Queensland Productivity Commission releases draft report on manufacturing in Queensland
The Queensland Productivity Commission - the State's independent economic review body - has released a draft report into the state’s manufacturing sector identifying policy...
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...
BluGlass, Applied Energetics collaborate on next-gen photonics solutions
ASX-listed BluGlass Limited, a global semiconductor developer, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Applied Energetics, a leader in advanced defence and dual-use photonics.
SAI Global’s 6 steps to developing a quality management system
Many manufacturing businesses are struggling to meet the ever-growing customer expectations in an increasingly demanding and competitive business environment.
According to SAI Global, there is...
100 jobs at risk as Custom Coaches goes under administration
Adelaide-based bus maker Custom Coaches has been placed under administration, putting 100 workers at risk of losing their jobs.
The company, which has bus and...
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing teams up with Somos® to fast-track stereolithography material development
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, an indirect subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd and one of the largest providers of 3D printing and conventional manufacturing services in North...
Australian Paper releases 2012 Sustainability Report
Australian Paper, one of the country’s renowned pulp, paper and packaging manufacturers, has released its 2012 Sustainability Report showcasing the environmental, economic and social...
Fonterra announces Wynyard plant expansion
Fonterra Australia has announced a $4.3 million investment to boost cheese and whey capacity at its Wynyard plant in Tasmania.
Fonterra said the investment will...
Northrop Grumman delivers centre fuselage for Australia’s first F-35 Lightning II aircraft
American aerospace and defence company Northrop Grumman has delivered the centre fuselage for Australia’s first F-35 Lightning II aircraft to Lockheed Martin on September...
SoftIron launches Australia’s first-ever advanced computer manufacturing facility
SoftIron has opened Australia’s first-ever component-level IT infrastructure manufacturing facility in Sydney, bringing Australia one step closer towards developing its first sovereign capability in critical technology.Â