Australian beer company 3 Ravens kickstarts sustainable brewing
Melbourne’s oldest independent brewer, 3 Ravens, has made energy upgrades to its Thornbury brewing facility to boost production by up to four times the current levels without increasing its energy consumption.
Shipping container company Royal Wolf breaks ground on new NSW facility
National shipping container company Royal Wolf has begun constructing a new facility in Newcastle, New South Wales, equipped with a series of key sustainable measures.
Research says Aussie businesses support decarbonisation, but urgent action is needed
New national research has reported that Australian businesses appreciate the urgency of reaching net zero emissions as a key driver of economic competitiveness and climate resilience, but many are not acting rapidly enough to address this important challenge.
$60 million in grants available for plastics recycling initiatives in NSW
The Federal Government is launching a new $60 million fund under the Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) Plastics Technology to improve existing recycling infrastructure and discover innovative techniques for processing hard-to-recycle plastics.
New recycling projects in Queensland to receive funding boost
The Australian and Queensland Governments are investing over $13.3 million in new recycling initiatives to divert 68,000 tonnes of waste from the state’s landfill.
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.
BHP launches Industry Knowledge Centre to cut carbon emissions from steel manufacturing
Mining company BHP has collaborated with Monash University and steel manufacturer China Baowu to establish an Industry Knowledge Centre to accelerate the deployment of technology aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from steel production.
Manufacturers urged to apply for free Innovate to Grow: Ending Plastic Waste program
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO is opening a new round of its free, ten-week Innovate to Grow program, this time for SMEs, including manufacturers, focusing on plastic waste issues.
Schneider Electric launches new charger to boost EV infrastructure
Energy management and automation leader Schneider Electric has released its newest charger station dubbed, “EVlink Pro AC” to meet the rising demand for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
Monash University researchers discover pharmaceutical use for winemaking waste
Chemical engineering researchers at Monash University have found that waste from winemaking could be a valuable source of ingredients for nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and food colouring.
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Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
