Australia can learn from international experience and build collaborative pathways to sustainable economic success.
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In Conversation: Rethink Robotics founder Rodney Brooks
In this Q & A, Professor Emeritus Brooks shares his wisdom on topics including getting research out of universities and into the marketplace, why a country shouldn’t ignore the value of scientific research, and why dexterity is still a massive challenge to roboticists.
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Cell Therapy Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre links research and industry
Australia’s first cell therapy manufacturing centre is bridging the gap between cell research in the lab.
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Poland aerospace supply chain links hold potential: Austrade
A Polish delegation is visiting the country this week to investigate linkages with Australian aerospace businesses.
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Rodney’s factory robot revolution
We’re at a tipping point when it comes to smart factory robots, says artificial intelligence guru, inventor and entrepreneur Rodney Brooks. Brent Balinski spoke to the Australian-born and Boston-based founder, CTO and chairman of Rethink Robotics.
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Where are we headed?
I'll set the scene by citing the words of two people, words uttered within the past few months.
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Science crucial to economic growth, worth $145 billion directly to GDP
The contribution to Australia’s economy by maths and science - nearly $300 billion including flow-on benefits – has been measured for the first time.
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As China changes from world’s factory to innovator, Australia needs to keep pace
Australia’s economic future can be bright.
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CSIRO Hobart are Creating Scientific Equipment with the Maxiem 1530
With over 31 years experience in marine engineering, David Kube and his team at CSIRO Hobart, manufacture parts used within the scientific R&D sector.
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‘World first’, Australian made 3D printed engine on display at Avalon [VIDEO]
An Australian-made, additively manufactured jet engine is being claimed as a world first.
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DOES MANUFACTURING HAVE A FUTURE?
A characteristic feature of economic booms is that those caught up in the excitement believe they will go on forever. Australia’s recent mining boom is no exception. Following the pattern of resource-based economies, a commodity price hike increased our terms of trade without any special effort on our part – adding 15 per cent to our national income over a six year period while the rest of the world languished in recession.
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New metal powder production method for 3D printing announced
Zecotek Photonics has announced a new manufacturing technology for preparing metal powders for laser sintering additive manufacturing.
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Leading WA business lobby says reform essential for manufacturing sector
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia has made a set of recommendations for increasing the state’s manufacturing competitiveness.
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Taking AIM: does Australia need a Patent Box-style system?
The R&D tax incentive is acknowledged in the industry as a positive for developing intellectual property, though there’s a push from medical manufacturers and others for assistance in taking IP to the next stage.
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A nation on the cusp of a third wave: an interview with Ian Macfarlane
As the year draws to a close, Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane discusses the major issues facing Australia's manufacturing industry with Manufacturers' Monthly's Editor-at-Large, Alan Johnson.
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CSIRO Manufacturing Flagship the major loser in job cuts round
The CSIRO’s Manufacturing Flagship will be hit particularly when 75 jobs are cut at the organisation.
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GE announces new Pennsylvania centre to develop advanced, additive manufacturing
GE will build a new facility in Pennsylvania between March and September next year, concerned with advanced manufacturing.
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New Kerry food R&D site to create nearly 120 jobs
Irish multinational food company Kerry Group will invest $13.7 million creating a centre for excellence for baked products in Altona.
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Strategic Energy Resources to step up graphene efforts with new casting facility
Ionic Industries will acquire a graphene casting facility and begin a research project on creating scalable graphene membranes.
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Local company welded to success
Common sense management and a strong focus on training are just two of the key reasons for a South Australian welding company's remarkable success.
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