EOS to supply new remote weapon stations for ADF
Defence technology company Electro Optic System (EOS) has secured a $94 million contract to supply 251 Remote Weapons Stations (RWS) for ADF’s protected mobility...
Aussie local manufacturer enters US submarine program with gov’t support
The Australian Government has announced what it describes as a significant step for domestic manufacturing under the AUKUS partnership, confirming HIFraser as the first Australian company qualified to supply parts for US Virginia class submarines through the Government-funded Defence Industry Vendor Qualification Program (DIVQ).
New University of Sydney technology turns roofs into water-harvesting, heat-reducing surfaces
Researchers at the University of Sydney, in collaboration with start-up Dewpoint Innovations, have developed a nanoengineered polymer coating that can passively cool buildings and collect water from the air without using energy.
Micro muscles inspired by DNA supercoiling
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University of Wollongong (UOW) researchers have mimicked the supercoiling properties of DNA to develop a new type of artificial muscles for use in...
Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility in NSW opens call for inaugural projects
The first stage of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF) in Bradfield City Centre is set to open its doors in mid-2024 in hopes of providing a platform for local and global manufacturing businesses, innovators, researchers, and technology providers, the Western Parkland City Authority announced on their website.
130 jobs affected with impending closure of Glencore mine
Glencore Xstrata will be closing down its Ravensworth underground operation in NSW September, blaming "increasingly difficult" economic conditions for its decision.
A spokesman for the company said “Continued...
ASC secures submarine services contract from Saab
ASC has been contracted by defence and security company Saab to provide a range of design and engineering services for the A26 submarine program, two...
Unleashed report reveals Aussie manufacturers’ resilience amid ‘squeezed middle class’
In a recent report released by inventory management software provider Unleashed, the state of Australian manufacturers is revealed to be in good health overall, with a Manufacturing Health Index score of 63 out of 100.
Beston Global Food Company enters into JV with Sunwah Group to conquer Asian markets
Beston Global Food Company (BFC) has entered into a Joint Venture (JV) with the Sunwah Group for the marketing and distribution of its food...
Bedford awarded $500,000 in Federal funding to upgrade its Mt Gambier timber manufacturing facility
Disability organisation Bedford has received $500,000 to upgrade its Mount Gambier timber manufacturing facility as part of the National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF) program...
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