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.
WA boosts railcar manufacturing with first fully completed C-series train
The Western Australian Government announced that the first fully built, locally manufactured C-series train is now available for testing on the network, marking a significant milestone for local railcar manufacturing in the state.
NT bolsters clean energy future with new Middle Arm development precinct
The Northern Territory is beginning to build the Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct, which will serve as the state’s clean energy, investment and jobs powerhouse.
New InterGrain barley variety to boost Australian grain production
The Australian Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis today unveiled a new barley variety that is being hailed as 'the one' to advance barley production in Australia and potentially increase the value of the national industry by $110 million annually.
UQ seeks to develop biodegradable bags for mushroom farming
Researchers from the University of Queensland have collaborated with Scenic Rim Mushrooms to develop biodegradable “plastic” bags for use in mushroom farming.
Alio Industries meets motion control demands of additive manufacturing via one-stop-shop
Colorado-based Alio Industries President Bill Hennessey said the company serves as a crucial one-stop-shop for all positioning requirements in AM applications, offering a comprehensive range of motion solutions.
New ARC research hub to revolutionise biopharmaceutical manufacturing
Australian Research Council (ARC) Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Richard Johnson has officially launched a new hub at the University of Melbourne to help bolster the Australian biopharmaceutical sector using digitisation and artificial intelligence (AI) in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Fonterra launches nutrition science unit to strengthen manufacturing expertise, innovation
Fonterra has established a new corporate ventures arm to incubate, scale, and invest in global nutrition science startups in a push to maximise the value of its farmers' milk.
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.
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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.
