Lockheed Martin Australia renames STELaRLab to Advanced Systems and Technologies
Lockheed Martin Australia has rebranded its Science, Technology, Engineering Leadership and Research Laboratory (STELaRLab) as Advanced Systems and Technologies to better align with the mission-directed objectives and capability development needs of the Australian Defence Force.
Visy opens $50M upgraded glass recycling facility in Victoria
Victoria is now home to Visy’s newly upgraded glass recycling facility in Laverton, which will process up to 200,000 tonnes of glass each year, including bottles and glass recycled from the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).
Manufacturing SMEs, start-ups gain access to $3.25M additive manufacturing funding program
Australian manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups can now apply for a new $3.25 million funding program aimed at helping businesses adopt additive manufacturing to improve productivity, strengthen supply chains and accelerate innovation, according to the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC).
New Return and Earn machine arrives in Tamworth
Tamworth residents now have a new location to recycle eligible bottles, cans, and cartons with the installation of a Return and Earn machine at the Tamworth Home Centre.
APCO report highlights progress and challenges in Australia’s packaging recycling goals
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has released its 2022-23 Australian Packaging Consumption and Recovery Data Report, presenting a detailed overview of the nation's progress toward achieving a circular economy for packaging.
Vaxxas secures TGA licence to expand manufacturing of therapeutic goods in Brisbane
Australian biotechnology company Vaxxas has been granted a Therapeutic Goods Administration licence to manufacture therapeutic goods, clearing the way for GMP-compliant manufacturing at its Brisbane biomedical facility and supporting the progression of clinical trials for its proprietary high-density microarray patch technology.
More funding, government contracts needed for Australian manufacturing to compete globally, says report
A new report from national professional services firm RSM Australia has highlighted the need for an increase in government contracts and funding to allow Australian advanced manufacturing to compete on a global level.
XTEK plans to rebrand as HighCom to pave way for global expansion
Defence industry company XTEK Limited announced a proposed name change to HighCom Limited, pending shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for 12...
Vaxxas’ new needle-free vaccine manufacturing plant opens in Queensland
Biotechnology company Vaxxas has completed work on its new needle-free vaccine technology manufacturing facility in Northshore Hamilton.
Viva Energy inks major fuel supply contract with Australian Defence Force
Viva Energy Refining has secured a contract with the Department of Defence to deliver aviation, marine, and ground fuel to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
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