Tag: Australian Manufacturing
Robots can learn to handle e-waste – researchers claim
The dismantling of most end-of-life products is labour intensive and costly. Many attempts of automating the disassembly process have been unsuccessful. However, researchers from...
New 3D print service for Australians
3DPrint-AU – an offshoot of 3D Printing Systems, Australia’s leading distributor of 3D Printers – has launched a new 3D printing service for Australia...
GSK to invest $31 million in next generation manufacturing
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and UK Prime Minister David Cameron have welcomed GSK Australia’s announcement of a $31 million investment in next-generation manufacturing...
Manufacturing research takes hardest hit in latest CSIRO job axing
A total of 75 jobs will be cut at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) – Australia’s leading research agency.
Future manufacturing research...
ABB’s donation drives learning in power electronics at Monash University
Multinational power and automation technology corporation ABB recently donated more than $150,000 in drives, motors and PLC equipment to the Electrical Power Engineering (EPE)...
Australia and China sign FTA – mixed reactions from industry and unions
After being locked in negotiations for almost ten years, Australia and China have finally signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
“This agreement is the first...
Thales to equip 234 A320s ordered by Lion Air with its avionics package
Lion Air, Indonesia’s largest private airline and one of the fastest growing carriers in South East Asia, has contracted Thales to equip its avionics...
Aussie Metal Injection Moulded components manufacturer to increase advanced manufacturing capacity in titanium
Advanced Metallurgical Solutions (AMS) has announced that it plans to bring online an additional 100 tonne automated injection moulding press, an additional vacuum/hydrogen sintering...
Ford unveils Australian-designed Everest SUV in China
Ford has unveiled the first ever Australian-designed and engineered car in Beijing, China, reports Perth Now.
The new Ford Everest family-sized four-wheel-drive – which is...
Toyota’s hydrogen fuel-cell car collects top honours ahead of global launch
The prestigious science and technology magazine Popular Science has proclaimed Toyota’s upcoming Fuel-Cell Vehicle (FCV) winner in the automotive category of its 2014 Best...
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