The NSW government has officially launched the Defence Innovation Network (DIN), an initiative to foster greater collaboration between the state’s defence industry and its universities.
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Advisory board to drive defence industry strategy in North Qld
The North Queensland Defence Advisory Board has met for the first time in Townsville to discuss future strategies for the region’s defence industry.
The board meeting brought together industry leaders
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New digital innovation hub opened in Ballarat
A new dedicated digital innovation hub has been opened at Federation University’s Flecknoe Building, providing a space for entrepreneurs, startups, technology specialists and researchers to collaborate
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New medical technologies research centre set up in Victoria
The Federal Government is providing $4.1 million to support a new research training centre in Victoria to develop artificial intelligence (AI) applications for medical technologies and expert training.
The
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EPE tests maritime explosive detection technology on HMAS Coonawarra
Queensland-based company EPE and the Defence Innovation Hub have tested the performance and functionality of a Maritime Portable Raman Improvised Explosive Detector (PRIED) prototype in Darwin.
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Indra Australia to deliver IED forensic technology for Army
Indra Australia has been awarded a $36 million contract with the federal government to design and manufacture a Level 2 deployable forensic laboratory capability that is being procured under Project LAND
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IMF downgrades growth forecast in wake of escalating trade tensions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast that Australia will slip to 2.8 per cent growth next year, down from an expected peak of 3.2 per cent this year, due to the impact of the continued US-China
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CSIRO and CBA collaborate on blockchain app trial
CSIRO’s Data61 and Commonwealth Bank are trialling blockchain technology through an app that creates “smart money” to enhance the experience of participants and service providers in the National
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RMIT using Altair simulation software
RMIT University is working with Altair Engineering to enable students and staff to use the company’s high-end engineering simulation design software.
The technology is used by companies including Boeing,
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CSIRO team to compete in US robotics challenge
The technology arm of the CSIRO, Data61, will compete in the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Subterranean (SubT) Challenge, with the legged and airborne robot technology it has developed.
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Austal awarded further US Littoral Combat Ship contract
Austal has been awarded a $16.5 million contract by the United States Department of Defence for a cost-plus-award fee against a previously awarded Basic Ordering Agreement for work on the Independence
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Ai Group gets funding for Industry 4.0 apprenticeship program
Ai Group will lead the rollout of the Industry 4.0 Higher Apprenticeships in South Australia, as one of the first recipients of the grants available under the Skilling Australians Fund and the Skilling
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From ocean to warehouse: Aqualuma’s illuminating LEDs
Carl Amor, director of Aqualuma LED Lighting spoke to Manufacturers’ Monthly about how experience in underwater LED lighting helped his company succeed in the industrial and commercial lighting
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UK in talks with Boeing and RAAF to buy Wedgetail aircraft
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence is in discussion with Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force regarding the potential purchase of E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft
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Swinburne University of Technology launches Industry 4.0 hub
Swinburne University of Technology has launched a new research hub focused on advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 at its Factory of the Future facility.
The Advanced Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Hub
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Boeing Defence Australia signs head agreement for E-7A Wedgetail contract
The federal government has signed a head agreement with Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) that consolidates further works for the Royal Australian Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail fleet.
The agreement integrates
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New digital platform to encourage female students into STEM
The federal government will launch a digital educational toolkit to encourage Australian girls to study and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
The Girls in STEM Toolkit
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Researchers develop photonic chips that speed-up networks
University of Sydney scientists have developed a chip that speeds up the time required for the transfer of digital information.
With an ever-expanding volume of data now being sent around the world on
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CSIRO launches new space industry roadmap
The CSIRO has launched a new report into opportunities for Australia’s space industry, highlighting deep space exploration, earth observation and debris tracking as potential growth areas.
The report,
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Inaugural Australia-France defence industry symposium takes off
The inaugural Australia-France Defence Industry Symposium has started today in Adelaide, bringing together industry bodies and representatives, senior government figures and academics from the two countries.
Defence
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