Tag: digital technologies
Record engineering graduates add to Australia’s skilled workforce
Australia produced a record 24,253 engineering graduates in 2024, adding to the workforce needed to deliver national infrastructure, renewable energy, defence and digital technology projects, according to Engineers Australia.
Victoria opens new training round to address manufacturing skills gaps
The Victorian Government has opened applications for a new round of its Skills Solutions Partnerships program, with a focus on developing training to address workforce needs across priority industries including advanced manufacturing and defence.
Ageing workforce, manufacturers moving overseas threaten Australia’s making economy
The future of Australia’s local manufacturing industry is under threat as the country faces a declining skilled workforce, according to an expert.
Thales Australia opens new advanced manufacturing facility in Lithgow
Thales Australia has officially opened its new advanced manufacturing facility in Lithgow in regional New South Wales, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to transform the site into an advanced manufacturing 4.0 and integration hub for precision manufacturing.
Australia’s largest food manufacturing trade event returns to Melbourne
foodpro, one of the longest-running manufacturing industry events in Australia, will be returning after a six-year hiatus on 23 to 26 July 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
National EV strategy a crucial step in making Australia a significant industry player, says...
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has lauded the National Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy unveiled today as an important step toward establishing Australia as a major player in the global electric vehicle (EV) market.
CSIRO’s program offers assistance to SMEs working in cyber security, digital tech
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on new cyber security and digital technologies can enrol in CSIRO's free, 10-week online program aimed at enhancing the business research and development (R&D) knowledge.
Manufacturing companies must go digital to capitalize on the future
Supply chain disruptions, fluctuating costs, and new consumer purchasing habits are driving a dramatic need for increased agility and resilience in manufacturing industries.
Queensland manufacturers are giving behind the scenes tours this week.
Queensland’s Inside Advanced Manufacturing 2022 sees 17 manufacturers offering behind the scenes tours in the week of 16 - 20 May.
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New Smart Enough Factory program to help Victorian SMEs enter defence supply chains
The Victorian Government has announced a $1.36 million package to help local defence industry companies transform their operations by deploying digital technologies to drive...
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
