Cadbury withdraws application for $16m in federal funding after failing to meet grant criteria
Multinational confectionery giant Cadbury has withdrawn its application for $16 million in federal funding, saying it was unable to meet certain grant requirements.
The funding,...
Ageing workforce, manufacturers moving overseas threaten Australia’s making economy
The future of Australia’s local manufacturing industry is under threat as the country faces a declining skilled workforce, according to an expert.Â
Coles opens Australia’s first automated distribution centre in Queensland
Supermarket giant Coles has opened its first Australian Automated Distribution Centre (ADC) – the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere as part of a $1 billion effort to strengthen its supply chain.
NSW launches Future Fleet Program bolstering rail manufacturing
The NSW Government has pledged to kick off the procurement process for replacements of the Tangara fleet of suburban passenger trains by March 2027, with a focus on achieving a 50 per cent domestic manufacturing rate within the contract.
Canberra-based firm secures Defence innovation contract
Innovative small business Kord Defence has been awarded a $3.4 million contract with Defence to help soldiers on the battlefield control the electrical devices...
Expol adds new underfloor insulation product to Australian market range
Expol, a construction materials manufacturing company, has introduced its new underfloor insulation product Expol Black to the Australian market as part of the Expol range manufactured in Victoria by Foamex.Â
Iveco Australia – a century of transport and truck manufacturing heritage in Australia
The inception of Australia’s transport industry is rooted in the early years of the 20th century, when the International Harvester Company of Australia (IHCA)...
ULA to halve launch vehicle production costs by 3D printing flight-ready rocket components
United Launch Alliance (ULA), the premier launch services company in the US, has supported America's presence in space for more than 50 years with...
Trade department to begin new research to aid Australian exporters
Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb has launched a new detailed research with the purpose of pin-pointing the obstacles facing Australian exporters.
According to a...
Air warfare destroyer Hobart commences acceptance sea trials
The Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) program has reached another significant milestone, with the project’s first vessel – the Hobart – now entering the next...
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Beyond Insights: Building trust into digital transformation technologies
Digital transformation technologies are experiencing a gold rush in the manufacturing industry, not just in Australia but beyond. However, amid this surge in cutting-edge tech and automation processes, a fundamental element remains crucial: trust.
