As Holden and Ford fail in Australia, Toyota is coming under the spotlight as its own future is questioned.
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Metal manufacturers Ruukki and SSAB to merge
Finnish hard metal manufacturer Rautaruukki Oy and Swedish steel maker SSAB AB have announced plans to merge.
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AMWU should Co-operate with Toyota [blog]
A lack of co-operation between manufacturers and unions may put another automotive company at risk of closure. John Blakemore* writes.
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Graphene can pave the way for Australian manufacturing
How can graphene change the face of Australian manufacturing?
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Mining manufacturing forecast for growth
Mining equipment manufacturers are predicted to do an about-face and grow following a period of decline.
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The roadmap for the third industrial revolution [video]
Schneider Electric and economist Jeremy Rifkin discuss the challenges the world faces as it enters the third industrial revolution.
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Marketing to mining with no ideas, no plan and no budget
Wade Business Media's Jamie Wade explains how small machinery companies can successfully market themselves.
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Siemens joins Ford to celebrate 100th Anniversary of the moving assembly line
Historically the automotive industry has been a trendsetter for manufacturing as a whole and today is no different, says Siemens President.
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Fully functional loudspeaker is first 3-D printed electronic device
The 3-D printed working loudspeaker seamlessly integrates the plastic, conductive and magnetic parts.
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Skilled Group to acquire Thomas & Coffey maintenance subsidiary
Thomas & Coffey have approved Skilled Group's proposed acquisition of its maintenance subsidiary ATIVO.
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Australia needs gas reservation to protect industries and climate
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.
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Incitec Pivot announces gas supply agreement for Phosphate Hill
Incitec Pivot has signed a 23 month gas supply agreement for its Phosphate Hill facility.
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Going with THE FLOW
An Australian truck body manufacturer is bringing business home.
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Bradken look to acquire Austin Engineering
Bradken has made moves to acquire mining equipment manufacturer Austin Engineering.
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Increased energy efficiency in China could “strand” Australian mining projects
Increases in energy efficiency in Chinese manufacturing will temper demand for Australian coal exports and put billions of dollars in investment at risk.
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The future of manufacturing: niche doesn’t need to be smal
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.
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IDC Manufacturing Insights releases Top 10 Predictions for 2014
In 2014 companies should follow a progression toward the principles of the 3D value chain.
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Titanium powder used to 3D print automotive parts for the first time
This breakthrough will see greater use of titanium in components across the automotive, aerospace and defence industries.
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Orica plans to make more ammonium nitrate
Explosives and chemicals supplier Orica plans to increase production of ammonium nitrate at its Kooragang Island site by 70,000 tonnes.
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Manufacturers continue to be upbeat
In spite of our volatile dollar, this year’s Endeavour Awards Manufacturer of the Year and major exporter, ANCA, remains positive. Alan Johnson reports.
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