The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released figures which suggest that there may be relief in sight for manufacturers when it comes to electricity prices. Modelling produced by the AEMC suggests that small businesses could save 7.1 per cent over the three-year period to 2022 as 5,000 MW of supply comes on board. This … Continue reading AEMC forecasts electricity price relief →

Australian lithium processing and extracting company, Lithium Australia, announced on December 9 a joint venture with Chinese battery manufacturer to evaluate the manufacturing of lithium batteries in Australia. The agreement establishes a new enterprise, Soluna Australia, as a company split 50-50 between Lithium Australia and DLG, a Chinese battery manufacturer. According to managing director of … Continue reading Partnership to explore Australian battery manufacturing →

Australian 3D printing company, Amaero International, has listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) with a market capitalisation of $35 million. In its initial public offering (IPO) Amaero raised $8 million at 20c a share. The company hopes to take a bite out of the expanding 3D printing market, which is valued to grow from … Continue reading 3D printer lists on ASX →

A technology to reduce air pollution created through industrial manufacturing is the subject of a joint research partnership between Deakin University and Jiangsu BOHN Environmental protection Science & Technology Company. Using solar technology that is 10 times more efficient than what is currently available, the system uses filtering technology to clean the air emitted in … Continue reading Vic-China collaboration for industrial air filtration →

British billionaire, Sanjeev Gupta, has brought his property management business, JAHAMA, to Australia. As part of the GFG Alliance group of businesses, which Gupta’s family owns, JAHAMA manages the property assets of the industrial group. In Australia, the business will manage GFG Alliance’s property, which includes 170 freehold and leasehold assets, covering 200 ha. These … Continue reading Steel manufacturer expands property management arm →

The manufacturing of rolling stock will continue in the Queensland city of Maryborough, with Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk signing an agreement for $300 million in local rail manufacturing. Announced at the Downer plant in the Fraser Coast city, the overhaul of diesel Tilt Trains and the IMU160 and SMU260 fleet will be conducted in Maryborough. … Continue reading Maryborough manufacturing meets milestone →

Chinese manufacturing has risen across the sector in November. In data released by the Caixin Insight Group and IHS Markit, the aggregate purchasing managers’ index rose at the fastest pace since December 2016. The figure rose from 51.7 in October to 51.8 in November. Other indicators also improved in November, with overseas sales rising for … Continue reading Chinese PMI indicates global growth →

MediPharm Labs has opened Victoria’s first dedicated commercial medicinal cannabis processing facility. The Canadian company will operate the plant, located at Wonthaggi in Gippsland, and will produce resin from up to 75,000kg of medicinal cannabis. The plant will draw upon 50 cannabis growers, 30 in Victoria and 20 across the rest of Australia, and create … Continue reading Victoria feels the buzz of cannabis manufacturing →

RMIT University have developed a new titanium alloy using copper that solves a key issue with using titanium in 3D printing. Currently, titanium alloys used in 3D printing are prone to cracking or distortion, as when it cools, the lattices of the material can bond together in column-shaped crystals. The alloy created at RMIT did … Continue reading Titanium found to strengthen 3D printing →

A consortium of industry and research institutions have developed a graphene-titania photocatalyst, which can reduce atmospheric pollution. Under the Graphene Flagship banner, the group, which is an initiative of the European Union and utilises a budget of 1 billion Euros, have created a material which degrades 70 per cent more nitrogen oxides from the atmosphere, … Continue reading Smog-eating graphene coating developed →

Queensland timber manufacturer Parkside Timber has purchased two timber mills in South-West Western Australia. The company bought Auswest Timbers’ Greenbushes mill and Nannup Timber Processing, in part to grow its sustainable timber manufacturing operations. Parkside Timber is certified as a Chain of Custody timber producer, which defines the timber used by Parkside as Responsible Wood. … Continue reading Timber manufacturer reopens WA mills →

The NSW government, in launching its international investment strategy, pointed to the state’s capabilities in advanced manufacturing. Named Global NSW, the strategy hopes to attract investment into the state from overseas companies and governments for the benefit of NSW. In launching the strategy, NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, highlighted major projects underway in the state. “As … Continue reading NSW looks to global investment in advanced manufacturing →

The jittery national economy has led to a downturn in manufacturing productivity. In the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Statement on Monetary Policy, the bank outlined how GDP and employment levels have played out in each industry, up to June 2019. While employment has continued to grow, at between 2 and 3 per cent throughout 2018 … Continue reading RBA figures point to productivity challenges →

Marand Precision Engineering has won the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Award at the annual Australia Export Awards. At a ceremony in Canberra on December 3, exporters from all Australian industries were recognised for their efforts to design, produce, market, and sell Australian products in overseas markets. Marand Precision Engineering is the largest Australian supplier into … Continue reading Export award goes to F-35 supplier →

A Queensland munitions factory has benefited from the state government’s $9 million investment for improved energy supply and connection. The Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions (RNM) factory faced a challenging energy environment, due to its complex energy needs, noted Minister for State Development and Manufacturing Cameron Dick. “We worked with Ergon Energy and RNM to best understand … Continue reading Munitions factory energised by state government funding →

The flexibility and quick thinking of Australian manufacturing was called into duty recently in Melbourne. A recent inspection of the eternal flame at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance uncovered that the burner component had significantly deteriorated. Then, manufacturer DANT Industries, along with RMIT University was brought to the front line. The team took only 72 hours … Continue reading Manufacturing keeps the fire burning →

The Australian Space Agency has signed two agreements to develop Australian space capabilities. On December 3, French multinational aerospace, defence, transport, and security company, Thales Group, formed an agreement with the Agency to provide its know-how and expertise in satellite systems. While Thales already has a significant operating presence in Australia, delivering programs such as … Continue reading Space Agency signs with global satellite manufacturer →

An innovation hub to support defence industry will be co-located with co-working space Fire Station 101 in Ipswich, Queensland. The $5 million Defence Industry Hub will open in early 2020, and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said that the facility hopes to grow the areas manufacturing capabilities. “The Ipswich Defence Industry Hub is about ensuring there … Continue reading Hub for defence industry slated for Ipswich →

The role of Australian manufacturing in producing the 1,000th Boeing 787 Dreamliner was celebrated on November 29, with Victorian Minister for Economic Development, Tim Pallas, visiting Boeing’s site in Fishermans Bend in Melbourne. At the plant, wing components for the premium commercial aircraft are manufactured. The site is also involved in design, engineering, and advanced … Continue reading Australia’s role in aerospace manufacturing celebrated →

The social value of local manufacturing will be explored through a 3D version of a 2009 Ford Falcon XR6. Developed by Deakin University’s CADET VR Lab, part of the School of Engineering, the project will allow participants to engage with the industrial design heritage in Geelong. The VR experience will be held as part of … Continue reading VR experience to showcase Geelong’s industrial heritage →