Australian and Switzerland agree defence materiel and industry cooperation
Australia and Switzerland have strengthened defence materiel and industry cooperation with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday.
The MoU, which...
CSIRO invests $35m to advance Australia’s Space Technology and AI capabilities
CSIRO has announced a $35 million investment in frontier research in Space Technology and Artificial Intelligence.
Part of CSIRO's Future Science Platforms (FSP) portfolio, aimed...
QRC urges Victorian manufacturers to move to Queensland
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has urged Victorian manufacturers to relocate to Queensland to avoid cutting staff numbers.
It comes after the Victorian State Government...
Rheinmetall breaks ground on new vehicle manufacturing facility in Australia
Defence Minister Christopher Pyne has turned the first sod on Australia's new Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence, marking a new milestone for the Australian...
GA-ASI selected to provide Australia’s first armed remotely piloted aircraft system
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has been selected by the Australian Government to provide Armed Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) for the Australian Defence...
ABB expands transformer offering with new product announcements
Pioneering technology leader ABB has introduced a new range of products at its ABB Customer World (ACW) event in Xiamen, China.
The event, which followed...
Construction commences on Australia’s new Offshore Patrol Vessels
Defence Minister Christopher Pyne has announced the start of construction on the Navy’s new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) at Osborne in South Australia.
The multi-billion...
ABB inaugurates US$300m advanced manufacturing hub in China
Pioneering technology leader ABB has officially commissioned its new advanced innovation and manufacturing hub in Xiamen, China.
Located in the city’s Torch Hi-Tech Industrial Park,...
New turbine engine maintenance facility opens in Qld
Defence Industry Minister Steven Ciobo has inaugurated TAE Aerospace’s new Turbine Engine Maintenance Facility (TEMF) in Bundamba, south-east Queensland.
Located near Ipswich, the new facility...
University of Queensland awarded $500m software grant from Siemens
University of Queensland students and researchers will have the opportunity to further advance their skills in digital and data driven industries thanks to a more...
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Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
