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Swinburne researchers develop bendable, cement-free concrete suited for construction in earthquake zones 

Swinburne researchers have developed and patented a new type of concrete that is made out of waste materials and can bend under load. Developed by Dr...

Final Air Warfare Destroyer delivered to Defence

The Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance, which includes the Department of Defence, Raytheon Australia, and ASC Shipbuilding supported by Navantia Australia, has delivered the Navy’s...

Coronavirus adds to manufacturing woes in February, according to report  

The Australian PMI posted its lowest result in almost five years, having dropped a further 1.1 points to 44.3 in February due to concerns...

Australian Paper’s Orora acquisition approved by ACCC

Australian Paper, the only independent, non-vertically integrated, domestic supplier of certain paper packaging inputs made from kraft fibre, has been given the nod by...

Austal reveals new trimaran technology at its Henderson shipyard

Austal has unveiled a new 83-metre trimaran ferry, its latest development in high-speed trimaran technology. Austal Hull 396, to be known as Queen Beetle, is...

Lintek targets further success in global F-35 program with novel manufacturing system

A small NSW business has developed a cutting-edge manufacturing system with a view to securing more work in the global F-35 program. Queanbeyan based Lintek,...

Vmoto, Super Soco to establish new manufacturing company in China

Aussie electric bike and scooter company Vmoto and Shanghai-based Super Soco will establish a new jointly owned manufacturing company that will operate out of Vmoto’s existing...

Defence to trial innovative 3D printing technology

The Australian Army will trial a cutting edge 3D printing technology delivered in Darwin and used by the Royal Australian Navy. The 12-month trial of...

Australian Space Agency launches in Adelaide

Prime Minister Scott Morrison officially opened the Australian Space Agency’s new premises at Adelaide’s innovation precinct, Lot Fourteen. Speaking at the official launching ceremony, Mr...

Sydney manufacturer wins contract to supply sitting frames for Army’s new Boxer vehicles

Sydney-based Precision Metal Group has secured a  Government contract to build the seating frames for the Australian Army’s new Boxer 8x8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles.  The deliver...
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds

As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.