The federal government has signed two contracts to further develop the Australian Defence Force’s unmanned aerial system (UAS) capabilities.
Defence minister Christopher Pyne said the Defence Innovation
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Bisalloy Steels announces best export results in 10 years
Australian steel manufacturer Bisalloy has announced a 56 per cent increase in sales this year, its best for defence exports in over a decade.
The company is Australia’s only manufacturer of high-tensile
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French automated vehicles to be tested in QLD
Planning is now underway to test automated vehicles in Queensland, following the signing of an international agreement that will see the collaboration of Australian and French research institutes.
The
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New research consortium explores deriving new products from waste
A new $10.9 million research consortium led by the University of Adelaide is exploring ways to turn agricultural waste into new products.
The consortium, Agricultural Product Development, will bring together
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ARENA funds study into potential biofuels plant
The world’s first biorefinery that turns sawmill residue into renewable diesel and bitumen may find its home in New South Wales, following the Federal government’s announcement that a feasibility study
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LAND 400 Phase 3 defence contract request for tender now open
The Federal government has now opened the request for tender for the LAND 400 Phase 3, the replacement of the Australian Defence Force’s armoured personnel carrier (APC) fleet.
The $10-$15 billion project
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New RMIT research explores pilot-machine interaction
Researchers at the RMIT University are working with industry partners to investigate ways to integrate the mental states of air pilots with machine learning and decision-making.
The Cognitive Human-Machine
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CSIRO releases hydrogen industry roadmap
The CSIRO has released a blueprint for the development of an economically and environmentally-sustainable hydrogen industry in Australia that it says will enable decarbonisation across the nation’s energy
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Volvo opens new national headquarters
Volvo Group Australia, the largest automotive manufacturer in the country, has opened a new national headquarters Brisbane.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk joined AB Volvo CEO and President Martin
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CSIRO appoints two industry figures to leadership positions
The CSIRO has created two new leadership roles, placing a focus on establishing further collaboration between science and industry.
Ilona Charles has been appointed to the role of Executive Director, People,
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Victoria’s exporters boosted by long-term reforms, report shows
Three decades of economic reform have boosted economic activity, generated jobs and increased wages for Victorian workers at higher rates than across the rest of Australia, a new report released by the
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DEC figures reveal expanding defence export opportunities
Confidence appears to be rising among Australian companies working in the defence industry, with new figures released by Defence Export Controls (DEC) revealing a boost in defence export applications.
The
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SA appoints Chief Entrepreneur
The South Australian government has appointed Nova Systems chairman Jim Whalley as the state’s first Chief Entrepreneur, as part of its effort to build a new “support model” for entrepreneurs
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Rheinmetall signs contract to begin work on Land 400 Phase 2
On Saturday, Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) and the Federal government signed the LAND 400 Phase 2 contract for an order of 211 Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles, marking the official start
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$1 million in support vouchers granted to Victorian exporters
Victorian businesses will get a boost into Asian markets following the release of a new round of export support vouchers by the state Labor government.
The $1 million in vouchers are to help over thirty
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STEM grants open for school students
Australian school students will be able to apply for funding to participate in STEM events, following the release of the latest round of the Federal government’s sponsorship grants.
The new program offers
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New NSW strategy set to boost ASEAN trade
As leaders from around Southeast Asia arrive in Sydney to participate in the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit over the weekend, the NSW government has announced a new strategy for growing its ASEAN trade
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Semiconductor technology earns Australian firm multi-million dollar UK deal
Australian high-tech company Silex Systems has announced that the UK-based manufacturer IQE has purchased its semiconductor technology, worth US$5 million (A$6.4 million).
The purchase was announced at
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Getting ahead of the 3D game
Matt Minio, managing director of Objective 3D shares his thoughts on the advancements and popularity of metal 3D printing in the manufacturing space.
According to Wohler Associate analysts, 3D
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VIC university’s additive manufacturing centre cements ties with India
Deakin University and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras are planning a new centre of excellence in metallurgy and additive manufacturing following the announcement that Indian software group
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