Manufacturing & Industrial Equipment Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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Affordable autonomous vehicle available 'within a decade' 10/30/2014

Technology that will make an autonomous car affordable to the average-income person within a decade has been created by an international team of researchers.

RET changes wouldn't wreak havoc on energy investors: govt 10/30/2014

The proposal to scale back the renewable energy target (RET) to a "real 20 per cent" – effectively seeing the RET reduced from 41,000 gigawatt hours to around 27,000 per year by 2020 ...

Top Consumables & Accessories Industrial Businesses Need 10/28/2014

Industrial consumables and accessories cover many shapes, sizes and applications, but one thing they have in common is their important place across a broad range of manufacturing ...

Hot MIG & TIG Welders 10/28/2014

Metal inert gas (MIG) and tungsten inert gas (TIG) welders are critical components of many industries. Finding the right option can be time-consuming, but proper research will help ...

Warning issued for Aust-China FTA 10/27/2014

Industry has urged the federal government to only proceed with an Australia-China FTA after thorough and genuine consideration has been given to the impact it will have on the local ...

6 Welding Safety Tips That Work 10/21/2014

Welding safety is a universal concern, regardless of the type of welding being performed. Safety threats come in the form of contaminated air and the potential for eye and skin ...

How to choose the right tractor for the job 10/20/2014

Tractors may come in all shapes, sizes and power ranges, but the jobs you need your tractor to do, and the extras you would like included, are no doubt just as diverse.

Aust firms 'more optimistic' about next 12 months 10/13/2014

Australian businesses are confident about their prospects for growth with the majority predicting an increase in turnover in the next twelve months, according to research published ...

Advanced manufacturing "critical" to Australia's economic success 10/13/2014

Australia's manufacturing sector has been given a significant boost with the announcement that Australia's largest additive manufacturing hub is now 'open for business'.

7 Great Ways to Motivate Your Team 10/13/2014

Your team is your most valuable business asset. Keeping them engaged, motivated and satisfied should be your highest priority as a manager. Here are 7 great ways I get the most from ...

New CSIRO head will guide organisation through tough times: govt 10/9/2014

There was an air of optimism following the CSIRO's announcement entrepreneur Dr Larry Marshall had been appointed as its new chief executive, with Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane ...

Australian manufacturing: are we ready for the information age? 10/8/2014

Australia needs to play to its strengths and transition from traditional manufacturing into new areas of competitive advantage, a white paper from the CSIRO has suggested.

Industry urges Senate to pass 'critical' One-Stop Shop reforms 10/2/2014

Six of Australia's leading business groups are calling on the Senate to reconsider its position and pass the critical One-Stop Shop reforms as soon as possible.

Manufacturing slows further in September: Australian PMI 10/1/2014

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) remained in negative territory in September, slipping 0.8 points to 46.5, indicating a ...

Manufacturing shows "renewed vigour" among SME gains 9/29/2014

Australia's SME sector is consolidating the gains of the last 12 months, with one of the highest revenue performances in the last three years and those experiencing revenue declines ...

Industry welcomes Competition Review panel's draft report 9/23/2014

"The Australian Industry Group welcomes today's draft report from the Competition Review panel led by Professor Ian Harper," Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox ...

Govt's VET reforms 'restoration of apprenticeship brand' 9/11/2014

Industry will have a stronger voice in ensuring Australia's workforce is skilled and ready to drive economic growth in the industries of the future, Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane ...

Mining tax repeal indicative of ALP "irrelevance" 9/3/2014

Industry has thrown its support behind the recent Senate repeal of the mining tax, saying the move was the removal of an "irresponsible barrier" to investment in Australia.

Victoria's dairy industry going strong 9/1/2014

Victoria's dairy industry is going from strength to strength with an international deal for infant formula production announced by Fonterra as well as strong financial year results ...

Australian PMI: manufacturing slips back in August 9/1/2014

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) slipped back into negative territory in August, following a short-lived stabilisation in ...

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