$2.5M boost to manufacturing training in Western Sydney heavy vehicle sector
Manufacturing capability in Western Sydney is set to be strengthened under a $2.5 million investment from the New South Wales Government to upgrade training facilities at TAFE NSW Wetherill Park, aimed at building a pipeline of skilled workers for the state’s expanding freight, transport and manufacturing sectors.
Titomic signs multi-year US defence CRADA to advance manufacturing and cold spray tech
Manufacturing capabilities and defence sustainment are set to be advanced under a new multi-year research agreement between Titomic USA, Inc. and a US military research organisation, focused on developing cold spray and additive manufacturing applications for defence modernisation.
WA to establish $10M AI fund and Centre of Excellence to boost public sector...
Western Australia will establish a new Public Sector Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence alongside a $10 million AI Investment Fund, as part of a push to expand the use of artificial intelligence across government services, the Government of Western Australia has announced.
End Food Waste Australia names Wendy Hughes as CEO
End Food Waste Australia (EFWA) has appointed Wendy Hughes as its Chief Executive Officer following a three-month period in the role of Acting CEO.
ESG future shaped by how businesses use technology, Konica Minolta Australia says
The future of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance is being increasingly influenced by how organisations use technology in their day-to-day operations, according to thought leadership from Konica Minolta Australia.
Analysis: Manufacturing goals are clear, but skills shortages remain the bottleneck
Australia’s manufacturing ambitions are increasingly being tested by a central workforce question, according to the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance, as government, industry and training leaders gather in Melbourne to address skills shortages shaping the sector’s future.
Governments commit $105M to critical minerals smelter project
Australian governments have committed a further $105 million to support critical minerals processing and manufacturing capability at Nyrstar's Hobart and Port Pirie smelters, backing continued operations while future investment options are assessed.
Australian researchers edge closer to Horizon Europe grants following treaty milestone
Australia has moved a step closer to joining the European Union’s flagship research and innovation program, with the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) welcoming the federal government's confirmation that treaty negotiations for Australia's association with Horizon Europe have formally concluded.
Qld launches $4M airborne survey to map North-West critical minerals potential
Queensland will invest up to $4 million in what it says will be Australia's largest high-resolution regional airborne gravity survey to support future critical minerals exploration in the state's north-west.
UNSW researchers develop lightweight patch for continuous heart and breathing monitoring
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a lightweight wearable sensor that could one day allow patients with heart and breathing conditions to be monitored continuously at home, potentially supporting earlier detection of health issues and reducing the need for hospital visits.
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Responding to manufacturing demand and performance signals
Australian manufacturers are navigating a challenging environment. Just as output had returned to growth, higher fuel and freight costs, rising input prices and global supply chain disruption renewed pressure on margins and cash flow.
