ARENA and CEFC announce combined $350m investment in solar power
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will invest $350 million in solar power for the construction of...
RMIT designers create 3D digital technologies for healthcare professionals
Designers at RMIT University have 3D-knitted bespoke hospital scrubs and 3D-printed chill-out pods for healthcare workers in an effort to improve their comfort and mental health in the workplace.Â
Ford to slash water usage in vehicle production by 72% by 2020
Ford is looking to reduce its use of drinking water in vehicle manufacturing by nearly three-fourths by 2020.
The company is aiming to reduce its...
Military veteran Chris Smallhorn joins AMSL Aero to support team developing zero emissions aircraft
Australian green aviation company AMSL Aero announced that it has appointed renowned aviation leader and military veteran Chris Smallhorn as its inaugural chairperson.
Uber Eats to use Detpak’s smaller-sized paper bags for deliveries in ANZ
Food delivery platform Uber Eats has partnered with packaging manufacturer Detpak to produce smaller-sized paper bags for deliveries in Australia and New Zealand and help reduce carbon emissions in the region.Â
Nestlé launches A$3bn initiative to shift from virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plasticsÂ
Nestlé is preparing to invest approximately A$3 billion in an effort to move away from virgin plastic and onto food-grade recycled plastics.
The company, which...
Survey finds many Australian businesses unable to reduce carbon intensity on first year of...
A survey of about 400 Australian businesses in the manufacturing, services and construction sectors found that 70% of the participants had not reduced their...
Circular beds: Revolutionising sustainable bedding in Australia
A new wave of innovation is transforming the Australian manufacturing sector, with sustainability at its core. ROBOVOID, in collaboration with Swinburne University, GT Recycling, and Sustainability Victoria, has developed a groundbreaking bed base made entirely from recycled plastic.Â
CS Energy, Senex Energy to produce green hydrogen in regional Queensland Â
Queensland's CS Energy and Senex Energy have struck a deal to produce green hydrogen for the latest stop on the east coast Hydrogen Superhighway.
According to Minister...
Tesla to build the world’s largest lithium ion battery for SA
South Australia will soon boast the world’s largest lithium ion battery which will be paired with Neoen’s Hornsdale Wind Farm in the state’s Mid...
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Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions
According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.
