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Queensland invests $45m in new SuperGrid workforce training centre in Gladstone

The Queensland government has announced a $45 million investment to establish the first Queensland Supergrid Training Centre and Transmission Hub in Gladstone.

Archer Materials develops biochip system platform prototype

Archer Materials’ integrated biochip platform has entered an early-stage prototype with automated liquid sample handling and readout. 

Anglo American inks 100% renewable energy deal with Stanwell

Anglo American’s Australian steelmaking coal business has signed a 10-year partnership contract with Queensland government-owned energy company Stanwell to aid its transition to 100 per cent renewable energy. 

GroundProbe eyes second manufacturing facility in North America

Global tech leader and Orica Monitor company GroundProbe is planning to establish its second manufacturing operations in Tucson, Arizona. 

Australian universities receive ARC funding to boost infrastructure research capabilities

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has unveiled $39 million in research funding that would provide Australian researchers with the means to acquire key research...

Queensland breaks ground for Australia’s first Hydrogen Centre of Excellence

The Queensland government today opened Australia’s first Hydrogen Centre of Excellence to prep the future workforce for the state’s transition into becoming a global hydrogen superpower. 

Codan to provide HF Amplifier, Antenna System for Raytheon’s Land 555 Bushmaster upgrade

Raytheon Australia has tapped Codan Communication to deliver a High-Frequency Amplifier and Antenna System for the Force Level Electronic Warfare System—Land, which is being supplied for the Australian Defence Force. 

Monash University rolls out world’s first cyborg heart competition

A team of biomedical engineering students from Monash University has kickstarted the world’s first artificial heart competition to help over 64 million people worldwide who suffer from heart complications.  

SoftIron launches Australia’s first-ever advanced computer manufacturing facility

SoftIron has opened Australia’s first-ever component-level IT infrastructure manufacturing facility in Sydney, bringing Australia one step closer towards developing its first sovereign capability in critical technology. 

Tasmania announces latest investment in advanced manufacturing sector

The Tasmanian government has awarded a total of $619,000 in grants to seven local businesses to help them expand their manufacturing capabilities and support interstate and international market growth opportunities. 
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds

As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.