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Manufacturing expansion at Yatala facility signals $300M export boos – Qld gov’t

A major expansion of advanced manufacturing at Siemens’ Yatala facility is expected to generate a $300 million export pipeline, according to the Crisafulli Government, which says the development reflects renewed business confidence in Queensland and its manufacturing sector.

Government announces ten new Defence Innovation Hub contracts

The Defence Innovation Hub has awarded 10 new contracts worth almost $20 million for Australia’s defence industry, taking the total number of contracts signed...

Schneider rolls out new EV charger for home use

French power electronics company Schneider Electric announced the Australian launch of a new electric vehicle (EV) charger with new features aimed at making at-home charging easier to install and more cost-effective to use.

‘Weld-class’ manufacturing milestone as advanced train welding robot arrives in Maryborough

The Queensland Government has announced the installation of a new high-tech welding robot at the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) facility in Torbanlea, marking a key milestone in the state’s ongoing manufacturing project.

Darwin manufacturer meets cyclonic standards, eyes volume production

Northern Territory company Arctic Installations has cleared serviceability and wind pressure tests at James Cook University (JCU), taking a step towards large-scale production of its structural panels tailored for tough tropical conditions.

4DMedical secures US Department of Defence contract for CT:VQ pilot program

4DMedical, a leader in advanced respiratory imaging technology, has secured a contract with the United States Department of Defence (DoD) to pilot its CT Ventilation-Perfusion (CT:VQ) technology. 

Australia’s manufacturing sector expands in July

Australia’s manufacturing sector has expanded for the tenth consecutive month in July, with the latest Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) from the Ai Group...

New Australian-made metal powders to boost sovereign manufacturing capability

An Australian high-tech spinout from Swinburne University of Technology is poised to enhance the country’s advanced manufacturing sector by delivering high-performance High Entropy Material (HEM) powders. 

ACCC okays Shell’s acquisition of BG

Shell’s proposed takeover of Britain’s BG Group is inching closer to completion after Australia’s Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) determined that the deal would...
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