Tag: composite manufacturing
Composite manufacturer Novafast takes out top export award in South Australia
Novafast, a South Australian family-owned business specialising in composite manufacturing, has been named the winner of the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials category at the 2025 South Australian Premier's Business and Export Awards.
Research unveils potential of digital twin tech in aircraft composite manufacturing
Researchers at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) are embarking on an initiative to explore the application of digital twin technology, particularly focusing on composite materials, to redefine aircraft repair for the next generation.
Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility in NSW opens call for inaugural projects
The first stage of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF) in Bradfield City Centre is set to open its doors in mid-2024 in hopes of providing a platform for local and global manufacturing businesses, innovators, researchers, and technology providers, the Western Parkland City Authority announced on their website.
UniSQ, Mining3 to develop novel composite rock bolt for mining, tunnelling engineering
The University of Southern Queensland has ventured into a partnership with Mining3, a leading mining research organisation in Australia, to develop a next-generation carbon fibre composite rock bolt.
Caravan manufacturer ZoneRV secures $1.4m Made in Queensland grant
Sunshine Coast business ZoneRV has been awarded a $1.4 million Made in Queensland grant to become an industry leader in manufacturing stronger and safer...
RMIT and AAAT join forces to form an incubator and accelerator for drone technology
RMIT has partnered with Australia Advanced Aerospace Technologies (AAAT) to establish an incubator and accelerator for the development of unmanned air vehicles (UAVS) for...
$250,000 to fund advancements in carbon fibre and composite manufacturing in Geelong
The Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong has been allocated $250,000 through the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre to develop an internationally-recognised advanced manufacturing hub and accelerate...
Quickstep announces new US$11m purchase order from Lockheed Martin
Quickstep Holdings Limited, the largest independent aerospace-grade advanced composite manufacturer in Australia, has announced that it has received a new order from Lockheed Martin for 19 sets of C-130J...
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
