UQ research finds patent laws lagging behind 3D bioprinting advances
University of Queensland research has found that outdated and inconsistent patent laws may be slowing progress in 3D bioprinting, a rapidly growing technology with the potential to create living tissues and organs for medical use.
CFMEU Manufacturing Division faces major shake-up as workers vote on exit
Hundreds of timber workers in the Snowy Valleys region are set to participate in a secret ballot on whether to leave the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) and form a separate entity, the Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union (TFTU).
University of Sydney lists 3 ways to aid $15b National Reconstruction Fund restore...
Transparency, clear priorities, and supporting training and research would help in the Albanese government’s goal “to revive our ability to make world-class products,” says Dr Jarryd Daymond from the University of Sydney Business School.
Government vows to assist Arrium workers
Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Christopher Pyne has expressed his disappointment at last week’s announcement that Arrium has been placed into voluntary administration...
Victoria’s food and fibre exports surge to record high
Victorian food and fibre exports contributed a record $14.1 billion to the state’s economy this year, an increase of 11% or $1.4 billion on...
Macfarlane to discuss future of manufacturing industry next week
Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane is scheduled to sit down with representatives from the different sides of manufacturing next week to discuss the future...
3D Systems opens new innovation centre and software development facility in NC
3D Systems, the leading provider of 3D printing centric design-to-manufacturing solutions, has announced that it has opened a new software development facility and innovation...
Qantas picks Queensland’s Aviation Australia to intensify engineering training
The Qantas Group Engineering Academy has selected the Queensland Government’s Aviation Australia to train up to 300 aircraft engineers a year in Brisbane and Melbourne, creating a talent pipeline to meet the aviation industry's rapid growth and boosting the state's economy.
Former home of Mitsubishi in South Australia is Seeking Investment from Developers and Manufacturers
THE South Australian State Government has commenced a global campaign to attract investors, developers and manufacturers to the former Mitsubishi site at Tonsley Park.
The...
Dematic launches first-in-kind web-store
Dematic has announced the launching of its Dematic Service web-store, created to cater to the computing accessories needs of Australian and New Zealand businesses.
Dematic...