Manufacturing PMI hits three-year low
CBA's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for April showed that the slowdown in Australia’s manufacturing sector gained momentum at the start of the second...
Australia invests in AI to enhance biomedical manufacturing
Two leading Australian innovation centres have unveiled a joint accelerator to help biomedical companies harness the power of data and artificial intelligence (AI) during Australia’s trade mission at the global BIO convention.
CSIRO innovation helps confirm 100-year old Einstein theory
Astronomers from the Advanced Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) in the USA have reported an astonishing scientific discovery that confirms Einstein’s theory from 100...
Northrop Grumman inks deal to buy aerospace manufacturer Orbital ATK for $9.2bn
Northrop Grumman has announced that it has reached an agreement to buy global leader in aerospace and defence technologies Orbital ATK Inc. for $9.2...
Cleanaway expands with $110M acquisition of Citywide Waste
Cleanaway Waste Management announced its agreement to acquire Citywide Waste, the waste and recycling business of Citywide Service Solutions, for $110 million.
As part of...
Rheinmetall secures Land 400 Phase 2 project
The Australian Government has awarded the Land 400 Defence contract to Rheinmetall Defence Australia.
The $5 billion contract will see Rheinmetall manufacture 211Â new Combat Reconnaissance...
Researchers debut chip-based 3D printer
Researchers from MIT and the University of Texas at Austin have unveiled what they claim as the world's first chip-based 3D printer, enabling a new era of portable, rapid, and customised object creation.
How Labor’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund is expected to boost manufacturing
Labor promises a $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund to boost investment in manufacturing, create jobs, grow local capacity and rebuild Australia’s industrial base.Â
WA first state-wide strategy to foster health, medical research
The WA Health and Medical Research Strategy 2023–2033 outlines the priorities and direction of health and medical research for the state to strengthen research capability across the sector, the Western Australian Department of Health announced.Â
Memphasys appoints Felix device manufacturer
W&S Plastics, a custom injection moulder in NSW Australia, has secured a contract to manufacture and assemble a medical device for bio-separations company Memphasys.
Under...
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AMCA Impact Study highlights AI’s role in improving HVAC safety compliance
A new AMCA Impact Study has highlighted the growing challenge of helping HVAC contractors access reliable safety and compliance information quickly, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses operating in Australia's highly regulated construction environment.
