AGL sells its smart metering business to Ausgrid
AGL Energy Limited has announced that it has agreed to sell its digital metering subsidiary, Active Stream Pty Ltd, to Ausgrid.
Active Stream was founded...
First Graphene, Steel Blue to commence product development of graphene enhanced safety boots
Advanced materials company First Graphene Limited has teamed up with Steel Blue, Australia’s leading supplier of work boots, to develop graphene enhanced safety boots.
The...
Austal posts record revenue and record earnings
Shipbuilder Austal has reported record revenue of $1.41 billion for the year ended 30 June 2015, the company’s best result in its 27-year history.
In...
Gov’t teams up with Tasmanian defence manufacturers in Korea for trade mission initiative
The Tasmanian Liberal Government said it has partnered with top-tier Tasmanian defence sector manufacturers in the Republic of Korea in an effort to boost the state’s business opportunities and markets.
Advanced manufacturer proposes incentive for companies that succeed in exporting
The head of an advanced manufacturing company has proposed a scheme which will reward Australian businesses that successfully produce and sell their own products.
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Quickstep launches revolutionary RST technology for global automotive industry
A new technology from carbon composites manufacturer Quickstep is set to revolutionize the global automotive industry with its innovative ‘robotized’ process that fully automates...
Dassault Systèmes to set up shop at University of Adelaide
Leading aerospace and defence company Dassault Systèmes will establish its South Australian regional centre at the University of Adelaide campus.
The Centre – to be located in...
Defence launches Aussie-built maritime research vessel
Defence has announced the launch of its maritime research vessel ‘Ginan’, constructed by NSW-based boat builder, Steber International.
Steber’s latest build for the Federal Government...
Australia to train thousands of STEM students to support AUKUS
The Australian government has announced a $128 million investment to train thousands of future skilled workers to help deliver the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine pathway.
World’s largest robot completes inaugural delivery of iron ore in the Pilbara
Rio Tinto has completed the first delivery of iron ore by autonomous train as part of its $940 million AutoHaul programme.
The autonomous train, which carried...
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Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions
According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.
