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Around 70 per cent of the world's population resides in structures made of concrete, making it the second most used material in construction after water, UNSW Sydney researchers said in a news release.

A widespread effort to limit and phase out the use of “forever” chemicals called Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is taking over the world, especially now that the chemicals have taken a foothold in almost every material in our everyday lives. 

As Australian Made Week puts the spotlight on local innovation and craftsmanship, iconic footwear brand EMU Australia is celebrating its longstanding commitment to Australian manufacturing – with 68 per cent of its domestic business now coming from its Australian Made range.

Established as the Australian Research Council’s Training Centre for Collaborative Robotics in Advanced Manufacturing, the facility will focus on the implementation of cobotics with research programs addressing both technological advances and human and design factors needed when implementing new technology. 

At the recent HUAWEI CONNECT 2024, Zhang Ping'an, executive director of the Board of Huawei and CEO of Huawei Cloud, emphasised the importance of adopting an "AI-native" mindset for enterprises worldwide.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick MP, along with Queensland Labor’s Jess Pugh MP attended a site tour of Volvo Group Australia’s Wacol operations, located close to their communities of Oxley and Mount Ommaney.

To become future-ready, manufacturers need to focus on data strategies, rich customer experiences, workforce upskilling and action-backed sustainability goals.

Australia needs to find new and better ways to store energy in order to meet the industry’s night-time heat requirements once coal and fossil gas have fully transitioned out of the system. 

The rise of Internet of Things (IoT) devices creates significant opportunities for businesses by helping to streamline processes and uncover business efficiencies, but it can also present challenges in terms of managing and maintaining them in the case of these devices going offline.  

For customers looking to embrace the possibilities that exist through the micro molding of parts or components, there is a given.