Young Guns shoot for AI automated shipping container first
A family-owned Queensland business specialising in the packing and unpacking of shipping containers is developing an AI-enabled automated packing solution that could increase their productivity by up to 50 per cent.
Diamonds from space could transform industrial production, scientists say
A group of researchers from Monash University, RMIT University, CSIRO, the Australian Synchrotron, and Plymouth University has discovered a new form of diamond found...
Global CEO confidence collapses to bleakest record in 12 years
Chief executive officers around the world are expecting a bleak future, with nearly three-quarters of them believing that global economic growth will decline over the next 12 months.
New course to introduce First Nations students to engineering
Media Release by Charles Darwin University
A new Charles Darwin University (CDU) course will give First Nations students an immersive experience into the world of...
The lure of East Asia: How to do manufacturing business in China and Hong...
East Asia’s booming economic growth is becoming increasingly attractive to companies looking to expand outside their home markets. In particular, both China and Hong Kong have the potential to be highly prosperous bases for businesses, including those involved in manufacturing.
PPE can be recycled to make stronger concrete
Media Release by RMIT University
Engineers at RMIT University have developed a method to use disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) to make concrete stronger, providing...
Key transformations Aussie manufacturers need to remain competitive
As innovations transform today’s global industrial landscape, it is becoming more apparent to Australian manufacturers that they can no longer afford to be caught off guard by emerging trends or technological breakthroughs. The ability to adapt to manufacturing’s “next big thing” is no longer a competitive advantage but a survival necessity.
Qld promotes LEAN principles to local manufacturers
The Queensland government is calling on local manufacturers to participate in a series of LEAN manufacturing workshops, which will be held in different parts...
Women manufacturers leading the charge towards change and innovation
This International Women’s Day, the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre has recognised female leaders who are pushing the boundaries and challenging stereotypes and misconceptions in pursuing a career in manufacturing.
Biax helps Vogue Homes stay ahead of the game
When Vogue Homes, an award-winning residential building company based in south-west Sydney, was looking for a point of difference in its builds, it turned to revolutionary building product Biax, an eco-friendly and user-friendly foundation system for concrete slabs.
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Delivering growth: how invoice finance transformed a logistics business
For a smaller freight-forwarding company to compete with international behemoths, Global Trade Logistics founder Gary Coutsoudis knows he and his team must outperform.
