China, US tumble, Australia stays at 18th in annual competitiveness ranking
Australia has remained in 18th place in the annual IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, now in its 32nd year.
Oz Minerals signs Whyalla copper export deal
South Australian copper miner Oz Minerals has signed a deal with Sanjeev Gutpa’s Whyalla Port to export concentrate from its new Carrapateena mine.
Technologies and tools for a manufacturing transformation: Using bioenergy to power the world by Shaun Scallan
Continuing yesterday’s sustainability theme, @AuManufacturing’s “technologies and tools…” turns to the potential of bioenergy, which is underutilised in Australia compared to Europe. Shaun Scallan explains.
Autonomous aircraft, boats, satellites among $21 million in defence grants
Eight new contracts were announced under the Defence Innovation Hub program on Tuesday morning, with a total value of over $21 million.
Technologies and tools for a manufacturing transformation: Waste streams as resource deposits can change the game by Professor Veena Sahajwalla
Professor Veena Sahajwalla begins week two of our technologies and tools for a manufacturing transformation series. She writes about one element of sovereign capability generally overlooked in the current discussion.
$1.5 million in grants awarded to PPE manufacturers
Four companies have earned grants under the Australian Manufacturing Fund for PPE program.
Austrade CEO gives notice
Austrade’s chief executive officer, Dr Stephanie Fahey, will finish her role on July 10.
Technologies and tools for a manufacturing transformation: Industry 4.0, skills and SMEs by David Fox and Inu Rana
Today, @AuManufacturing’s “technologies and tools…” series turns to technology adoption among SMEs. Inu Rana and David Fox look at some of the difficulties and benefits of increased digitalisation for smaller companies, and what it means in practical terms. There is no denying that technology is making an impact on manufacturing worldwide, helping the industry keep…
Fuel-saving device set to cut diesel emissions
Truckers, miners, bus operators and rubbish collectors across Australia are helping edge a device designed to save fuel and slash emissions closer to commercialisation.
New Western Sydney industrial precinct approved
The NSW government has approved a new industrial precinct, one of 12 planned for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.