Assistance announced for oil recyclers hit by Covid-19 downturn
The federal government has pledged $7.8 million in temporary funding assistance following a downturn for the country’s 11 used oil re-refiners due to Covid-19.
Food manufacturers fear margin squeeze from Woolies’ B2B relaunch
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has raised concerns that Woolworths’ focus on its business-to-business division could squeeze suppliers and hurt their ability to invest in new equipment and stay onshore.
NIOA signs ten-year lease at Benalla factory
The federal government has signed a contract with NIOA for a tenancy at the Commonwealth-owned Benalla munitions factory in Victoria.
Incoming chair of Wine Australia announced
Dr Michele Allan has been named chair of Wine Australia, effective July 4.
Federal government announces funding for small business technology adoption advice
The federal government has announced a $1.9 million grant to Digital Coaching International to build an online forum advising small businesses on digital technology adoption.
Technologies and tools for a manufacturing transformation – preparing for tomorrow with digital solutions by Ben Tan
In today’s second 3D printing-related contribution to @AuManufacturing’s “technologies and tools…” series, Ben Tan looks at supply chains and workflows now and post-pandemic.
Technologies and tools for a manufacturing transformation: additive manufacturing by Michael Sharpe
Manufacturers are using 3D printing (AKA additive manufacturing) methods to serve a wide variety of industries and applications. In this edition of @AuManufacturing’s “technologies and tools…” series, Michael Sharpe looks at some of the advantages of adopting 3D printing, and two Australian companies successfully applying it to medical uses.
Can government actually predict the jobs of the future?
The future of jobs has been used to justify the major changes to university education announced last week. Fees for courses that, according to the government, lead to jobs with a great future will fall, while those with a poor future will rise.
UNSW, electric bus maker to begin sustainable transport collaboration
The University of NSW and Dutch electric bus company Ebusco have signed a memorandum of understanding.
RMIT, Siemens and Festo announce partnership on Industrial Digital Innovation Hub
RMIT, Siemens and Festo have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on workforce transformation topics and establish an Industrial Transformation Hub at RMIT’s Advanced Manufacturing Precinct in Carlton.