Tag: sustainable manufacturing
Northumbria University awarded EU grant to advance sustainable manufacturing in 3D-printed construction
Northumbria University has been awarded over €250,000 under the European Union’s Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Fellowship to drive research into sustainable manufacturing processes for 3D-printed construction materials.
Australia backs $271M additive manufacturing initiative to boost industry
A $271 million initiative to establish the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) is poised to reshape Australia’s manufacturing sector and strengthen the nation’s competitiveness in sustainable and advanced production technologies.
Three new CRCs secure $158M in gov’t funding, CRA urges program expansion
The Australian Government has announced a $158 million investment into innovation through the creation of three new Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs), a move welcomed by Cooperative Research Australia (CRA), the peak body representing the nation’s CRCs.
Celebrating 45 years as Orora veteran shares insights on manufacturing advancements
Orora’s Revesby beverage can manufacturing plant has recently celebrated a milestone in sustainable manufacturing, honoring Horst Drechsler, an engineer who has dedicated 45 years to the company.
New MICROfactorie converts waste plastics to 3D printing filament
The UNSW SMaRT Centre has partnered with IT asset management company Renew IT to transform discarded hard plastics into 3D printer feedstock.
WA grants propel seaweed manufacturing to replace plastics
Uluu, a northern suburbs business, is poised to redefine manufacturing using seaweed as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic.
Xefco raises $10.5M to drive sustainability in fashion industry
Xefco, the pioneering sustainable manufacturing tech company, has announced a substantial fundraising round of AUD 10.5 million.
Real Pet Food Company boosts manufacturing sustainability with Rockwell Automation’s solution
Industrial automation and digital transformation giant Rockwell Automation has secured a contract to supply energy management software to Real Pet Food Company to boost sustainable manufacturing across four production facilities in Australia.
Visy’s $175 million advanced box factory opens in Queensland
Visy, a packaging and resource recovery company, has inaugurated its cutting-edge corrugated cardboard box factory in Hemmant, Queensland.
Report: Australia risks being excluded from potential markets for renewable energy manufacturing
Australia must move fast in response to significant new incentives for sustainable manufacturing now available in the United States and many other industrial countries, or risk being shut out of rich new markets for manufactured items linked to renewable energy systems, a new report revealed.
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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.
