Tag: Australian Manufacturing
New virtual reality system now available for pre-order
Oculus VR announced that its virtual reality head-mounted display – the Oculus Rift – is now available to pre-order on Oculus.com in 20 countries...
Alcoa pens $1.5bn supply agreement with GE Aviation
Leading lightweight metals manufacturer Alcoa has announced the signing of a long-term contract with GE Aviation for the production of jet engine components.
The agreement...
APLNG makes first gas shipment from its facility on Curtis Island
Origin Energy has announced the first shipment of liquefied natural gas from its jointly owned Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) project on Australia’s east coast.
The...
Austal announces management changes
Austal’s Andrew Bellamy will step down from his roles as Managing Director and CEO of the global ship contractor after five years of service,...
Planetary Resources & 3D Systems unveil first ever 3D printed object from “alien” metals
Planetary Resources has teamed up with 3D Systems to develop the first ever direct metal print from asteroid metals.
The geometric object – a model...
Ausdrill to sell its DT HiLoad truck tray manufacturing business
Mining services company Ausdrill announced that it will exit its DT HiLoad truck tray manufacturing business on 31 March as part of its long-term...
Incitec Pivot to take a $14m hit from trail derailment
Explosives and fertiliser maker Incitec Pivot is bracing to take a $14 million hit to its full year net profit caused by a Queensland...
Alcoa’s Farmlands business damaged by bushfire
Metals giant Alcoa has sustained some damage from the Waroona bushfire, but its West Australian alumina refining operations have not been affected.
The company’s Farmlands...
Polaroid jumps into 3D printing market
Polaroid, the manufacturer of the iconic Polaroid camera, has entered the 3D printing market with the official launch of its first 3D printer at...
GM and Lyft to develop self-driving taxis
General Motors has announced that it will invest $500 million in the car-service app Lyft to develop a whole fleet of self-driving taxis.
The two...
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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.
