Tag: Australian Manufacturing
Shell profit downgrade could affect sale of Geelong refinery and jobs in the facility
Royal Dutch Shell has issued a significant profit warning on Friday, casting a shadow over the company’s Geelong refinery.
The global oil giant detailed across-the-board...
Seaweed to provide the crucial ingredient for 3D printing BioPen
Researchers from the University of Wollongong are farming and processing seaweeds from the Shoalhaven area as part of the project aimed at producing cell...
Rio Tinto’s iron-ore shipments reach all-time high in 2013
Rio Tinto’s decision to expand its mining operation due to strong demand from Chinese steelmakers has proved to be justified as the company’s iron...
Adobe releases major Photoshop updates to conquer the 3D printing world
Adobe has unveiled the latest updates to its subscription-based Creative Cloud release, as well as a string of new features including a new pencil...
Cutting edge manufacturing businesses receive $50,000 grants from SA government
Two manufacturing companies in South Australia have been awarded $50,000 in grants each courtesy of the State Government’s innovation vouchers program.
Minister for Science and...
Obama announces new manufacturing hub in North Carolina
US President Barack Obama has announced a new public-private manufacturing hub during his visit to the North Carolina on Wednesday, fulfilling his promise to...
Manufacturing union proposes plan to minimise impact of Holden closure in Victoria
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union has submitted a plan to minimise the job losses in Victoria which would follow the impending closure of Ford...
OPT announces funding agreement with Australian Government for A$66.5 million grant
Ocean Power Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTT) has announced that Victorian Wave Partners Pty. Ltd (VWP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ocean Power Technologies, Australasia (OPTA),...
Why 2014 could be the year of SLA/DLP 3D printers
Stereolithography and digital light processing are steadily imposing their presence in the growing world of 3D printing technology.
A feature written by Signe Brewster on...
Australia’s best business leaders call on consumers to support best local businesses
A Group of Australia’s top business leaders have urged consumers to start the New Year on a positive note and express their gratitude to...