The circular economy and the future of industry and economy – by Lance Worrall

Analysis and Commentary, Manufacturing News, Technology

A new Australian Industrial Transformation Institute (Flinders University) report, ‘The Circular Economy: International Lessons and Directions for Australian Reindustrialisation’, considers why and how Circular Economy principles should be applied to the larger project of Australian reindustrialisation, accelerated decarbonisation, value adding and national sovereignty. By Lance Worrall Through a focus on industrial processes and critical metals,…

First Hunter frigate block emerges after 45,000 work hours

Defence, Manufacturing News

By Peter Roberts The first steel block that goes together with others in modern ship construction to produce a final vessel has emerged after 45,000 work hours at BAE Systems Australia’s Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide. Thirty five trades were involved in the construction including engineering, boilermaking, fabrication, project management and construction. While this first…

Invitation to attend Modern Manufacturing Expo, 2022

Manufacturing News, Technology

@AuManufacturing has partnered with International Exhibition & Conference Group to support an upcoming Modern Manufacturing Expo in Sydney in September which will showcase Australia’s capabilities and achievements. International Exhibition & Conference Group and media partner @AuManufacturing News are excited to invite you to attend the inaugural Modern Manufacturing Expo on Tuesday 20 – Wednesday 21…

Modern manufacturing lays roadmap for factory of the future

Manufacturing News, Technology

@AuManufacturing has partnered with International Exhibition & Conference Group to support an upcoming Modern Manufacturing Expo in Sydney in September which will showcase Australia’s capabilities and achievements. Here we look at factory automation. Boosting Australia’s competitiveness and reshoring manufacturing has become a hot topic of conversation for government and local manufacturers in recent years. These…

Stay ready: The basics of advanced manufacturing

Manufacturing News, Technology

@AuManufacturing has partnered with International Exhibition & Conference Group to support an upcoming Modern Manufacturing Expo in Sydney in September which will showcase Australia’s capabilities and achievements. There’s no denying it: a new era of ‘Modern’ Manufacturing has arrived in Australia. But in order to harness the possibilities unlocked by implementing advanced manufacturing techniques, local…