The first military aircraft designed and manufactured in Australia in more than 50 years has flown from the Woomera Range Complex. Boeing Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have completed the first test flight of the Loyal Wingman uncrewed aircraft while supervised by a Boeing test pilot. RAAF Head of Air Force Capability, … Continue reading Boeing Loyal wingman uncrewed aircraft completes first flight →

Hydrogen has been widely touted as a viable alternative to fossil fuels and could form a key part of the energy strategy enabling the Australian Government to achieve the net-zero emissions target by 2050. But is hydrogen a realistic alternative energy source for heavy industries like manufacturing in Australia? SYSPRO Asia Pacific CEO Rob Stummer … Continue reading Will hydrogen use in manufacturing be the best way to achieve the net-zero emissions target by 2050? →

The NSW Standards Harmonisation Taskforce is a collaboration between the NSW Government, AustCyber and Standards Australia, as well as other industry leaders and business representatives. Together the taskforce have compiled a comprehensive recommendations report that includes 7 priority sectors: cloud defence education energy financial services health telecommunications and IoT (Internet of things). The report highlights priority areas for standards development and implementation. … Continue reading NSW Standards Harmonisation Taskforce releases recommendations report →

Gladstone manufacturer Mecha – Engineered Mechanical Solutions has been awarded funding through the Palaszczuk Government’s Regional Manufacturing Hubs Grants program to adopt world-leading technology and processes. Minister for Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water Glenn Butcher said Mecha would receive $243,605 from the $13.5 million program. “This funding provides an exciting opportunity for Mecha to undertake … Continue reading Funding in Gladstone for high-tech manufacturing and jobs →

Carbon capture projects will get a boost through the Morrison Government’s $50 million Carbon Capture, Use and Storage Development Fund (the Fund), which opens today. Carbon capture and storage technologies are one of five priority areas for investment under the Government’s Technology Investment Roadmap. Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor said carbon capture technologies … Continue reading $50m fund to accelerate carbon capture technologies →