FSC Forest Week 2024 launches, promoting global action for sustainable forestry
FSC Forest Week 2024 is set to begin this Saturday, 21 September, as part of a global initiative led by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to promote awareness of sustainable forestry.
Austal USA secures $450M contract to boost submarine production for US Navy
Austal Limited announced that its US division, Austal USA, has been awarded a USD 450 million (approximately AUD 670 million) contract by General Dynamics Electric Boat.
UNSW leads Australian-German collaboration on hydrogen and green metals initiative
UNSW Sydney researchers have released a report exploring the feasibility of collaboration between Australia and Germany on hydrogen and green metals, as part of the Federal Government’s Green Metals for Sustainable Steel from Australia and Germany (SuSteelAG) initiative.
BAE Systems secures $270M deal to expand missile component production
BAE Systems Australia has been awarded a $270 million contract to enhance the production of critical components for the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2, a medium-range, surface-to-air missile designed to protect warships from advanced anti-ship cruise missiles.
MEMKO rolls out non-intrusive flight test solution for rapid aircraft trials
MEMKO has introduced its first market product, the Non-Intrusive Flight Test Instrumentation (NIFTI) system, designed to streamline flight trials with rapid, affordable, and flexible testing capabilities.
Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy to boost green manufacturing
Australia has unveiled its National Hydrogen Strategy, setting the stage for the country to become a global leader in clean energy, as revealed in a media release.
AML3D expands US Navy collaboration through BlueForge Alliance deal
AML3D has marked a key development in its collaboration with the US Navy by securing a Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA) with BlueForge Alliance (BFA).
Regional manufacturing grants of up to $500,000 now open for Qld SMEs
The Queensland Government has officially opened the fourth round of its $33.5 million Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program (MHGP), aimed at bolstering regional manufacturers.
Hanwha, Advanced Navigation partner to strengthen military navigation systems
Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA), and Advanced Navigation have taken a significant step towards advancing military navigation technologies with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Land Forces 2024 International Defence Exposition.
New Ampcontrol board appointment to support manufacturing growth, decarbonisation
Ampcontrol has announced the appointment of Alan Foster, Director of Operations, to its Board of Directors, as the company ramps up its manufacturing operations to meet the growing demand for energy transition solutions.
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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.
