Caterpillar has created an additional 50 jobs at its factory in Tasmania as it is struggling to keep up with the demand for underground mining vehicles production.
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Sci-Fi meets reality in industrial robotics
Industrial robot capabilities continue to expand, which begs the question: is a fully robotic-operated manufacturing plant bordering on reality or still a science fiction fantasy? Emily Mobbs investigates.
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Industry celebrates seven straight months of manufacturing growth
The manufacturing sector experienced it seventh straight month of growth in July with new orders, stronger levels of production and more deliveries suggesting that the manufacturing industry is fighting back.
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Government funds new wheelchair innovation
A Tasmanian company has received assistance from the Australian Government to bring to market an innovative wheelchair that can be converted from indoor to outdoor use without the occupant needing to get out of the chair.
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Durapac launches an extensive new range of high pressure hydraulic tools at Australia’s largest mining and engineering exhibition QME
Australian owned and managed, Durapac is a new force in high pressure hydraulic tools who today are launching their new range of state of the art cylinders, pumps and 700 bar hydraulic tools to the Australian market. The Durapac range contains more than 800 products including: Cylinders, pumps, system accessories, hydraulic torque wrenches, hydraulic tools, presses, jacks and air bags.Durapac tools have been developed to service a diverse range of industries including construction, mining, engineering, railways, petro chemical,energy and defence.
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Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) in the Australian Mining Industry
Mining in Australia is a significant primary industry and contributes almost 8% to the Australian economy *.
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Ai Group looks to election policies to safeguard economy
The government to be elected on 21 August will have to deal with a domestic and world economy facing renewed economic uncertainty, according to Australian Industry Group chief executive, Heather Ridout.
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New sales manager to head Bonfiglioli expansion in QLD
Bonfiglioli Transmission (Australia) Pty Ltd has appointed Peter Hiscocks to head its business expansion in Queensland; Hiscocks is said to offer more than 25 years experience in key areas of the business.
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Industry’s budget submission released
With record Government spending over the past 12 months, this year's federal budget, due for release May 11, is expected to be a difficult balancing act for Treasurer Wayne Swan.
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Manufacturing in recovery mode
The latest Australian Industry Group/Deloitte CEO survey suggests that growth in the ninety percent of the economy represented by the manufacturing, construction and services sectors is going to be reasonably solid, albeit uneven, in the year ahead.
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Employer hiring optimism continues to improve in Australia
Overall employment optimism across the country continues to gain ground in Australia, providing job seekers with much greater prospects this quarter than this time last year, according to the results of Manpower’s latest Employment Outlook Survey.
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Defence manufacturer opens new factory
The strengths of two manufacturers are now housed under one roof thanks to the opening of Millatec Engineering’s new factory in Brisbane on March 8.
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Australia set up for a strong growth period
The Australian economy is on the threshold of a major cyclical upswing, says leading economic forecaster and industry analyst, BIS Shrapnel.
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Calls for national food strategy
The Federal Government is being urged to follow South Australia’s lead and develop a long-term plan to boost the food and grocery industry's international competitiveness and growth.
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Upcoming manufacturing industry events
Upcoming exhibitions, conferences, seminars, workshops and major events in the manufacturing calendar from Australia and overseas.
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Government hands out millions in CRC funding
Seven Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) addressing high priorities such as biotechnology, mining and remote community economics have been granted $130 million in funding in the CRC Program’s latest selection round.
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Grounds for optimism in 2010
While further weakness is expected, there are also some encouraging signs indicating a better year ahead for Australian manufacturing in 2010.
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Australian innovations share in $633,600 of government funding
A miniature camera providing clearer eyes for remotely controlled vehicles and a chemical-free water purifying process are among the latest innovative projects to receive Australian Government assistance to bring them to market.
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Safety show to hit Perth in 2010
The WA Safety Show will be held 24-26 August 2010 at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre.
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Industry welcomes CPRS negotiations
The Australia Industry Group has welcomed the Coalition's proposed amendements to the Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).
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