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CEOs told to bet big on coming mega-trends 10/12/2011

CEOs have been told to look beyond to the current gloomy economic news, and take intelligently aggressive steps to capitalise on the mega-trends transforming business.

US manufacturing tipped to bounce back: research 10/12/2011

After years of decline, US manufacturing is set to rebound in the next five years, as China gradually loses its competitive advantage.

Safe timber harvesting practices 9/27/2011

This safety alert highlights the dangers of manual tree felling and provides information on safer timber harvesting practices.

Autonomous robots taught to think like us 9/26/2011

A combination of two algorithms developed at MIT in the United States allows autonomous robots to execute tasks much more efficiently — and move more predictably.

Aussie know-how brings x-ray vision a step closer 9/26/2011

While military and search-and-rescue teams have long wished for x-ray vision, the imaging systems work of Professor Abdesselam Bouzerdoum from the University of Wollongong is bringing ...

Stretch hood wrapping offers packaging savings 9/26/2011

In today’s tough economic times, many companies are looking to make their business more efficient and save costs, and one place to start is with your packaging.

Prepare now for the end of the boom, economist warns 9/12/2011

The resources boom is not costless. What happens when it ends? Australia needs to prepare.

Australian manufacturing at a crossroads 8/27/2011

The government says Australia is recreating itself, and building a new economy on a new type of manufacturing. Industry sees it differently.

Smart automation solves skills shortages 8/12/2011

As the debate around Australia’s skills shortage rumbles on, industry is looking to technology as a way to beat the problem.

When selecting industrial tools – be sure to ask the right questions 8/9/2011

Choosing the right tool for a job isn’t always as simple as it seems, but ask yourself the right questions, and it can be.

Innovation report card gives Australia thumbs up 8/2/2011

Innovative Australians are improving the things they make and the way they make them, ensuring a fairer, richer, healthier and greener future.

Flood irrigation alternatives save water & money 7/14/2011

Flood irrigation is one of the oldest methods of irrigation in the world. The system, though, can be wasteful of water, a problem in a dry country like Australia.

Silicon doubles solar power 7/13/2011

A world record double by UNSW solar cell researchers promises to make solar power more affordable, with world-beating new technology delivering substantial efficiency gains at minimal ...

Investment, not consumers, to drive change 7/12/2011

There's a lot of talk about putting a price on carbon, but also a lot of confusion about how it's supposed to change anything.

Now, businesses can begin planning 7/11/2011

Some industries hate it, others love it, but at least the details of carbon pricing are out now.

Beating corrosion in industrial water systems 6/17/2011

Maintenance must be more than an afterthought, particularly when it comes to your industrial water system.

‘Internet of Things’ will connect 16 billion devices by 2020 6/17/2011

There will be an average of at least one connectable device for every person on the planet by the end of the decade, claims a new report.

Wind power generation saves environment, saves money 5/26/2011

Although European countries have been quick to pick up wind power, Australia is a relative newcomer to the concept.

Manufacturing must reinvent itself, add value: TAFE NSW 5/26/2011

Despite a tough decade, manufacturing in Australia still has a promising future if it focuses on getting closer to the customer and improving the value proposition, says Kathy Rankin ...

Manufacturers express "deep concern" about skills shortages 5/16/2011