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Australian Strategic Materials receives major gov’t backing for rare earths project

The Australian Government is positioning Dubbo as a central hub in its strategy to enhance Australia’s critical minerals and rare earths industry in New South Wales. 

Sparc Technologies, QUT achieve major milestone in sodium-ion battery materials project

ASX-listed company Sparc Technologies and Queensland University of Technology have reached a significant milestone in their collaborative project that targets sustainably sourced hard carbon anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). 

Hale Farm modernises cannabis manufacturing with Elevated Signals software

Elevated Signals Inc, a Canadian software provider for regulated industries, has been selected by Tasmania-based Hale Farm to streamline its cannabis manufacturing operations and prepare for future growth in Australia’s medical cannabis market.

Countdown begins for historic Australian Made rocket launch

Australia is on the cusp of a major space milestone, as Gilmour Space Technologies gears up to launch the first Australian-made rocket into orbit from Australian soil. 

CIMIC’s Sedgman bolsters critical minerals portfolio with acquisition of MinSol Engineering

Sedgman, a key member of the CIMIC Group, has solidified its position as a comprehensive provider in the critical minerals sector through the acquisition of MinSol Engineering Pty Ltd.

Manufacturing gets an AI boost with OFS’ Mayvn AI rollout

OFS has launched Mayvn AI, a generative artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance manufacturing productivity and improve communication between executives and operational teams. 

Manufacturing among sectors facing prolonged energy crisis impacts, says Australian Industry Group

Australia's manufacturing sector is expected to remain under pressure from the ongoing global energy crisis, even if tensions in the Middle East ease soon, according to the Australian Industry Group, which says the effects on inflation, investment and business activity are likely to persist for months.

Adbri announces appointment of Managing Director and CEO

Cement manufacturer Adbri Limited has announced the appointment of Nick Miller, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, to the Board as Managing Director and CEO,...

Defence considers $1B missile program investment

The Department of Defence announced Tuesday this week plans to make a $1 billion investment into advanced guided weapons for the Navy under Project...

Celebrating 45 years as Orora veteran shares insights on manufacturing advancements

Orora’s Revesby beverage can manufacturing plant has recently celebrated a milestone in sustainable manufacturing, honoring Horst Drechsler, an engineer who has dedicated 45 years to the company. 
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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.