The technologies that are driving the fourth industrial revolution are becoming increasingly familiar. In fact, many of them have been around for some time. What, then, makes Industry 4.0 revolutionary?
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Taking manufacturing through the tax debate
The pros and cons of a reduction in Australia’s company tax rate have been hotly contested in recent years. David Loneragan turns to the experts to explore what recent developments
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Navigating uncertain waters: manufacturing in the midst of a trade war
With the trade conflict between the United States and China heating up, David Loneragan explores what this could mean for Australia’s export manufacturing sector.
The
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Pursuing the possibilities of tyre-derived manufactures
Tyre Stewardship Australia discusses its efforts to promote and support the development of new products made from the nation’s burgeoning supply of used tyres.
The equivalent of 56 million
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Endeavour Awards 2018 Exporter of the Year: REDARC Electronics
Anthony Kittel, managing director of REDARC Electronics, spoke to Manufacturers’ Monthly about the importance of research and development investment in the company’s success in the
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Australia officially ratifies TPP-11 trade deal
Australia has ratified the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11) trade agreement, making it the sixth country to officially join the historic deal.
With six countries now having ratified the agreement, the
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Strategic Elements receives funding for liquid printable memory project
Strategic Elements, an Australian company developing printable nanotechnology, has received additional financial support from the federal government to supports its ongoing joint research and development
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ASC patners with two French companies on SEA 1000 submarine works
The Australian naval shipbuilder, ASC, has set out to work with two French companies, FIVA and Endel Engie to support Australia’s Future Submarine fleet, following the signing of agreements in France
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South Qld defence industry advisory board meets
The South Queensland Defence Advisory Board met for the first time in Brisbane this week to develop strategies to accelerate local defence industry growth.
The board meeting, hosted at Volvo Group’s
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First steel cut for OPV shipbuilding project
The first steel has been cut for Australia’s Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) program, which is supplying a fleet of 12 for the Navy.
Australian steel is being used for all 12 OPVs. After being prepared
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Grant program launched for automotive product testing
Businesses seeking to undertake automotive product development will be able to apply for federal government support, following the opening of a new grant program.
Under the $7 million Automotive Innovation
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ANU establishes new collaborative space industry institute
The Australian National University (ANU) has launched InSpace, a new institute for the co-ordination of space technology research and testing.
InSpace is to bring together technology, science and law research
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Austal awarded materials contract by US Navy for EPF vessel
Austal USA has been awarded a US$57.8 million (AUD$81 million) order to fund the procurement of long lead-time materials for the construction of a 103-metre Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, the
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Australia accepted into WTO government procurement agreement
Australia has been accepted to join the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA), following three years of negotiation.
A plurilateral agreement within the framework of
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Vic gov supporting Melbourne glass manufacturer
A Victorian government program supporting local industry is helping a Melbourne-based glass manufacturer hire more workers and expand its operations.
The company, A Touch of Glass, located in Carrum Downs,
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TPP-11 passes federal parliament
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11) has passed parliament, making Australia the fourth nation to ratify the global trade agreement involving 10 other countries.
On Wednesday, Labor voted with the government
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CableX receives government support to help access defence supply chains
Australian manufacturer CableX will receive government funding to support their entry into global supply chains under two of its defence grant programs.
CableX, a manufacturer of custom cables and harness
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Shifting gears: Can R&D revitalise an industry in decline?
In a country where the physical production of cars has become outmoded, can continued investment in automotive R&D help establish leading roles in the manufacturing supply chains of future?
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Renewable energy online marketplace to be established
The federal government has announced that it will provide funding via the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to build an online platform that encourages businesses to start using renewable energy.
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New funding program supports automotive engineering research
The federal government has launched a new program that provides funding for engineers pursuing research in Australia’s automotive sector.
The Automotive Engineering Graduate Program provides universities
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