Ampcontrol renews support for rescue helicopter after employee’s near-fatal crash
Ampcontrol has renewed its major community partnership with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Northern NSW following a lifesaving rescue involving one of its employees.
Brisbane startup Stratoship completes high-altitude airship test, with ARM Hub support
Aerospace startup Stratoship has completed a breakthrough validation flight of its high-altitude airship, surpassing engineering targets in a test that aims to reduce Australia’s reliance on foreign satellites for communications and observation.
AFC and Epson Australia to explore smart factory model for fashion manufacturing
The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and Epson Australia have announced a new initiative to explore the development of an AI-powered smart factory that could modernise the country's fashion manufacturing sector.
Boral expands Melbourne footprint with Wallan Concrete plant acquisition
Boral Limited has announced the acquisition of the Wallan Concrete plant, located approximately 45 kilometres north of Melbourne, as part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen operations in key growth regions.
Legrand reaffirms local manufacturing commitment during Australian Made Week
Legrand Australia is reaffirming its commitment to local manufacturing during Australian Made Week, held from 19 to 25 May 2025.
University of Sydney team achieves quantum simulation of chemical dynamics using real molecules
Researchers at the University of Sydney have performed a quantum simulation of chemical dynamics using real molecules for the first time, marking a major breakthrough in applying quantum computing to chemistry and medicine.
REMONDIS Australia expands into WA organics market with GO Organics acquisition
REMONDIS Australia has entered Western Australia’s organic waste management sector, acquiring a majority shareholding in GO Organics, a Boonanarring-based processor of food, garden, and liquid organic waste.
Weld Australia urges gov’t to enforce inspections on imported steel
Weld Australia has urged the Federal Government to establish a national inspection regime for imported fabricated steel and other high-risk products, warning that the current lack of independent compliance checks poses a serious threat to public safety.
FoodTech QLD 2025 reveals key speakers ahead of June conference
FoodTech QLD has announced the speaker line-up for its 2025 conference, set to take place on 19 to 20 June at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Countdown begins for historic Australian Made rocket launch
Australia is on the cusp of a major space milestone, as Gilmour Space Technologies gears up to launch the first Australian-made rocket into orbit from Australian soil.
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Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
