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Future-ready: Upskilling Australia’s manufacturing workforce

The growth of automation and digital technologies has transformed the manufacturing sector in Australia. As Industry 4.0 continues to evolve, the demand for crucial digital skills is skyrocketing. 

Monash startup develops improved membrane technology for expanded lithium production

ElectraLith, a start-up spun out of Monash University, is developing technology that promises to dramatically increase the efficiency of lithium manufacturing, a critical mineral for battery technologies used in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.

Rockwell Automation’s global study reveals 85% of automotive manufacturers to maintain, grow workforce

Manufacturing is becoming more innovative in the automotive sector, with advancements such as driverless technology and sustainability, particularly with the growing popularity of electric vehicles. 

Nupress to use SPEE3D technology to deliver amphibian aerospace applications

Advanced technology manufacturer SPEE3D has partnered with New South Wales-based Nupress to evaluate and supply applications to the Amphibious Aircraft project with a production service that grants local manufacturers access to the WarpSPEE3D metal 3D printer.

3D printing opens doors (literally)

Media Release Closed doors can present a germ-infested problem in times of Covid-19. Enter the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) with a solution in the form...

Sparc lauds Australia’s continued support for green hydrogen production in new budget

Australian graphene production company Sparc Technologies has commended the Australian Government’s continued and increasing support for green hydrogen production and science and technology as outlined in the 2023-24 Federal Budget.

How this Aussie RV maker streamlined operations with data

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia saw an increase in the sales of recreational vehicles following the implementation of travel bans. This surge put a significant strain on the manufacturing, sales and customer service processes of Jayco Corporation, the largest manufacturer of RVs in Australia.

US Navy taps SPEE3D to develop SUBSAFE manufacturing materials with CSAM technology

Victoria-based additive manufacturing company SPEE3D  announced that the US Navy has chosen its metal cold spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) technology to develop materials as a part of a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) project.

IperionX secures $11M EXIM bank loan to boost US titanium manufacturing

IperionX Limited has secured approval from the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) for an equipment finance loan of $11 million. 

Australian AWS provider acquired by Thoughtworks

Global technology consultancy Thoughtworks has announced its acquisition of Itoc, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) advanced consulting partner and cloud-managed services provider in Australia.
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains

Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.