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Gemco Rail’s new Rio Tinto project marks major win for WA’s local manufacturing

Perth-based railcar manufacturing company Gemco Rail is building 100 iron ore railcar wagons for mining giant Rio Tinto, marking a significant milestone for the local manufacturing industry. 

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. 

Manufacturing jobs among priorities in Victoria’s 10-year clean economy plan

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the state’s workforce with the launch of a new 10-year clean economy plan that will potentially create targeted training and skills programs in the manufacturing, engineering, electricity, and construction sectors.

IperionX to manufacture titanium metal components for Ford

IperionX Limited, a provider of sustainable titanium technologies, has agreed to a Scope of Work (SoW) with Ford Motor Company for the supply of titanium metal components using Iperionx’s 100 per cent recycled, low-carbon titanium metal.

Study reveals AI’s potential in predicting cybersickness among VR users

A new study has discovered the potential use of artificial intelligence in combating nausea, headaches, and dizziness experienced by virtual reality (VR) users. 

Australian pharma firm Telix opens $21m radiopharmaceutical production facility in Belgium

ASX-listed Telix Pharmaceuticals has recently opened Telix Manufacturing Solutions, the company's radiopharmaceutical production facility in Belgium, serving as the primary manufacturing site for radioisotopes and commercial and clinical products for patients in the Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. 

Asia-Pacific International Additive Manufacturing Conference to convene industry experts

The Asia-Pacific International Additive Manufacturing Conference (APICAM) is set to return for its third year from 21 to 23 June at the University of Sydney.

Australian Army successfully trials autonomous truck convoy

The Australian Army recently completed a trial deployment of an autonomous truck convoy in Victoria. 

Australian universities to provide microcredential courses to support industries

Eighteen Australian universities are offering up to 28 microcredential courses in an effort to address the skills gap in priority industries, which include engineering, renewable energy, and construction. 

Quickstep looks to expand Aftermarket unit after review

Quickstep, a leading aerospace composite business in Australia, has decided to keep its Aftermarket business as a core part of the company and is planning to enhance the business through several new growth initiatives 
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