There has been mostly positive response to the federal government’s plan for industry outlined by the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison yesterday, however there is some confusion over the spending amount. Crikey.com pointed to the very modest additional funding being offered the sector – $1.4 billion over 10 years, or a modest $140 million a year.…
A focus on new ways to solve old problems has seen Queensland-based ShawX Manufacturing develop an alternative to the conventional tipper truck. The manufacturer of custom earthmoving equipment, truck bodies and trailers looked at what was available and designed and built EjectX (pictured), an ejector body that is able to eject material without the safety…
Robotics developer FBR and its partners have constructed four Mexican-style houses as the company widens adoption of its Hadrian X bricklaying robot systems. As part of a pilot programme agreement with Mexico’s GP Vivienda, FBR constructed four Mexican-style two-bedroom, one-bathroom house structures (pictured) using the Hadrian X at FBR’s Perth premises, with each structure taking…
The Australian Industry Group’s Performance of Manufacturing Index has shown the sector record a second consecutive month of contraction, with lockdown-affected Victoria contributing to the negative result.
Welding technology developer K-TIG has established its operations in the United States through a partnership with Key Plant Automation, a manufacturer of welding equipment and robotic production cells. Under the agreement Key Plant will establish a demonstration facility in Houston for K-TIG’s keyhole-TIG welding systems and K-TIG will set up an in-country technical capability. K-TIG…
Elsight ships first Halo units Wireless video and data transmission technology company group Elsight has shipped its first Halo communications platform units to fulfil an order from Alrena Technologies. The order, worth US$300,000 initially, provides communications to Alrena’s Medibag product which connects nurses and doctors in real-time. Meanwhile Alrena has received EC certification for Halo…
Military training systems manufacturer GaardTech is preparing to ship its first export for trials by the British Army.
Bauxite producer and alumina refiner Alcoa of Australia has signed long term gas sales agreements with Warrego Energy which is developing the West Erregulla gas field in Western Australia. Alcoa, which operates three alumina refineries in the state’s south-west, has contracted for 155 Pj of gas with supply to commence in 2024. The contract is…
Shoppers once selected grocery products based simply on price or brand, but now attributes such as “climate-friendly” or “eco-friendly” are part of the consideration.
Visy has reported a big jump in August revenues, following its acquisition of Owens-Illinois Glass for $947 million the previous month.
