Manufacturing activity has fallen for the 14th month in a row, according to a survey from the Australian Industry Group released today.
More businesses are closing due to aging manufacturing population and apprentices not being encouraged to enter the manufacturing and "hands on" work force as more and more Australians go for work in "clean" work environments such as offices rather than in building and manufacturing. I think we may be a few moreyears away from 3D printing storming the market place.