Federal opposition pledges to strengthen rail manufacturing
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union has welcomed the ALP’s announcement on rail procurement.
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CSR results flat on economy, energy prices
Building products group CSR (ASX: CSR) has reported a modest sales growth and a group profit fall on the back of a weak construction sector and a significant rise in electricity costs which hit its aluminium business. Managing director, Rob Sindel reported building products revenue up one per cent to $1.7 billion and earnings before…
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Leabrook brewery site lives on through barley variety
Coopers’ original brewery site has been honoured through a new barley variety tipped to become the South Australian brewers malt of choice.
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Flinders University announces new high-tech manufacturing centre for Tonsley
Flinders has announced a proposed $50 million Australian Centre for Innovative Manufacturing – a claimed Australian first as a reconfigurable “Future Factory” and a dedicated 4,000 square metre site for Australian companies to test state-of-the-art production technology.
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Six ways robots are used today that you probably didn’t know about
How many times in the past week do you think your life was affected by a robot? Unless you have a robot vacuum cleaner, you might say that robots had no real impact on your life. But you’re wrong.
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Rush Rich to pay nearly $400 K after Federal Court IP infringement ruling
The Federal Court has ordered Rush Rich pay Treasury Wine Estates, the owner of Penfolds, $375,000 in compensation for imitation of the famous Australian wine brand.
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Brickworks enters robotic joint venture
Bulding products group Brickworks (ASX: BKW) and robotics developer FBR (ASX: FBR) have inaugurated their joint venture ‘wall as a service’ manufacturing business, Fastbrick Australia. Fastbrick will charge customers by the square metre of wall built, and exclusively utilise FBR’s Hadrian X bricklaying robot and Brickworks masonry blocks in its Australian operations. Fastbrick is a…
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Vmoto’s breakthrough in electric bike development
Australian listed electric motor scooter manufacturer Vmoto (ASX: VMT) is making waves with the announcement of record sales and a breakthrough alliance with the prestigious Ducati motor cycle brand. The company, which makes electric scooters in China and sells globally, sold 3,821 scooters worldwide in the March quarter, 57 per cent up on the December…
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Bubs shares hit record on new products, agreements
Shares on organic baby food and infant powder producer Bubs Australia (ASX: BUB) leapt 12 per cent on Monday to a record $1.45 on news of a new supply agreement with NZ dairy producer, Fonterra. The company announced it will be the first company to offer Australian made certified organic grass-fed infant formula, with Fonterra…
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@AuManufacturing is seeking a sales professional to help build on the success of our website and weekly newsletter.
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