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Australia can build a robust future with our critical minerals

05 August, 2022

Australia could play a key role in stabilising the global markets and supply chain for critical minerals.


Manufacturing slowed in July: Australian PMI

01 August, 2022

AiGroup has announced that its Australian PMI index dropped by 1.5 points to 52.5 in July, indicating a weaker rate of expansion.


Renewables remain cheapest, but cost reductions on hold: CSIRO

11 July, 2022

Renewables remain the cheapest new-build electricity generation option in Australia, CSIRO's annual GenCost report has found.


AEMO says Australia is accelerating towards net zero

11 July, 2022

A report from the Australian Energy Market Operator has shown that Australia's transition to net zero is accelerating faster than expected.


APAC organisations most receptive to smart manufacturing: report

08 July, 2022

In a recent market research study, most APAC organisations reported a shorter timeframe than those in other regions for adoption of smart manufacturing solutions.


Australian PMI reports higher manufacturing input costs

01 July, 2022

The Ai Group's Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index showed mild growth in June but with higher input costs.


Australian PMI: Manufacturing expanded in April despite challenges

09 May, 2022

Manufacturing expands but supply chain and labour constraints continue to grow.


ANU sees bleak outlook for Australian coal exports to China

22 April, 2022

According to resaerchers at ANU, China's demand for coal imports, including from Australia, will drop significantly by 2025.


Oil and gas automation market to see positive growth: report

17 March, 2022

Spurred by technology innovation, the overall market revenue is expected to reach US$24.6 billion by 2025, according to Frost & Sullivan.


Manufacturing returned to expansion in February: Ai Group

04 March, 2022

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has reported that its Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) rose by 4.8 points in February.


Caterpillar claims 'world’s largest' number of autonomous trucks

01 March, 2022

Industrial vehicles manufacturer Caterpillar claims it now has the largest number of autonomous trucks in operation in the world.


Australian mining companies optimistic about the year ahead: report

18 February, 2022

Mining leaders are investing heavily in technology and innovation to reach sustainability, growth and productivity goals.


Survey reveals relationship between digitalisation and sustainability

11 February, 2022

An ABB survey of 765 decision-makers reveals that while 96% believe digitalisation is essential to sustainability, just 35% have implemented IIoT at scale.


70% of energy suppliers working towards net zero

07 February, 2022

A new survey shows that Australian energy suppliers are actively engaged in implementing strategies to help achieve net zero goals.


AspenTech makes AI predictions for 2022

28 January, 2022 by Bill Scudder

The application of artificial intelligence in industry is set to accelerate over the next few years.


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