New study urges industry to address generational division in tech skills
New research from the software research site Capterra has found that the pace of technological evolution is leading to generational division in Australian workplaces.
Lockheed Martin collaboration fast-tracks Australia’s missile manufacturing, bolsters long range strike capability
The Australian Government announced the initiation of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missile manufacturing in the country by 2025, following the formalisation of a $37.4 million contract between the Australian Defence Department and Lockheed Martin Australia.
Schneider Electric urges decarbonisation focus on electrification, digitalisation at Davos meeting
As the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos gathers momentum, Schneider Electric said it is advocating for an intensified emphasis on the power of electrification and digitalisation to accelerate the global decarbonisation agenda.
Rio Tinto achieves fifth consecutive year with no fatalities, releases Q4 2023 production results
Rio Tinto has released its operational highlights for the fourth quarter of 2023, emphasising a commitment to safety while achieving the fifth consecutive year with no fatalities at managed operations.
CIMIC’s CPB Contractors tapped for Qld’s Burnett river dam wall project
CPB Contractors, a subsidiary of the CIMIC Group, has been named the primary construction partner by Sunwater in collaboration with Georgiou for a significant dam wall replacement project in Queensland.
Sydney startup Metakosmos, UTS pioneer next-gen spacesuit designs
Metakosmos, a Sydney-based startup that focuses on developing next-generation spacesuit technology, announced its participation in the New South Wales (NSW) Space Research Network's (SRN) Seed Project Program.
Australian gas industry applauds offshore regulation consultation process
The Australian gas industry has welcomed the Australian Government's offshore regulation consultation paper, recognising it as a crucial step towards establishing regulations that secure economic and energy stability for Australia and its valued international partners.
BluGlass completes GaNWorks acquisition, boosts semiconductor operations
Global semiconductor developer BluGlass Limited announced the successful completion of its acquisition of GaNWorks Foundry, Inc, a prominent contract manufacturer.
Tasmanian trade mission opens doors to USA manufacturing ventures in 2024
The Department of State Growth is spearheading a significant trade and investment mission to the western seaboard of the USA in April 2024, aligning with the Tasmanian Trade Strategy 2019 - 2025, which identifies the region as a priority market for broad engagement.
ANSTO to use $14M gov’t boost in rare earths R&D project
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) said rare earths will be a key area of focus for its minerals unit after it received $13.9 million in funding under the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub.
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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.
