Tag: Manufacturing
More women entering the steel industry, ASI reports
The representation of women in Australia’s steel industry has seen steady growth over the past decade, with increasing efforts to create a more inclusive workforce, according to a recent poll conducted by the Australian Steel Institute (ASI).
Schneider Electric scales up manufacturing in Hungary with latest expansion
Schneider Electric is expanding its Duna Smart Power Systems (DSPS) smart factory in Dunavecse, Hungary, with a new 18,000-square-metre facility supported by an additional €44 million investment.
Fleet Space expands with new HQ and manufacturing hub in Adelaide
Fleet Space Technologies is set to build its new global headquarters and space technology hyper factory at Adelaide Airport, aiming to boost Australia’s role in space and climate tech.
Sparc Technologies advances graphene netting with gov’t support
Sparc Technologies and Flinders University have secured funding under Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite grant program to advance the development of graphene-enhanced aquaculture netting.
NSW universities partner with AMRF to boost advanced manufacturing
A new partnership between the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) and 11 universities in NSW and the ACT aims to advance manufacturing innovation in Western Sydney.
Tyre waste meets timber innovation in a new era for Australian manufacturing
Forest Products Innovation researchers at the Queensland Department of Primary Industries have developed a rubberised particleboard that integrates crumb rubber into standard particleboard, offering a solution to timber shortages while addressing Australia’s waste tyre problem.
Bridging the skills gap: How Aussie manufacturers can overcome workforce challenges
Australia’s manufacturing sector is facing a turning point as it navigates skills shortages, digital transformation, and increasing global competition.
Allyn Beard joins Australian Made as ambassador for local manufacturing
The Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) has announced Allyn Beard, Director of leading bedding manufacturer A.H. Beard and former Chair of the Australian Made Campaign, as its newest Ambassador.
Manufacturers to explore net zero strategies at Western Sydney forum
A free forum in Western Sydney aims to assist manufacturers and businesses in understanding new carbon emission reporting requirements and exploring opportunities for sustainability.
ARM Hub celebrates five years with Industry Day focused on advanced manufacturing
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub is set to commemorate its five-year anniversary by hosting an Industry Day on 18 March 2025, at the ARM Hub Learning Factory in Northgate, Brisbane.
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