BAE Systems kickstarts manufacturing of proof-of-concept mast for Hunter class frigates
BAE Systems Australia’s team in Henderson, Western Australia, has begun construction work on the proof-of-concept mast for the Hunter Class Frigate Program.
KONGSBERG advances guided weapons manufacturing in Hunter region
Manufacturing progress at KONGSBERG’s missile factory in regional New South Wales was highlighted this week during a site visit by the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, as construction continues at the Astra Aerolab Defence & Aerospace Precinct in Williamtown.
TRI opens cGMP manufacturing facility in Brisbane
Translational Research Institute (TRI) has officially unveiled its new biomedical manufacturing facility in Brisbane, named ENTRI, in a move the Institute says will help unlock biomanufacturing capability and accelerate the commercialisation of Australian medical innovations.
Redflow, Ameresco collaborate on prototype microgrid for US defence dep’t
Brisbane-based battery manufacturer Redflow has teamed up with Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specialising in energy efficiency and renewable energy, to deploy a prototype microgrid for the US Department of Defence (DOD).
Queensland rolls out Industry 4.0 program to drive technology skills
The Queensland Future Skills (QFS) Partnership is paving the way for Industry 4.0 by offering a new program dubbed, Certificate II in Autonomous Technologies (10935NAT), designed to address the critical skills gap and prepare workers and their employers for the rapidly increasing rollout of inter-connected technology in the industry.
Salvos Stores opens Australia’s first textile recovery facility in Brisbane
Salvos Stores has opened a textile recovery facility in Brisbane, describing the site as the first of its kind in Australia and part of broader efforts to reduce clothing waste and support circular economy initiatives.
2024-25 Budget delivers record funding boost in Australia’s defence sector
The Australian Government is making an investment in the nation’s manufacturing capabilities as part of the 2024 National Defence Strategy, committing $50.3 billion over the next decade to enhance defence industry capability, as revealed in the recently released federal budget.
First Graphene’s hydrogen catalyst study shows remarkable efficiency gains
First Graphene Limited has released the findings of an independent study conducted by the Centre for Process Innovation UK (CPI), highlighting the potential of graphene-based electrocatalysts for green hydrogen production.
NSW’s advanced manufacturing facility completes first groundbreaking project
Bradfield City Centre’s Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF), a state-of-the-art NSW Government initiative, has completed its first project, marking a significant step forward in the region's advanced manufacturing sector.
QPM’s proposed advanced manufacturing facility near Townsville awarded Prescribed Project status
A proposed advanced manufacturing facility at the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct has been declared a prescribed project and is set to provide a huge industry...
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
