Industry veteran welcomed by SEA Electric as APAC sales director
Electric vehicle manufacturer SEA Electric has tapped Marco Quaranta, a seasoned professional in the transportation sector, as the new Sales Director for Asia Pacific effective today.
Chargefox selected to develop rapid EV charging network in regional Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced $1 million in funding for Chargefox to develop Australia’s first ultra-rapid vehicle charging sites in two sites across regional Victoria.
The...
Alcoa names spin-off company
Last September, Alcoa announced that it would split into two independent, publicly-traded entities which will create “two industry-leading, Fortune 500 companies.”
Yesterday, the New York...
General Mills to shut down its manufacturing plant in Victoria
US-based food company General Mills announced that it will be shutting down its manufacturing facility in Mount Waverly, Victoria, in 2018.
The move forms part...
UNSW-developed satellite successfully launched into space
An Australian miniature satellite has been successfully launched from the United States, Minister for Defence Marise Payne announced on Tuesday.
Developed by Defence and the...
SPEE3D, Swinburne to trial coronavirus-fighting copper
Australian manufacturer SPEE3D is working with Swinburne University to trial copper door push plates that kill the bulk of the COVID-19 virus, in just two...
CSIRO’s Innovate to Grow program expands for advanced manufacturing SMEs
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO is currently extending an invitation to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in advanced manufacturing solutions to participate in a self-paced, 10-week, online program aimed at transforming ideas into research and development (R&D) opportunities.
ETU: New renewable energy policy marks “arrival of real vision” for renewables sector
The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has welcomed yesterday’s announcement of the new renewable energy target that envisions half of Australia’s electricity to be produced...
Qantas set to close its Australian maintenance plant
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) has called on Qantas to reconsider its decision to move jobs overseas following the company’s announcement that it...
NIOA Australia installs new data acquisition tech to transform ballistics testing
A new ballistics data acquisition technology at weapons manufacturer NIOA’s range facility in Brisbane is expected to revolutionise the way weapon and ammunition performance are tested, according to the company’s top engineer.
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Beyond insights: How CRM solutions are transforming the manufacturing industry
The global manufacturing sector is witnessing a seismic shift in its automation approach as companies worldwide, big or small, grapple with the ongoing labour shortage and skills gap within the industry.
