Sugar manufacturing has delivered a sweet contribution to the Queensland economy with a $2.3 billion direct spending injection in 2020/21.
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AGP achieves four-day supply delivery with IoT
A New Zealand glass manufacturer, Architectural Glass Products (AGP), has deployed Internet of Things (IoT) technology from Pollin8 and Thinxtra for around-the-clock tracking of its products and delivery trolleys, to avoid losing assets and bolster its customer service.
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Harwin awards Digi-Key Global Performance of the Year
Digi-Key Electronics has been recognised by its global interconnect supplier partner, Harwin, with the Global Performance of the Year award.
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Last days of the ‘very early bird’ AUSPACK 2022 Leaders Forum tickets
The chance to access the “very early bird” pricing for tickets to the AUSPACK 2022 Leaders Forum ends this Friday, 18 March.
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BlueScope Steel secures $55.4 million for new precinct
BlueScope Steel has secured $55.4 million in funding from the federal government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative for its Advanced Steel Manufacturing Precinct around the Port Kembla steelworks.
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Charles Sturt University drives R&D in joining the NSSN
The NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) has welcomed Charles Sturt University as the newest member of its consortium of leading universities across NSW and the ACT.
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The future of manufacturing with environmentally sensitive solutions
Sustainable manufacturing — the production of goods through economically-sound processes that minimise environmental impact — is at the forefront of the manufacturing and industrial system’s net-zero goals.
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A handy all-in-one MRO toolbox
The trademark LOCTITE® red bottles are recognised globally for their effectiveness and reliability in maintenance and repair – and the LOCTITE MRO kit, which comes in a toolbox of the same trademark red colour, provides industrial businesses with an essential range of LOCTITE products devised to prevent downtime, save time, improve safety and reduce costs.
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Workplace Health and Safety Show Melbourne announces speakers
The hotly anticipated return of the Workplace Health & Safety Show 2022 will see industry trailblazers and game-changing newcomers unite to present a series of live, interactive two-way learning experiences covering all the latest trends, technologies and issues faced by Australian businesses today.
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New geotechnical sensors set to improve road safety
Geoinventions Consulting Services has secured $420,000 in cash and in-kind funding to prototype novel geotechnical sensors using micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology for smart highway applications.
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Flinders welcomes investment pledge in Factory of the Future
South Australian Labor leader, Peter Malinauskas, has pledged to invest $4 million into the Factory of the Future development at the Tonsley Innovation District.
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$3 million manufacturing capability program supports medtech
A new $3 million Medtech Manufacturing Capability Program has been announced by the Victorian state government to expand local production and aid in fast-tracking manufacturers’ medtech ideas.
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Saab receives $22 million to build defence Collaboration Centre
Saab Australia, a solutions provider for defence and civil security, will receive $22 million from the federal government under the Modern Manufacturing Initiative to build their Sovereign Combat System Collaboration Centre in South Australia.
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Bundaberg manufacturers grow operations with $4 million
Two Bundaberg-based manufacturers, NewFresh Foods and Aletek Operations, have shared in almost $4 million through the Made in Queensland (MiQ) Grants initiative to grow their operations and support jobs.
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Australian women “breaking the bias” in manufacturing
On International Women’s Day this week, the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) highlighted the leading female voices who are “breaking the bias” in the manufacturing industry.
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IICA joins Modern Manufacturing Expo to move industry forward
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) has been announced as a Foundation Partner for the Modern Manufacturing Expo in September, which will set the agenda for the future of manufacturing in Australia.
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Australia’s severe shortage of skilled people requires industry-led solutions supported by government
This time last year, when anyone asked me for an annual outlook, all I was prepared to say was that market conditions in 2021 would be uncertain. I was right. 2021 was just as unpredictable as 2020, with further lockdowns and border restrictions.
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Fortescue acquisition powers development of Infinity Train
Fortescue Future Industries has acquired UK-based Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) and announced they will develop a world-first zero emissions Infinity Train.
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Toshiba predicts semiconductor shortages to continue
Supply issues for electronic components are likely to continue for another year, according to Toshiba, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine predicted to impact the shortage in chip making materials.
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Book now! Visitor registrations open for Australian Manufacturing Week 2022
Online registrations are open now for visitors to the inaugural Australian Manufacturing Week exhibition, taking place in Sydney in June 2022.
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