Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price has announced the release of the Enhanced active phased array and passive radar capability Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Plan. This is an indication of the federal government continuing to support and grow industry opportunities for Australia’s world-leading industrial radar system capabilities. Price said the enhanced active phased array and … Continue reading Federal government backs Australia’s radar capabilities →

The McGowan Government has released the “Pipeline of Work” to deliver infrastructure and economic stimulus projects in a sustainable way, and create opportunities for Western Australian businesses to maximise local jobs. Announced today by Premier Mark McGowan, the Pipeline of Work is a continually updated four-year forward work plan of WA Government infrastructure projects that … Continue reading $27 billion Pipeline of Work to support long-term recovery and create jobs in WA →

Twenty-one organisations will share in $1.8 million in funding for their projects which inspire students with hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the successful projects under the Maker Projects: Community STEM Engagement Grants would directly benefit students across Australia, with flow-on benefits for … Continue reading STEM grants to benefit students and the nation →

A new high-tech vaccine manufacturing facility will be developed in Melbourne to secure Australia’s long-term supply of critical health products including pandemic influenza vaccines and life-saving antivenoms. The $1 billion agreement between the Morrison Government and Seqirus also provides the ability to rapidly manufacture vaccines when responding to health pandemics in the future. Prime Minister … Continue reading $1bn agreement between fed government and Seqirus for new vaccine manufacturing facility in Melbourne →

Combilift CEO and co-founder, Martin McVicar, and Timber Building Systems production manager, Darren Wylie, speak with Manufacturers’ Monthly about the benefits of Combilift’s materials handling solutions in the modular manufacturing sector. Increasing space, improving safety and speeding up the process for transporting products onsite are important considerations in the pre-fabrication business. Pre-fabrication, or modular manufacturing, … Continue reading Heavy lifting made easier in modular manufacturing →