Two new RMIT labs to boost research in manufacturing, high-performance advanced materials and fabrication
The Rapid Discovery and Fabrication Laboratory and the Advanced Porous Materials Laboratory are the two new research facilities at RMIT University’s Melbourne City campus...
REDARCÂ to provide a Dual Power Solution for Thales Australia’s Hawkei Protected Vehicle
Thales Australia has contracted SA-based electronics manufacturer REDARC to provide a Dual Power Solution for its Australian made Hawkei Protected Vehicle.
Based on their proven off-the-shelf technology,...
CCT Energy unveils world’s first working thermal battery
South Australian company CCT Energy Storage yesterday unveiled "TED" - the world’s first working thermal battery that accepts any form of electrical input to store...
LMA announces seeding grants to research and industry partners for Future Submarines
Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA) has announced research and development (R&D) seeding grants for an investment in excess of $900,000 in local academic and industry...
Volgren appoints new CEO
Volgren, Australia’s largest bus body builder, has announced the appointment of Thiago Deiro as the new CEO.
Mr Deiro, who held the position of Human Resources...
Royal Wolf expands its new shipping container range amid growing demand
Royal Wolf, Australasia’s largest container provider, has expanded the range of its Wolf Lock premium hire containers due to growing demand from across Australia...
New ARENA-backed project to investigate the use of renewable energy for making metal
Mining and metals company Element 25 Limited has received $490,000 in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to examine the viability of...
Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions to build new munitions forging facility in Maryborough
Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions (RNM), the newly created joint venture between Rheinmetall Defence Australia and Brisbane-based NIOA, will build a new state-of-the-art munitions forging facility in the regional...
Qld Government backs Rheinmetall’s bid for LAND 400 phase 3 project
The Queensland State Government will support Rheinmetall's efforts to land the lucrative LAND 400 phase 3 project with the launch of a new campaign,...
Lithium Australia eyes domestic lithium cathode production
Lithium Australia has launched a preliminary feasibility study to determine the possibility of direct production of cathode powders, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) in particular,...
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Reality check: Aussie factories’ journey to responsible AI implementation
Artificial intelligence has become more than just a buzzword as it promises to revolutionise every other industry in the world, including manufacturing. In Australia, in particular, the hype surrounding AI and automation has reached a fever pitch, with many business leaders leveraging their resources to race towards adoption and implementation.
