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Key insights from RSM’s manufacturing report

Manufacturer's Monthly

Notably, labour costs in Australia are high compared to other markets, with nominal manufacturing labour costs rising approximately 80 per cent in Australian dollar terms from 1997 to 2012, averaging 4 per cent per year. This high labour cost scenario indicates a disadvantage in producing uniform, labour-intensive goods domestically.

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What Year Did a Robot Hand First Debut at IMTS?

Modern Machine Shop

It introduced software standard MTConnect, an advanced manufacturing center and the new innovation center. IMTS 2010: The ETC featured MTConnect and its iPhone app, as well as advances in additive manufacturing, cloud computing, advanced manufacturing, virtual reality and micro- and nano-manufacturing.

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America Makes Announces ‘DoD Point of Need Manufacturing Challenge’ Project Call

Fastener News Desk

The DoD PoN Manufacturing Challenge Project Call addresses dual-use applications that are responsive to specific needs of the DoD and the domestic manufacturing industry.