Australian boatbuilder Birdon Group wins US$259M contract
Australian marine engineering group Birdon has won a $A290 million contract to supply around 374 specialty naval crafts to the US Army, according to a...
The force for sustainable change presented by women in manufacturing
Outdated assumptions and stereotypes surrounding manual labour have meant manufacturing has always been one of the most male-dominated industries in Australia. In 1998, the Australian Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency reported that just 25.9% of its workforce was female.
Manufacturing with seaweed. Grant to assist South Australian seaweed company expand
A Beachport-based seaweed company in South Australia is set to use a $38,045 State Government grant to upgrade its processing equipment in an effort to...
Global Orthopaedic to commence export of Australian-made hip replacement to the US
Australian orthopaedic implant manufacturer Global Orthopaedic Technology (Global) has announced today that it will begin exporting its locally-made Paragon hip replacement to the US,...
ATE Tankers and the benefits of modern technology
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Welcome to the Feature Series for Australian Manufacturing, where each month we’ll shine the focus on one particular Australian manufacturer and breakdown what...
ARC supported UniSA centres to help chart the future of Aussie energy and manufacturing...
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has provided $9.2 million to the University of South Australia for the establishment of two new national training centres.
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Air filters manufacturer Unifilter earns “100% Australian made” certificate
Australian manufacturing company Unifilter, which produces air filters for the motorcycle, automotive, industrial and custom-made industries in Australia and for brands like Yamaha, Kawasaki...
Tomcar – Manufacturing cars for a niche Automotive industry
Where others seem to be fleeing, Tomcar is embracing the Australian automotive industry, manufacturing the Australian-owned all terrain vehicle in Melbourne, Victoria.
While other automotive manufacturers...
Reducing downtime through real-time shop floor insights with Minitab’s Prolink
Unplanned downtime remains one of the most costly – and often misunderstood – challenges on the manufacturing floor.
Key trends expected for the manufacturing sector in 2024
The manufacturing sector outlook for 2024 remains cautious amidst several challenges. Fiscal tightening, inflation, and geopolitical instability could undermine growth in 2024, and if favourable economic trends start to unwind, the risk of a downturn looms large.
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GridBeyond highlights role of technology in navigating energy market swings
Energy price volatility continues to pose challenges for manufacturers and other energy-intensive industries, particularly as electricity markets experience more frequent and unpredictable price swings.
