Special Interest

Now more than ever, manufacturers all around the world are being pushed to test the limits of their current capabilities as they weather multiple disruptive global events, like the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. 

Media release by The University of Sydney A first-of-its-kind sprayable coating that can prevent the surface spread of infection from bacteria and viruses - including...

The importance of having a resilient supply chain has been heavily emphasised as skyrocketing costs of essential items are showing no signs of slowing down in Australia and across the globe. 

A University of Sydney honorary researcher has developed an omega-3 supplement made from environmental bacteria to address the increasing demand amid diminishing supply from fish stocks. 

A wide array of opportunities have been opened for materials manufacturers as the additive manufacturing metals market matured and scaled over the last decade. What are the factors that push this market’s progress and what does the future hold in the next 10 years?

The Opal Group is seeking immediate expressions of interest for the purchase of its Queen's Slipper Playing Cards business including the Queen's Slipper trademark in Australia and New Zealand, intellectual property and associated operating equipment.

Rotating shift workers consume more calories, indulge in junk food snacks more frequently, and eat less nutritious meals, raising their risk of diet-related illnesses, according to a study from Monash University.

Mid-sized operators are emerging from 2022 with strong results, and benefit from firmly embedded flexibly, according to new research from business management platform MYOB. However, with ongoing economic challenges facing Australian businesses, as well as cyber risks and a possible recession front of mind, the mid-market are under no illusions about the difficulties that lie ahead. 

As the world pivots towards sustainability, Australia’s manufacturing sector faces significant challenges in ensuring long-term water security. 

Australia is facing a pressing challenge in its journey towards building a skilled and sustainable manufacturing workforce. With a growing shortage of vocational trainers, particularly Technical and Further Education (TAFE) teachers, the nation's ability to pass on essential vocational skills to the next generation is at risk.