Dow Chemical’s plant in Melbourne’s west to shut down
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Dow Chemical cited on Tuesday that rising gas prices and increasing international competition as contributing factors that have...
Johnson Controls and Tyco International set to merge
Manufacturing giants Johnson Controls and Tyco International will combine their businesses to create the leader in building products and technology, integrated solutions and energy...
Netherlands showcases house which is 3D printed using concrete
Addressing a housing shortage in the Netherlands, the 3D Printed concrete house, which took 120 hours to print, is the first completed home of...
Bosch to acquire leading European manufacturer of HVAC systems
Bosch Thermotechnology has reached an agreement to acquire MTA Spa, the Italian manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
MTA, whose main operations...
The World Economic Forum welcomes a further seven factories into its community of “Lighthouses”
The World Economic Forum has welcomed seven new factories to its network of “Manufacturing Lighthouses” which have been designed to help industries adopt and...
NASA, Start Trek and ASME launch engineering challenge to create real-life Star Trek replicator
The American Society for Mechanical Engineers Foundation (ASME) has teamed up with NASA and Star Trek to invite the next generation of astronauts to...
Chinese researchers develop 3D bioprinters that produce livers, ears and heart scaffolds
More advances are being made in the world of 3D printing as two teams in China unveiled their new 3D bioprinters which print actual...
Stratasys expands partnership with Desktop Metal Extend to speed up adoption of metal additive...
3D printing giant Stratasys has expanded its strategic partnership with Burlington-based startup Desktop Metal to accelerate accessibility and adoption of metal additive manufacturing.
Stratasys said...
Volvo to go all electric in 2019
In a world first, Swedish car maker Volvo announced that all its launches from 2019 will have an electric motor.
The move will see Volvo...
ABB unveils Azipod XL, the world’s most efficient electric propulsion system for marine vessels
Global Technology company ABB has announced the release of Azipod XL, the latest version of its market leading podded electric propulsion system which set...
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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.
