Welding industry struggles with costs, urges local content mandates
Weld Australia has unveiled the findings of its 2024 Member Survey, revealing a critical situation in the nation’s welding and fabrication industry.
Perth’s Malaga depot first to receive major EV infrastructure upgrades
Western Australia’s electric bus program is advancing rapidly, with contracts awarded to retrofit Perth’s Malaga bus depot with essential EV infrastructure.
Australian gov’t invests $11 million in future defence STEM talent
The Australian Government is reinforcing its commitment to expanding Australia’s defence industry workforce with the launch of the Schools Pathways Program: Open Competitive Grant Opportunity.
Archer advances quantum technology with new proof-of-concept devices
Archer Materials, a leading player in the semiconductor sector, has unveiled two proof-of-concept electrical devices designed to enhance the detection capabilities of its 12CQ quantum chip.
AAAA calls on government to release manufacturing funds for automotive industry
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) is calling on the government to expedite access to crucial manufacturing funding, which the association argues is vital for the growth and competitiveness of the automotive manufacturing sector.
NSW to ban suppliers engaging in misconduct from state contracts
The New South Wales (NSW) Government is set to introduce legislation that will ban suppliers found guilty of serious misconduct from securing state contracts.
Australia’s manufacturing sector contracts for seventh month despite export gains – Judo Bank
Australia's manufacturing sector remained under pressure midway through the third quarter of 2024, with the latest Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) data from Judo Bank indicating ongoing deterioration in sector conditions.
Lanotec unveils revamped packaging across entire product range
Lanotec, the Australian leader in protective maintenance and degreasing products, has introduced a fresh new look for its entire product line.
Future of Victorian fashion manufacturing hinges on strategic investments, says report
New research from the Australian Fashion Council and Epson Australia highlights the critical juncture of Victoria’s nearly $1 billion fashion manufacturing industry, detailing both its current and future value.
200 new jobs created for Australia’s nuclear submarine program
The Australian Government announced a new initiative aimed at bolstering Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine workforce through the Jobs for Subs program.
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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.
