The Grattan Institute's Jim Minifie outlines four ways Australia can boost its innovation and development.
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A flexible approach is needed for Australia’s electronics industry
Australia’s manufacturing industry could be given a boost if it takes advantage of the latest research to create ultra thin and flexible electronic devices
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PPK finalises COALTRAM acquisition
The PPK Group has acquired coal mining equipment manufacturer COALTRAM.
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Feed manufacturer reaps rewards of totally integrated automation
After modernising its manufacturing plant, an animal feed manufacturer has achieved a 7% increase in production while reducing energy consumption by 2%.
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Researchers and manufacturers can be ‘digital blacksmiths’ with 3D printers
The potential possibilities 3D printing is providing research and developers new opportunities.
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Joy Global announces a financial slump year on year
Joy Global has released its first quarter 2014 results, and shown a large drop year on year for the first quarter.
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What does diversification really mean for our auto sector?
Ford, Holden and Toyota decision to cease manufacturing has the automotive supply chain asking themselves how will they survive?
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Downer wins ammonium nitrate plant construction contract
Downer has won a contract for work on Technicas Reunidas S.A.'s technical ammonium nitrate plant on the Burrup Peninsula, in WA.
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Bradken pulls Austin Engineering acquisition offer
Bradken has withdrawn its acquisition offer for Austin Engineering.
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Victoria’s economic future lies in exporting services
As manufacturing shrinks, what are manufacturing states such as Victoria to do?
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MHM Metals suffers as Alcoa closes rolling mills
Alcoa’s decision to close its Point Henry and Yennora rolling mills by the end of 2014 has devastated MHM Metals.
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Australian aluminium outgunned by cheap, coal-free global rivals
What led to Aloca's announcement today of the Point Henry smelter, and what happened to Australia's aluminium industry?
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The story of steel maps the job future for car workers
With car making shutting down in Australia, the possible future of the workers is up in the air, so can they be redeployed to new industries?
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Russian explosives manufacturer steps into Australia
A new player is entering Australia's explosives market.
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Orica signs ammonium nitrate supply agreement with CF Industries
Orica has signed a long term agreement for CF Industries to supply up to 725 747 tonnes of ammonium nitrate
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Car manufacturing numbers just don’t stack up
Now that the final nail has been hammered in to the car manufacturing industry’s coffin, what does it mean for the Australian economy?
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What the departure of Toyota, Holden and Ford really means for workers
What lies ahead for Australia's automotive manufacturing workers at Ford, Holden, and now Toyota?
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Bradken sees slump in earnings
Bradken has reported a fall in its earnings as the slowdown in the mining sector bites into sales, forcing it to cut jobs.
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Toyota names 2017 end, Australian car making to cease: experts react
As Toyota announces plans to cease Australian automotive manufacturing, experts provide their views on the situation.
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Nanoparticles and nanosafety: the big picture
How are nanoparticles changing manufacturing, and what does this mean for the end user?
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