Manufacturing outlook pessimistic as cost crisis continues: report
27 June, 2023A recent survey by Westpac reports that the Australian manufacturing sector is experiencing a serious slowdown, but many are still planning to lift investment.
Curtin University buys AML3D wire additive manufacturing system
27 June, 2023Curtin University has purchased a $1 million enterprise-level ARCEMY system to expand its additive manufacturing teaching and research capability.
Biomethane injected into Sydney gas network
26 June, 2023 | Supplied by: JemenaIn an Australian first, biomethane produced using wastewater is now being injected directly into the New South Wales gas distribution network.
Vanadium flow battery facility opened in Queensland
23 June, 2023Vecco Group will produce the electrolyte needed to manufacture vanadium flow batteries, a technology critical to supporting the transition to renewable energy.
AI in industrial automation: from chatbots to plant chums and hallucinations
23 June, 2023 by Steve Mackay, Dean of Engineering, Engineering Institute of Technology | Supplied by: Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)Exploring the impact of AI on industrial instrumentation, automation and control.
Lynas awarded $20m Australian Government grant
23 June, 2023Lynas 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.
Jobs and Skills Council established for manufacturing industry
23 June, 2023The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance has been established as the Jobs and Skills Council (JSC) for the manufacturing industry.
Chemical industry to partner with Siemens on decarbonisation pilot
22 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdTogether for Sustainability — an initiative of 47 chemical companies — has chosen Siemens' Sigreen solution for digital exchange of carbon footprint data.
Advanced manufacturing SMEs offered free CSIRO R&D program
20 June, 2023 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeCSIRO 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
19 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty LtdBeckhoff 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
19 June, 2023Fortescue Future Industries has announced expansion of the production of batteries and electric powertrains in the UK with a new Oxfordshire facility.
Arnott's to open manufacturing facility in NZ
16 June, 2023After a 25-year hiatus, The Arnott's Group will begin manufacturing biscuits in New Zealand.
ABB and Perenti awarded Australian all-electric mine study
16 June, 2023 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdMining company IGO has awarded a contract to ABB and Perenti for the three companies to work together to design electrification for the company's Cosmos Nickel Project.
New Zealand innovation on show at foodpro 2023
15 June, 2023New Zealand equipment manufacturers will be presenting their technologies at foodpro 2023, including a new green freeze dryer and robotic solutions.
Contracts awarded for utility-scale solar thermal plant in SA
14 June, 2023Vast Solar has awarded Worley key engineering contracts for its VS1 concentrated solar thermal power project in Port Augusta.
