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Epson launches Smart Factory with Citizen Wolf to drive sustainable manufacturing

Epson has announced the launch of a Smart Factory in partnership with Australian apparel manufacturer Citizen Wolf, in a move the company said underscores its commitment to advancing sustainable manufacturing and reducing waste across industries. 

Ego Pharmaceuticals CEO honoured for leadership in manufacturing

Ego Pharmaceuticals Chief Executive Officer and Director Dr. Jane Oppenheim has been named CEO of the Year at The CEO Magazine Executive of the Year Awards, recognising her leadership in Australian manufacturing and skincare innovation.

Engineers Australia urges shared responsibility to advance diversity in STEM

Engineers Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s response to the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review, describing it as an important step toward building a more inclusive and innovative workforce across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

‘Weld-class’ manufacturing milestone as advanced train welding robot arrives in Maryborough

The Queensland Government has announced the installation of a new high-tech welding robot at the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) facility in Torbanlea, marking a key milestone in the state’s ongoing manufacturing project.

UNSW Sydney innovation targets faster, cheaper solar cell manufacturing

A breakthrough innovation developed at UNSW Sydney could transform global solar cell manufacturing, with researchers reporting that a new contactless inspection system has the potential to reduce waste, double production speed, and save the photovoltaic industry an estimated USD 1.4 billion annually.

Lockheed Martin partners with Moog Australia to advance guided weapons manufacturing

Lockheed Martin Australia announced it has awarded Moog Australia a contract to develop the control actuation system (CAS) for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), a move the company said reflects its continued commitment to advancing Australia’s guided weapons manufacturing capability.

Record-high manufacturing turnover drives overall business growth: ABS

Australia’s manufacturing sector recorded its strongest growth on record in September, driving a 2.2 per cent rise in overall business turnover, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Victorian gov’t backs new safety initiatives in manufacturing workplaces

The Victorian Government has announced new funding to support projects aimed at improving safety and reducing workplace injuries across the state’s manufacturing industry.

Phantm and MECCA partner to advance AI-powered packaging manufacturing

Australian packaging technology company Phantm has partnered with MECCA to use artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming how packaging data is collected, analysed and reported across the beauty retailer’s operations.

H&H Group opens new National Operations Centre to boost Australian manufacturing, exports

H&H Group, the global health and nutrition company behind Swisse, Biostime, and Zesty Paws, has officially opened its new 17,000-square-metre National Operations Centre in Victoria, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s Australian manufacturing and export operations.
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Reducing downtime through real-time shop floor insights with Minitab’s Prolink

Unplanned downtime remains one of the most costly – and often misunderstood – challenges on the manufacturing floor.