ORNL develops 3D-printed metal molds to speed up US auto manufacturing
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have demonstrated that 3D-printed metal moulds could offer a faster, more cost-effective, and flexible solution for producing large composite components in the automotive industry, potentially accelerating the adoption of lightweight materials in mass-produced vehicles.
Dairy manufacturing prices show cautious recovery despite global oversupply, Rabobank says
Dairy commodity prices linked to dairy manufacturing have shown a modest recovery in recent months, despite global milk supply continuing to outpace demand, according to new research from Rabobank.
New apprentice and trainee data released, reveals decline in numbers
Data released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has indicated a decline in the total number of apprentices and trainees in-training by the end of March 2024, with noticeable differences emerging between trade and non-trade occupations.
Panasonic unveils PH3 hydrogen fuel cell for Australian market
Panasonic is set to introduce commercial sales of Hydrogen Fuel Cells to the Australian market starting October 2024, acknowledging the burgeoning green hydrogen industry's growth in the country.
UniSQ, Mining3 to develop novel composite rock bolt for mining, tunnelling engineering
The University of Southern Queensland has ventured into a partnership with Mining3, a leading mining research organisation in Australia, to develop a next-generation carbon fibre composite rock bolt.
Austal pulls out of Chinese shipbuilding joint venture
Austal Limited has announced the completion of the sale of its 40% shareholding in Aulong Shipbuilding – the company’s joint venture in Zhuhai, China,...
Nightingale to deliver additional drones to US Police Department
Nightingale Intelligent Systems, an ASX-listed developer of autonomous security drone technology, has signed an expansion contract with the San Pablo Police Department (SPPD) in California for the delivery of two additional AI-powered Blackbird Robotic Aerial Security (RAS) systems.
Toyota forklifts set to improve HB Blocks’ productivity
Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has announced that HB Blocks, the leading manufacturer and supplier of concrete building blocks in Darwin, has commissioned four 3-tonne...
Santos’ GLNG inks gas purchase agreement with AGL Energy
Australian oil and gas company Santos has announced that it has signed an agreement with AGL Energy for the purchase of 254 petajoules of...
New State Government initiative to help Victorian manufacturers meet huge demand for locally built...
Victorian Minister for Employment Jaala Pulford has announced 150 new jobs to boost caravan manufacturing in the state.
Supported by the Government’s $250 million Jobs...
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
