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Qld invests $5m in advanced manufacturing, cyber security training

The Queensland government has unveiled over $5 million in investments to boost jobs in the state’s cyber security and advanced manufacturing sectors. 

Boeing opens new advanced manufacturing Skills Development Centre in Melbourne

Boeing Australia has launched its new Skills Development Centre at its aircraft components manufacturing site in Fishermans Bend in Melbourne.  

Victoria boosts electricians upskilling program for solar boom

The Victorian government has announced a $900,000 investment to train more electricians and electrical engineers.  

Public feedback sought for AU’s green energy transition

The Australian government’s Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth is soliciting public feedback on the country’s green energy transition. 

WA streamlines Mid West Hydrogen Hub development with new funding

The Western Australian government has allocated $5.5 million in funding to accelerate the development of the Mid West Hydrogen Hub. 

Queensland releases updated Advanced Manufacturing Roadmap

The Queensland government has updated its Advanced Manufacturing Roadmap to help thousands of manufacturers create good and secure jobs.

Lockheed Martin Australia invests $74m in new Air Defence Centre

Lockheed Martin Australia is investing $74 million to establish a National Integrated Air and Missle Defence (IAMD) Ecosystem in Australia.

New biopolymer coating developed to solve food packaging issues

Researchers from Flinders University and German biomaterials developer one • f?ve have designed new biopolymer coating materials that would address packaging waste issues in the fast-food industry. 

ARC hub for Australian steel innovation launches in Illawarra

The University of Wollongong Australia has launched the Australian Research Council (ARC) Hub for Australian Steel Innovation in Illawarra. 

BAE Systems Australia bags $155m Navy Destroyer contract

BAE Systems Australia has secured a $155 million contract to equip the Australian Navy’s Hobart Class Destroyer fleet with sovereign sustainment capability.  Under the six-year...
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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.