Sandvik Coromant report finds manufacturing wellness gaps across industry
Manufacturing businesses are making progress in areas including automation, digital tools and sustainability, but many have yet to embed these practices consistently across their operations, according to a new report by Sandvik Coromant.
Crusader Caravans expands manufacturing presence in NZ amid rising demand
Australian caravan manufacturer Crusader Caravans is expanding its presence in New Zealand, adding Christchurch-based CMG Campers as a South Island dealer as demand grows for its full-composite caravan range.
CSIRO develops new wheat variety to support WA growers
CSIRO has developed a new dual-purpose wheat variety designed to give Western Australian growers more options following crop damage from extreme weather events such as heat and frost.
UQ develops lead-free manufacturing process for wearable health technology
Manufacturing research at the University of Queensland (UQ) is advancing lead-free photovoltaic technology designed to power wearable health devices using indoor light as well as sunlight.
NZ manufacturing sector records 14th consecutive month of growth
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector has recorded its 14th consecutive month of expansion, with August data indicating that growth is becoming more widespread across the industry, according to the New Zealand Government.
Schneider Electric to double manufacturing capacity in Adelaide with $2.5M investment
Schneider Electric announced it will invest $2.5 million in advanced manufacturing at its Gepps Cross site in Adelaide, with a new production line expected to double its air and moulded case circuit breaker production capacity across the Pacific.
EFA: Australian manufacturing reverses decades-long trend as headwinds remain
Australian manufacturing has outperformed broader industry growth for two consecutive years, reversing a decades-long trend of below-average expansion, according to Export Finance Australia (EFA).
Tasmanian Gov’t backs PolarBlue advanced manufacturing hub at Bell Bay
The Tasmanian Government has announced that clean energy company PolarBlue is preparing to establish an advanced manufacturing hub at Bell Bay, with the project expected to create 150 jobs and attract $1.5 billion in capital investment during its first three years.
REMONDIS expands Brisbane HQ with medical waste processing facility
REMONDIS Australia has expanded its Brisbane headquarters at Rocklea with a new multi-purpose waste processing hub, adding specialised medical and biosecurity waste processing to its Queensland operations.
Allegro Energy earns Australian Made recognition for battery manufacturing
Hunter-based energy storage company Allegro Energy has received Australian Made certification for its micro-emulsion flow battery, as it progresses towards scaled manufacturing of its technology in Australia.
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer
Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.
