Sparc Technologies advances graphene netting with gov’t support
Sparc Technologies and Flinders University have secured funding under Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite grant program to advance the development of graphene-enhanced aquaculture netting.
Victoria’s largest staircase manufacturer ramps up production
The Victorian Government is supporting Australia’s largest staircase manufacturer, S&A Stairs, to expand its production capacity and contribute to the state’s growing housing sector.
Alpha HPA reports market progress, strengthens semiconductor sector ties
Alpha HPA has reported positive developments in its semiconductor sector marketing efforts, which are driving momentum for both stages of its HPA First Project in Gladstone, Queensland.
New report highlights green iron as Australia’s best path to sustainable growth
A new report by Deloitte and WWF-Australia identifies green iron production as Australia’s best economic opportunity in the transition to decarbonised steelmaking.
NSW universities partner with AMRF to boost advanced manufacturing
A new partnership between the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) and 11 universities in NSW and the ACT aims to advance manufacturing innovation in Western Sydney.
Tyre waste meets timber innovation in a new era for Australian manufacturing
Forest Products Innovation researchers at the Queensland Department of Primary Industries have developed a rubberised particleboard that integrates crumb rubber into standard particleboard, offering a solution to timber shortages while addressing Australia’s waste tyre problem.
FBR and Liebherr collaborate to streamline Hadrian X manufacturing in the US
FBR has signed an agreement with Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH to support the localisation and assembly of its Hadrian X construction robots in the United States.
Global manufacturing reaches eight-month high despite cost pressures – JP Morgan
The global manufacturing sector expanded for the second consecutive month in February, driven by stronger output and new orders, though rising input costs and selling prices added to inflationary pressures.
Automation needed to ease APAC warehouse struggles, study finds
A new study by Zebra Technologies has highlighted growing concerns among warehouse workers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with over 72 per cent citing safety risks on the warehouse floor.
Australia’s manufacturing PMI reaches two-year high amid rising orders
Australia's manufacturing sector continued its recovery in February, with the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI reaching 50.4, the highest level in two years.
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Balancing profit and sustainability in supply chains
Priorities in the supply chain are expanding, moving away from cost as the main driver behind purchasing decisions. Now, sustainability and ethical sourcing are grabbing a portion of the spotlight.
