Manufacturing

Historically the automotive industry has been a trendsetter for manufacturing as a whole and today is no different, says Siemens President.

The 3-D printed working loudspeaker seamlessly integrates the plastic, conductive and magnetic parts.

Thomas & Coffey have approved Skilled Group’s proposed acquisition of its maintenance subsidiary ATIVO.

What is the future of Australia’s gas reserves? While it might be good news for the gas industry, increasing international demand could cost manufacturing.

Incitec Pivot has signed a 23 month gas supply agreement for its Phosphate Hill facility.

An Australian truck body manufacturer is bringing business home.

Bradken has made moves to acquire mining equipment manufacturer Austin Engineering.

Increases in energy efficiency in Chinese manufacturing will temper demand for Australian coal exports and put billions of dollars in investment at risk.

A consequence of Holden and Ford’s decision to cease manufacturing is the impression that all manufacturing is similarly doomed. Yet this isn’t true.

In 2014 companies should follow a progression toward the principles of the 3D value chain.

This breakthrough will see greater use of titanium in components across the automotive, aerospace and defence industries.

Explosives and chemicals supplier Orica plans to increase production of ammonium nitrate at its Kooragang Island site by 70,000 tonnes.

In spite of our volatile dollar, this year’s Endeavour Awards Manufacturer of the Year and major exporter, ANCA, remains positive. Alan Johnson reports.

Alan Johnson questioned manufacturing’s new industry minister, Ian MacFarlane, on the major issues facing industry going into 2014.

As mining slows down heavy equipment manufacturer Cat has been hit particularly hard.

To keep manufacturing strong, should we look to Japanese practices and corporate governance? Harald Conrad explains.

240 people will lose their jobs in mid-2014 as mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar continues to respond to slowing demand from the resources sector.

China manufactures an enormous amount of goods.But stigmatised as low quality products, Chinese brands have yet to make inroads into international markets.

The leaking of a Trans Pacific Partnership document suggests Australia may include an Investor-State Dispute Settlement clause. Ruth Townsend explains.

Confronted with a range of challenges and sluggish productivity growth Australian manufacturers must seek alternatives to conventional production methods.