Special Interest

The Australian tech industry has seen massive changes over the last two years as businesses, both big and small, were pushed to expand and innovate in the wake of a global pandemic. 

BAE Systems Australia has partnered with immersive technology company Lumination to scale its STEM outreach program, Beacon, for students in Victoria. 

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has launched Industry Fellowships, a $215 million program that would provide a boost for research aimed at addressing critical...

CEFC is investing up to $20.5 million in a partnership with Taurus Motor Finance to boost the electric vehicle uptake in Australia. 

As innovations transform today’s global industrial landscape, it is becoming more apparent to Australian manufacturers that they can no longer afford to be caught off guard by emerging trends or technological breakthroughs. The ability to adapt to manufacturing’s “next big thing” is no longer a competitive advantage but a survival necessity.

The federal government recently introduced a $15 billion landmark bill that would support, diversify and transform Australia’s industry and economy in an effort to reclaim its reputation as a country that makes things. 

As one of the fastest-growing end mill and drill areas in the Seco Tools portfolio, the company’s solid-round tool reconditioning service experienced an increase in use by over 30% in 2022. 

Shane Cremin and Brent Morgan, as joint and several Voluntary Administrators of Cross Laminated Offsite Solutions Pty Ltd (CLOS), are urgently seeking expressions of interest to revitalise the company, offering an investment opportunity for recapitalisation or acquisition.

Australian brand Amber Tiles is celebrating its 50th year of delivering quality tiles, pavers, natural stone, and other construction and home improvement products designed to inspire homeowners to upgrade their indoor and outdoor areas. 

A widespread effort to limit and phase out the use of “forever” chemicals called Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is taking over the world, especially now that the chemicals have taken a foothold in almost every material in our everyday lives.