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AI experts urge creation of National AI Safety Institute

In recent testimony before the Senate Committee on Adopting AI, experts have called for Australia to establish a dedicated AI Safety Institute to address growing concerns about the risks associated with artificial intelligence.

Aussie manufacturers use space tech for safer, more efficient mining ops

Two Australian manufacturers are revolutionising mining operations through the use of spaceborne particles and hyperspectral imaging, significantly enhancing both safety and productivity in the industry.

Make your own toys at home with Mattel’s ThingMaker 3D printer

Back in the 1960s, Mattel’s ThingMaker was a primitive maker device that allowed kids to make their own toys at home by pouring liquid...

Sphere expands in-house manufacturing to accelerate HubX dev’t

Sphere has transitioned to in-house manufacturing through a partnership with Carasel, a move aimed at strengthening its capabilities to support the development and delivery of HubX. 

dorsaVi Limited to establish new manufacturing facility in Melbourne

After receiving a $350,000 grant from the Andrews Labor Government, wearable medical device company dorsaVi Limited will establish a new manufacturing facility in East Melbourne. The company...

Leadership shift at Incitec Pivot as chairman Brian Kruger steps down

Incitec Pivot Limited announced today that Brian Kruger has resigned from his position as IPL Chairman and non-executive director, effective immediately, citing personal reasons.

Rio Tinto to kickstart $1.1b aluminium smelter expansion in Canada

Metals and mining giant Rio Tinto has announced a $1.1 billion investment to expand its AP60 aluminium smelter equipped with low-carbon technology at Complexe Jonquiere in Canada. 

ENGIE shuts down Hazelwood plant, hundreds of jobs to go

France's ENGIE announced that it will shut down its aging Hazelwood plant in Victoria's Latrobe Valley by the end of March next year. The 1,600...

Queensland Premier Supports Magnis’ Townsville Lithium-Ion Gigafactory Project

Magnis Resources Limited recently announced the pleasing progress in its Townsville Lithium-ion battery Gigafactory project, and publicly received strong support from Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk...

Australia’s Quantum Brilliance joins forces with Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Australia-founded quantum computing company Quantum Brilliance (QB) announced a strategic collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to jointly develop a platform that integrates quantum computing with high-performance computing (HPC). 
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Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions

According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.