The Ai Group has welcomed Australia’s entry to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreement on government procurement.
Australia will become the 48th member of the agreement once it joins in May 2019.
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Nominations for Endeavour Awards closing soon
With just a few days left until nominations for the Endeavour Awards 2019 close, it’s time to nominate a company you think should be recognised for its achievements in sectors such as safety, manufacturing
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Chain manufacturer links with customers through quality
In a market where competing with hundreds is more of a reality than competing with one, manufacturers need a point of difference. For KITO PWB, this point of difference is clear – quality is the key
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Australia’s top 100 manufacturing companies for 2019 revealed
Caltex Australia tops the list of the best manufacturer in Australia for 2019, followed by Fonterra Co-Op group in this year’s list compiled by IBISworld.
In April, Australia’s Top 100 Manufacturers
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Manufacturing innovators on show at workplace health and safety show
The upcoming Workplace Health & Safety Show at Sydney’s International Convention Centre (May 22-23) will bring together the greatest minds in health and safety
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Two more F-35A Joint Strike Fighters arrive in Australia
The next two F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft in a fleet if eight have made it to Australia.
Australia will take delivery of eight F-35A aircraft in 2019 and at least 72 aircraft over the life of a
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CSIRO: Public discussion about ethics of Artificial Intelligence needed
CSIRO has welcomed public discussion about the ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) following the release of Artificial Intelligence: Australia’s Ethics Framework.
The discussion paper, developed
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Collaboration can be just as important as skill in manufacturing
While celebrating success within one’s own business is important, companies are putting high value on acknowledging the achievements of others in the industry. Seven companies and organisations are sponsoring
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IoT solutions that improve sustainability processes
A 2018 PwC report, Australia’s IoT Opportunity: Driving Future Growth, stated that across five industries assessed, which represent 25 per cent of Australia’s GDP, the Internet of Things (IoT)
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New maintenance concept optimises service provided to customers
MHE-Demag recently introduced a new maintenance concept to best optimise the service provided to customers whilst maintaining the quality of their products.
The concept, Engineered Service, was introduced
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Making a shift to a people-centric approach empowers employees
Management can get “stuck in their ways” when it comes to the daily operations of a workplace, according to Peter Ballas, head of business excellence at Note Printing Australia. Coming to the realisation
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Forensic science has an important place in manufacturing
Forensic science can take people in all directions. Often a forensics occupation delves into many disciplines such as anthropology, ballistics, biology, chemical criminalistics, crime scene examination,
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Defence minister Christopher Pyne has left the parliament building
Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne has addressed the House for the final time as he retires from Australian politics.
After 26 years in politics, Pyne addressed the House for the final time
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Budget outlines continued investment in key defence projects
A $90 billion naval shipbuilding program outlined in the Australian Budget 2019-20 is a continued focus for the federal government.
Defence is set see one of the largest regeneration of the Australian
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Support for training new workforce welcome, but immigration cuts not
An increase in support for new apprentices entering Australia’s workforce is a welcome announcement in the Australian Budget 2019-20, but a decrease in permanent immigration intake is disappointing to
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Accessing grants advances business growth
Manufacturers are increasingly struggling to meet demand in an ever-growing industry, according to Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) director Michael Sharpe. He and other industry experts discussed
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Making new technology a friend, not a foe, boosts productivity
In order to make the most of Industry 4.0 and what is has to offer manufacturers, businesses need to know how to go about using the technologies correctly. This is the message from industry experts who
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Lowest common denominator procurement decisions put Australians at risk
Opinion: Weld Australia CEO Geoff Crittenden discusses the welding industry in Australia.
The trend of some state governments in relation to the procurement of fabricated steel in Australia
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Australian manufacturing’s ongoing industrial evolution focus for NMW
National Manufacturing Week (NMW), held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 14-17, will highlight the continuous growth and change the industry is experiencing.
NMW will feature
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AI technology used in drones for public safety
Keeping everyone safe is in the best interest of individuals, companies and governments. For one university, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and safety were combined to tackle a danger that occurs on many
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