New net-zero magnesium foundry planned for Victoria
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has developed a patented low-emission process for creating high-purity, high-value magnesium, which could lead to the establishment of the...
McKellar: 50% work bonus increase to boost pensioners’ workforce participation
A 50 per cent increase in the aged pension work bonus is expected to provide greater flexibility for older Australians who want to return...
WA announces $1m funding to expand WesTrac Tech Training Centre
The Western Australian government has announced a $1 million investment for the expansion of the Westrac Technology Training Centre (WTTC).
Made possible through the Collie...
EPE partners with US-based Skydio to launch X2D drone in ANZ
Australian defence technology manufacturer EPE has ventured into a partnership with US drone manufacturer Skydio to launch its autonomous platform in the Australian and...
CSIRO launches SME program to boost R&D knowledge in defence
Australia’s national science agency CSRIO is encouraging Victorian small to medium-sized enterprises to apply for a free research and development (R&D) program that would...
Advanced manufacturing companies to expand in Melbourne’s outer north
Leading manufacturing companies in Australia are providing a combined investment of $19 million to expand their advanced manufacturing operations in Melbourne’s outer north.
The investments...
Australian PMI: August slip breaks consistent manufacturing expansion
Australia’s Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) has shown signs of slowing down in August, according to a report from the Australian Industry Group.
The index...
Qld promotes LEAN principles to local manufacturers
The Queensland government is calling on local manufacturers to participate in a series of LEAN manufacturing workshops, which will be held in different parts...
Silex Systems completes first laser system testing for uranium tech
ASX-listed technology company Silex Systems has completed an eight-month test program for the first module of full-scale laser technology as part of a uranium...
Northrop Grumman AU showcases Joint Air Battle Management System for Defence
Northrop Grumman Australia has successfully completed the demonstration of a sovereign, fifth-generation Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS) for the AIR6500 Program Office in...
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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.
