Tag: manufacturer
AMWU defends Australian shipbuilding industry and workers to Senate inquiry
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) — the representative body of Australia’s Naval Shipbuilders — yesterday presented its evidence to the Australian Senate’s inquiry into...
Custom Coaches to close up shop in Adelaide
Bus maker Custom Coaches has announced that it will close its South Australian operation in eight weeks.
According to a report by ABC, 75 workers...
Toyota Australia wins right to change employees entitlements
Although not expected to do so, car maker Toyota Australia has been granted the right to ask its workers to accept any changes to...
GE to open world’s first factory for 3D printing jet engine fuel nozzles
GE has been hard at work these past couple of years trying to develop technologies ranging from data analysis to machine monitoring and preventive maintenance to get...
£185m unmanned Taranis drone completes “full stealth” flight
Named after the Celtic god of thunder, BAE Systems' unmanned Taranis stealth drone is the most advanced plane in the world that flies through...
Fabtronics extends facility and manufacturing centre in Braeside
Australian-owned Fabtronics — a designer and manufacturer of microchip-based products, including innovative pool and spa controls — has extended its facility and manufacturing centre in Braeside.
According...
RayGen launches world-leading solar power testing station
RayGen Resources Pty Ltd — the leading developer of utility-scale concentrated solar photovoltaic technology — has completed stage one of an innovative solar power test...
PACIA welcomes carbon tax repeal
Australia’s Senate has voted (39 to 32 votes) to repeal the carbon tax, a levy on the biggest polluters passed by the previous Labor...
Napthine Government helps Sun Health Foods to boost export
Victorian manufacturer Sun Health Foods will be part of the Coalition Governments trade fairs and missions, which are set to put the company “on...
Stratasys MakerBot 3D printers go on sale at Home Depot
Stratasys has launched a pilot program with the world’s largest home-improvement retailer Home Depot to sell MakerBot 3D printers and bring 3D printing to...
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APS Industrial brings Siemens’ next-gen PLC to Aussie manufacturers
As the manufacturing industry advances towards greater automation and digitalisation, companies are seeking smarter and more efficient control solutions to enhance their operations.
