One of the country's largest defence contractors is warning of 1000 job losses at its Melbourne shipyard unless the government funds new projects.
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3D printing gets social and mobile with Thingiverse
MakerBot's global design community features more than 200,000 downloadable digital files and now, apps on iOS and Android.
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Toyota’s decision to stop manufacturing cars in Australia takes Victoria’s Chamber of Commerce by surprise
The Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry expresses disappointment and cites Toyota's "significant contribution to Victoria over many years".
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Toyota to stop building cars in Australia
Toyota Australia today announced that it will stop building cars in Australia by the end of 2017 and become a national sales and distribution company.
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Orica may sell chemical business
The division makes agricultural products and paints and is hurting because of the downturn in manufacturing.
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Teen innovators compete for BHP Billiton Science and Engineering Awards
From a glove which controls computers to bikes made from bamboo, the finalists in this year's Awards cover a diverse range of engineering innovations.
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Federal Government will intervene and allow Toyota workers to vote on proposed changes
Employment Minister Eric Abetz to intervene and give Toyota's workers a say on the management's proposed variations to the enterprise agreement aimed at improving productivity.
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First colour multi-material 3D printer will redefine product design and manufacturing
The Objet500 Connex3 combines droplets of three base materials to produce parts with virtually unlimited combinations of materials.
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Australian manufacturer designs and installs inspection equipment in Japan
NSW-based Archer Enterprises is the only company in the world which manufactures the RTI Plunge Test Tunnel test equipment.
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Fully functional loudspeaker is first 3-D printed electronic device
The 3-D printed working loudspeaker seamlessly integrates the plastic, conductive and magnetic parts.
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Intercad acquires Solidtec Solutions
Intercad, a supplier of 3D solid modelling products and services across Australia and New Zealand, has acquired fellow 3D CAD specialist Solidtec Solutions
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Holden’s exit: Is there a silver lining?
The fallout from Holden’s sudden but expected exit has unions and politicians float some rather scary numbers.
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IDC Manufacturing Insights releases Top 10 Predictions for 2014
In 2014 companies should follow a progression toward the principles of the 3D value chain.
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Titanium powder used to 3D print automotive parts for the first time
This breakthrough will see greater use of titanium in components across the automotive, aerospace and defence industries.
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Nike’s ColorDry technology eliminates water and chemicals in dyeing
Nike has opened a waterfree dyeing facility featuring high-tech equipment to eliminate the use of water and process chemicals from fabric dyeing.
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Aftermarket Association: Set policy for whole auto industry – not just the car making sector
While the original equipment component sector has experienced serious structural decline in recent years, the aftermarket sector has grown.
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Melbourne manufacturer installs Australia’s largest smart solar array
The array includes 340 Upsolar smart modules and will power Hilton Manufacturing’s sheet metal fabrication plant in Dandenong.
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Adelaide-based valve manufacturer finds export success
Maric Flow Control is tapping into growing world demand for its hand-crafted water valve technology.
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Free Trade Agreements are a concern for local industry: Poll
The third Cirrus Media Industrials poll reveals that industry is concerned about the impact of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) which the Government is attempting to forge with China, South Korea and Japan.
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Ninety-six percent of leaders surveyed expect their business to be using IoT by 2016
Collaborative business models, skills development and common standards needed for business to take full advantage of the Internet of Things.
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