Tag: welding

The new industrial design and technology facilities at Queensland’s Kepnock State High School have received a welcome funding boost, with an additional $12 million, bringing the total investment close to $22 million.

The Australian government must provide real support to address labour shortages in the welding industry if it seeks to continue its plans for a renewable energy revolution, according to a survey conducted by Weld Australia. 

Manufacturers using welding techniques suffer from limitations in realising complex structures because of the limited process of building one layer at a time – this is because subsequent layers are laminated after complete solidification preventing the molten metal from flowing down. As a result, a cooling period is necessary, and the circumstances that can be laminated are restricted to certain examples.

Industry representatives have highlighted the significance of establishing specialist training programs that would supply skilled workers to build Australia’s nuclear submarine capability following the $368 billion AUKUS deal this week. 

Weld Australia has welcomed the federal government's New Energy Apprenticeships program but noted that much more needs to be done to address the country's skilled welder shortage.

The IMCRC has announced the commercialisation of a novel high-strength aluminium wire that could transform the way complex metal objects are manufactured. 

ASX-listed company ReNu Energy is expanding its renewable and clean energy portfolio with a $1 million investment in Australian battery casing tech company Vaulta. 

K-TIG Limited has received a $600,000 supply and onsite commissioning order from Brewery Chemical & Dairy Engineering for the development of a Linear Precision Grow Line Circumferential Welding System

To reinforce sovereign manufacturing goals, the Morrison Government has awarded three small Australian manufacturing businesses more than $2 million in support under the latest...

Media Release Nine female high school teachers are soon to complete a TAFE SA welding course they hope will help inspire more young women to...