Queensland commends Rheinmetall on $1b deal to manufacture Boxer CRVs for Germany
Queensland-made military vehicles are reportedly set to become one of Australia's largest defence exports as part of a $1 billion agreement to provide the German Bundeswehr with more than 100 Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles (CRVs).
CSIRO and Oventus’ 3D printed invention treats sleep apnoea
Researchers from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) have collaborated with dental company Oventus to create a revolutionary mouthpiece that prevents life-threatening pauses in...
World’s first blood-based prostate cancer test launches in Australia
The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has announced the market launch of MiCheck Prostate, a world-first blood-based prostate cancer test developed in Australia.
Plentex Limited agrees to acquire Biovite Australia
Australian algae producer Plentex Limited has signed an agreement to acquire Biovite Australia Pty Ltd, a biotechnology company which does research and development and...
Australia’s Future Program Office opens in France
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has officially opened Australia's Future Submarine Office in Cherbourg, France.
The office, which was named “Hughes House” after late Rear Admiral...
Coalition confirms cutting off support for automotive industry
Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey has confirmed that the Coalition Government will cut off its financial support for the Australian automotive industry.
The Guardian reports that...
Another great milestone in Austal’s penetration into the offshore crew boat market
Austal – the leading global defence prime contractor and designer and manufacturer of defence and commercial ships – has announced that it has inked...
Upgraded Tullamarine frozen bakery manufacturing plant officially opened
Minister for Industry, Lily D’Ambrosio has officially opened Allied Mills’ newly upgraded frozen bakery manufacturing plant at Tullamarine.
Tullamarine is Allied Mills’ largest bakery which...
Tritium bags its largest ever supply deal for its ultra-fast chargers
Tritium has signed its largest-ever deal to supply its flagship Veefil-PK 350kW DC high power electric vehicle (EV) chargers to IONITY, the European electric...
Biotech survey concludes that Australia needs reforms to keep advanced manufacturing at home
Conducted by AusBiotech and supported by Grant Thornton Australia, the annual Biotechnology Industry Position Survey (2014) has revealed a rather disturbing trend — Australia’s...
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