Tag: Weld Australia
Australian manufacturing quality boosted as 100th company earns ISO 3834 certification
Weld Australia announced a major milestone with the certification of Griffin Marine Services as the 100th company to achieve the AS/NZS ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials.
Welding industry struggles with costs, urges local content mandates
Weld Australia has unveiled the findings of its 2024 Member Survey, revealing a critical situation in the nation’s welding and fabrication industry.
Top global award for Weld Australia’s technical training innovation
Weld Australia announced its receipt of the Andre Leroy Prize at the 2024 International Institute of Welding (IIW) Awards, which took place during the IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference on Welding and Joining in Rhodes, Greece.
Experts to drive Australia’s renewable energy shift at National Manufacturing Summit
The 2024 National Manufacturing Summit, hosted by Weld Australia, is poised to unite top industry experts to discuss the practical aspects of manufacturing essential for Australia’s renewable energy transition.
Ben Mitchell joins Weld Australia to bolster South Australian manufacturing
Weld Australia has opened a new local office in South Australia to support the welding and manufacturing industries and appointed Ben Mitchell as Executive General Manager of Strategic Partnerships.
Weld Australia urges government clarity on wind tower manufacturing
In a pressing call to action, Weld Australia has urged the Australian Government to address the looming question: “Will wind and transmission towers be manufactured locally in Australia, or offshored to China—again?”
Weld Australia advocates for stronger measures to boost local manufacturing in renewable energy
The Australian Government's Capacity Investment Scheme aims to enhance local participation in renewable energy, but concerns over unclear criteria raise doubts about its effectiveness in stimulating domestic manufacturing and job creation, Weld Australia said in a news release.
Weld Australia rolls out free online safety courses
Weld Australia has launched two free online welder safety training courses designed to serve welders, welding engineers and supervisors, to enhance safety practices across the welding industry.
Indigenous Welding Schools could help close Australia’s skills gap – Weld Australia
Weld Australia has called for federal funding to establish a national network of Indigenous Welding Schools to unlock more skilled jobs for Indigenous Australians.
Weld Australia pushes for prioritising local content in renewable energy transition
Weld Australia is urging federal and state governments to establish local content procurement policies requiring 60 per cent of all fabricated steel used in renewable energy projects to be manufactured locally by Australian welders.
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Reality check: Aussie factories’ journey to responsible AI implementation
Artificial intelligence has become more than just a buzzword as it promises to revolutionise every other industry in the world, including manufacturing. In Australia, in particular, the hype surrounding AI and automation has reached a fever pitch, with many business leaders leveraging their resources to race towards adoption and implementation.
