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EOS launches Australian-made counter-drone capability Slinger

Electro Optic Systems (EOS), an Australian developer of advanced military technology, rolled out its counter-drone capability, dubbed Slinger, at its Canberra manufacturing facility today, 12 May. 

Victoria’s Trades Fit Expo to open more industry careers for women and girls

The Victorian government is encouraging young female and non-binary students to attend this year’s Trades Fit Expo and explore potential career pathways across a range of industries, such as engineering, robotics, mining, automotive, and clean energy. 

FBR’s Hadrian X robot sets new speed record laying construction blocks

Robotic technology developer FBR Limited’s first next-generation Hadrian X robot has achieved a lay speed record of over 300 blocks per hour using USA format cement masonry blocks. 

Australia launches first National Quantum Strategy

The Australian government released the country’s first National Quantum Strategy today to back quantum industries that boost Australia’s economic competitiveness and help solve the country’s biggest national challenges. 

$4.1b allocated for skills and training to address economic challenges

Skills and Training Minister Brendan O’Connor announced that the Albanese Government is set to invest an additional $3.7 billion for a five-year National Skills Agreement to be negotiated with states and territories, in addition to $400m to support another 300,000 TAFE and vocational education and training (VET) Fee-Free places.

PCI Pharma’s Melbourne facility now home to new sterile fill-finish capabilities

PCI Pharma Services, a global contract development and manufacturing organisation, has deployed new automated sterile fill-finish machines at Melbourne and San Diego facilities. 

Advanced Navigation opens Australia’s largest subsea robotics centre

Sydney-based electronics manufacturer Advanced Navigation announced the opening of its new 5.5-acre subsea robotics facility in Balcatta, Western Australia – its largest subsea robotics hub in the country. 

Concentrated solar power tech needed to power Australian industries at night, expert says

Australia needs to find new and better ways to store energy in order to meet the industry’s night-time heat requirements once coal and fossil gas have fully transitioned out of the system. 

Siemens to present Australian innovations at Hannover Messe in Germany

Siemens Australia is set to attend Hannover Messe 2023, the world’s largest industrial trade fair in Germany, to showcase Australia’s groundbreaking innovations. 

Over $4 million in federal funding goes to supporting Australia’s quantum tech education

The Australian government is deploying a total of $4.6 million in grants to support education and collaboration within the country’s quantum industry. 
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP

Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.