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Deakin University secures $5m deal to develop cutting-edge ADF training system

Deakin University has been awarded a $5.13 million contract from the Federal Government to continue the development of its cutting-edge augmented and virtual naval...

CJ Foods Oceania invests in Australian manufacturing to meet growing demand for Korean cuisine

CJ Foods Oceania is ramping up its investment in local manufacturing as Korean food becomes an increasingly mainstream part of the Australian culinary landscape. 

Smart glove to train young surgeons

Media Release by Western Sydney University A glove is being trialled at Liverpool Hospital that gives surgical trainees instant and accurate feedback. Researchers say the...

On-road connected vehicle trials set to commence in Victoria

Telstra and Lexus Australia will soon kick-start on-road connected and automated vehicle technology trials aimed at improving road safety across Australia. The trials, which started in...

Over 500 NSW students join virtual AI work placement initiative

More than 500 students from 134 schools across New South Wales are undertaking a week-long virtual work placement focused on artificial intelligence (AI) through a partnership between the NSW Department of Education and leading technology organisations.

Beenleigh Steel Fabrications opens new facility to double production capacity

Australian steel fabricator Beenleigh Steel Fabrications (BSF) has officially opened its new facility in Berrinba in a push to ramp up its production capacity and create new apprenticeships and traineeships.

Queensland begins COVID-19 vaccine human trials

Innovation Minister Kate Jones has announced that human trials will begin today on the University of Queensland’s promising COVID-19 vaccine. More than 4000 people have...

Foton hydrogen fuel cell buses set to operate in Tasmania for net zero goal

Metro Tasmania is set to conduct trials of three battery electric buses in Launceston and three hydrogen fuel cell electric buses in Hobart for up to three years, according to Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael Ferguson, with Foton Mobility as one of its suppliers. 

Aurora Labs scores defence manufacturing contract to 3D-print metal components

Aurora Labs Limited announced its latest achievement in securing a printing service contract with Sovereign Propulsion Systems Pty Ltd (SPS), an Australian-based defence manufacturer specialising in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) platforms.

Cicada Innovations acquires Tech23, celebrates $5.7b in combined capital raised

Australia's national deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations has acquired custodianship of Australia’s longest-running annual deep technology conference Tech23 as the capital raised by their deep tech companies eclipses $5.7 billion.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP

Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.