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Steel manufacturing expansion set to support $50B Western Sydney buildout

Western Sydney’s manufacturing sector is set to expand its steel processing capacity with the opening of a new facility in Milperra, designed to support the region’s growing construction and infrastructure pipeline, according to The Australian Reinforcement Company (ARC).

New ARC research hub to revolutionise biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Australian Research Council (ARC) Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Richard Johnson has officially launched a new hub at the University of Melbourne to help bolster the Australian biopharmaceutical sector using digitisation and artificial intelligence (AI) in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

AI, wearable technology could help protect workers from injuries, expert says

Artificial intelligence and wearable technology can help companies better understand the risk profile of their workforce and provide bespoke injury prevention training where needed, according to a workplace safety expert. 

NSW rolls out net zero emissions policy for heavy road vehicles, rail freight

The NSW Government has unveiled a new policy aimed at reducing emissions in the heavy road and rail freight sector, which is a significant step in its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

Pierlite to illuminate up to one thousand schools across NSW

Media Release Leading Australian lighting and controls solutions provider, Pierlite, has been appointed by Schools Infrastructure NSW to provide LED lighting across a large number...

NSW, Federal Gov’t launch national approach to revive local rail manufacturing industry

The New South Wales government said it is manufacturing the next fleet of Tangara trains locally, paving the way for the creation of new jobs and a more reliable rail network. 

New portal aims to cut machinery costs for manufacturers through shared access

A new digital platform backed by the Australian Composites Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (ACM CRC) aims to help manufacturers access costly equipment without the burden of major capital investment, while enabling owners of underused machinery to generate additional value from existing assets.

Panasonic Energy, NOVONIX strike deal to power North American EV battery manufacturing

NOVONIX Limited and Panasonic Energy announced the signing of a binding off-take agreement to bolster the production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries in North America.

Vic company wins Government contract to develop light-weight protective suit for ADF

Victorian company DMTC Limited has secured contract with the Federal Government to develop cutting-edge technology that could improve the protective equipment used by the...

Australia’s hydrogen future takes shape with $65M park near Wodonga

The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia (GAMAA) has hailed the beginning of construction on the $65.46 million Hydrogen Park Murray Valley near Wodonga
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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.