RMIT-led collaboration discovers new form of silicene that could revolutionise the electronics industry
A collaboration between RMIT, the Toyota Central R&D Laboratories and Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology has led to the discovery...
BluGlass secures USD 1.8M deal with NCSU for CLAWS Hub laser development
Global semiconductor developer BluGlass Limited has inked a contract worth USD 1.775 million (AUD 2.6 million) with North Carolina State University (NCSU) as part of the Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (CLAWS) Hub.
Queensland documentary celebrates women in manufacturing
A Queensland-produced documentary series titled, “She Made It,” is spotlighting women in the male-dominated manufacturing sector of the state.
EM Solutions unveils first stage completion of its factory expansion
EM Solutions, a manufacturer of satellite and microwave communications technologies, has completed the first phase of its Brisbane plant expansion, which it claims is necessary to support the design, production, and testing of its flagship Naval SATCOM systems.
UNSW Sydney to house world’s first student-built nuclear fusion device
UNSW Sydney will soon be home to the world’s first-ever nuclear fusion device to be wholly designed, manufactured, and managed by students.
Toyota calls back 300 Prius vehicles in Australia
Toyota Australia is recalling approximately 300 current generation Prius vehicles manufactured between August 2015 and October 2016 due to “potential issue with the parking...
Volkswagen to cut 30,000 jobs worldwide
Volkswagen will be cutting up to 30,000 jobs worldwide, including 23,000 in Germany as part of the biggest modernisation programme in the history of...
ASM-produced alloy to be used in magnet manufacturing
A consortium of Korean investors including Cerritos Holdings, Kamur Partners and ACE Equity Partners recently signed a framework agreement to invest US$250 million (approx....
Government backs AMGC in the 2018-19 Budget
The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has confirmed that it has received ongoing support from the Australian Government in the 2018-19 Budget.
Dr Jens Goennemann, Managing Director, AMGC said...
Eight modular homes completed on Thursday Island
A collaborative effort between the Queensland Government, the Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust, and renowned builder Oly Homes has brought eight modular homes and Gold LHA (Livable Housing Australia) accessible units to Thursday Island.























