Victorian Government launches METS Regional Innovation Accelerator program
Victorian manufacturer Gekko Systems recently switched from making mine plant equipment to creating ventilators and is now playing a crucial role in Australia’s global...
Bridging the Industry 4.0 Gap in Asia Pacific’s Manufacturing Sector
The past few years have been challenging for manufacturers in APAC. The COVID-19 pandemic brought supply chain disruptions, government restrictions, and heightened uncertainty around demand and supply.
Rheinmetall selects seven small businesses to work on major Army projects
Adelaide firm Supashock has been named among the seven small Australian businesses that will partner with Rheinmetall Defence Australia on two major projects for the...
The missing link for Australian manufacturing
Article by Dr Michael Sinnott, co-founder of Qlicksmart
Scaling up is crucial to success – but the true missing link is a government commitment to...
7 ideas to help Aussies safeguard their online orders
Theft and break ins are on the rise in some Australian capital cities and with more people returning to workplaces, porch pirates could be on the rise too. Now, leading courier service CouriersPlease (CP) has done the research and provided seven ways Aussies can safeguard their deliveries this year.
A Government mandate and the big opportunities facing the manufacturing industry
Article by Vijay Sundaram, Chief Strategy Officer at Zoho
Faced with the medium to long-term financial impacts of the pandemic, the Australian Government is in...
Who’s leading in sustainable manufacturing?
Sustainability topics have continued to rise to near the top of the agenda for many manufacturing CEOs. More and more we are seeing their commitments published along with their investment in delivering environmentally sustainable business. But how well are companies doing, what else can be done, and who’s setting the example?
Australian Made warns online shoppers to watch out for fake ugg boots
The Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) is warning online shoppers to be on the lookout for counterfeit ugg boots after it uncovered a chain of misleading websites selling ugg boots manufactured in China as Australian made.
Case study: Argon gas heat exchangers revolutionise AMCM’s metal 3D printing machines
AMCM, a provider of customised metal 3D printing machines, has embarked on a journey to advance additive manufacturing by enhancing the thermal management and performance of its flagship M 4K printer, according to a case study published on Conflux Technology's website.
Key trends expected for the manufacturing sector in 2024
The manufacturing sector outlook for 2024 remains cautious amidst several challenges. Fiscal tightening, inflation, and geopolitical instability could undermine growth in 2024, and if favourable economic trends start to unwind, the risk of a downturn looms large.
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
