Deakin University scientists have created a first-of-its-kind lithium metal battery prototype using specially-designed electrolytes. “Over the past 30 years, researchers at Deakin and Monash University have been working on a new class of electrolyte material called an ionic liquid, which is a salt that takes on a liquid form at room temperature,” director of the … Continue reading Deakin scientists develop better performing lithium batteries →

From toilet paper, to hand sanitiser, to a locally developed lightweight x-ray machine, the increased production of some local manufacturers is being attributed to the coronavirus outbreak. Woolworths Group’s CEO, Brad Banducci, has addressed the unusual toilet paper frenzy, which is seeing the product disappear from local supermarket shelves. “We know it can be frustrating … Continue reading Coronavirus driving uptake of Australian manufactured products →

Boeing Defence Australia has been given a four-year extension to its contract to maintain Super Hornet and Growler aircraft in Amberley, Queensland. “The contract, valued at $280 million, provides a highly-experienced maintenance, engineering, supply, project management, and weapon system integrator workforce to Defence,” Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, said. “This partnership continues to recognise … Continue reading Defence awards multi-million contract extension to Boeing →

Melbourne-based ANCA Australia has developed a hybrid 3D printing platform to manufacture custom designed machining tools. The manufacturer will collaborate with CSIRO and Sutton Tools to improve the 3D printing process before taking it to market, with support from the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC). “Australia’s future prosperity lies in advanced manufacturing, in making complex … Continue reading ANCA develops 3D printer to disrupt $2.2 billion market →

Advanced Manufacturing Expo is being launched by Reed Exhibitions Australia, organisers of National Manufacturing Week, held biennially in Melbourne, which attracted over 11,000 manufacturing professionals in 2019. Australia’s manufacturing industry and industrial sector is set to benefit in 2020 from the introduction of Advanced Manufacturing Expo 2020 (AMX2020), with the expo’s conference and exhibition targeted … Continue reading Inaugral Advanced Manufacturing Expo launches in Sydney →