Aussie dairy plan to trace milk from grass to glass
South Australia’s dairy industry is creating unique ‘grass to glass’ branding as it works to build a premium, boutique trademark around the globe.
General Atomics announces partnership with Conflux on new heat exchanger
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has announced a partnership with Australian additive manufacturing applications specialist Conflux Technology to develop a new heat exchanger, with potential use in the US company’s remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS.) GA-ASI and the Geelong-based metal AM company will develop a novel, cutting-edge solution for current and future aircraft, the US…
Troubled Lynas plant restarts today
Rare earths producer Lynas Corporation has announced the restart from today of its Malaysian processing facility, following a general re-opening of the economy by the Malaysian government. The plant, which was shut down as part of national efforts to halt the spread of Covid-19, will operate at 70 per cent capacity. The company told investors:…
New F-35 Lightning contract to Chemring Australia
Australian SMEs have increased their penetration of the global F-35 Lightning supply chain with the award of a new contract to Chemring Australia. The Geelong company won a $168.4 million (USD$107.5 million) contract with the US Navy to manufacture countermeasure flares for Australian, US and international operators of the F-35. The flares are launched by…
A new deal plan for manufacturing – Support for local innovation is crucial for Australia’s manufacturing future
R&D incentives for ground-breaking ideas exist, but there are other important ways to support clever manufacturers and grow the sector. Phil Hodgson lays out a case for better purchasing decisions in his contribution to @AuManufacturing’s campaign to crowd source a new deal plan for manufacturing post Covid-19 Disruption to global supply chains caused by the COVID-19 pandemic…
Profiles of success: the engineering company that brings “manufacturing realism” to breakthrough medtech products
Clever products and reshoring are interesting, but they need to make commercial sense. Brent Balinski spoke to Alan Lipman, CEO of Romar Engineering, about the company’s recent work, the impact of covid-19 on bringing manufacturing home, and more.
A new deal plan for manufacturing – what we have learned from readers by Jon Hayward-Wright
The Australian Manufacturing Forum and @AuManufacturing’s campaign to crowd source a new deal plan for manufacturing post Covid-19 has been overwhelmed with submissions. Jon Hayward-Wright reveals key themes from readers as he leads the task of distilling ideas into a new deal plan. Plus, Jon wants to hear from readers interested to join a small…
A new deal for manufacturing – building blocks for a promising future by Jeff Lang
The Australian Manufacturing Forum and @AuManufacturing’s campaign to crowd source a new deal plan for manufacturing post Covid-19 is now in its final week. Here Jeff Lang looks at lessons learned and the building blocks for a promising future. Australia has a rare opportunity to use the COVID-19 pandemic to reform our economy – the…
DXN data centres report growth
Modular data centre manufacturer and operator DXN has reported growth and cost reductions during the March quarter as it continues to execute its business plan. Cash receipts from customers were up $1.4 million on the previous corresponding period to $2.1 million. Staff numbers were reduced and the Board trimmed from six members to three, saving…
Renewables increase their advantage over fossil fuels, threatening Australian exports
Australia’s dependence on the export of coal and gas are looking increasingly shaky as solar and wind power continue to fall in cost and threaten the future of fossil fuel use to generate electricity. According to a new study by Bloomberg, solar and onshore wind generation are now the cheapest new sources of electricity for…