Markforged debuts world’s first hybrid metal and composite 3D printer
Markforged has launched the FX10 Metal Kit, which upgrades the FX10 3D printer to become what it claims as the first industrial model capable of printing both metal filaments and composites with continuous fibre reinforcement.
$1.2B in refunds as NSW’s Return and Earn recycles 12 billion containers
The NSW Government’s Return and Earn scheme has reached a major milestone, recycling 12 billion drink containers and returning $1.2 billion in refunds to the community.
First Graphene’s Kainos Technology receives funding to explore market potential
First Graphene, a leader in advanced materials, has secured significant funding for a collaborative research project with Swansea University aimed at exploring the market potential of its innovative Kainos Technology.
NZ Steel advances emission reduction with accelerated electric arc furnace project
New Zealand Steel is set to exceed its initial greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets with its planned electric arc furnace at the Glenbrook steelworks, according to Chief Executive Robin Davies.
BioPak rolls out online resources ahead of single-use plastic bans in SA, WA
Global compostable packaging leader, BioPak, announced a suite of new online resources designed to assist businesses and consumers in South Australia (SA) and Western Australia (WA) as they prepare for the latest stages of single-use plastic bans.
Manufacturers embrace AI as key driver of innovation, reveals survey by Universal Robots
In a recent survey conducted by Universal Robots (UR), a leading Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, over half of the 1,200 manufacturers surveyed across North America and Europe reported already integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into their production processes.
New Defence Digital Strategy prioritises AI and supply chain resilience
The Australian Government has released the 2024 Defence Digital Strategy and Roadmap, outlining the strategic direction for delivering advanced information and communications technologies (ICT) in support of Australia’s national interests.
Manufacturers to benefit from expanded energy efficiency grants as MEEG Round 2 opens
The Queensland Government is taking a significant step to support Queensland manufacturers with the launch of a new grant round aimed at boosting energy efficiency.
McKenzie’s Foods brings sustainable packaging to Aussie kitchens with Tetra Pak
McKenzie’s Foods, a household name known for its high-quality pantry staples, has teamed up with Tetra Pak, a leader in food and beverage packaging, to introduce a new range of pre-cooked pulses.
Maryborough to lead Qld’s manufacturing future with new $7.1M training hub
Maryborough is set to become a hub for Queensland’s manufacturing industry, with the announcement of a new $7.1 million Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.
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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.
