Winners of Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards announced
The 21st Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards has recognised outstanding individuals and organisations in the 2023 event, casting a spotlight on talent from around the state.
UNSW researchers develop technique to improve efficency, cost of hydrogen fuel cells
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have devised a new technique to improve the efficiency and cost of hydrogen fuel cells in a push to increase access to clean fuel. Â
BlueScope to invest $415m for metal-coating capacity expansion
BlueScope Steel announced that its board has approved a $415 million expansion of its metal-coating capacity in western Sydney.
Fresenius Medical Care’s NSW manufacturing plant now powered with renewable energy
Fresenius Medical Care, a global provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases, has equipped its local manufacturing facility in Smithfield with renewable solar energy.Â
BYD celebrates five million new energy vehicles produced
BYD, one of the largest plug-in electric vehicle manufacturers, has rolled off its five millionth new energy vehicle (NEV), making it the first automaker in the world to achieve this milestone.
Victoria-based Bremar partners with Core Additive to bring 3D printing to more local businesses
Core Additive, a leading Markforged reseller in Australia, has partnered with Bremar Automation to provide onshore 3D printing solutions to Victorian businesses and help scale the state’s local manufacturing capabilities.Â
CIMIC’s UGL lands $600m in lithium and energy contracts
UGL, a CIMIC Group company, has won multiple contracts with energy and minerals processing clients in Western Australia.
Stratasys releases strong Q2 2023 financial results
Additive manufacturing giant Stratasys announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2023, showcasing the company’s impressive revenue of $159.8 million, which is 1.6 per cent higher compared to the same period last year.Â
National Reconstruction Fund board members revealed
The Federal Government has unveiled the members of the board for the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, Australia’s largest investment to boost the nation’s manufacturing capacity.Â
CSIRO, Boeing develop roadmap to sustainable aviation fuel
Australia's national science agency CSIRO and Boeing have joined forces on a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) Roadmap to establish consensus on developing an Australian SAF industry, identifying opportunities to generate and expand production using Australian feedstocks.
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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods
For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.
