Manufacturers are seeing value in rolling out intelligent software platforms that deliver optimised visibility and control across the entire supply chain; from manufacturing right through to delivery, as David Rubie writes.
Read More
We need new jobs as the machines do more of our work
As automation and robotics become more prevalent on the worksite, new roles will need to be created to keep people employed.
Read More
Read More
Check under the bonnet
Why you should care about the database behind your ERP system. David Bass writes.
Read More
Read More
The Keys to Successful Food Export to Asia
The rise in the Asian middle class presents enormous opportunities to exporters globally.
Read More
Read More
Unions: part of the solution, or part of the problem?
As industry suffers under a productivity problem and workers bear the brunt of 'neoliberal' policies, what roles do unions have to play in the future?
Read More
Read More
Job survival in the age of robots and intelligent machines
With automation and robotics gaining traction in Australian industries, what lies ahead for many of our workers?
Read More
Read More
Individual contracts come back – but don’t mention the WorkChoices
The government is proposing amendments to the Fair Work Act, including 'individual flexibility arrangements', so how will this affect you?
Read More
Read More
Graphene can pave the way for Australian manufacturing
How can graphene change the face of Australian manufacturing?
Read More
Read More
Manufacturing can benefit from advanced automation
Integrated Architecture facilitates the convergence of control and automation processes to streamline production and information management across an entire manufacturing or processing plant.
Read More
Read More
Concrete industry creates ‘green’ concrete guidelines
The Concrete Institute of Australia, with the assistance of the Geopolymer Alliance, have published a recommended practice document on using geopolymer concrete as an alternative to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) concrete.
Read More
Read More
Manufacturers recognised for new innovations at National Water Week
Local manufacturers have been recognised in the Smart Approved WaterMark Product of the Year Awards for 2011, announced during National Water Week.
Read More
Read More
Banner and signage sector set to benefit from PVC industry progress
The Vinyl Council of Australia has announced the first company to sign-up for the PVC Product Stewardship Program -- Rojo Pacific from the banner and signage sector.
Read More
Read More
Climate Change Department ridiculed for choosing cheap Chinese steel
Union representatives for the steel industry are criticising the decision to use cheap Chinese aluminium for the new headquarters for the federal Climate Change Department.
Read More
Read More
Steel industry embracing sustainable building
The Australian Steel Institute’s (ASI) inaugural Leading Environmental Performance Awards held last week are proof that the steel industry is embracing sustainable building practices, says the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
Read More
Read More
Nestlé boost NSW jobs with $18.5 million Smithtown factory expansion
An $18.5 million expansion of Nestlé’s Smithtown factory on the NSW Mid North Coast will create around 30 full time jobs and turn the site into the company’s production hub for its Nescafé Café Menu range in Australia.
Read More
Read More
Australian manufacturing to gain enhanced operational intellegence with Incontrol technology
New software developments from Intermec mean Australian manufacturing sector has access to greater visibility, security and increased efficiency.
Read More
Read More
Foodpro 2011, let’s get ready!
Foodpro, the preeminent triennial food and beverage trade show, will be returning to Sydney on Sunday 10 to Wednesday 13 July.
Read More
Read More
Foster’s takeover uncertain as SABMiller re-thinks offer
One of the most talked-about issues in the food and beverage industry at the moment is the possible multi-billion-dollar takeover of Foster’s Group.
Read More
Read More
100 jobs created at Trufoods Victoria
About 100 jobs will be created as food manufacturer Trufoods moves some of its Melbourne operations to Nestle’s former factory in Maryborough, Victoria.
Read More
Read More
The right tool path for the job
Matching the correct tool path software to the production needs of each application will get the most out of advanced CNC machines. David White writes.
Read More
Read More