Changing the global landscape of sustainable agriculture with Siemens technology

ADVERTISING FEATURE Agricultural industries around the world are facing the challenge of sustainably increasing productivity to meet the demands of a growing population. As consumer focus leans towards organic, ethically grown produce, land stewardship and environmentally responsible farming practices prove central to economic growth and export potential. In 2022, Siemens is celebrating 150 years of…

On a roll: FormFlow develop two new processes

FormFlow, Deakin University and the Innovative Manufacturing CRC have shared results of a collaborative research partnership, which they say has yielded commercially useful technologies for the metal forming sector. The team originally announced a 12-month project backed by IMCRC’s activate program in January last year, targeting development of a “an Industry 4.0 enabled manufacturing cell”…

Brands are leaning on ‘recycled’ clothes to meet sustainability goals. How are they made? And why is recycling them further so hard?

Recycling clothing isn’t like recycling paper, glass or metal. Clothes are endlessly variable and unpredictable. So they’re not ideal for recycling technologies, which require a steady and consistent source material. Even a seemingly simple garment may contain multiple materials, with fibre blends such as cotton/polyester and cotton/elastane being common.