Darwin-born Andrew Liveris, global chair and CEO of the Dow Chemical Company, has been inducted into the IndustryWeek manufacturing hall of fame.
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US manufacturing sector continues robust growth: ISM PMI results
The US manufacturing sector’s expansion picked up speed in October, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s survey.
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HP announces new 3D printing technology available for 2016
HP has made a long-awaited announcement on its 3D printing plans, with its new “Multi Jet Fusion” technology.
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Obama allocates $US 300 m to advanced materials, technology for manufacturing
US President Barack Obama has announced that his government will direct over half a billion dollars to efforts to strengthen the manufacturing sector.
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China steel boom is done: BlueScope boss
Paul O’Malley, CEO of BlueScope Steel, has said that the need for steel has peaked in intensity in China.
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Trend of US onshoring from China continues: report
A new report by management consultancy firm Boston Consulting Group suggests the number of US firms onshoring from China has risen.
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US Navy extends charter of Austal’s WestPac Express
The US Navy has extended its charter of Austal’s WestPac Express high-speed vessel.
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US Mfg Day 2014 to be celebrated at Fremont and elsewhere [INFOGRAPHIC]
Today the United States will celebrate Mfg Day 2014, with factories across the country opening their doors to the public and communicating their issues and challenges.
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Quickstep to close US facility
Sydney-based carbon fibre composite components manufacturer Quickstep Holdings will close its existing US facility.
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Dollar plummets to 90 cents this morning
The Australian dollar hit a six month low this morning, only narrowly staying above $US 90c.
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Car 3D printed, driven at International Manufacturing Technology Show
A nearly-completely 3D printed car has had its first drive at the weekend after being created on site at the International Manufacturing Technology Show.
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Arcam acquires medical 3D printed implant manufacturer
Sweden’s Arcam, a maker of electron beam melting additive manufacturing systems, will move into medical implant manufacturing.
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Fonon releases new metal 3D printing systems
Fonon Technologies has released a new metal sintering system that it claims is a breakthrough in 3D printing.
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Despite hype, widespread consumer 3D printing a long way off: Gartner
Research released this week by US-based technology information firm Gartner has suggested some time will pass before mainstream 3D printing usage.
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China outsourcing more manufacturing to the US
China’s manufacturing investment in the US is increasing sharply, with factors such as cheap energy and incentives cited as reasons.
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First Australian Joint Strike Fighters rolled out
The first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter destined for Australia has come off the production line at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas.
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GE makes additive manufacturing announcement at Farnborough airshow
GE Aviation has announced that it will spend $US 50 million upgrading its Auburn, Alabama factory, as it prepares to begin production of LEAP engines.
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Use of aluminium in cars up in US
The use of aluminium in car making in the USA is apparently on the rise, though steel has the edge with incumbency and price.
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US manufacturing grows for 13th straight month
US manufacturing grew again in June, but at a slower rate than in May, according to the latest figures.
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GM recalls more cars
General Motors has recalled a further 8.4 million vehicles worldwide and has now recalled more than 28 million cars this year.
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