Tag: Manufacturing
Future of Victorian fashion manufacturing hinges on strategic investments, says report
New research from the Australian Fashion Council and Epson Australia highlights the critical juncture of Victoria’s nearly $1 billion fashion manufacturing industry, detailing both its current and future value.
Ethical Clothing Australia Week 2024 set to highlight responsible manufacturing
Ethical Clothing Australia Week 2024 is scheduled to take place from 7 to 13 October, celebrating the people and businesses driving the ethical and local production of textiles, clothing, and footwear in Australia.
Australia’s workforce in the age of automation
Australia's workforce is undergoing a transformative shift as automation technologies rapidly advance. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and machine learning across various sectors is reshaping the work landscape, impacting productivity, employment, and the nature of jobs.
Manufacturers embrace AI as key driver of innovation, reveals survey by Universal Robots
In a recent survey conducted by Universal Robots (UR), a leading Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, over half of the 1,200 manufacturers surveyed across North America and Europe reported already integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into their production processes.
Expressions of interest sought for Wax Converters Textiles
Salea Advisory, on behalf of Administrator Sule Arnautovic, is inviting expressions of interest for the sale or assignment of Wax Converters Textiles Pty Limited, a well-established manufacturing business located in Rutherford, NSW.
Manufacturers to benefit from expanded energy efficiency grants as MEEG Round 2 opens
The Queensland Government is taking a significant step to support Queensland manufacturers with the launch of a new grant round aimed at boosting energy efficiency.
Finland research hub unveils energy efficient manufacturing tech for fibre-based products
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has launched an initiative aimed at revolutionising the manufacturing of fibre-based products.
Biosustainability hub at UQ to forge new paths in eco-friendly manufacturing
A groundbreaking $60 million Biosustainability Hub has been inaugurated at the University of Queensland (UQ), aimed at facilitating the world’s largest corporations in their transition to net zero emissions.
New UQ-ARM Hub partnership set to transform manufacturing through robotics, AI
The University of Queensland (UQ) announced a partnership with the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub, aimed at advancing the development and commercialisation of industry-driven research over the next four years.
Australian gov’t invests $850M in missile manufacturing factory in Hunter Region
The Australian Government has announced an investment of up to $850 million in partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia to focus on the manufacturing and servicing of missiles at a new facility in Williamtown, near Newcastle.