Manufacturing benchmarks achieved by a rural South Australian factory are being shared and instituted across the world by Kimberly-Clark.
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Understanding environmental sustainability in manufacturing
Australian manufacturers planning a long term future must go down the sustainable manufacturing path, if they are going to survive. Alan Johnson reports.
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Tour de France winner to speak at Convention 2014
Convention 2014, Australia’s largest ever engineering event will feature the recently retired Tour de France winner and Siemens ambassador Cadel Evans.
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Is manufacturing a risk-averse industry?
A recent survey revealed that, comparatively, manufacturing is not a forward thinking sector when it comes to future proofing.
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Auto sector represented in Premier’s Sustainability Awards
ZF Boge Elastmetall Australia and Toyota Australia have been named as finalists in Victoria’s 2014 Premier's Sustainability Awards.
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Sustainability, divestment, adding value: mining after the China boom
Adapting to the post-China boom times will involve miners concentrating on sustainability, optimised efficiency and creating value within communities.
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Used-cigarette butts offer energy storage solution
Used-cigarette butts can be converted into material that could be integrated into computers, handheld devices and wind turbines to store energy.
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RET impact to be $28 billion
A new report has claimed the cost of the 2020 Renewable Energy Target will include 5,000 lost jobs and $28 billion to the economy.
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Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer receives $20 million financing from CEFC
South Australia's Tindo Solar is being provided up to $20 million senior debt finance from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to locally manufacture, install and own rooftop solar arrays and sell the power to building occupants under a power purchase agreement (PPA).
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Renewables target shouldn’t cover aluminium smelters: government backbenchers
A group of 25 Coalition MPs have signed a letter arguing for a cut in the Renewable Energy Target and an exemption from the scheme for aluminium smelters.
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Tartaric acid factory saves on energy bills through bio-reactor
Australia’s biggest manufacturer of natural tartaric acid has seen significant energy savings since installing a biomass reactor.
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Bosch Australia sees a big future for energy and building division
Bosch Australia’s president has said the company has plans to grow its revenues in Australia.
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Ditching RET would be no help: Ai Group
The Australian Industry Group has said removing the Renewable Energy Target would not lead to better outcomes for power users.
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Education sessions this week to answer “3D Printing – what’s in it for me?” question
When National Manufacturing Week begins this week, it will feature, for the first time, an additive manufacturing product zone.
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‘Botox for plastic’ promises to cut power costs, help environment
The CSIRO has developed a new material that prevents plastic from ageing and promises environmental and cost savings for the energy industry.
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Chinese company 3D prints 10 houses in a day from recycled material
China’s WinSun Decoration Design Engineering Co. has reportedly created 10 houses in a day using 3D printing.
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Sustainable manufacturing system developed by US University
Engineers at Oregon State University have developed a ‘sustainable manufacturing’ system that attempts to better include the human component of industry.
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Industry 4.0 – secure the future, grasp opportunities
Industry 4.0 addresses the challenges faced by manufacturing companies, such as energy and resource efficiency.
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What price our fascination with cheaper 3D printing?
The future of 3D printing is firming up as it moves from do-it-yourself tinkerers to key players selling complete consumer solutions.
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Industry Q&A: Jake Layes, Head of Sustainability & Clean Tech, APAC, Autodesk
As part of our Q&A series we interview you to find out what your job is day to day. This installment features Autodesk's Jake Layes.
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