Queensland has most coal power station breakdowns: report
08 September, 2020New research shows Queensland's gas and coal power stations are the most unreliable of any state in the National Electricity Market.
Coronavirus and the rise of automation
31 August, 2020 by Jonathan Roberts, Queensland University of TechnologyThe coronavirus has thrust human limitations into the spotlight. Will it mark the rise of automation?
Failure to invest in tech damaging economy and jobs: report
14 August, 2020A new report has found that Australian business investment in new technology has been falling behind, with serious implications for productivity.
World's largest car plant goes electric
21 July, 2020Volkswagen's plant in Zwickau has officially produced its last internal combustion vehicle.
How industry will change post-COVID-19
10 July, 2020 by Harry MulderOmron Oceania Engineering Manager Harry Mulder discusses how the coronavirus pandemic will reshape Australian industry going forward.
Leigh Creek Energy shows feasibility of low-cost hydrogen
05 June, 2020Company says it can produce 200 million kg of hydrogen a year at less than $1 per kg to fuel growing global demand.
Call for apprentice wage subsidy to address collapse
04 June, 2020The Australian Industry Group has called for a federal apprentice wage subsidy to rescue the apprenticeship system, which it says is collapsing.
Manufacturing contraction eases in May
02 June, 2020The Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index shows a continued contraction under the effects of the COVID‑19 pandemic.
Manufacturers to spend US$19.8 billion on analytics by 2026
22 May, 2020Robust data collection processes and sophisticated analytical tools will offer critical insights into machinery health and production line optimisation.
CSIRO says quantum technology worth over $4 billion
22 May, 2020Australia's emerging quantum technology sector could support 16,000 jobs and create over $4 billion annual revenue by 2040, according to CSIRO.
Coal and the 'writing on the wall'?
15 May, 2020News out of Europe this past week may have given yet another indication of the future direction of coal-powered energy.
Global shutdown could spark Australian manufacturing revival
28 April, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic shows that we should be less reliant on suppliers overseas and instead return to a sovereign manufacturing capability.
Call for 'buy local' policies to help Australian resurgence
24 April, 2020The Australian Made Campaign is calling for 'buy Australian first' procurement policies to aid recovery from the impact of COVID-19.
The state of manufacturing and Australian regulations
15 April, 2020 by Dirk Kuiper, AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdWhile the manufacturing industry is shrinking, there are still great opportunities out there that with some nurturing and less red tape could be very successful.
Lower for longer: extended downturn for chemical sector
06 April, 2020 by Joseph Chang, Global Editor, ICIS Chemical BusinessEconomic impact of COVID-19 pandemic hits oil, polyethylene markets.
