Saturday, October 17, 2026

New Tech Central scaleup hub opens in Sydney

A new Sydney Tech Central scaleup hub opened today on Pitt Street, further cementing the district’s position as the premier tech innovation centre in the country. 

Sydney SME slashes H135 helicopter repair time for Boeing

Small business DC Roberts Aircraft has helped Boeing Defence Australia shorten the repair time of H135 helicopter starter generators. 

Titomic enters US renewable market with D523 cold spray sale

ASX-listed Titomic has sold its D523 low-pressure cold spray system in a purchase order that allowed it to enter the North American renewable market. 

Vast Solar to develop CSP Gigafactory after successful prototype facility in Queensland

Vast Solar has successfully manufactured its world-leading concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) technology at its Prototype Manufacturing Facility in Goodna, Queensland, paving the way for full-scale manufacturing plants in Australia that will employ dozens of skilled workers.

$10m budget allocated for Adelaide’s Factory of the Future

The federal government has allocated $10.1 million in funding to help Flinders University expand the Factory of the Future in Adelaide. 

Qld invests $5m in advanced manufacturing, cyber security training

The Queensland government has unveiled over $5 million in investments to boost jobs in the state’s cyber security and advanced manufacturing sectors. 

Boeing opens new advanced manufacturing Skills Development Centre in Melbourne

Boeing Australia has launched its new Skills Development Centre at its aircraft components manufacturing site in Fishermans Bend in Melbourne.  

Victoria boosts electricians upskilling program for solar boom

The Victorian government has announced a $900,000 investment to train more electricians and electrical engineers.  

Public feedback sought for AU’s green energy transition

The Australian government’s Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth is soliciting public feedback on the country’s green energy transition. 

WA streamlines Mid West Hydrogen Hub development with new funding

The Western Australian government has allocated $5.5 million in funding to accelerate the development of the Mid West Hydrogen Hub. 
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds

As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.