Multimillion-dollar conveyor drive order for SEW-Eurodrive
18 October, 2013 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty LtdRio Tinto has awarded SEW-Eurodrive a multimillion-dollar order to supply conveyor drives for the Nammuldi iron ore mine in the Pilbara. The company has placed the order as part of plans to increase production to 23 million tonnes per year.
Daanet and RMIT deliver Industrial Ethernet training
17 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Daanet Pty LtdRMIT University and Hirschmann distributor Daanet are working together to help industry partners connect with the latest developments in Industrial Ethernet by delivering tailored training.
Toyota to shed up to 100 jobs at Altona
15 October, 2013Toyota has announced it will shed up to 100 jobs at its Altona plant in response to a drop in export orders. The company says there will be no compulsory redundancies; expressions of interest will be open to all permanent manufacturing employees.
Toyota manufactures 2 millionth car for Aust market
15 October, 2013Toyota Australia is celebrating a manufacturing milestone, having produced and sold its two millionth locally built car for the domestic market. The achievement coincides with Toyota’s 50th anniversary of car manufacturing in Australia.
Bridge-cleaning robot wins two Engineers Australia awards
11 October, 2013A grit-blasting robot developed by UTS and the NSW RMS, which is used to clean the Sydney Harbour Bridge, has won two awards at the 2013 Engineers Australia Engineering Excellence Awards Sydney.
ABB retains top spot in DCS outlook study
11 October, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has retained the top worldwide market position in ARC Advisory Group’s Distributed Control Systems Worldwide Outlook study.
Productivity Commission to report on auto industry by Christmas
11 October, 2013The Productivity Commission is set to announce findings on the future of Australia’s car manufacturing industry by Christmas, Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane has said.
Bowen named as Orica Executive Global Head Mining Services
09 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Orica mining ServicesOrica has named Nick Bowen as Executive Global Head Mining Services, commencing on 11 November. Craig Elkington, the company's new CFO, has commenced a formal handover with outgoing CFO Noel Meehan.
Can 3D printing rebuild manufacturing in Australia?
08 October, 2013 by John Barnes*, CSIROIt’s not easy being a small business in the current manufacturing environment. The face of manufacturing is changing, and businesses are eager for technological advances that could give them a competitive advantage. Maybe 3D printing can help.
Default to China a manufacturing misconception
08 October, 2013 by Val Pavlovic | Supplied by: Sevaan Group Pty LtdA successful company in the manufacturing and engineering sector is adamant Australia's belief that China is the 'be all and end all' in fabrication is something that it is mistakenly embedded in the Australian manufacturing psyche.
Future auto industry bailouts subject to Productivity Commission review
08 October, 2013Any future action on the auto industry will be guided by a Productivity Commission review that will consider issues of productivity and sustainability for the industry, Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane has said.
Choosing cogeneration for energy efficiency in food and beverage
04 October, 2013 by Steve Edwards* | Supplied by: pitt&sherryEnergy-efficient manufacturing is critical as changing economic and environmental demands force manufacturers and plant developers to consider alternative forms of production. Cogeneration is an increasingly important energy option to consider.
ACI Connect call for papers
04 October, 2013A call for papers has been issued for the inaugural ACI Connect conference and exhibition, to be held on 9 and 10 April 2014 in Melbourne.
Emerson acquires Indian manufacturer
04 October, 2013 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson has announced it will acquire Indian ball valve and automation system manufacturer Virgo Valves and Controls. Virgo's sales in 2012 - in more than 60 countries - were approximately $250 million.
Chevron signs LNG agreement with Tohoku
03 October, 2013Chevron Corporation and Tohoku Electric Power Company have signed long-term sales and purchase agreements (SPAs) to supply LNG from the Wheatstone Project in Western Australia, which is operated by Chevron.
