Jack Lloyd, Author at Manufacturers' Monthly

New eye in the sky space camera to be manufactured in Australia

The Australian defence and space industry is set to gain onshore manufacturing of new eye in the sky technology, a space camera that can provide images back to Earth at high speed that will aid in disaster resilience operations, land management, and defence.
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Jack LloydJuly 19, 2024, 9:20 amJuly 19, 2024 Comments Off 184

Features, SEMMA

VIC taxes and Albo’s ‘Future Made in Australia’ plan are affecting SMEs, says SEMMA

The Victorian Government’s latest round of taxes delivered in this year’s State Budget are, according to the Treasurer Tim Pallas, designed to “(The Commercial and Industrial Property Tax) be set at a single flat rate of one per cent of a property’s unimproved land value – there are no complicated graduated rates – and exemptions that apply to land tax will also apply. Administration will also be similar to arrangements for land tax, to streamline compliance”. Word from Honi Walker, CEO SEMMA Read More

Jack LloydJuly 17, 2024, 1:14 pmJuly 17, 2024 Comments Off 152

Additive Manufacturing, CSIRO, Features

Through the microscope: how understanding the very small enables us to think big

What method are you currently adopting to design your new or improved product? Trial and error? Are you producing dozens or hundreds of prototypes? How do you know what to do? Should you use science to guide you? Association Comment Dr Roger Mulder – CSIRO Group Leader Read More

Jack LloydJuly 17, 2024, 12:59 pmJuly 17, 2024 Comments Off 171

Features, Manufacturing

Powering up with Motion Fluid Power Solutions

From mining, agriculture, to manufacturing, the constant push for ever greater efficiencies across operations means businesses are demanding more from their equipment every day.
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Jack LloydJuly 17, 2024, 10:59 amJuly 17, 2024 Comments Off 202

Manufacturing News, Weld Australia

QLD Premier to open the 2024 National Manufacturing Summit

Weld Australia has announced that Queensland Premier, the hon Steven Miles MP, will open the 2024 National Manufacturing Summit in Brisbane on 31 July.

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Jack LloydJuly 17, 2024, 10:55 amJuly 17, 2024 Comments Off 147

Aerospace and Aviation, Manufacturing News, Space Manufacturing

South Korean manufacturer set to launch rocket from Australia

Southern Launch will welcome South Korean rocket manufacturer UNASTELLA Corporation to launch from Australia after signing an agreement in Seoul last week. Read More

Jack LloydJuly 17, 2024, 10:50 amJuly 17, 2024 Comments Off 193

Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing, Manufacturing News, Renewable Energy, Sustainability

Federal innovation minister tours ECU sustainability centre & advanced manufacturing lab

Federal minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, has toured Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) Centre for Sustainable Energy and Resources and ECUs Advanced Manufacturing Lab. Read More

Jack LloydJuly 17, 2024, 10:37 amJuly 17, 2024 Comments Off 146

Advanced Manufacturing, Defence, Manufacturing News

Charles Darwin University strengthens defence ties with QDSA membership

With support from the Northern Territory Government, Charles Darwin University (CDU) has become a member of the Queensland Defence Science Alliance (QDSA) which brings together research institutes and industry to find solutions for defence problems.
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Jack LloydJuly 16, 2024, 4:00 pmJuly 18, 2024 Comments Off 153

Features, Manufacturing

Risk prevention in the digital age

Globally, manufacturing has become a prime target for Cyberattacks. In Australia, the sector ranked in the top ten for cybersecurity incidents and top three for ransomware attacks in 2020-21. We spoke with an industry expert to find out how manufacturers can manage the risk of cyber-attacks and equip themselves with the skills necessary to safeguard their businesses. Phillip Hazell reports.
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Jack LloydJuly 16, 2024, 1:49 pmJuly 16, 2024 Comments Off 232

Manufacturing News

New RNA Blueprint set to guide medical manufacturing growth

The Federal Government has released Australia’s RNA Blueprint to guide advanced medical manufacturing growth and help create more high-paying jobs.
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Jack LloydJuly 16, 2024, 1:36 pmJuly 17, 2024 Comments Off 148

Manufacturing News, Queensland

New grants to give women in industries a boost

The Queensland Government is launching the first round of its $2.8 million Women in Industry grants program to support women to enter, succeed, and lead in male-dominated industries.
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Jack LloydJuly 16, 2024, 12:04 pmJuly 16, 2024 Comments Off 177

Manufacturing News, Medical Manufacturing, Western Australia

New Perth-based RNA bio-tech facility to improve cancer outcomes

A niche Western Australian biotech industry has been awarded more than $2 million through the State Government’s Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund to set up Australia’s first dedicated centre to develop RNA technology for cancer treatments. Read More

Jack LloydJuly 16, 2024, 11:56 amJuly 16, 2024 Comments Off 138

Electrical, Features, Food and beverage manufacturing, Medical Manufacturing

3M Health Care is now Solventum

On 1 April 2024, Solventum completed its spin-off from 3M and became the newly independent healthcare company.
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Jack LloydJuly 16, 2024, 10:58 amJuly 17, 2024 Comments Off 283

Features, Food and beverage manufacturing

Replacement steam solution guarantees 100 per cent uptime, food safety, and business continuity

Large food & beverage manufacturer conducts full-scale upgrade operation without any impact on production.
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Jack LloydJuly 16, 2024, 10:44 amJuly 16, 2024 Comments Off 205

Battery Manufacturing, Critical Minerals, Manufacturing News, Renewable Energy

$798 million Vecco Critical Mineral Projects gains coordinated project status

The Vecco Critical Minerals Project, a major renewable energy initiative to help generate manufacturing jobs on Queensland’s energy grid and has moved a step closer after gaining coordinated project status. Read More

Jack LloydJuly 16, 2024, 10:20 amJuly 16, 2024 Comments Off 182

Manufacturing News, Quantum Technologies, Skills and training

PsiQuantum partners with QLD universities to bolster AUS quantum computing

PsiQuantum has signed a memorandum of understanding with five leading universities in Queensland to help support the growing demand for skills in the quantum computing economy and to explore research projects in adjacent fields.
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Jack LloydJuly 16, 2024, 10:05 amJuly 16, 2024 Comments Off 225

Defence, Manufacturing News

20th Guardian Class Patrol Boat delivered by Austal Australia

Austal Australia has delivered the 20th Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence.
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Jack LloydJuly 16, 2024, 9:30 amJuly 16, 2024 Comments Off 308

Defence, Grants and funding, Manufacturing News, Victoria

Bendigo company receives Government contract to build new Bushmasters

The Federal Government has awarded Thales Australia a $45 million contract to build an additional 15 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles. Read More

Jack LloydJuly 16, 2024, 9:10 amAugust 6, 2024 Comments Off 233

Defence, Grants and funding, Manufacturing News

$100 million Federal Government investment into next-generation drones

The Federal Government will invest over $100 million to boost the ADF’s arsenal of drones, ensuring Australian military personnel are provided with cutting-edge lethal and non-lethal capabilities.
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Jack LloydJuly 15, 2024, 1:51 pmAugust 6, 2024 Comments Off 223

Defence, Manufacturing News, Medical Manufacturing

Recce pharmaceuticals awarded grant to develop burn treatment for US military

Recce Pharmaceuticals has announced it has received US$2 million in funding by the US Department of Defence in recognition of RECCE 327 Gel as a topical treatment for burn wound infections.
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Jack LloydJuly 15, 2024, 1:24 pmJuly 15, 2024 Comments Off 201

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