NSW gov’t backs cancer research manufacturing tools in $1.8M grants
The NSW Government has awarded $1.8 million in research equipment grants, including funding for advanced manufacturing-related tools, to support cancer research across the state, with a University of Newcastle project among the recipients.
Qld announces $2.4M in applied research grants for clean energy, disability workforce dev’t
The Queensland Government, in partnership with the Albanese Government, has announced $2.4 million in Applied Research Grants aimed at building the state’s workforce in battery technology and disability support.
World tech leaders to convene in Melbourne for AI and data summit
Melbourne will host a major global data centre and artificial intelligence technology summit for the first time in Australia, with the event scheduled to take place in September at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, according to the Victorian Government.
Alpha HPA secures $75m NRF backing for large-scale critical minerals manufacturing
The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation has committed $75 million in equity funding to Alpha HPA, supporting the expansion of advanced manufacturing of high purity alumina at the company’s Gladstone operation in Central Queensland.
Early adopters of 2D barcodes to gain ‘competitive edge’ – Leibinger
The global packaging industry is seeing a shift toward 2D barcodes, which can carry significantly more data than traditional linear barcodes, and an industrial printing technology provider is calling it a “strategic evolution” rather than a simple technical update.
Titomic secures manufacturing contract to support Deutsche Bahn rail maintenance
Australian metal additive manufacturing company Titomic has received a purchase order from Deutsche Bahn Fahrzeuginstandhaltung GmbH to supply manufacturing equipment intended to support the maintenance of rolling stock components across the German rail network.
Packserv expands manufacturing reach with US alliance
Australian packaging machinery manufacturer Packserv has expanded its international presence by forming an alliance with US-based FP Developments.
Siltrax advances fuel cell manufacturing with TÜV-certified G-100 stack
Australian manufacturer Siltrax has announced that its G-100 Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell stack has secured TÜV certification, a manufacturing milestone the company says will accelerate commercial deployment in regulated global markets.
Early works underway on 205MW SEC Delburn Wind Farm
The Victorian Government says early works have begun on the SEC Delburn Wind Farm near the Latrobe Valley, with construction scheduled to start in March and operations expected in 2028.
Haines Hunter to restart manufacturing after factory fire
Haines Hunter, Australian manufacturer of fibreglass boats, has confirmed it will restart manufacturing operations as early as next week, two weeks after a fire disrupted production at its factory.
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