Hanwha selects Advanced Navigation in $8.7M deal for GNSS-degraded navigation
Advanced Navigation, a global leader in assured positioning, navigation, and timing (APNT) technologies, has finalised a deal worth AUD $8.7 million with Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA).
Challenges ahead for Australia’s sheet metal product manufacturers, says report
The Sheet Metal Product Manufacturing industry in Australia has faced challenges over the past five years, driven by fluctuating demand across various market segments, according to a recent report by IBISWorld.
Telix to acquire RLS in major expansion of North American manufacturing and distribution platform
Telix Pharmaceuticals announced its agreement to acquire RLS (USA) Inc, the only Joint Commission-accredited radiopharmacy network in the US, as part of a strategic move to expand its North American manufacturing and distribution capabilities.
Sphere Drones to boost NPWS Hazard Management with advanced HubX drone systems
Sphere Drones has been awarded a tender by the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to supply its innovative HubX drone-in-a-box systems under the state government’s $1.89 million Natural Hazards Technology Program.
Austal USA secures $220M contract to support US Navy submarine manufacturing
Austal Limited has announced that its US subsidiary, Austal USA, has been awarded a USD 152 million (approximately AUD 220 million) contract by the US Navy.
New recycling hub turns tyres into roads in Shoalhaven
Tyres once destined for landfill are now being repurposed for use in road paving, artificial turf, and children’s playgrounds at Australia’s first rubber crumb plant, located in the Shoalhaven region, as revealed in a news release.
Australia-UAE trade deal opens new doors for automotive manufacturers
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), the peak body for Australia’s automotive manufacturing industry, has warmly welcomed the historic Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
Qld awards $30M train manufacturing contract to Darra company Knorr-Bremse
The Queensland Government has awarded Knorr-Bremse a $30 million contract under the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) to supply climate control systems for 65 new six-car passenger trains.
Australian government invests $22M in domestic rocket motor manufacturing
The Australian Government announced an investment in a sovereign rocket motor program aimed at bolstering national security and creating high-skilled jobs in the advanced manufacturing sector.
Austal, Greenroom Robotics team up following Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial
Austal Australia and Greenroom Robotics have formalized a strategic commercial partnership, building on the success of their recent Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial (PBAT) conducted for the Royal Australian Navy.
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
