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.
Kimberly-Clark Australia achieves landmark zero waste milestone at Millicent Mill
Kimberly-Clark Australia (K-CA), a manufacturer in South Australia, has reached zero waste to landfill at its Millicent Mill facility.
New report spotlights Australia’s unique edge in robotics
A new market report from automation marketplace HowToRobot and Robotics Australia Group, a peak body for robotics in Australia, has revealed an overview of how the nation’s robotics sector is tapping into its unique edge in the global robotics race.
Manufacturing begins on guided missiles in Australia, Defence says
The Australian Defence Department has announced that manufacturing of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) has commenced in Australia, marking the start of domestic production of the missiles.
Accurate Dosing Systems set to provide purpose-built robot for Belgium giant Firmenich
South Australian manufacturer Accurate Dosing Systems (ADS) has won an ongoing contract to create and service a purpose-built robot for Firmenich, a privately-owned fragrance and flavour company in Belgium.
iLAuNCH to qualify in-space servicing spacecraft Optimus for flight
The iLAuNCH Trailblazer is vetting Space Machines Company’s Optimus OSV Spacecraft, the largest single Australian-made commercial space transport and servicing platform, before it heads into orbit in early 2024.
Phebra unveils new Australian-made sterile theatre pack
Pharmaceutical company Phebra announced the launch of its first product in a sterile theatre pack manufactured on its new production line at the company's expanded multi-purpose Sydney manufacturing plant.
Queensland to house new saveBOARD sustainable building materials facility
Sustainable building materials manufacturer saveBOARD is establishing its first Queensland facility on the Gold Coast after receiving over $1.7 million in grant funding from the state government.
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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.
