Sheet metal manufacturer acquires million dollar machine as part of its expansion project
The world’s fastest sheet metal processing machine was unveiled at the expansion of a Tasmanian manufacturing business last week, defying the slowdown of the...
Government needs to assure future of rail manufacturing in NSW says AMWU
More than 600 rail manufacturing jobs are at risk of being redundant in Hunter Valley if the industry is not reassured of its future,...
Change to carbon pricing must maintain support for jobs and industry, says ACTU
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has expressed their views on Australia’s carbon pricing system, saying there is a need to continue support...
eBay enters 3D-printing market with new app
Online shopping site, eBay has announced a new iOS app, available on the App Store, which allows the user to buy customisable 3D-printed merchandise.
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AMCRC rebid receives enthusiastic support from manufacturing industry and research organisations
Advanced Manufacturing CRC (AMCRC) Managing Director Bruce Grey has announced that the organisation was successful in submitting its rebid to the Federal Government earlier...
Coalition needs to support auto industry if they win this year’s election, says AMWU
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) says the auto-industry needs the support from both sides of the Government or the country will face the...
RMIT Student-built robot to make its competition debut
A robot designed by students from the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering will be competing in the Warman Design and Build Competition...
Advanced manufacturer proposes incentive for companies that succeed in exporting
The head of an advanced manufacturing company has proposed a scheme which will reward Australian businesses that successfully produce and sell their own products.
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Harley-Davidson components maker to keep operations in South Australia
The world’s most iconic motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson has committed to keeping its New Castalloy factory in Adelaide open, saving more than 100 jobs, according...
If the workers say no to pay cuts we will shut it down –...
The Australian Automotive Manufacturing sector is set for a major blow, after Holden has again insisted if the cost of production isn't slashed, the...