Austal backs additive manufacturing framework for maritime, defence sectors
Austal, in partnership with Curtin University and the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC), has launched a collaborative research project aimed at accelerating the adoption of additive manufacturing across Australia's maritime and defence sectors.
UNSW brews up manufacturing breakthrough with ultrasonic espresso
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a new coffee brewing process that could reduce energy consumption in beverage manufacturing by up to 75%, using ultrasonic sound waves to produce espresso-strength coffee with room-temperature water.
Nutrien expands manufacturing capacity with new east coast facility
Nutrien Ag Solutions says the completion of a new manufacturing and distribution centre in Victoria has tripled its domestic manufacturing capacity, as the company seeks to strengthen supply chain reliability for Australian farmers.
AML3D completes manufacturing systems delivery to major US military shipbuilder
AML3D has completed the delivery and commissioning of its first two large-scale ARCEMY® X additive manufacturing systems for Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of HII and the largest military shipbuilder in the United States, according to a company announcement.
Amaero expands manufacturing capacity with third atomizer commissioned ahead of schedule
Amaero has expanded its manufacturing capacity after completing the commissioning of its third advanced Electrode Induction Melting Inert Gas Atomizer (EIGA Premium) ahead of schedule at its flagship facility in Tennessee.
Manufacturing group calls for clarity on proposed Victorian work-from-home legislation
The South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) has called for greater transparency around proposed Victorian work-from-home legislation, arguing that workplace flexibility arrangements are already being managed effectively between employers and employees in the manufacturing sector.
Nexsen secures $1.5M to support manufacturing scale-up and diagnostics platform development
Nexsen Limited has secured more than $1.5 million in non-dilutive funding support aimed at advancing manufacturing scale-up and platform optimisation for its rapid diagnostics technology, following its admission as an industry partner to the Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Sustainable and Green Economy Manufacturing (SAGE-Manufacturing).
Manufacturing begins on WA-built electric ferry fleet for METRONET on Swan project
Construction has officially begun on Western Australia’s first locally built electric ferry fleet, marking a manufacturing milestone for the $107 million METRONET on Swan Ferry Service Expansion project.Â
CSIRO advances quantum materials manufacturing with diamond dust research
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO is developing advanced manufacturing methods to transform low-value industrial diamond dust into quantum-grade sensing materials, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s capability in quantum technologies and supporting future manufacturing applications.
Western Sydney fulfilment centre backed by locally manufactured electrical switchboards
Fuji SMBE Macquarie has completed the design and manufacture of critical electrical infrastructure for a major new fulfilment centre in Western Sydney, with the project highlighting the role of Australian manufacturing in supporting large-scale logistics developments.
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