The federal government has funded more than $1 million for two Australian space technology projects, as part of plans to involve more Australian companies in NASA’s Moon to Mars program. The first round of Moon to Mars Supply Chain Capability Improvement grants will support the two businesses to develop their work, and tap into national … Continue reading First Moon to Mars grants target supply chains →

Brisbane-based DC fast charging manufacturer for electric vehicles, Tritium, has hosted Australian Members of Parliament at its manufacturing facilities. The Honourable Anthony Albanese MP (Leader of the Opposition), Dr Jim Chalmers MP (Member for Rankin and Shadow Treasurer), and Terri Butler MP (Member for Griffith and Shadow Minister for Environment and Water) toured the Tritium … Continue reading Tritium hosts Australian Members of Parliament →

An expert in quality management is forecasting a significant increase in components and machinery made locally after the Government’s $1.5 billion investment into its Modern Manufacturing Strategy (MMS). The change will result in improved availability and safety of consumer goods in Australia. The federal government made its investment available to two of the six priority … Continue reading Australia will see a boost in the local manufacture of parts, components and machinery, says quality expert →

A research initiative to improve the quality and productivity of the construction industry using robotic technology has received more than half a million dollars from the Australian Research Council. Professor Yu Bai from Monash University’s Department of Civil Engineering will lead an interdisciplinary team from seven Australian universities to develop a one-of-a-kind facility centred on … Continue reading Construction industry gets automated at new Monash University facility →

Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA) and Edith Cowan University (ECU) have announced the winners of three inaugural LMA sponsored student achievement awards, as part of a partnership to help grow a sovereign capability of computer science and cyber security experts of the future. The 2020 award-winning ECU graduating recipients of the LMA sponsored awards included Kristy … Continue reading Lockheed Martin Australia and Edith Cowan University awards celebrate graduate cyber experts →