Sheet metal manufacturer acquires million dollar machine as part of its expansion project
The world’s fastest sheet metal processing machine was unveiled at the expansion of a Tasmanian manufacturing business last week, defying the slowdown of the...
New Efic Export Monitor focuses on rural exports, global supply chains and China’s urbanisation
Specialist financier and Australia's export credit agency, Efic, has released its latest Export Monitor that sheds light on the effect global supply chains have...
Grant to help Tasmanian company acquire its own 3D printer and CNC machine
Status Technologies in Ulverstone, Tasmania has received a $185,000 grant from the Tasmanian Government Innovation and Investment Fund (TGIIF) to help the business expand...
AMWU welcomes PM Rudd’s shipbuilding plans, calls on Coalition to match Labor’s policy
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has welcomed Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s announcement that they will fast-track the construction of two new Navy supply...
Victorian research capitalises on therapeutic foods market
A new government-supported research could help boost Victoria’s export economy by capitalising on the growing trend toward therapeutic foods.
Elizabeth Ross, a bioscientist with the...
Diversification key to brighter export outlook, says Efic
Efic, Australia’s export credit agency, has released its first edition of Export Monitor for 2015, which examines the country’s export outlook as the Chinese...
AMWU: Coalition is playing Russian roulette with 16,000 automotive jobs
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union has accused the Coalition of playing a game of chance with thousands of jobs in the automotive industry.
“The Coalition...
New Industry Opportunity Roadmap to help Australian companies cash in on LAND 400 program
Minister for Defence Industry, Mr Christopher Pyne has announced a new Australian Industry Opportunity Roadmap designed to help Australian companies get involved in the...
Ford turns to 3D printing and virtual manufacturing to reduce production line injury rate
Thanks to new ergonomics technology, car giant Ford has managed to reduce its assembly line employee injury rate by 70 percent since 2003.
The company...
Flinders University makes a move to former Mitsubishi manufacturing site, Tonsley
Construction is currently underway on the $120 million teaching and research centre at the former Mitsubishi site at Tonsley, in South Australia.
Manufacturing, Innovation and Trade Minister,...
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
