Ansell buys UK’s leading cleanroom and healthcare consumables manufacturer Nitritex
Ansell Limited has agreed to acquire Nitritex Limited, a UK-based manufacturer of premium cleanroom and healthcare Life Sciences consumables, in a deal valued at...
CSIRO-led breakthrough could make graphene production commercially viable
A new collaboration spearheaded by CSIRO scientists has resulted in the development of a novel technology that could make the production of graphene –the...
CSIRO opens US office to boost Aussie innovation overseas
CSIRO is set to open an office in San Francisco to “promote Australian innovation and drive scientific and industrial engagement” in the USA.
In announcing...
Saputo submits takeover bid for Warrnambool
Saputo Dairy Australia – a wholly owned subsidiary of Saputo Inc – has launched an all cash off-market offer of $8.85 per shares for...
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...
Woodside, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto contemplate LNG-fuelled future
Woodside has teamed up with mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton to investigate the commercial feasibility of LNG-fuelled iron ore bulk carriers, with...
Major Japanese UAV provider to set up regional office in Brisbane
Japan’s leading unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) provider Terra Drone has selected Queensland as the location for its new regional office.
In making the announcement, Deputy...
New Defence Innovation Partnership to help grow South Australia’s R&D ecosystem
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne has announced the establishment of the Defence Innovation Partnership, a new SA-based organisation that will generate...
Gundagai Meat Processors launches $30m expansion and modernisation project
Gundagai Meat Processors (GMP) has begun a $30 million expansion and modernisation project that will increase the company’s annual production capacity by 40% and...
Australian manufacturing injects over $100bn into Australia’s economy
The Australian manufacturing industry is one of Australia’s highest revenue generating sectors, contributing roughly $100 billion gross value in the Australian economy each year.
The...
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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.
