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A 2022 study by Roy Morgan has shown that 90% of Australians think we should be undertaking more manufacturing in Australia.

In the dynamic world of Hunter manufacturing, a new generation of innovators is stepping up to secure the industry's future. Among these innovators is Jess Hodge, who, along with her husband Geoff, is transforming plastic waste into sustainable products through their company, Resourceful Living.

Every component created has a backstory and having a narrative that evokes emotions and piques your customers' interests can offer your business a much-needed boost and kickstart your “manufacturing like a boss” strategy.

Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.

Photo-chemical etching (PCE) has become a popular choice for component manufacturers in the aerospace, medical, and electronics industries as it enables the production of intricate shapes and patterns with high precision. 

Bidirectional charging, particularly vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, is emerging as a critical component of Australia’s energy transition. 

For generations, battery storage efficiency has been dictated by a hidden limitation: the performance of its weakest cell. In traditional designs, interconnected cells create a vulnerability where a single underperforming component compromises the entire pack's output.

Shane Cremin and Brent Morgan, as joint and several Voluntary Administrators of Cross Laminated Offsite Solutions Pty Ltd (CLOS), are urgently seeking expressions of interest to revitalise the company, offering an investment opportunity for recapitalisation or acquisition.

Precision Plastics Australia has unveiled DesignLab.au, a new platform designed to link global product designers with Australian additive manufacturing capability, in a move that reflects the growing shift toward locally produced, design-led consumer goods. 

As the impacts of climate change intensify globally and emission reduction deadlines loom, Australia must prioritise its power supply.