Robotic technology company FBR has launched a new automated welding robot called Mantis, targeting the mining, shipbuilding and defence industries, according to an announcement on Monday. The Perth-based company said Mantis uses its proprietary Dynamic Stabilisation Technology, originally developed for the Hadrian X bricklaying robot. The welding robot features an 8-metre reach and can operate…
Cold spray additive manufacturing business Titomic has launched a UK subsidiary. According to an ASX statement from the company on Monday, it has received a certificate of incorporation for Titomic UK Limited, marking “a key milestone in Titomic’s global growth strategy”. It named Les Gregory as Vice President for Business Development in the UK, where…
You have to get a lot right, but there’s an element of right place, right time when it comes to selling water heaters. According to Simon Terry, who runs one of the last three companies making water heaters in Australia, it’s a “no-interest category”, and you’re in the market once every 15 years. “My wife…
Wire arc additive manufacturing business AML3D has announced Arc Additive as a new, non-exclusive distributor in the UK and European markets. AML3D told investors on Monday that its European growth strategy is in alignment with the Scottish-based solutions supplier’s manufacturing expertise and target markets. The deal runs for two years. The Adelaide-based company announced plans…
Minerals-from-waste processing company Latrobe Magnesium has been granted an extension to its pilot project licence, now valid until February 2, 2027, by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria. The licence governs operations at its Hazelwood North site, where the company is pursuing its patented process to extract MgO from fly ash, a byproduct of brown…
What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to @AuManufacturing were reading. 5) Federal, SA governments tip in an extra $275 million for Whyalla steelworks as sales process continues The federal and South Australian governments have announced an additional $275 million in funding to support operations, workers and suppliers at the Whyalla Steelworks…