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Northrop Grumman launches hypersonic propulsion systems manufacturing facility in US

Global defence tech giant Northrop Grumman has opened its new Hypersonics Capability Centre (HCC) in Maryland, US, to manufacture advanced propulsion solutions that can power hypersonic missiles beyond Mach 5. 

Cicada Innovations to oversee new $7.8m biomedical research & startup facility in Westmead

Australia's flagship deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations has been awarded a $7.8 million grant to enable health and medtech startups to transform world-leading research into lifesaving innovations, which will be housed in the Westmead Health and Innovation District.

Macquarie researchers use ethanol to revolutionise nanosensor manufacturing

Macquarie University engineers have developed a new technique that uses ethanol to make the production of nanosensors more sustainable, cheaper, and more efficient. 

New $3b multi-beverage group formed to bolster manufacturing & distribution

Beam Suntory and Frucor Suntory have struck an AUD 3 billion joint venture to manufacture, sell, and distribute premium spirits and alcohol-free beverages in Australia and New Zealand.

Queensland’s employment forecasted to grow significantly by 2025-26

The Anticipating Future Skills Series from Jobs Queensland has released four headline employment forecasts for the five-year period 2025-26, estimating total employment of nearly three million, an increase of 207,000 new jobs.

H2X to accelerate growth after landing US cornerstone investment deal

Australian hydrogen technology startup H2X Global will accelerate the rollout of its hydrogen-powered vehicle lineup in both local and international markets after securing a USD 57 million (AUD 87 million) investment agreement with United States-based Verde Mobility.

S&T researchers develop 3D-printed dressings for better wound treatment

Missouri S&T researchers are developing new 3D-printed hydrogel dressings to hasten and improve the healing process for patients with second-degree burns.

BHP partners with Toyota Australia to transition fleet to EVs

Toyota Australia and mining giant BHP are strengthening their long-standing partnership with a new effort that will drive the electrification of BHP’s fleet of Toyota vehicles. 

Report: Australia risks being excluded from potential markets for renewable energy manufacturing

Australia must move fast in response to significant new incentives for sustainable manufacturing now available in the United States and many other industrial countries, or risk being shut out of rich new markets for manufactured items linked to renewable energy systems, a new report revealed. 

Bosch opens semiconductor testing facility in Malaysia

Bosch has opened a new semiconductor test centre in Penang, Malaysia, investing EUR 65 million (AUD 109 million) to create additional capacity within the company’s global manufacturing network to meet the continued high demand for chips and sensors. 
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