Researchers develop new real-time quality inspection software for 3D printing
US researchers have used machine learning and computer vision to develop a tool for real-time quality assessment of parts being built in a 3D printer.
Aust-US ties on science and tech bolstered
Australia and the United States have moved to strengthened their history of collaboration through a senior-level dialogue on science and frontier technologies led by Industry Minister Karen Andrews.
More reasons SA is making itself a basket case in manufacturing
Comment by Peter Roberts I have previously argued that the South Australian government once the centre of the sector has given up on manufacturing. It has no manufacturing minister, no manufacturing section in any department, no bureaucrat with that responsibility and no focus on the sector other than a few sexy areas and Canberra’s pet…
Canberra investigates Hunter ship gearboxes
The federal government has launched a feasibility study into the local manufacture of main reduction gearboxes for future batches of the Hunter class frigates being built in Adelaide. The first batch of three frigates will have the lowest Australian content as BAE Systems subsidiary, ASC Shipbuilding, builds up its local supply chain, with the later…
Veem books more marine stabiliser orders
Demand for VEEM Ltd’s marine gyrostabilisers (pictured) has continued to accelerate with further new orders worth $2.8 million bringing the Perth company’s forward order book to $5.9 million. New orders include a third VG1000SD gyrostabiliser for an experienced local owner, which will be installed in an existing 54 metre Damen Expedition and Yacht Support vessel.…
China’s “days as the world’s factory are done,” says Foxconn
The world’s biggest contract electronics manufacturer, Foxconn, has mentioned plans to decrease its presence in China, and that the nation was no longer the world’s factory.
Gupta to buy Bell Bay smelter from South32
Far from cutting his exposure to the Australian steel industry, British businessman Sanjeev Gupta has reinforced its viability, buying the Bell Bay manganese smelter from South 32. According to a statement from miner South32, the company will divest its ownership of the Tasmanian Electro metallurgical Company (TEMCO) in Tasmania’s north to an entity within Gupta’s…
Land Combat and Protected Vehicles implementation plan released
The federal government has released the third Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority (SICP) implementation plan, for Land Combat and Protected Vehicles and Technology Upgrades.
Critically damaged TAFE must be repaired – report
Australia’s TAFE network is suffering from chronic underfunding and failed market-led VET policies according to a new report from the Centre for Future Work at the Australia Institute. The study, An Investment in Productivity and Inclusion, said that increased public investment in the skills and earning capabilities of Australians will be critical to our post-pandemic…
No Nev Power, we don’t need more gas, we need to reserve gas for home use
Comment by Peter Roberts The Chairman of the National Covid-19 Commissio tasked with platting a way forward economically is doing himself, and the gas industry, no favours by peddling self serving twaddle. Appearing before a parliamentary committee this week, Power confirmed his obsession with boosting the gas supply, including through subsidising the construction of gas…