New desalination plant to create 500 jobs at Kangaroo Island
The South Australian Government is looking to build a desalination plant at Kangaroo Island, which is expected to create hundreds of jobs for the...
BlueScope to supply Australian made steel for the Hunter Class Frigate Program
BlueScope has been selected by ASC Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of BAE Systems Australia, to supply steel for the prototyping phase of a program to build defence ships in Australia.
Under...
Townsville lithium-ion battery plant hits another important milestone
The planned Townsville lithium-ion battery plant has reached another important milestone with the Townsville City Council formally adopting an amendment to its planning Scheme.
The...
Manufacturing remains in deep contraction in May, according to report
The Australian PMI recovered marginally in May but remained in deep contraction in as COVID-19 restrictions affected demand across the board.
According to Ai Group’s latest...
New study identifies aquaculture as Northern Australia’s boom industry
A new study funded by the CRC for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) has found that Northern Australia’s aquaculture industry has the potential to generate...
Aussie company bags US construction contract in the Top End
Australian company Icon SI Pty Ltd has secured a multi-million dollar US construction contract as part of the United States Force Posture Initiatives (USFPI).
Defence...
Government launches new national campaign to encourage support for local small businesses
The Federal Government has announced $5 million in funding for a national campaign to encourage Australians to support their local small businesses as restrictions...
Victorian Government launches METS Regional Innovation Accelerator program
Victorian manufacturer Gekko Systems recently switched from making mine plant equipment to creating ventilators and is now playing a crucial role in Australia’s global...
Austal’s LCS 24 completes acceptance trials
Austal has announced that the twelfth Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) built for the US Navy at its shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, has successfully...
Holden agrees to negotiate in good faith following ACCC pressure
GM Holden Australia has committed to negotiate with its dealers in good faith about compensation for Holden’s withdrawal from the Australian market, the ACCC...
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Reality check: Aussie factories’ journey to responsible AI implementation
Artificial intelligence has become more than just a buzzword as it promises to revolutionise every other industry in the world, including manufacturing. In Australia, in particular, the hype surrounding AI and automation has reached a fever pitch, with many business leaders leveraging their resources to race towards adoption and implementation.
