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Mineral Resources wins Norwest with revised $349.9M takeover bid

Gas explorer Norwest Energy has accepted a sweetened $349.9M offer from Mineral Resources to buy the remaining stake in the oil and gas company. 

‘Future Made in Australia’ plan targets pollution reduction, economic growth – CANA

Climate Action Network Australia (CANA) and Solutions for Climate Australia (SCA) have lauded Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's unveiling of the ambitious 'Future Made in Australia' plan.

Cicada Innovations acquires Tech23, celebrates $5.7b in combined capital raised

Australia's national deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations has acquired custodianship of Australia’s longest-running annual deep technology conference Tech23 as the capital raised by their deep tech companies eclipses $5.7 billion.

Louis Vega appointed President of Dow Australia and New Zealand

Former US Government official Louis A. Vega has been named regional President and Managing Director of Dow Chemical and Australia and New Zealand. Mr Vega,...

AFC and Epson Australia to explore smart factory model for fashion manufacturing

The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and Epson Australia have announced a new initiative to explore the development of an AI-powered smart factory that could modernise the country's fashion manufacturing sector. 

MIT develops multi-directional artificial muscle, advancing soft robotics

MIT engineers have developed artificial muscle tissue capable of flexing in multiple directions, a breakthrough that could pave the way for soft, biohybrid robots with enhanced movement. 

Bosch is elevating manufacturing in Australia, opening a new Manufacturing Automation Centre

Bosch is elevating manufacturing in Australia. The global supplier of technology and services has opened its new $17 million Manufacturing Automation Centre in Clayton, Victoria.

Hydrogen-powered road trains to reduce fuel use in Pilbara

Holcim Australia is implementing hydrogen technology to reduce emissions and fuel consumption in its road trains operating across the Pilbara region.

Aurora Labs unveils AL250 commercial 3D printer for enhanced productivity

ASX-listed 3D printing company Aurora Labs has unveiled its new AL250 commercial printer project, marking a significant transition from the RMP-1 printer model to the newly designed AL250 laser powder bed fusion machine.

Qld manufacturers offered new digital skills training program

Manufacturing Queensland is promoting an accredited training program aimed at strengthening digital skills within the manufacturing sector. 
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global

There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.