Jack Lloyd

RMIT’s new low-carbon concrete to halve cement emissions

A team of researchers from RMIT have developed low-carbon concrete which recycles double the coal ash, and halves cement use. This development could be used to address coal waste and high cement production emissions in industry. Manufacturers’ Monthly reports.
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Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance building solutions to workforce challenges

The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance actively addresses manufacturing skill shortages. Collaborating with both industry and government, the Manufacturing Alliance engages with industry through initiatives including the National Manufacturing Workforce Forum, working to identify and build solutions to deliver to the industry’s skills needs. Manufacturers’ Monthly reports.
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Navy Officers bring Australia closer to sovereign nuclear-powered submarines

After completing the Officers Nuclear Operator Course and Engineering Administration Course, the first three Royal Australian Navy officers have graduated from the Royal Navy’s Nuclear Reactor Course in the United Kingdom.
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New medicine manufacturing centre opened at Monash Technology Precinct

Victorian Deputy premier and minister for Medical Research the Hon Ben Carroll has officially opened the newly built Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) within the heart of the Monash Technology Precinct, Clayton.
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Atlas Copco LT series high pressure piston compressors – TRULY BUILT TO LAST!

Be it laser/plasma cutting, fire suppression, tyre inflation, or an abattoir, they all need high pressure compressed air. Screw compressors are great machines when it comes to low and medium pressure air, although when talking high pressure, there’s just one answer i.e. the Mighty Piston Compressors.
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Australian industry needs to more actively take up AI – what’s stopping them?

Ai Group last year celebrated its 150th anniversary. Central to our purpose is assisting Australian businesses to cope with change. In our history we have guided members through two world wars, a depression, several recessions, two global pandemics and countless industry plans.  Comment from Innes Willox – Chief Executive of the national employer association Ai Group Read More

Weld Australia demands answers: will the Australian Government manufacture wind and transmission towers locally or outsource to China?

Weld Australia calls upon the Australian Government to provide a clear and immediate public response regarding the manufacture of wind and transmission towers. Will wind and transmission towers be manufactured locally in Australia, or offshored to China?  Comment from Geoff Crittenden  –  CEO, Weld Australia Read More

The journey in becoming a wet wipe expert

Conceived in response to a global crisis, Hygiene Co. emerged to address critical gaps in domestic manufacturing and sustainability by offering plant-based wet wipes. Manufacturers’ Monthly spoke with co-founder, Phil Scardigno, who shared insights into the company’s mission and innovative approach.
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