Auburn University and NASA to advance 3D printing for deep space missions
Auburn University has inked a Space Act Agreement with NASA to explore and advance the applications of additive manufacturing.
The agreement – signed by Dr...
Queensland Ferra Engineering to make parts for Northrop Grumman’s Triton Unmanned Aircraft System
Northrop Grumman has contracted Australia's Ferra Engineering to manufacture components for the US Navy's MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial system (UAS).
The contract is the first...
RAAF receives first EA-18G Growler from Boeing
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has gained advanced airborne electronic attack (AEA) capability with Boeing’s delivery of the first EA-18G Growler aircraft.
The shipment...
CSIRO develops rapid and cost-effective way to manufacture crystal sponges that clean up waste
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and research partners from the University of Padova (Italy) and the University of Adelaide have developed...
Drone operator Australian UAV opens NSW office
Drone operator Australian UAV has announced that it has officially opened its NSW offices that will be run by Andrew Chapman.
Mr Chapman joins Australian...
Lexus releases video of “Back to the Future” hoverboard
Lexus has released a brief teaser video of the Lexus Hoverboard, officially announcing the date of the “magic” board’s release – 5 August, 2015.
The company...
Researchers solve key problem surrounding metal 3D printing
A group of researchers from the Michigan Tech Open Sustainability Technology (MOST) Lab claim that they have found a solution to one of the key problems...
Frost & Sullivan assessment report finds Manufacturing Works initiative really works for SA manufacturers
An independent assessment conducted by national consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan (Australia) Pty Ltd has found that South Australia's $11.1 million Manufacturing Works initiative...
Lockheed Martin lands $1.5bn missile interceptor deal
Maryland-based defence giant Lockheed Martin has announced that it has landed a $1.5 billion contract for production and delivery of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles...
Scientists 3D print milk cap that detects spoiled milk
A milk cap developed by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, and National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan demonstrates the potential of 3D...
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
