Swisslog rolls out off-the-shelf warehouse automation solution for Australian, NZ SMEs
Swisslog, a leading player in the intralogistics market, has launched a standardised “off-the-shelf” version of its AutoStore roboticised storage and order processing solution in Australia and New Zealand.
AWU calls $2B green aluminium investment key to Australia’s manufacturing future
The Australian Workers' Union (AWU) has expressed strong support for the federal government’s $2 billion investment in production credits designed to foster the growth of a green aluminium sector, which the union views as a critical step in ensuring Australia remains at the forefront of the global aluminium market.
Brickworks hit $410m on record half-year NPAT
Building material manufacturer Brickworks has recorded an underlying Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of $410 million, an increase of 24 per cent from the previous corresponding period, for the half-year that concluded on 31 January, as revealed in an ASX announcement.
Four innovative manufacturers are all set to call Tonsley their new home
Four advanced manufacturing companies have committed to establishing their presence at the redeveloped Mitsubishi site in Tonsley, joining other companies and organisations which have...
New 3D printing approach aims to accelerate semiconductor manufacturing – UT Austin
Engineers at the University of Texas at Austin are leading a collaborative research effort to develop a new 3D printing approach that could change how semiconductor chips and electronic packages are manufactured.
New plastic pollution recycling program launched in NT to protect marine wildlife
The University of Adelaide has launched a plastic pollution recycling program to protect turtles from marine debris found across the Northern Territory’s coastline.
Manufacturing bounces back in October, according to report
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) expanded for the first time since July, having increased by 9.6 points to...
Thales successfully upgrades Australian Tiger helicopter simulator
Thales Group — a world leader in developing electronic systems for the aerospace, transportation, defence and security industries — has announced that it has successfully upgraded...
MCi Carbon demonstrates low-carbon cement manufacturing in NSW field trial
A low-carbon cement material manufactured at MCi Carbon’s Myrtle demonstration plant in Newcastle has been successfully used in concrete field trials in New South Wales, marking a step in the company's efforts to advance lower-emissions manufacturing for the construction sector.
Australian gov’t launches $523.2M Battery Breakthrough Initiative for consultation
The Australian Government has launched the $523.2 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative as part of its 2024-2025 Federal Budget, aimed at advancing battery manufacturing capabilities in the country.
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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.
