Industry News
Manufacturing outlook pessimistic as cost crisis continues: report
A recent survey by Westpac reports that the Australian manufacturing sector is experiencing a serious slowdown, but many are still planning to lift investment. [ + ]
ARENA announces pioneering regional hydrogen project
ARENA says AGIG's Hydrogen Park Murray Valley development in Wodonga will raise Australia's renewable hydrogen production to a new level. [ + ]
Curtin University buys AML3D wire additive manufacturing system
Curtin University has purchased a $1 million enterprise-level ARCEMY system to expand its additive manufacturing teaching and research capability. [ + ]
Intrinsic and Siemens to partner on AI-based robotics
Intrinsic and Siemens will collaborate to accelerate the integration of AI-based robotics and automation technology. [ + ]
Biomethane injected into Sydney gas network
In an Australian first, biomethane produced using wastewater is now being injected directly into the New South Wales gas distribution network. [ + ]
Jobs and Skills Council established for manufacturing industry
The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance has been established as the Jobs and Skills Council (JSC) for the manufacturing industry. [ + ]
Vanadium flow battery facility opened in Queensland
Vecco Group will produce the electrolyte needed to manufacture vanadium flow batteries, a technology critical to supporting the transition to renewable energy. [ + ]
Lynas awarded $20m Australian Government grant
Lynas Rare Earths has been awarded $20 million from the Australian Government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative to develop apatite processing at its Mt Weld site in WA. [ + ]
Chemical industry to partner with Siemens on decarbonisation pilot
Together for Sustainability — an initiative of 47 chemical companies — has chosen Siemens' Sigreen solution for digital exchange of carbon footprint data. [ + ]
Belden launches industrial data operations solutions
Belden says its new Belden Horizon Data Operations and Data Manager software address industrial data complexity. [ + ]
Advanced manufacturing SMEs offered free CSIRO R&D program
CSIRO has announced it is offering free research and development support to businesses to help them develop new products or services. [ + ]
Beckhoff Australia expands into new locations
Beckhoff Automation Australia has announced its expansion in Australia with new offices in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. [ + ]
Fortescue to produce batteries and electric powertrains in the UK
Fortescue Future Industries has announced expansion of the production of batteries and electric powertrains in the UK with a new Oxfordshire facility. [ + ]
A roadmap for robotics uptake in Australia
A roadmap for robotics to enhance Australia's modern manufacturing capabilities will be presented at the Modern Manufacturing Expo in September. [ + ]
Arnott's to open manufacturing facility in NZ
After a 25-year hiatus, The Arnott's Group will begin manufacturing biscuits in New Zealand. [ + ]
