Tag: Manufacturing
Consumer goods companies target halving food waste by 2025
Up to one-third of food produced globally for human consumption is being wasted and ends up inflicting environmental and social damage, states a 2013...
CSIRO develops wearable tech for aerospace industry; inks licensing deal with TAE
Australia's peak science and research organisation has developed a new wearable technology that can remotely connect technicians with aviation experts from around the world.
The...
Rethink Robotics and Epoch Foundation to bring collaborative robots to Asia
Advanced robotic technology leader Rethink Robotics has decided to expand its operations in Asia with the opening of a new office at the Garage+...
NSW Government announces bidder shortlist for new $2.8bn intercity train fleet
Nearly a year after Minister Gladys Berejiklian announced the opening of expressions of interest to train manufacturers from Australia and overseas for the procurement...
McCain Foods to spend $10m on potato processing plant upgrade in Tasmania
Multi-national leader in the frozen food industry McCain Foods has announced a $10 million upgrade of its potato processing plant in Smithton in Tasmania's...
Local Motors plans to sell 3D printed cars next year
Arizona-based Local Motors, the company that unveiled the world’s first 3D printed car – the Strati – has announced that it plans to get...
South Australia unemployment rate hits 15-year high
Australia’s unemployment rate has spiralled to 8.2%, the highest recorded level since February 2000.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics Labour Force figures, South...
Lithgow manufacturer wins $100m contract to make small arms for ADF
Thales Australia’s facility in Lithgow has been awarded a $100 million contract to continue to manufacture small arms for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
The...
GE Power Conversion launches the N37, an induction motor with among the highest power...
GE Power Conversion has launched the N37 – an innovative upgrade to the well-established N3 motor line.
According to the news release, the N37 was...
Constellium, STELIA Aerospace and CT INGENIERIE to develop more efficient 3D printing techniques for...
Constellium has announced that it has formed a partnership with STELIA Aerospace and CT INGENIERIE to work on a project called FAST.
According to the...
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Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
