Manufacturing

This week, gases and engineering company BOC has announced a revamp of its welding range with the launch of eight new welding models that offer the latest in welding technology to Australian fabricators and businesses.  Richard Fowles, senior product manager of Welding Products says the new welding range is affordable and easy to use, with advanced … Continue reading BOC announces 2017 welding product release →

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a global manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, has announced the expansion of its Team Reaper Australia. The team offers the only viable solution to meet the Project AIR 7003 requirement and now consists of nine Australian companies providing a range of innovative sensor, communication, manufacturing, and life-cycle support … Continue reading GA-ASI expands Team Reaper Australia →

Engineers at Australia’s University of New South Wales (UNSW) have invented what they term as a “radical” new architecture for quantum computing, based on “flip-flop qubits”, that promises to make the large-scale manufacture of quantum chips dramatically cheaper – and easier – than thought possible. The new chip design, detailed in the journal Nature Communications, … Continue reading “Radical” new quantum computing design invented at UNSW →

Schneider Electric has announced that it has improved the capabilities of its EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS, the company’s flagship distributed control system and the only DCS that provides 100 percent ROI in less than one year. Craig Resnick, vice president, ARC Advisory Group said, “With the growth and emergence of advanced digital technology—driven by the Industrial Internet … Continue reading Schneider improves on EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS →

Ansell Limited has announced the closing of its sexual wellness business to Humanwell Healthcare (Group) Co., Ltd. and CITIC Capital China Partners III, L.P. (the Buyer Consortium) for US$600 million (A$754 million). The sale comes as part of the plan to shift the focus on the manufacturing of gloves and other protective gear for the manufacturing … Continue reading Ansell completes sexual wellness business sale →

Local industry will have more opportunities to participate in major defence infrastructure projects as part of a pilot program announced by Minister for Defence, Senator Marise Payne, today. The Local Industry Capability Plan pilot will ensure that local industry has the best possible opportunity to be involved in the Turnbull Government’s $200 billion investment in … Continue reading Local industries to have more opportunities in defence projects →

The WA Government will transform the existing Ocean Reef Boat Harbour into a world-class waterfront precinct, creating hundreds of jobs in the northern suburbs. Delivering on an election commitment to kick-start the development, the McGowan Government has committed $120 million over the life of the project and will see the long-awaited transformation finally get underway. … Continue reading Ocean Reef Marina project to see creation of “hundred of jobs”: WA Government →

The Victorian Government is helping businesses reduce their energy costs through a range of programs that support long term sustainability and jobs growth. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio visited logistics company Metcash, which saved $300,000 on their annual energy bill after taking part in the Labor Government’s Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program … Continue reading Energy programs to increase savings for businesses in Victoria →

Australian technology innovator, BluGlass Limited has partnered with Griffith University and the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) to deliver a step-change transistor in the power electronics industry. According to a media release, BluGlass will be leading a two-year, $600,000 cash investment (inclusive of a $300,000 grant from the IMCRC) research project in partnership with Griffith … Continue reading BluGlass partners Griffith Uni and IMCRC to develop next-gen transistors →

M2, the new “one stop shop” that CSIRO says will bring the best in knowledge and technology has been created by CSIRO, Monash University and Monash Health Translation Precinct  (MHTP). The creation of M2 is aimed at turning innovative concepts into a reality for Australia’s flourishing medtech industry and benefit millions of patients as a result of the … Continue reading M2 launched for growing medtech industry →

The government of Victoria has helped a Sunshine West engine repair business create highly-skilled jobs for former automotive workers. Minister for Industry and Employment Wade Noonan met workers at Cornell Diesel and toured the company’s new state-of-the-art servicing facility. “We know Melbourne’s west has been hit hard by the end of local car manufacturing, and these … Continue reading New jobs for former auto workers in Victoria →

Investor confidence in Victoria’s economy remains strong with private capital expenditure up 8.6 per cent over the year to June, compared with a national fall of 3.0 per cent during the same period. The latest data from the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released today shows Buildings and Structures capital investment in Victoria grew by … Continue reading Equipment, plant and machinery investments key drivers in Victoria’s growth →

Speaking at the Western Sydney Business Connection “State of the Region” event held in Parramatta today, Deloitte Western Sydney managing partner, Danny Rezek told the 550 attendees that that while momentum behind Western Sydney projects is strong, the region cannot afford to take its eye off the ball. Mr Rezek said that there is unprecedented momentum behind … Continue reading Deloitte: Knowledge based jobs and skills vital to Western Sydney →

A Climate Council report states who they see as leading the charge of Australia’s transition to clean, affordable and efficient renewable energy and storage technology. The Renewables Ready: States Leading the Charge report shows South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory are all leading the renewables race, while the Federal Government remains stuck at … Continue reading Climate Council: SA, TAS and ACT leading the renewables charge →

The Victorian Government’s worker transfer scheme has helped its first 25 former Hazelwood power station workers secure new jobs at other Latrobe Valley power stations. Minister for Industry and Employment Wade Noonan today met the group who recently commenced work at the AGL Loy Yang A power station. “We promised to support former Hazelwood workers … Continue reading New beginnings for former Hazelwood workers →

The Australian Advanced Manufacturing Council (AAMC) has welcomed new leadership into its organisation. It has announced that Mark Goodsell, current Head of Manufacturing at the Australian Industry Group, will take on the role of executive director for the AAMC. AAMC Chair, Mr John Pollaers, welcomed Mr Goodsell’s appointment as part of an important strategy to build … Continue reading AAMC appoints Mark Goodsell as new executive director →

Last week, Toyota Australia reported that its last Toyota Aurion has rolled off the line at Toyota Australia’s Altona manufacturing base after 11 successful years, racking up over 110,000 sales domestically, as well as 70,000 that were built for the export market. It was Toyota’s answer to the big-Aussie V6 family sedan that broke cover … Continue reading Last Toyota Aurion rolls off the line →

The removal of the Oaklands Park level crossing is another step closer with expressions of interest called for the $174.3 million project and support up to approximately 160 jobs during construction. “We want to get on with this project so that we can deliver the road and rail benefits to the tens of thousands of people … Continue reading $174.3 mil Oaklands Crossing project to support up to 160 jobs →

Testing to support the selection process for the Army’s new Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV) has finished on schedule, according on the Department of Defence. Head Land Systems Division, Major General David Coghlan, congratulated the two shortlisted contenders, Rheinmetall and BAE Systems Australia, who have been involved in the year-long Risk Mitigation Activity (RMA) to help … Continue reading Land 400 completes testing phase →

In a move to bolster safety standards in the construction industry, the Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) has announced that that Professor Peter Shergold AC and Bronwyn Weir have been commissioned to assess compliance and enforcement problems within the building and construction systems across the country that are affecting the implementation of the National Construction Code (NCC). … Continue reading Experts appointed to review Australia’s building and construction safety issues →