Diploma course to ready workforce for Industry 4.0 launched in Adelaide
SAGE Group has launched a course to upskill Australia’s workforce to meet the demands in Industry 4.0.
Australian Made partners with AFPA supporting forest products
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) is partnering with the Australian Made Campaign to support the growth of Australia’s forest products industries. AFPA is the peak national body for Australia’s forest, wood and paper products industry, while Australian Made licenses the familiar green and gold logo. Australian Made Chief Executive, Ben Lazzaro, said the partnership…
Queensland industry shines in Covid fight
While manufacturers nationwide have rallied to fight Covid-19 the Queensland government has gone on the front foot with its support for the manufacturing sector. The government launched its very public #MakingItForQLD campaign to support the fight against COVID-19, with daily manufacturing highlights. We have had regular media releases from the federal government but no state…
Titomic the latest addition to @AuManufacturing’s Business Directory
Industrial-scale additive manufacturing company Titomic is the latest company to join @AuManufacturing’s Business Directory.
Profiles of success: stop inventing and start solving problems, says award-winning innovator
Planet Innovation expects to grow its manufacturing operation by 50 per cent this year. Its co-founder, Stuart Elliott, explains the importance of understanding market need. By Brent Balinski.
Is IR reform part of a new way forward for manufacturing
Comment by Peter Roberts When I was a young journalist the very first speech I gave was to an industrial relations conference on the Gold Coast. As I began speaking it was instantly obvious that this 20 something knew less about industrial relations than pretty much everyone in the room. Lesson learned, stick to what…
Magnis Energy in battery factory milestone
Magnis Energy has completed detailed engineering and pre-work on its prop[osed New York lithium-ion battery plant. The Sydney company, which is also financing development of a $2 billion lithiun-ion battery gigafactory in Townsville (pictured), has completed engineering and process design work on the plant. Cost estimation has been completed and discussions are underway with three…
Aurora thermal storage project set to launch 2021
Thermal energy storage developer 1414 Degrees is planning to open the first stage of its breakthrough silicon energy storage technology at its Silicon Aurora project near Port Augusta in South Australia by mid-2021. The company, which is commercialising the storage and recovery of energy in molten silicon, plans a 400 megawatt solar farm and a…
5G report recommends local manufacture boost
The federal government should investigate the manufacture of 5G equipment and infrastructure in Australia, according to a Commonwealth Parliament report. The House Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts 5G Inquiry Report focused on encouraging local manufacture of 5G, which is now rolling out in Australia, in one of its 14 recommendations. The committee said:…
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Executive shake up at Treasury Wine Estates Treasury Wine Estates has appointed Stuart Boxer to a newly created role as chief of strategy and corporate development to drive its new direction for the group. The company, which is considering splitting its Penfolds luxury brand from its commercial ranges, recently parted ways with its COO, Robert…