The finalists for Australia’s most prestigious manufacturing awards have been announced. The Endeavour Awards 2019 saw a high-calibre of entrants representing Australia in an international capacity with innovative ideas, new technologies and the best in supply chain strategies. This year’s finalists showcase what Australia has to offer the world in manufacturing. To celebrate the success … Continue reading Endeavour Awards 2019 finalists announced →

Finding suitable staff to fill positions in manufacturing is becoming increasingly harder for some companies who are expressing concern over a young workforce that is steering clear of the industry. Speaking at the AUSPACK Business and Industry Conference, held on March 26-27 in Melbourne, a panel discussed a lack of interest from younger generations in … Continue reading Younger generations need support in industry to take up manufacturing roles →

While the Avdel 742 tool has lasted up to 30 years in factories across Australia, Infastech Engineered Fastening has a new tool on deck that the company anticipates will outlive its predecessor. New to the market, the Pop-Avdel ProSert XTN20 is a high speed power tool that offers flexible operation in pull-to-stroke and pull-to-force modes. … Continue reading Infastech Engineered Fastening creates a power tool to last decades →

Products that run smoothly in the background often go unnoticed when they actually play a large role in the running of machines. One company explains why they choose ifm’s products, which work away silently in facilities worldwide. Auto Control Systems (ACS) works on machinery that is used all over the world. Be it on mining … Continue reading Vital products nestled away in machines worldwide →

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related occupations have a 1.6 times higher growth rate than non-STEM jobs in Australia. This is according to an analysis of labour force data by the Department of Jobs and Small Business, which indicates that between November 2013 and November 2018, employment in STEM occupations grew by 16.5 per … Continue reading Rapid growth in technology-driven jobs makes STEM learning a priority →