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End of an era: Ford shuts down Broadmeadows and Geelong plants
The last Aussie-made Ford vehicle rolled off the production line in Broadmeadows on Friday, marking the beginning of the end of carmaking in Australia.
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Quickstep delivers positive results in 2016 on the back of strong aerospace manufacturing performance
Leading composite manufacturer Quickstep has announced a $50.1 million revenue for the financial year ended 30 June, an increase of 27% from the $39.5...
Ford to field fully autonomous vehicle for ride sharing by 2021
Ford has unveiled plans to develop and introduce a high-volume, fully autonomous SAE level 4-capable vehicle by 2021.
The move is part of the Ford...
Quickstep moves into automotive production to deliver on contracts with several multinational companies
Quickstep Holdings yesterday welcomed Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at its Waurn Ponds facility in Victoria.
During his visit, Mr Turnbull toured the company’s new...
First session of Victorian Automotive Transition Taskforce held
The Victorian Automotive Transition Taskforce has held its first meeting on Monday with a goal of helping Victorian automotive businesses, workers and communities transition...
AMWU prepares workers for life after Ford
The AMWU is working with Auto Skills Australia (ASA) and Ford to develop a strategy to ensure the 800 remaining employees at the company’s...
Perroplas Australia secures State Government assistance to transform its business
Melbourne-based Perroplas Australia has become the first Victorian supply chain manufacturer to receive State Government assistance to transform its business ahead of the closure...
Ford develops innovative wrist-worn gadget that enhances production line efficiency and accuracy
Ford has developed a wearable device that enables production line workers to make faster and more accurate quality checks on new vehicles.
This wrist-worn device...
Ford to premier latest advances in mobility and connectivity at Mobile World Congress
Ford will be exhibiting for a fifth consecutive year at Mobile World Congress, the world’s biggest gathering for the mobile industry.
The event, which takes...
Ford issues mass vehicle recall in the US and Canada
Ford has ordered a safety recall for nearly 400,000 Ranger pickup trucks built in the US and Canada due to problems with Takata-made airbags.
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Data-rich or data-poor: Where should manufacturers focus their AI efforts?
Over the past year, manufacturers worldwide have made significant strides in adopting artificial intelligence technologies, moving beyond the initial hype to tangible implementations that deliver real business value.
