WA launches first nuclear foundations training program for AUKUS
Western Australia has spearheaded its first nuclear foundations training course, positioning the state’s manufacturing and industrial sectors to capitalise on AUKUS submarine program opportunities.
Manufacturing funding opens as Sustainability Victoria launches $1M recycling grants
Manufacturing businesses in Victoria are being invited to apply for up to $1 million in funding under a new grants round aimed at strengthening recycling and resource recovery, according to Sustainability Victoria.
Australia, Germany advance manufacturing cooperation on guided weapons components
The Australian Government has announced a step toward expanding domestic manufacturing capability for guided weapons, with a new agreement aimed at exploring local production of key missile components, according to the Australian Department of Defence.
6K Additive secures $1.1M order to boost manufacturing of Nickel 718 powder
6K Additive has announced a $1.1 million purchase order for its Nickel 718 superalloy powder, in a move that underscores growing manufacturing demand for high-performance materials in additive manufacturing applications.
Sungrow summit highlights technology, grid stability, and safety in Australia’s energy transition
At its PV & ESS Summit in Sydney on 25 March, Sungrow, a photovoltaic (PV) inverter and energy storage system provider, brought together over 300 industry stakeholders to launch new storage and hybrid solutions and address challenges shaping Australia’s renewable energy transition.
MIT and Mecalux launch AI tool to optimise warehouse inventory
The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) and Mecalux have launched an artificial intelligence-based simulator aimed at optimising inventory distribution across warehouse networks, the center announced.
HDR completes manufacturing-focused Factory of the Future at Western Sydney University
HDR has delivered a manufacturing-focused facility at Western Sydney University’s Bankstown City Campus, with the firm stating the project is designed to integrate advanced technologies into education, research, and industry engagement.
Clarity secures large-scale manufacturing agreement for copper-64
Clarity Pharmaceuticals, an Australia-based clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company, has announced a manufacturing supply agreement aimed at scaling up copper-64 production, as the company advances its radiopharmaceutical development program toward potential commercialisation.
Energy Estate, QCAR partner to advance BioNQ sugar-to-fuel project
Energy Estate says it has formalised a strategic affiliation with Queensland Cane Agriculture and Renewables (QCAR) to advance the BioNQ Project in North Queensland, an initiative aimed at converting sugarcane into low-carbon fuels while supporting Australia’s fuel security and regional economies.
$2B investment backs Australian aluminium manufacturing future
The Queensland Government says a $2 billion investment with the Albanese Government and Rio Tinto will support the future of Australian aluminium manufacturing, with a focus on sustaining smelting operations and jobs in Central Queensland.
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