GE solar inverters make Australia-first debut
GE solar inverters are now available for purchase in Australia – making the nation the first in the world to gain access to the...
Additional bushmasters to be manufactured in Australia
The Australian Government has committed to a $100 million investment for the production of 44 additional Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) at Thales Australia’s facility in Bendigo.
ANSTO to use $14M gov’t boost in rare earths R&D project
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) said rare earths will be a key area of focus for its minerals unit after it received $13.9 million in funding under the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub.
Orica’s Cyanco acquisition expands market reach, boosts sodium cyanide manufacturing
Mining and infrastructure solutions developer Orica Limited Orica Limited announced a definitive agreement to acquire Cyanco Intermediate 4 Corp (Cyanco), a US-based manufacturer and distributor of sodium cyanide serving gold mining industries across North America.
WA gov’t commits to local vanadium battery manufacturing
The Western Australian government has pledged to support the development of a vanadium battery industry as part of its Made in WA Plan, should it secure re-election.
IBISWorld: Import competition weighs on Australia’s wooden furniture manufacturing
Australia’s wooden furniture and upholstered seat manufacturing sector has faced mixed conditions in recent years, with industry research firm IBISWorld reporting that demand surged during the pandemic but has since been subdued by rising import competition and cost pressures.
South Australia launches new Space Sector Strategy
The South Australian Government has launched its Space Sector Strategy aimed at driving the state’s contribution to the Australian Space Agency goal of tripling...
UW-Madison researchers unveil 3D-printed functional human brain tissue
A team of scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has pioneered the development of the first 3D-printed brain tissue capable of growth and functioning akin to natural brain tissue.
NSW launches $30m Future Industries Investment Program to turbocharge manufacturing
The New South Wales government has kickstarted a $30 million program aimed at attracting more investments in various industries, such as medical technology, digital systems, clean energy, defence, and aerospace.
Calix, Pilbara Minerals to develop “midstream” lithium chemicals refinery at Pilgangoora in WA
Calix and Pilbara Minerals have executed a MOU covering the co-development of “midstream” lithium chemicals refinery utilising Calix’s core technology.
The two companies will undertake...
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How a small pet food manufacturer supports a 5x increase in production capacity
For Advanced Pet Care of Australia, scaling into one of Australia’s top pet food manufacturers required more than new production capacity – it required better systems.
