Women manufacturers leading the charge towards change and innovation
This International Women’s Day, the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre has recognised female leaders who are pushing the boundaries and challenging stereotypes and misconceptions in pursuing a career in manufacturing.
4 out of 5 Aussies consider buying local ‘important’— Roy Morgan
A new study from Australian market research company Roy Morgan has revealed that four out of five Australians (86%) believe that buying Australian-made products is important.
Boosting STEM careers to address Australia’s skills gap
Among a great number of critical problems exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past three years, Australia is also looking at a future plagued by the lack of enough skilled workers across various industries, such as manufacturing.
Bringing manufacturing back to Australia
The federal government recently introduced a $15 billion landmark bill that would support, diversify and transform Australia’s industry and economy in an effort to reclaim its reputation as a country that makes things.
Global CEO confidence collapses to bleakest record in 12 years
Chief executive officers around the world are expecting a bleak future, with nearly three-quarters of them believing that global economic growth will decline over the next 12 months.
Manufacturing SMEs among prolific collaborators in CSIRO’s Innovation Connections initiative
A series of partnerships between small business players and academia have received backing from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, to realise big research and development outcomes in various industries, including manufacturing.
‘Green concrete’ could drive Australia’s decarbonisation efforts, says report
A report from engineering company Hatch has discovered the promising potential of “green concrete” as a key player towards Australia’s progress towards decarbonisation.
Breaking barriers with a hyperconnected shop floor
Manufacturing leaders in Australia are playing in an increasingly competitive field where only the slightest difference in gameplay— in this case, data-driven solutions— can make or break a business’ performance.
Columbia University engineers 3D-print seven-ingredient dessert for the first time
Mechanical engineers in the Creative Machines Lab at Columbia University have designed a 3D printing system that constructs cheesecake from edible food inks — including peanut butter, Nutella, and strawberry jam.
New ARC Fellowships program to boost industry research capabilities
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has launched Industry Fellowships, a $215 million program that would provide a boost for research aimed at addressing critical...
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AVEVA and Schneider Electric spearhead digital transformation in mining
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation, has partnered with Schneider Electric to redefine what smart, sustainable mining looks like in the age of AI.
