CBA Manufacturing PMI indicates mild expansion in August
CBA's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for August has shown that Australia's good-producing economy continued to expand, albeit at a slower pace by historical...
Chemistry Australia CEO: Access to affordable gas ‘critical’ for manufacturing sector
The Federal ALP has announced a National Gas Plan aimed at providing access to affordable gas for Australian manufacturing.
The move was welcomed by Chemistry...
Australian manufacturers recognised at APCO’s sustainable business awards
Last week the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) celebrated its annual awards, recognising some of Australia’s most recognisable brands for their ongoing commitment to sustainable...
Timberlink to upgrade its Australian sawmills, create over 1,000 manufacturing jobs
Timberlink has announced a $100 million investment that will increase its sawmilling capacity in Australia by over 15%.
The company will launch a comprehensive upgrade...
New Additive Manufacturing Hub to be established in Victoria
Victorian Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll has announced $2 million in funding for a new dedicated virtual hub that will connect local...
Australian PMI: Manufacturing rebounds in August
Australia’s manufacturing sector rebounded in August on the cusp of two years of uninterrupted expansion, with the Ai Group’s performance of manufacturing index (PMI)...
New augmented reality software launched in Australia
Schneider Electric has announced that their latest augmented reality (AR) industrial software, EcoStruxure Augmented Operator Advisor, is now available in Australia.
The software uses AR...
Defence engages Australian Industry to advance its UAS capabilities
Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne has announced the signing of two Defence Innovation Hub contracts to further develop the army's unmanned aerial system (UAS)...
Austal records 154% profit increase in 2018
Austal has announced has announced a 154% increase in profit for the year ended 30 June 2018, driven by an 'exceptional performance' across is...
Italian helicopter manufacturer to open a helicopter repair and overhaul facility in Melbourne
Italian helicopter manufacturer Leonardo has announced that it has selected Fisherman’s Bend in inner Melbourne as the site for a helicopter repair and overhaul facility.
The...
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains
Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.
