments

For years, manufacturing industries around the globe have held an unsung hero. It is often overlooked, underestimated and most of all, underappreciated. The history of production, whether in plastics or agriculture, has literally ridden on its shoulders since its...

Moulding Methods

by Caroline Da Silva | 18/01/2021 | In-House | 0 Comments

Moulding is an ancient practice which has been used for generations across cultures. It describes the process of creating objects by melting the chosen material into a pliable form, and then shaping it into the desired shape using a rigid frame which holds it into...

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Follow along with some of our top projects where we unravel the process behind creating market leading products.
Or, check out some of our primary collaborations with some of our top suppliers.

Purpose and Progress with ATS: The Story Behind the Design

by Caroline Da Silva | 14/07/2022 | Case Studies, Project Deep Dives, Series | 0 Comments

“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” - George Bernard Shaw With design, Plato often gets it right when he said, “there is no harm in repeating a good thing”. We say this because product design...

ATS Modular Walls: Making Room for the Future

by Caroline Da Silva | 27/06/2022 | Case Studies, Project Deep Dives, Series | 0 Comments

"Make your life a mission - not an intermission." - Arnold H. Glasgow, American Psychologist. Previously in this series, we examined the development of ATS' ballistic vehicles, which we helped make the switch from steel to rotomoulded plastic. This was just the...

ATS Ballistic Vehicles: Rotomoulding Paves a Path for Progress

by Caroline Da Silva | 12/04/2022 | Case Studies, Project Deep Dives, Series | 0 Comments

“You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines…You make progress by implementing ideas.” - Shirley Chisholm As concluded in the previous part of the series, changing the world for the better starts with design. The world as we know it was created and then...

Collaborating with ATS: Delivering Realism in Live Fire Training

by Caroline Da Silva | 24/05/2021 | Case Studies, Project Deep Dives, Series | 0 Comments

“Coming together is a beginning. Staying together is progress. And working together is success.” You have likely heard this quote before, attributed to both Henry Ford (1863-1947) and Edward Everett Hale (1822-1909). It’s about success not just in numbers, but in...

PCA, our Partners in Plastic

by Caroline Da Silva | 11/01/2021 | Case Studies, Series | 0 Comments

Rotadyne may be unmatched in our rotational moulding expertise, but sometimes even we find ourselves out of our element and require a little extra help from external connections. PCA (Pipe Couplings Australia), founded in 1972, initially dealt with the supply and...

Geosentinel Thinks INSIDE the Box for Sustainability

by Caroline Da Silva | 11/12/2020 | Case Studies | 0 Comments

PROJECT DATE: 2018 Rotadyne collaborates with Geosentinel on a portable and effective tooling washout called the WASHBOX, which has grown to become a leading product within the arena of environmentally sustainable design, and a must-have within construction sites....

Varley and Rotadyne doing Design Justice

by Caroline Da Silva | 13/10/2020 | Case Studies | 0 Comments

PROJECT DATE: 2015 Rotadyne collaborates with The Varley Group on a prisoner transportation model for the Western Australia Police Force using a unique rotational moulding technique which utilises multiple assembled pieces, allowing for a focus on internal features...

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Rotadyne’s 2023 Milestones

by Caroline Da Silva | 05/02/2024 | News | 0 Comments

We’ve wrapped up 2023 and are officially in the new year! We want to extend our deepest thanks to our incredible team, devoted clients, and valued partners. It's the collaborative spirit that has kept us going and we couldn't be more grateful for the dedication and...

Rotadyne Reflections: Wrapping up 2022

by Caroline Da Silva | 09/01/2023 | News | 0 Comments

Another 365 days of quality production, new projects, and company progress. We at Rotadyne are stoked at the results achieved in this last year. In the spirit of the approaching new year, we want to look back at the highlights of 2022 which kept us going, come rain,...

Rotadyne Welcomes Two New Designers to the Team

by Caroline Da Silva | 25/10/2022 | News | 0 Comments

Many of our current clients may be well aware that there are some new faces in the office. In the last two years, Rotadyne has been on a mission to expand our capabilities, our network, and our team. We at Rotadyne would like to officially welcome and introduce our...

Rotadyne Attends the ARMA Rotational Moulding Conference 2022

by Caroline Da Silva | 30/09/2022 | News | 0 Comments

It’s been three years since ARMA members have come together to share updates, stories, innovations, and laughs. Having only joined this industry myself about two years ago, I had only heard stories of the previous (and apparently epic) conferences which had taken...

ROTADYNE Attends the Australian Manufacturing Week Exposition 2022

by Caroline Da Silva | 17/06/2022 | News | 0 Comments

Halfway through 2022, we can already say it’s been a significantly eventful year. So far, Rotadyne staff members have attended two expositions to get an insight into industry trends and innovations. The International Convention Centre Sydney have hosted both the Indo...

Rotadyne Joins with JAMAC Plastics

by Caroline Da Silva | 22/02/2022 | News | 0 Comments

In June of 2021, a union was formed between the perfect, plastic pair. Rotadyne is always seeking opportunities to expand our capabilities and subsequentially what we can offer our clients in their manufacturing journeys. This is how we stumbled across JAMAC’s...

Peace of Mind

by Caroline Da Silva | 01/03/2021 | News | 0 Comments

Manufacturing is no walk in the park. Today’s marketing climate seems to be paced more at a constant sprint, from the product design and development, to manufacturing and retail. Having to also manage the health and performance of your external assets can also have...

A Very Rotadyne Christmas

by Caroline Da Silva | 21/12/2020 | News | 0 Comments

‘Twas the week before Christmas, when all thro’ the factory, Not a machine was rotating, because we stopped manufacturing; Our hard hats are hung by the door with care, For not even a mould is left to repair; The powders are nestled, all snug on the shelf, And there...

Rotadyne supplies Masters with 700 planters

by Simon Bailey | 27/10/2014 | News | 0 Comments

Long-standing client approaches us to help them secure a Masters contract for Garden Ezy planters.

Rotadyne Adds New Designer To The Team

by Simon Bailey | 23/10/2014 | News | 0 Comments

Rotadyne adds new industrial designer, Igor Silva, to the team in Sydney’s head office.

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Looking to binge-read?
Give into our series collection, where we break down everything from Iconic Plastic Products, to project deep-dives.

Sunglasses

by Caroline Da Silva | 27/06/2021 | Iconic Plastic Products, Series | 0 Comments

We bet you didn't see this one coming! Our last Iconic Plastic Product has made quite the spectacle in the fashion world, whilst doubling with the benefit of protecting your eyes from harmful rays of light. Originally created to simply reduce the annoying glare of the...

The Canoe

by Caroline Da Silva | 26/06/2021 | Iconic Plastic Products, Series | 0 Comments

For this iconic plastic product, we go just around the riverbend to analyze one of the most ancient transportation devices: the canoe. Used for recreational, transport and sporting needs alike, this boat has been around since early civilization. Historically, where...

The Skateboard

by Caroline Da Silva | 21/06/2021 | Iconic Plastic Products, Series | 0 Comments

The skateboard: from underground subculture to global phenomenon, this iconic plastic product has been through many phases of popularity and design. Skateboarding is beneficial for riders of all ages, improving fitness and physical endurance. However it also has has...

Flip-Flops

by Caroline Da Silva | 18/06/2021 | Iconic Plastic Products, Series | 0 Comments

They're the oldest type of shoe, prevalent across multiple cultures around the world. Known for their versatility, breathability, ease of wear (and of course, powerful discplinary abilities), this iconic product will make your toes feel like they're on holiday! Today...

The Wind Turbine

by Caroline Da Silva | 15/06/2021 | Iconic Plastic Products, Series | 0 Comments

Hold onto your hats, because this Iconic Plastic Product is truly breath-taking! When it comes to wind energy, things may seem easy breezy. But there are layers in the design of the powerful wind turbine, which throws caution to the wind. Whilst increasing in...

The BallPoint Pen

by Caroline Da Silva | 10/06/2021 | Iconic Plastic Products, Series | 0 Comments

Next up on our list of Iconic Plastic Products, we have a list-making essential: the Ballpoint pen. A seemingly simple product, most people don't question the manufacturing or design of their pens. Reliable and abundant, they are always there when we need them, except...

The Yo-Yo

by Caroline Da Silva | 06/06/2021 | Iconic Plastic Products, Series | 0 Comments

This Iconic Plastic Product is the ultimate rotational device (other then our moulding machines, of course): the Yo-yo. Akin to the building block (or the 'Lego') in both its ancient origins and universal, ageless popularity, this children's toy has developed a...

Nail Polish

by Caroline Da Silva | 01/06/2021 | Iconic Plastic Products, Series | 0 Comments

For this Iconic Plastic Product, we are looking at the prettier side of the polymer industry. Whilst not always immediately recognized as an obvious plastic product, nail polish is an interesting twist in the industry in that it uniquely turns the rules of polymers on...