Rio Tinto achieves battery-grade lithium production in California
13 April, 2021Rio Tinto has announced that it has commenced production of battery-grade lithium from waste rock at its Boron mine site in California.
Capgemini brings together its engineering and R&D expertise
12 April, 2021The company has combined under one brand the engineering and R&D services of Altran and Capgemini's digital manufacturing expertise.
OK, but what does digital transformation mean to me?
09 April, 2021 by Martin KolosThe term 'digital transformation' means different things to different people, and is applied in ways as varied as the individuals, teams and businesses applying them.
Aussie hi-tech welder to join global defence industry
08 April, 2021A local manufacturer of hi-tech welding equipment is working with a large global player that it hopes will help it enter the lucrative defence manufacturing sector.
Electric bus company predicts a bright future
18 March, 2021South Australian company BusTech sees a bright future for electric vehicle manufacturing in Australia.
Mitsubishi Electric and Eplan strengthen digital partnership
15 March, 2021Mitsubishi Electric and long-term e-F@ctory solution partner Eplan have announced that Mitsubishi Electric will join Eplan's new partner network.
Injection moulder shows Australian innovation alive and well
23 February, 2021Australian plastic injection moulding company Holoway Group forges new partnerships to produce a new product for the building industry.
Aussie firm partners with Engie to reduce emissions in Japan
12 February, 2021An Adelaide company is partnering with one of the world's largest energy utilities to provide renewable wood pellets for the Japanese electricity market.
Rotacaster accelerates speed to market with 3D printing
12 February, 2021Rotocaster needed a new solution for better functional testing and production of early-stage end-use parts.
Five trends for the factory of the future in 2021 and beyond
10 February, 2021 by Philipp H F Wallner*The pandemic and its associated impacts have been more an accelerator for recent trends in digitalisation rather than changing them.
Uranium turnaround has companies targeting Aussie deposits
08 February, 2021Interest in uranium exploration and mining in the north-east of South Australia is rising to levels not seen in years.
2021 Thought Leaders: Armin Fahnle
28 January, 2021Armin Fahnle of ATS Global presents his thoughts on adapting to new conditions and technology, and rebuilding a culture that values manufacturing.
2021 Thought Leaders: Russell Palmer
25 January, 2021Russell Palmer of Yokogawa discusses business continuity, future sustainability and the emergence of AI.
2021 Thought Leaders: Warwick Bardsley
21 January, 2021Warwick Bardsley of Endress+Hauser discusses the opportunities presented by the pandemic and the diplomatic issues with China.
2021 Thought Leaders: Kathryn Wood-Enriquez
19 January, 2021Kathryn Wood-Enriquez of Powerflo Solutions discusses post-COVID sustainability and business direction.
