Rio Tinto to kickstart $1.1b aluminium smelter expansion in Canada
Metals and mining giant Rio Tinto has announced a $1.1 billion investment to expand its AP60 aluminium smelter equipped with low-carbon technology at Complexe Jonquiere in Canada.
Manufacturing jobs among priorities in Victoria’s 10-year clean economy plan
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the state’s workforce with the launch of a new 10-year clean economy plan that will potentially create targeted training and skills programs in the manufacturing, engineering, electricity, and construction sectors.
IperionX to manufacture titanium metal components for Ford
IperionX Limited, a provider of sustainable titanium technologies, has agreed to a Scope of Work (SoW) with Ford Motor Company for the supply of titanium metal components using Iperionx’s 100 per cent recycled, low-carbon titanium metal.
Study reveals AI’s potential in predicting cybersickness among VR users
A new study has discovered the potential use of artificial intelligence in combating nausea, headaches, and dizziness experienced by virtual reality (VR) users.
Australian pharma firm Telix opens $21m radiopharmaceutical production facility in Belgium
ASX-listed Telix Pharmaceuticals has recently opened Telix Manufacturing Solutions, the company's radiopharmaceutical production facility in Belgium, serving as the primary manufacturing site for radioisotopes and commercial and clinical products for patients in the Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
Asia-Pacific International Additive Manufacturing Conference to convene industry experts
The Asia-Pacific International Additive Manufacturing Conference (APICAM) is set to return for its third year from 21 to 23 June at the University of Sydney.
Australian Army successfully trials autonomous truck convoy
The Australian Army recently completed a trial deployment of an autonomous truck convoy in Victoria.
Australian universities to provide microcredential courses to support industries
Eighteen Australian universities are offering up to 28 microcredential courses in an effort to address the skills gap in priority industries, which include engineering, renewable energy, and construction.
Quickstep looks to expand Aftermarket unit after review
Quickstep, a leading aerospace composite business in Australia, has decided to keep its Aftermarket business as a core part of the company and is planning to enhance the business through several new growth initiatives
Japanese battery company PowerX unveils world’s first Battery Tanker
PowerX, a Japanese battery startup, recently introduced the design of the first-ever “Battery Tanker” at the Bariship International Maritime Exhibition held in Imabari City, Japan.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
