Australia’s $101 billion export industry is expanding, according to a breakdown of statistics obtained by Manufacturers’ Monthly. Here, we break down the industry into its fastest-growing
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GS1, IBM, Microsoft collaborate to leverage GS1 standards for blockchain applications
GS1 has announced a collaboration with IBM and Microsoft to leverage GS1 standards in their enterprise blockchain applications for supply chain clients.
The organisation’s global standards for identification
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Navya to establish Asia-Pac HQ in Adelaide
Driverless vehicle company Navya and the SA Government have agreed on plans to establish Navya’s Asia-Pacific manufacturing facility in Adelaide.
The agreement followed discussions between Premier Jay
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Darwin battery storage gigafactory to open in 2018
A $100 million battery storage “gigafactory” is likely to be built in Darwin, with a new consortium planning to establish a large-scale lithium-ion manufacturing plant by the end of 2018.
Energy
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Shipbuilder wants to establish WA manufacturing and export hub
German shipbuilder Lurssen hopes to create an Australian manufacturing base to export navy ships around the region.
Lurssen chief Peter Lurssen will today present a proposal to partner with Adelaide-based
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New opportunities for Australian defence exports
Government has reached an agreement with Lockheed Martin to grow the international competitiveness of small and medium sized companies and their ability to enter export markets.
Minister for Defence Industry,
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Alibaba expecting increase in Australian export orders with Asia
E-commerce platform Alibaba is anticipating an increase in Australian exporters using its service to help them break into the Asian markets.
Maggie Zhou, Alibaba Australia’s managing director based in
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Making fuel out of sewage
It may sound like science fiction, but wastewater treatment plants may one day turn ordinary sewage into biocrude oil, thanks to new research at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National
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Most manufacturers currently lag in global competitiveness
Australian companies pay an “Australia tax” of 7 – 15 per cent and are best placed to compete on value differentiation and market leadership, according to a recent report.
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Milk powder factory boosts Chinese infant formula supply
The supply of infant and adult milk powder into Asia has received a boost following the opening of a Chinese-owned processing plant in South Australia.
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Sandvik Coromant becomes DMG Mori Premium Partner
Cutting tools maker Sandvik Coromant has signed an agreement to become a Premium Partner of leading machine tool manufacturer, DMG Mori. According to DMG, Sandvik Coromant will be the only tooling manufacturer
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Pallet trucks for small-to-medium manufacturers
Jungheinrich has launched an entry-level range of pallet trucks for low-duty applications.
This new range of electric pedestrian trucks is designed for retailers, print shops, workshops or garden centers,
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Engineers develop robot with human-like tactile senses
Most robots achieve grasping and tactile sensing through motorised means, which can be excessively bulky and rigid. A Cornell group has devised a way for a soft robot to feel its surroundings internally,
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‘Flushable’ wet wipes manufacturers could be flooded with lawsuits
BOC opens new Brisbane tech centre
A new-concept welding facility opened by BOC at its Rocklea site in Brisbane is set to be an exciting new hub for product applications and testing, research and development, and training.
The facility
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Bosch & Co retool manufacturing concepts
A research consortium led by Bosch is developing a novel industrial manufacturing concept. The nine partners on the ReCaM project aim to create a highly versatile manufacturing system.
Such systems are
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CSIRO to spend $200m on Aussie innovation
Australia’s innovations will grow into successful businesses with help from the CSIRO Innovation Fund, a $200 million fund to commercialise early stage innovations from CSIRO, universities and other
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Philmac achieves German export first
Specialist pipe fittings and valves manufacturer Philmac will soon ship out its first export order to Germany with its products bound for use across the country’s water utility sector and beyond.
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Australian solar tech to help China reach clean energy targets
Australia’s solar heliostat technology will be used for concentrating solar thermal (CST) electricity generation in China.
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ANCA enters Australian Export Awards Hall of Fame
Yesterday CNC tool grinding machine and technology company ANCA entered the Australian Export Awards Hall of Fame at the awards, held at Brisbane
The company, which had won its category at the awards three
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