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Catching wind of a new sovereign manufacturing industry

Manufacturer's Monthly

At present, all wind towers that are installed in Australia come from overseas. Image: Michael Evans/stock.adobe.com Honorary senior research fellow at University of Sydney, Professor Phil Toner, spoke to Manufacturers Monthly to discuss the benefits of an Australian wind tower and turbine manufacturing industry.

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Federal government presents bill to address supply chain and inflation troubles

Canadian Manufacturing

In 2021, freight prices peaked up to 10 times over 2019 rates, as high consumer demand and port congestion contributed to an extreme hike, said Judah Levine, head of research at Freightos. Supply chain disruptions have been cited as one of the factors contributing to decades-high inflation this year.

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Vertiia: Australian aerospace vertical takes-off

Manufacturer's Monthly

Photo by Peter Morris/sydneyheads.com Founded in 2017, AMSL Aero specialises in the design and manufacture of the Vertiia, a long-range Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft. Most of our main assembly and manufacturing work happens here in Bankstown, Sydney. Jack Lloyd writes.

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AMW showcases exciting times for Australian manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Australian Manufacturing Week was a week of celebrating and highlighting the full spectrum of industry. There was a buzz of activity on all four days of the Australian Manufacturing Week in Sydney’s International Convention Centre. This has affected workforces, logistics and shipping of stock, well, everywhere. Make the Future.

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The Future of Reshoring: Building a Stronger & More Resilient Manufacturing Base

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

It presents an opportunity to strengthen local economies, improve supply chain resilience, and enhance long-term competitiveness. The smooth flow of goods is essential to a thriving manufacturing base, but aging roads, congested highways, and outdated rail and port systems can become obstacles.

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Nuro brings autonomous vehicle test fleet to Japan for data collection

Robotics Business Review

The companyoffers two flagship products to automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and mobility companies: the SAE Level 4 Nuro Driver and Level 2++ Nuro Driver Assist. Japan’s aging population has resulted in a serious driver shortage, both in passenger transportation and in freight transportation.

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Infrastructure Investments, Economic Diversification, and Shift toward Regional Manufacturing to Galvanize Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Commercial Vehicle (CV) Market

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The market is heavily reliant on vehicle imports, but opportunities for local manufacturing are gaining traction. Meanwhile, Chinese and Indian manufacturers are gaining ground, offering competitively priced alternatives that cater to the regions evolving market needs.