Industry News
Samsara Eco opens first circular plastics plant
Australian biotech company Samsara Eco last week announced the opening its first plastics recycling plant, located in Jerrabomberra, NSW. [ + ]
Solar and battery project completed at biscuit factory
The Arnott's Group has announced the completion of a large-scale solar and battery storage system at its Huntingwood biscuit factory. [ + ]
BlueScope saves 2000 hours of downtime with predictive maintenance
BlueScope has saved around 2000 hours of downtime with AI-driven predictive maintenance technology from Siemens. [ + ]
Amaero and Titomic sign supply and development agreement
US-based Amaero and Titomic have signed an agreement for Amaero to be Titomic's exclusive supplier of powders to support its proprietary cold spray technology. [ + ]
NSW Government local manufacturing target exceeded with new buses
The NSW Government's order for 151 new electric buses means it has exceeded its 50% local manufacturing target. [ + ]
WA Government investing in wind energy manufacturing opportunities
The WA Government has announced $2 million has been awarded to a Bunbury company under a partnership program to advance wind energy manufacturing in the state. [ + ]
Australian manufacturing growing at fastest pace since 2022
Australia’s manufacturing PMI has climbed to near three-year high, according to S&P Global. [ + ]
South Australia opens second funding round for advanced manufacturing
The SA Government has announced that second-round applications are now open to help South Australian manufacturers adopt advanced technologies. [ + ]
WA research to boost craft brewing sustainability
A new research collaboration is working to transform beer by-products into innovative food and fibre products. [ + ]
Veolia unveils AI-powered robot arm to boost recycling rates
Veolia has installed an AI-powered robot arm in a material recovery facility at its Bibra Lake Resource Recovery Park in Western Australia. [ + ]
The Arnott's Group marks 160 years
The Arnott's Group has celebrated 160 years of the iconic Arnott's biscuit brand at its Huntingwood bakery in Western Sydney. [ + ]
NSW Government committee to advise on critical minerals strategy
The first meeting of the NSW Government Critical Minerals Ministerial Advisory Committee involved experts from mining industry groups, unions and universities. [ + ]
Researchers develop robot skin with both touch and vision
Researchers in Japan have developed a soft, vision-based sensor that enables both touch and proximity sensing in robotic arms. [ + ]
NSW strategic partnership to strengthen advanced manufacturing
A partnership has been announced between the NRF, the Bradfield Development Authority and the AMRF to strengthen Australian advanced manufacturing. [ + ]
AI creates and replaces tech jobs at speed: research
Research from The University of Queensland has found that AI is creating new jobs then rapidly superseding them but has not replaced interpersonal skills. [ + ]
