The countdown to NMW 2013 is nearly over, with the May 7-11 event to get underway tomorrow morning at 10 am.
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Workers say manufacturing tops productivity
Manufacturing is one of the most productive industry sectors in Australia. When it comes to productivity, it comes second behind health and social services.
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St Vincent’s Melbourne hopes to 3D print organs
St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, is hosting an AdBioFab conference today and opening Australia’s first biofabrication unit next month, with aims to develop the application of medical 3d printing technology.
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A view on: Australia’s manufacturing industry
Many people seem to equate manufacturing with 19th century technology, with the steam engine and grease, but in fact that is not the case.
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The Maker Movement catches on in Australia
The Maker Movement is here, with DIY creation becoming easier as technology like 3D printers becomes more widespread. Brent Balinski takes a look at the movement in Australia and what it might mean for manufacturing.
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Manufacturers’ Monthly Endeavour Awards Finalists – Most Innovative Manufacturer
As nominations have closed for the 10th Endeavour Awards have closed, we're highlighting the finalists for each category, giving you an insight into innovation and excellence in the manufacturing industry.
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Mobile phones turn 40
This week has seen 40 years pass since Martin Cooper, a Motorola engineer, made the first call on a Manhattan street corner to rival Joel Engels of Bell Labs
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Textor, Kimberly-Clark and CSIRO cooperation led to new product
When a new variety of Huggies nappies start filling shelves in supermarkets this month, most shoppers will have no idea about the impressive innovation and collaboration efforts behind them.
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Advanced manufacturing named by SA premier as part of economic plan
South Australian premier Jay Weatherill has listed advanced manufacturing as a pillar of his Economic Statement, announced today.
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Car factory of the future to be on show at Hannover trade fair
The upcoming Hannover Messe trade show in Germany will demonstrate a collaborative effort by over 60 organisations to create a virtual automotive factory, controlled by hand gestures.
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Dutch artist and engineering partnership could revolutionise how we drive
Dutch engineering company Heijmans Infrastructure and artist Daan Roosegarde have teamed up to create futuristic road concepts.
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“Micro-multinational” manufacturers can excel
University of Technology Sydney’s Professor Roy Green has said that there’s been a growth in “micro-multinational” manufacturers, and such companies are well-suited to the challenges facing Australian companies.
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Manufacturing executives’ concerns include strong dollar, innovation policies
A newspaper's questionnaire of Australian CEOs has found that manufacturing leaders’ concerns include issues such as innovation, the Australian dollar and the industry’s place in the economy.
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Cork-free bubbly wine could be just around the corner
The Australian Wine Research Institute and packaging manufacturer SPS Australia International have been examining screw caps on sparkling wine, though some have reservations that this development could limit export opportunities.
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Autodesk to speak to Aussie companies about how CIOs can help drive innovation
Manufacturers’ Monthly talks to Autodesk Chief Information Officer Jeff Brzycki about the company’s continued focus on cloud computing and why the company is reaching out to manufacturing and other CIOs.
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Fresh Bins founder blames lack of govt support for outsourcing decision
Paul Sewell, the founder of Warrnambool’s Fresh Bins, has called a lack of support from local and state governments “heartbreaking” as the company announced it would manufacture in the USA under licence.
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Federal government failing to encourage innovation, says Dyson vacuum inventor
Inventor Sir James Dyson has criticised Australia’s tax laws, saying that they don’t encourage entrepreneurs.
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Shoppers turning to private label brands
The Product of the Year Survey of 11,600-plus shoppers found that almost all had bought private label brands.
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Adelaide MPs contest manufacturing hub’s location
Federal Labor MPs based in Adelaide are fighting over the location of a proposed manufacturing hub, with two locations under consideration.
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Some firms won’t survive: Weatherill
South Australian premier Jay Weatherill has told the AWU national conference that manufacturing is facing huge challenges, and the industry needed to focus on making high-value products.
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