DECO Australia partners with Capral for lower-carbon aluminium
DECO Australia, a manufacturer of aluminium building products, has become the first of its kind to transition all of its aluminium supply from Capral to a lower-carbon aluminium LocAI Green.
CSIRO rolls out free program for SMEs in medtech sector to drive local manufacturing skills
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has launched a 10-week free program to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the growing health and medical technologies sector to develop new goods and services.
Celebrate local manufacturers and growers this Australian Made Week
Australian Made is urging Aussies to support and celebrate local manufacturers and growers as the third Australian Made Week begins today, 15 May, and runs up until 21 May.
DECO’s new innovation centre to showcase Australia-manufactured aluminium building products
Building materials manufacturer DECO Australia has opened its new testing laboratory and innovation centre, which will showcase the company’s range of Australia-manufactured premium aluminium building products, protective coatings, and finishes.
Hunter Manufacturing Awards 2023 to officially open
The Hunter Manufacturing Awards Board is inviting interested participants to join the official launch of the 2023 event to be held on 24 May at Mayfield North, New South Wales.
Glass recycling bins launched across Victorian councils
The Victorian government is rolling out purple-lidded recycling bins for glass materials to transform how Victorians recycle and divert tonnes of waste from landfills.
Construction on WA’s second big battery on the way
The McGowan Government has allocated $2.3 billion towards new battery energy storage systems in the 2023-24 budget, including a second, larger system at the Kwinana site, after the government announced the first large-scale battery storage system is ready to charge and discharge energy into the grid.
Markforged reveals 10% increase in revenue amid strong manufacturing resiliency
American additive manufacturing company Markforged has reported that its first quarter results revenue increased by 10 per cent, to $24.1 million (AUD 36 million) from $21.9 million (AUD 32.7 million) in the same period of the prior year.
Perdaman starts work on $6 billion urea plant in Western Australia
Industrial chemical producer Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers has started building its $6 billion urea facility in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
The best of ERP benefits: efficient scheduling for manufacturers
Scheduling jobs in manufacturing is one of the most complex tasks in operating a shop floor as it involves a range of various details that must be accounted for, such as work orders, raw material availability, due dates, employee skill sets, and work centre capacity.
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Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
