What to make of all this plastic?
This week @AuManufacturing will feature a collection of Aussie innovators who are giving plastic a second life. But first, some context on the issue and why it matters. By Brent Balinski.
The power of positivity gives machining business a lift
Australian manufacturers are generally shy about their achievements.
What is the construction industry trying to learn from advanced manufacturing?
Techniques borrowed from the world of manufacturing could make the building industry more “efficient, connected and customer-centric.” Brent Balinski spoke to Monash University’s Professor Mathew Aitchison about the topic, as well as why prefabricated housing is a tricky business. Those who study it have sometimes lamented the low levels of productivity growth and technology…
Aussie ingenuity helping make America green again
By Andrew Spence A slimline rainwater tank that allowed Australians to weather terrible droughts will soon be manufactured in the United States. The Oziflow 58 Gallon tank is the original plastic slimline tank, is just 7” wide and can be linked together like Lego bricks to increase storage capacity. Tooling to manufacture the blow-moulded tanks is being…
Gas prices will stay historically high. The government’s moves, while welcome, won’t achieve much
“The Liberal-National government will help secure gas supplies, put downward pressure on prices and encourage new investment in gas supplies,” Tuesday’s announcement says.
Mapping magnesium: materials engineer discusses alloy breakthrough
Professor Jian-Feng Nie of Monash University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering led a recent discovery for magnesium alloys. He shares some context for the results with Brent Balinski.
Universities step in to fuel shipbuilding boom
South Australian universities are sharpening their focus on maritime engineering courses to help secure a sovereign workforce to implement Australia’s $90 billion continuous naval shipbuilding program.
Don’t Just Make Cool Things – Post About Them!
There is no shortage of Aussie manufacturers applying great ideas. However, I would argue they could do a better job of putting their cleverness forward.
Boffins and business – the tough journey from lab to market
Brent Balinski spoke to CSIRO ON’s David Burt about the challenges involved in commercialising scientific achievements.
Sparkling juice boosts wine sales in China
Strong growth in non-alcoholic grape juice products is helping a South Australian winery increase its presence in Asia.