Tag: Manufacturing Australia
Scientists create Stanene – Graphene’s “wonder” cousin
By now, we are all well acquainted with graphene – one of the greatest discoveries of the 21st century. Discovered at the University of...
Manchester Metropolitan University researchers set out to 3D print super-lasting graphene batteries
Researchers from the Manchester Metropolitan University are working on developing longer-lasting batteries for the smartphones of the future and they want to 3D print...
FDA approves world’s first 3D printed pill (VIDEO)
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has green-lighted a drug manufactured with 3D printers.
The new drug, dubbed Spritam, was developed by Aprecia Pharmaceuticals...
9 businesses win Automotive Diversification Programme grants
Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane has announced that the Government will invest nearly $18 million in nine Australian automotive component manufacturers to...
Federal Government teams up with SA companies to invest $73.3m in SA manufacturing industry
Up to 430 jobs are expected to be created in South Australia’s manufacturing industry with the Federal Government announcing a major investment to boost...
Manufacturing activity bounces back in July
The Australian Industry Group Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) rose to 50.4 in July, which is an increase from the 44.2 in June.
The result...
Auburn University and NASA to advance 3D printing for deep space missions
Auburn University has inked a Space Act Agreement with NASA to explore and advance the applications of additive manufacturing.
The agreement – signed by Dr...
Queensland Ferra Engineering to make parts for Northrop Grumman’s Triton Unmanned Aircraft System
Northrop Grumman has contracted Australia's Ferra Engineering to manufacture components for the US Navy's MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial system (UAS).
The contract is the first...
Aussie Vistaprint wins “Nobel Prize of Manufacturing”
Jim Glover of Complete Lean Solutions (CLS) collected a Shingo Award – the Nobel Prize of Manufacturing – on behalf of Victorian printers Vistaprint...
Drone operator Australian UAV opens NSW office
Drone operator Australian UAV has announced that it has officially opened its NSW offices that will be run by Andrew Chapman.
Mr Chapman joins Australian...
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Balancing profit and sustainability in supply chains
Priorities in the supply chain are expanding, moving away from cost as the main driver behind purchasing decisions. Now, sustainability and ethical sourcing are grabbing a portion of the spotlight.
