Australian defence contractor David Brown Santasalo has thrown its weight behind BAE Systems’ bid for the SEA 5000 Future Frigate Program. As a longstanding defence industry gearing supplier, and manufacturer of main propulsion gearboxes for the Global Combat Ship, David Brown Santasalo is a leader in mechanical power transmissions for assurance critical applications in the mining, power … Continue reading Backing for BAE’s Future Frigate bid →

Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne has met with around 20 of Australia’s Asia-based representatives in Singapore, to promote Australia’s defence exports and regional industry collaboration. Defence Attachés are posted to Australia’s Embassies and High Commissions across the region and form a critical part of our Defence capability and presence overseas. “Defence exports contribute to building the … Continue reading Defence Attachés promote Australia’s Asian exports →

Australia’s drive for more advanced manufacturers means students are widening their gaze to the global supply chain. Professor Chris Earley, dean of the University of Technology Sydney’s business school, speaks with Manufacturers’ Monthly. A new job: a fresh outlook. On his desk at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), the new dean of the business … Continue reading New dean on the scene: Combining business with manufacturing →

Advanced materials manufacturer Dotz Nano has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Canadian distributer Recochem, in a bid to penetrate the Australian market. The MoU calls for a five-month evaluation period, in which both companies will consider one another’s performance as well as the opportunities for growth in Australia and New Zealand. Dotz Nano is … Continue reading Advanced manufacturer introducing quantum tech to Australia →

Technology minerals company, Talga Resources, will tap into the Asian market having signed a commercial agreement with international nano-materials supplier Haydale. Based in Perth, Talga manufactures graphene and graphite-enhanced products for multi-billion dollar markets including coatings, batteries, construction and carbon composites. Haydale, which facilitates the integration of graphene and other nano-materials into industrial materials and … Continue reading Talga, Haydale deal to open ‘exciting’ Asian market →