Media picks up on “reshoring” trend. More of this, please
A pleasing story from the ABC, featuring expert comments from forum members David Chuter and Ty Hermans.
Augmented reality making inroads into creative manufacturing.
Augmented Reality often seems like a gimmick but one company has shown how a very simple application can make a difference in design and manufacturing. UAP Company, a global creative business that works with artists to manufacture their imaginings, released this video of how AR is fast-tracking fabrication in its Brisbane workshop. The project, a…
Hyne Timber grows manufacturing capacity for glue laminated timber.
Maryborough manufacturer Hyne Timber has invested $20 million building a new facility to manufacture glue laminated structural timber for the construction sector. The company, which also received Queensland Government support, will employ 42 new staff including engineers and designers to enhance its services offerings. Hyne currently employs 300. “Hyne Timber is now set to become…
Australia still failing to create jobs through engineering industry.
Analysis by Peter Roberts. We hear daily about the focus of politicians on jobs, but there is little evidence they take action in engineering , the most important job creator in this time of infrastructure. It should work like it did in the very first phase of LNG developments in WA. First local engineers are…