IoT ideas: get them to market while they’re hot
The number of situations where Internet of Things solutions can do something useful is growing fast, as is the market for such solutions.
Gupta’s Liberty steel play – BHP Steel writ large
Comment by Peter Roberts British businessman Sanjeev Gupta has announced a restructuring of his iron and steel making empire, using the very same strategy employed to build Australia’s steel industry, but on a global stage. As reported by @AuManufacturing, Gupta’s GFC Alliance is restructuring its UK steel and engineering assets, the Liberty Primary Steel works…
Billion dollar battery factory closer to reality
Magnis Energy Technologies (ASX: MNS) has reported positive progress by Imperium3 Townsville (iM3 TSV) developing a business case for a $2 billion lithium-ion battery cell gigafactory in Townsville. Magnis is one third owner of Imperium which said findings supported the radid development in both the business case and technical solution for a 12 GWh production…
DuluxGroup likely to be acquired by Nippon Paint Holdings for $3.8 billion
The board of DuluxGroup (ASX:DLX) has unanimously recommended shareholders accept an acquisition proposal by Japan’s Nippon Paint Holdings at $9.80 a share, 28 per cent higher than yesterday’s closing price.
Australian solar PV manufacturer targets gap in the market: redeployable arrays
Solar panel startup Solpod has received Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) support and will install its novel redeployable pods at 25 commercial and government buildings.
Satellite research centre launched to advance Australian space industry
The Australian space industry has received a $245m injection with the launch of the Cooperative Research Centre for Smart Satellite Technologies and Analytics, announced today in Adelaide at the University of South Australia.
Profiles of success: the Australian beverage innovator that prizes local manufacturing
If you’re a cafe-goer, it’s near impossible that you’ve missed the surge in popularity for reusable cups.
How the election can be a positive for manufacturing
Comment by Peter Roberts No-one expects the coming federal election to be decided on the fundamental challenges facing Australia’s economy and manufacturing sector. But there are signs of a more progressive attitude towards industry policy and some understanding of the massive changes being wrought by innovation in product and production processes. To my mind, one…
Life Savers made in Australia again for the first time since early-2000s
Australian production of Life Savers has begun at Darrell Lea’s Ingleburn factory, following the acquisition of the brand from Nestle.
L3-Micreo to export IED protection systems
Brisbane’s L3-Micreo will produce and export more than 14,000 SILVERSHIELD units which protect vehicles from radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The units will be delivered to the Afghanistan National Defence and Security Forces and are in addition to 16,000 systems exported in 2018. The latest contract, announced by defence industry minister, Linda Reynolds, brings to…