Tag: automation

The rising use of technology in manufacturing supply chains means the sector is more at risk of cyber breaches. Assessing the threat level to companies from cybercriminals is not easy.

Australia must upskill its workforce for digitalisation and automation in the transport sector to create new job opportunities and stay competitive among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, according to a new report.

Germany-headquartered Dimensionics Density has commercially introduced an automated density determination technology for additive manufacturing (AM), with a particular focus on the validation of AM parts.

The Albanese government has published a discussion paper on the development of a new National Robotics Strategy as part of an effort to foster advanced manufacturing in Australia. 

The National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) Bill will be critical in addressing financial sector blind spots when it comes to investing in key industries such as manufacturing for scale and transformation, Innes Willox, Australian Industry Group chief executive said in a passage.

Australia’s ability to make more world-class products is one step closer to a resurgence with the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources last month announcing an inquiry into developing a local advanced manufacturing industry, with submissions closing on 30 March. 

South Australian manufacturer Accurate Dosing Systems (ADS) has won an ongoing contract to create and service a purpose-built robot for Firmenich, a privately-owned fragrance and flavour company in Belgium.

The use of metal additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, allowing for the creation of complex and intricate parts in a faster and more cost-effective manner.

Charles Darwin University and Australian company Diverseco have partnered to offer micro-credentials that would allow Northern Territorians to upskill in the latest advancements in robotics and automation. 

Work on a $17.2 million expansion of TAFE Queensland's Bohle campus has begun, comprising two new renewable energy and advanced manufacturing training and skills facilities.