BHP announces $200m investment in Victoria
BHP has approved a $200 million investment to develop the western dome of the Barracouta (West Barracouta) gas field in Bass Strait, Victoria Australia.
The project,...
University of Sydney inks metal additive manufacturing MoU with GE Additive
The University of Sydney has inked a long-term Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GE Additive that supports the creation of the first metal additive...
Victoria’s food and fibre exports surge to record high
Victorian food and fibre exports contributed a record $14.1 billion to the state’s economy this year, an increase of 11% or $1.4 billion on...
ManuFutures launches new acceleration program for its tenants
A new $500,000 Federal Government investment announced on Friday will see Deakin’s advanced manufacturing business incubator, ManuFutures, develop a new acceleration program to support...
Manufacturing and services sectors end 2018 in expansion territory
Growth was maintained in the Australian private sector during December, even though the headline index dropped to 52.4 for the month from 53.9 in...
First sod turned at the Osborne Naval Shipyard
Defence Minister Christopher Pyne yesterday joined Finance Minister Mathias Cormann to witness the historic sod turning event that marked the formal beginning of works at...
Australia’s energy crisis threatens industry, according to report
33,000 manufacturing jobs and a 27% decline in Australia’s chemical, rubber and plastics sector is at stake if Australia’s energy prices continue to climb,...
New Institute to focus on creating ethically aware AI
CSIRO’s Data61, IAG and The University of Sydney have jointly established an independent not-for-profit organisation to research the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI) and...
Engineering company Milmeq to be split and sold in coming months
New Zealand engineering specialist Milmeq will be will be 'split and sold' in the coming months, according to reports.
The company has reached An agreement...
Australia’s new space agency will be based in Adelaide
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that Adelaide has been selected to become home of Australia's new space agency.
South Australia successfully fended off a rival bids from...
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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.
