Tag: Australian Manufacturing
New STEM Business Fellowship program announced
The Turnbull Government has announced the new STEM Business Fellowship program which provides grants of up to $105,000 per annum to help small and...
Santos posts A$1.4m first-half loss
Australian energy company Santos has recorded a US$1,104 million (A$1.4 million) first half net loss caused by the massive impairment charge on its LNG...
Caterpillar to shed 155 jobs as it continues business restructuring
Caterpillar will be focusing on exploring strategic alternatives for certain mining products as part of the company's plan to optimise its manufacturing footprint.
The company...
Lithium Australia to commence Sileach pilot plant trials within weeks
Lithium Australia (LIT) has provided an update on the progress relating to its Sileach™ pilot plant for the extraction of lithium from silicate minerals...
ABB’s YuMi wins high recognition at the inaugural Golden Finger awards
Leading global technology company ABB announced that its YuMi® robot solution – the world’s first truly collaborative robot – was recognised with a prestigious...
Dematic makes first shipment of its new AGV range
Leading material handling and logistics automation company Dematic announced that it has made its first delivery of the company’s new range of Automated Guided...
Ford to field fully autonomous vehicle for ride sharing by 2021
Ford has unveiled plans to develop and introduce a high-volume, fully autonomous SAE level 4-capable vehicle by 2021.
The move is part of the Ford...
New biofuels pilot plant in Gladstone receives government approval
Queensland’s Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has approved the construction of a new biofuels plant near Gladostone.
The new pilot plant, which will be...
Optomec’s groundbreaking Aerosol Jet Technology enables 3D printing complex electronics at micron scale
Optomec, a privately-held, rapidly growing supplier of additive manufacturing systems, has recently announced new 3D printing technology that has significant potential to reduce the...
Universal Robina Corporation set to acquire Australia’s second largest salty snacks maker
Philippines food company Universal Robina Corporation (URC) has agreed to acquire Snack Brands Australia for $600 million.
URC, which has a significant and growing presence...
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Beyond Insights: Building trust into digital transformation technologies
Digital transformation technologies are experiencing a gold rush in the manufacturing industry, not just in Australia but beyond. However, amid this surge in cutting-edge tech and automation processes, a fundamental element remains crucial: trust.
