Industry News
BlueScope appointed adviser to Whyalla Steelworks
BlueScope has confirmed that the administrators of the Whyalla Steelworks group have appointed BlueScope as a steelmaking adviser. [ + ]
Government invests in local IV fluid manufacturing
The federal government is investing $20 million in an expansion of Australia's onshore manufacturing capability for intravenous fluids. [ + ]
NSW Industry Policy sets local manufacturing targets
The NSW Government has released the state's first NSW Industry Policy to promote collaboration across industry, the innovation sector and trade businesses. [ + ]
Universities and AMRF partner to boost advanced manufacturing in NSW
The NSW Government has announced a partnership agreement between the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility in Western Sydney and 11 NSW and ACT universities. [ + ]
OFS launches AI-based productivity solution for manufacturing
Australian-built generative AI software includes real-time insights facilitating a greater connection between the C-suite and operational teams. [ + ]
Australian Made Campaign to receive funding boost
The federal government has announced it is injecting $5 million to make the iconic green and gold Australian Made logo more recognisable across the globe. [ + ]
Western Sydney forum aims to help manufacturers stay competitive
Australia's manufacturing sector faces growing pressure to cut carbon emissions, with new rules requiring businesses to report their emissions. [ + ]
Grants enable technology collaboration between Australia and South Korea
The ATSE, with support from the federal government, is providing grants to support Australian and Korean teams to develop technologies for key national priorities. [ + ]
Australia the fourth most popular target for industrial cyber attacks: report
Report finds wireless networks found to be unprotected as threats to critical infrastructure escalate. [ + ]
Direct air carbon capture technology makes good progress
A partnership between Woodside Energy and Bondi Bio is advancing carbon reuse and recycling through direct air capture carbon removal technology. [ + ]
Titomic acquires US manufacturing facility
Australian company Titomic Limited has announced the acquisition of a manufacturing facility in the US defence industrial hub of Huntsville, Alabama. [ + ]
Manufacturing now a primary target for cyber attacks: report
Dragos reports that OT/ICS cyberthreats are escalating amid geopolitical conflicts and increasing ransomware attacks, and identifies new threat actors and malware. [ + ]
Engineers Australia introduces Cyber Engineering Area of Practice
Engineers Australia has introduced a Cyber Engineering Area of Practice to allow engineers to achieve Chartered status in Cyber Engineering. [ + ]
Australia's food manufacturing well placed for growth: report
A government inquiry has found many opportunities for expanding the Australian food and beverage manufacturing sector. [ + ]
The Arnott's Group opens multimillion-dollar food facility in Vic
Designed for its better-for-you food products, The Arnott's Group has opened a new 45,000 m2 manufacturing facility in Rowville, Victoria. [ + ]
