Monash team sets new Australian speed record for human-powered bicycles
Monash University engineering students have made history by shattering the Australian single-track speed record for a human-powered vehicle (HPV), achieving speeds of 116 kilometres per hour (km/h) on a flat desert track during the World Human Powered Speed Challenge held in Nevada, United States.
Manufacturing shows mixed signals as industry contraction deepens in October – Ai Group
In October, Australia’s manufacturing sector exhibited signs of improvement, yet remained under significant pressure, according to the latest Ai Group’s Australian Industry Index.
Closure of last hosiery manufacturer of its kind impacts design businesses and supply chains
Winsome Hosiery, the last manufacturer of women’s tights in Australia, is closing down its business for good, all the more demonstrating the devastating impact of...
CSIRO appoints Quantum Guru to head their newest Future Science Platform
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Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has announced the appointment of Dr Jim Rabeau as Director of the organisation's new Quantum Technologies Future Science...
Stratasys introduces new 3D printer for digital dentistry
Leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions Stratasys has introduced the ”most versatile” 3D printer for digital dentistry, the Objet Eden260VS...
CSR to sell Viridian Glass business for $215m
Leading building products company CSR Limited has agreed to sell its Viridian Glass business which operates the only float glass manufacturing line in Australia and...
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.
Orica announces “demerger” of its chemicals division
Orica — the largest provider of commercial explosives and blasting systems to the mining and infrastructure markets, a global leader in the provision of ground...
QUT research probes into the future look of transportation
A team of researchers from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is investigating how we will move from point A to point B by...
Australian food and grocery industry exhibits growth despite pandemic’s economic pressures, says watchdog
Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector has seen a growth in value in 2020 and 2021— to approximately $133.6 billion— despite disruptions caused by...
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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.
