CSIRO opens new hybrid energy technology centre
CSIRO has officially launched its Centre for Hybrid Energy Systems which will research cutting edge renewable and hybrid energy technologies.
According to CSIRO, the collaborative...
BAE Systems’ CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle debuts in Australia
BAE Systems is set to showcase its Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) CV90 in Australia at Land Forces 2016, one of the premier land defence...
Volvo & Autoliv set up joint venture for autonomous driving
Volvo Cars and Autoliv Inc have agreed to set up a new jointly-owned company to develop next generation autonomous driving software.
Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden,...
Deakin University & RCR develop robotics-driven target system for safer defence training
Deakin University has struck a partnership agreement with RCR for the development of a world-class robotics-driven target system to be used by armed forces...
Samsung Electronics Australia recalls Galaxy Note7 smartphone due to fire concerns
Samsung Electronics Australia is recalling 51,060 Galaxy Note7 smartphones in the country as part of a worldwide recall of the new devices following reports...
Pact Group set to acquire specialty co-manufacturer APM
Packaging company Pact Group has struck a $90 million agreement to acquire specialty co-manufacturer Australian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (APM), subject to customary conditions.
APM, which was...
Amcor buys Sonoco’s blow moulding operations in North America
Amcor has reached a US$280 million (approximately A$ 369,000,000) agreement to acquire the North American rigid plastics blow moulding operations of Sonoco Products Company,...
BAE Systems inks deal with Australian Government for Future Frigate Program
BAE Systems has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Australian Government regarding the update of its Type 26 Global Combat Ship,...
Alcoa and Alumina Limited announce changes to AWAC Joint Venture
Alcoa and Alumina Limited have agreed to make changes to the Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC) joint venture that will increase value for...
Bottom-up innovation program sees Volgren build better bus body in half the time
The influx of cheap overseas imports has always been one of the biggest challenges facing Australian manufacturers, who work in a high cost environment...
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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.
