Defence Science and Technology Group (DST) will partner with industry and academia to develop new technologies improving the safety and performance of explosives.
The project will see DST Group, which
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Austal delivers seventh Littoral combat ship to US Navy
Australian shipbuilder Austal has delivered the seventh vessel in the Independence-variant Littoral combat ship (LCS) class to the US Navy.
The future USS Manchester is the second LCS delivered to the
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‘Landmark’ $1.2bn Anzac Frigate extension secures 1,700 Australian jobs
A $1.2 billion contract extension to sustain eight Anzac Frigates for a further five years has secured the futures of almost 1,700 workers in Australia.
An agreement with BAE Systems Australia, Saab Australia,
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Putting eye safety under the spotlight
Though workplace health and safety is the bedrock for employee welfare, it can be easy to forget that injury to the eye can happen in any circumstance. Enware’s Allan Lane explains why having an
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Lithium Australia receives $18m to develop SiLeach, battery plants
Lithium Australia has secured A$18.27 million backing to advance its large-scale SiLeach pilot plant and to re-commission its lithium-ion battery cathode plant.
Funding was made available by Arena Investors,
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Metal powders machine to boost additive manufacturing
Australian industrial 3D-printing specialist Aurora Labs has developed a machine prototype for the production of metal powders, which have the potential to increase additive manufacturing worldwide.
The
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Registrations open for National Manufacturing Week 2018
Registrations have now opened for National Manufacturing Week (NMW), Australia’s largest manufacturing showcase, which will be held from 9–11 May 2018 in Sydney.
The free-to-attend event offers industry
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Seven strategies for a competitive digital economy
In just about every industry we can think of businesses are now being digitally disrupted and transformed by digitisation in one way or another, writes the Australian Industry Group CEO Innes Willox.
While
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Gas supply imbalance at ‘critical point’ for Australia’s south-east states – report
An inquiry has found that there is not enough gas production forecast to meet demand in some of Australia’s southern states this year, placing the east-coast supply at a “critical point for government
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VIC manufacturer celebrates major production milestone
A Victorian manufacturer has hit a major milestone, completing its 10,000th trailer in just over 40 years of production.
Barker Trailers has received praise for its longevity, including support from Victoria’s
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CEA Technologies, DST agree advanced radar research
CEA Technologies and the Defence Science and Technology Group have signed a five-year research agreement to develop new solutions for future requirements in radar, communications, and electronic warfare.
The
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Compulsory recall orders manufacturers, dealers to replace millions of ‘dangerous’ Takata airbags
More than two million Australian cars fitted with defective Takata airbags have been recalled following an investigation.
Vehicle manufacturers, dealers, suppliers and importers have been ordered by the
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Australian jobs boost in $5.3m defence innovation windfall
New multi-million dollar investments made by the Defence Innovation Hub will sustain 23 jobs across the Australian defence industry and innovation sector, it has been announced.
Five innovation contracts
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New WA graphene plant to meet growing manufacturing demand
Production has started at a new commercial graphene facility in Western Australia, which is expected to dramatically improve materials used in manufacturing.
First Graphene, an advanced materials supplier,
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Facilitating the future of supply chain and logistics
MEGATRANS2018 Show director Simon Coburn talks about the inaugural supply chain trade expo this May and what visitors can look forward to.
The movement of goods from A to B may seem a simple
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Sonnen to establish battery factory in SA
Leading global battery and solar energy company sonnen will move its Australian headquarters from Sydney to Adelaide where it will also establish a manufacturing hub.
The announcement further cements South
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Women in Industry Awards 2018 – nominations now open
Nominations for the Women in Industry Awards, the annual event celebrating women who are making a mark in the Australian industrial sector, are now open.
This opportunity only comes around once a year,
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Smarter PLC to give the manufacturer a broader outlook
When automating the factory floor, it can be hard to tell which areas of the production line need more attention. ifm has come up with a smart PLC to help with the transition.
As the reality
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Austal wins $19m US Guided Missile Frigate contract
Austal has won a US$15 million (A$19.1 million) fixed-price contract to design the Guided Missile Frigate FFG(X) for the US Department of Defense.
The Australian shipbuilder will develop the Austal Frigate
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Mars missions part of QLD manufacturer’s NASA deal
Gold Coast manufacturer Gilmour Space Technologies will partner with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to collaborate on research and technology development in space – including missions to
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