Shell sells Australian assets for $2.4 billion: report
Royal Dutch Shell has sold its petrol stations and Geelong refinery in Australia for an estimated $2.4 billion, according to reports from Fairfax Media.
The...
Stratasys unleashes the ground-breaking Objet500 Connex3 Color Multi-material 3D Printer
Stratasys Japan Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd, yesterday announced the launch of the ground-breaking Objet500 Connex3 Color Multi-material 3D Printer capable of...
The Contour Crafting robot prints a house in 24 hours
The emergence of 3D printing technology opened up a whole new chapter in the world of manufacturing, allowing users to turn any digital file...
Ansell feels impact of car industry demise
Protective clothing manufacturer Ansell is already feeling the impact of the automotive sector’s impending shutdowns as car manufacturers and suppliers have started cutting back...
Monash receives grant to test bionic eye device to help the clinically blind
The Monash Vision Group (MVG) of Monash University has received a $1.4 million Development Grant that will support the patient testing of a bionic...
We believe in the future of SPC Ardmona: CCA
Coca-Cola Amatil has issued a clarification saying reports that they have signaled that they are closing SPC Ardmona are mistaken.
The company stated in their...
Alcoa to close Point Henry smelter in August
Alcoa has announced that it will permanently close down its Point Henry aluminum smelter and rolling mill in Geelong come August after a comprehensive...
Blueprint for South Australia’s Forest and Wood Products Industry released for comments
The South Australian Forest Industry Advisory Board (SAFIAB) has released the “Draft Blueprint for the Future South East Forest and Wood Products Industry (2014...
BlueScope acquires New Zealand Downstream long-products business from Fletcher Building
BlueScope Steel has announced the acquisition of Auckland-based Fletcher Building’s Pacific Steel Group (PSG) for NZ$60 million plus working capital.Â
According to the ASX announcement...
University sector calls for more support amid car manufacturing decline
Australian universities have called on the government, asking it to reconsider budget cuts to the higher education sector in the light of recent announcements...
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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.
