What – if anything – can we learn from the US reshoring movement?
Reshoring manufacturing jobs isn’t exactly a hot topic in Australia. Over in the United States, it’s a different story.
Renewable thermal solution provides green alternative for gas-hungry industries
By Andrew Spence A novel blend of old and new technology is helping Australian researchers combine renewable energy and low-cost thermal storage to deliver heat for industrial processes. Developed at the University of South Australia in Adelaide, the method involves using low cost renewable energy such as wind or solar PV to power electrical elements that heat rocks in…
Time to rethink your Asian IP strategy?
By Forum member, Adam Hyland, principal of Franke Hyland Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. There is a tendency for outsiders to think of Asia, and particularly China, as a place where intellectual property goes to die. As a place where it is not worth trying to protect your intellectual property because it is too hard…
Top countries for attracting international workers – inforgraphic
Australia has always relied on immigration to satisfy much of its requirement for highly skilled staff. In recent years in Australia, for example, half of all new engineers joining the workforce have come from overseas – we just don’t train enough. But it is not just companies, but nations that are in a global competition…
Microfluidic chip could reduce radiotherapy side effects
Organ-on-a-chip technology is being used to develop 3D models that allow researchers in South Australia to investigate the impact of radiotherapy on the body’s tissues.
Having a crack: the Melbourne startup developing 3D printing machines for glass
Monash University spinout Maple Glass Printing is attempting to be the first company offering a glass 3D printer for industrial use. Brent Balinski spoke to co-founder and CEO Darren Feenstra about their story so far.
Quickstep advances new composites technologies
Composites manufacturer Quickstep Holdings (ASX: QHL) has announced two contracts which further commercialise its advanced manufacturing processes. The company is developing its Qure process for manufacturing composites without autoclaving, and its Quickstep lean Production System (QPS). CEO Mark Burgess said in an announcement: “We are continuing to develop our state-of-the-art process technologies to support both…
@AuManufacturing to host overdue reshoring discussion at NMW 2019
@AuManufacturing will moderate a panel discussion on the topic of reshoring at National Manufacturing Week 2019.
Uber for manufacturers? It’s on the way
The future will deliver a Uber-like scenario for manufacturers and their suppliers, according to the R&D head for one of the biggest computer aided design software companies.
‘SA manufacturing is far from dead’: Levett Engineering
For a rather small, specialised company such as Levett Engineering to be awarded Exporter of the Year at the Business SA 2018 Export Awards speaks volumes about the quality of work this aircraft component manufacturer delivers.