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AIP Australasian Packaging Conference 2023 to convene manufacturing experts
The 2023 Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) Australasian Packaging Conference provisional program will be available for the first in-person conference since before the pandemic, attracting delegates from all facets of food, beverage, pharmaceutical, packaging and manufacturing industries.
New State of Smart Manufacturing study finds over 45% of manufacturers struggle to keep...
A survey of 1,350 manufacturers in 13 countries has revealed that more than 45% of them are struggling to outpace their competitors due to a lack of technology and suitably skilled workforces.
Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines acquisition is the defence’s ‘single biggest investment,’ says gov’t
The governments of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have agreed to deliver SSN-AUKUS, a new conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarine, which the Australian government considers the 'single biggest investment' in its defence capability.
Australia, India pledge to strengthen economic, defence ties during leaders’ summit
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to further strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries during talks at the Annual Leaders’ Summit held Friday in New Delhi.
Australian manufacturing PMI sees stability amid improvement in new orders
Australia’s manufacturing sector has seen a further expansion in February amid a moderated decrease in new orders as firms worked through their outstanding orders.
Weld Australia lauds energy apprenticeships initiative but calls for further improvement
Weld Australia has welcomed the federal government's New Energy Apprenticeships program but noted that much more needs to be done to address the country's skilled welder shortage.
ARB Corp revenue slips 5.1% amid vehicle availability disruptions
ARB Corporation Limited is in the red on the release of the company’s first-half earnings, posting a 5.1 per cent sales revenue decline to $340.9 million compared with the prior period as vehicle availability continues to constrain sales in Australia and the United Kingdom.
ARCC completes groundbreaking all-Australian hydrogen fuel cell bus
New South Wales-based ARCC has unveiled an all-Australian hydrogen fuel cell bus— the first of its kind to self-sufficiently produce zero emissions.
Minister Husic visits US to strengthen commercial relations
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has begun promoting Australia as an advanced commercial, science, and technology partner during his visit to the United States.
Australia’s unemployment rate in December remains flat at 3.5%
Australia’s unemployment rate remained at 3.5 per cent in December 2022 in line with the updated results for November, according to the ABS.
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Reality check: Aussie factories’ journey to responsible AI implementation
Artificial intelligence has become more than just a buzzword as it promises to revolutionise every other industry in the world, including manufacturing. In Australia, in particular, the hype surrounding AI and automation has reached a fever pitch, with many business leaders leveraging their resources to race towards adoption and implementation.
