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Australia’s first clean energy TAFE centre to launch in WA

Western Australia is poised to become a key hub for clean energy education with the Albanese and Cook Governments investing $70.5 million over five years to establish the first TAFE Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence.

Austal USA to design a new towing, salvage and rescue ship for US Navy

Austal USA, the American arm of the West Australia based shipbuilder Austal, has been awarded a US$3.6 million functional design contract to prepare for...

Recharge Industries, Deakin University to forge AI’s role in creating better batteries

Recharge Industries has ventured into a partnership with Deakin University’s Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute to leverage AI in making better batteries. 

Hazer Group gains key patent for hydrogen and carbon production in the US

Hazer Group has obtained a new patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, enhancing its intellectual property portfolio in hydrogen and graphitic carbon production.

ModnPods expands manufacturing facility after securing QIC funding

Gold Coast innovator ModnPods is ramping up production by officially opening a new modular pod factory in Arundel that will potentially produce up to 200 modular pods, including some purpose-built government employee housing.

Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility prepares to open doors in NSW

High-tech capability is set to bolster advanced manufacturing in NSW with the opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF) later this year, providing manufacturers with access to cutting-edge technology, training, and expertise.

EOS secures Western European contract to deliver Slinger counter-drone systems

Electro Optic Systems is delivering its Slinger counter-drone systems to Diehl Defence in Germany as part of a $15 million contract. 

Weld Australia joins forces with global leaders to future-proof manufacturing

Weld Australia has announced a strategic partnership with two leading welding technology organisations, EWI and the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Group, in a move designed to strengthen the country’s manufacturing sector.

Gov’t funding to help Australian firms meet US submarine manufacturing standards

The Australian Government has announced a $19 million investment to support Australian manufacturers seeking to secure contracts within the United States submarine industrial base through the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification (AUSSQ) Pilot program.

Alcoa reports Q4 2023 earnings with focus on cost reduction, production curtailment

In the wake of Alcoa Corp's fourth-quarter 2023 earnings release, ASX-listed Alumina Limited has highlighted key developments in the AWAC joint venture and underscores the company's commitment to navigating the challenging market conditions.
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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.