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...
Australian PMI®: Australian manufacturing slips to contraction after 13 months
Australia’s manufacturing sector slumped in August for the first time in 13-months, breaking its longest period of continued growth in more than a decade.
The...
Creating synthetic wood manufacturing industry through 3D bio-printing
Associate Professor David Leung from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand has been awarded Government funding to investigate the potential of 3D printing...
TCI New Zealand embraces automation to maintain competitive edge
New Zealand’s geographic isolation and high labour costs compel manufacturers to embrace innovation and automation in their production processes to compete with international players.
Faced...
PACIA: Victorian onshore gas bans terrible for manufacturing and investment
Victoria’s decision to enforce a permanent ban on fracking and coal seam gas exploration was labelled as a “major blow” to manufacturing and investment by...
Toyota to continue as AFL’s premier sponsor until 2019
Toyota has announced a 3-year extension to its sponsorship agreement with the Australian Football League which will see the car maker rack up a...
SA’s defence industry must earn its share of future defence contracts, Minister says
South Australia’s defence industry and small business sector must “get organised and strategic” to land lucrative contracts on future defence contracts, according to Minister...
Victoria slaps permanent ban on fracking
The Andrews Labor Government has imposed a permanent ban on the exploration and development of all onshore unconventional gas in Victoria, including hydraulic fracturing...
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds
As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.
