Tag: Manufacturing
Battery company to quit local manufacturing by end of 2014
Australian battery manufacturer Marshall Power has announced that it plans to cease local battery manufacturing in Edinburgh North, South Australia by the end of 2014.
“This...
Coalition rejects SPC Ardmona’s plea for $25M aid
Tony Abbott’s government has denied a request by SPC Ardmona for a $25 million aid to upgrade its Shepparton cannery. The Prime Minister said...
ACCC will not oppose BlueScope’s acquisition of Fielders
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced that it will not oppose BlueScope Steel’s proposed acquisition of Fielders Australia.
According to the statement, the...
Obama pledges to boost manufacturing in State of the Nation address
US President Barack Obama has vowed to boost manufacturing as part of his plans for jobs and the economy.
On Tuesday Mr Obama told the...
Students begin courses at world-class Tonsley centre
The first batch of students have started their courses at the new $120 million Sustainable Industries Education Centre at the former Mitsubishi site in...
Downer EDI wins two contracts worth $100 million in WA
Engineering and mining firm Downer EDI has been awarded two contracts worth about $100 million with BHP Billiton Iron Ore in Western Australia.
Under the...
Dassault Systèmes to provide cutting edge manufacture software platform for RMIT students
French software company Dassault Systèmes has entered into a partnership with RMIT University to provide a new design and manufacture software platform for students...
Mitsubishi Heavy in advanced talks to supply parts for the F-35 stealth fighter
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is in serious talks to become a supplier for the F-35 stealth fighter to Britain's BAE Systems, according to a Reuters...
Macfarlane to discuss future of manufacturing industry next week
Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane is scheduled to sit down with representatives from the different sides of manufacturing next week to discuss the future...
Tasmanian Government defers mine’s royalty payments in support of jobs and investment
The Tasmanian Government has allowed Shree Minerals to defer royalty payments for its new iron ore mine in the south of Smithton in order...
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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.
