Australian clean energy company, Pearl Clean Energy, has signed a binding term sheet agreement to acquire Protean Energy’s Wave Energy Converter (WEC) technology assets – designed to convert
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Aussie smart diaper technology set to disrupt global markets
Australian smart diaper technology is set to disrupt the international adult and infant diaper markets, using low-cost wearable sensor that can send data from diapers to a smart phone application.
The
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Townsville $2b lithium-ion battery factory gets a boost
A proposed $2-billion lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Townsville has moved closer to becoming a reality with the Queensland government today announcing an assistance agreement with the international
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National Manufacturing Summit 2018: Same direction, renewed focus
The 2018 National Manufacturing Summit gathered industry stakeholders to discuss solutions to two of the most critical issues facing the manufacturing sector today: energy security and vocational
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Quickstep extends supply contract with Lockheed Martin
Carbon fibre composites manufacturer, Quickstep, has extended its contract with Lockheed Martin to supply wing flaps for its commercial and military aircrafts.
The company, which is the largest independent
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Going smart with safety
NHP and Rockwell Automation’s Smart Safety solution enables better visibility into safety-system performance and stoppages, helping manufacturers better monitor and manage the safety of their
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Technology-driven globalisation to underpin Australia’s sharing economy: CBA
Almost three quarters (74 per cent) of Australian businesses do not feel prepared for a new wave of digital and emerging technology-driven globalisation according to new research from Commonwealth Bank’s
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RMIT, ECP present Global Business Innovation Conversation
RMIT College of Business together with the Global Business Innovation Enabling Capability Platform, presents a conversation around Manufacturing Rebooted.
The event is the second in a series of
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Varley, Rafael joint venture opens new opportunities
Australian company Varley Group and global defence company Rafael have announced a joint venture, Varley Rafael Australia, to help build sovereign capabilities and create export opportunities.
Announcing
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Women in Industry 2018 award winners: Mentor of the Year
Finding the gems that shape the industries of tomorrow start with the educator. Dr Gita Pendharkar from RMIT University, who snagged the Mentor of the Year Award at this year’s Women in Industry
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Darling Building beats energy shortfall with Redflow batteries
Redflow’s ZBM2 zinc-bromine flow batteries have solved the problem of insufficient energy supply that was holding back a $4 million renovation of a heritage-listed building in central Adelaide.
After
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Defence and industry to collaborate on future of marine support services
The Department of Defence has invited Australian companies to have their say on how marine support services should be delivered in the future.
Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne, has announced
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ACCC: Half of all Australian homes affected by unsafe products
Faulty products continue to cause serious injury and harm to thousands of Australians, with more than 4.5 million items recalled by suppliers in the 2017-18 financial year.
New figures show at least 10
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ALC Board endorses adoption of global data standards
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and GS1 Australia have announces a significant step toward the adoption and implementation of global data standards (GDS) to improve freight visibility and supply
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Holden to become GM’s R&D hub with new jobs boost
Almost a year after closing its Victorian car production facility, General Motors today announced plans to employ 150 more engineers at Holden’s Port Melbourne facility to join the company’s global
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Business groups voice concern over NEG decision
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s decision to dump emission reduction targets from the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) has been criticised by the business groups, saying the move can destroy any
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Bosch Australia launches Learn@Bosch
In a move to inspire young students to take up science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers, Bosch Australia has launched “Learn@Bosch”, a program designed for Year 6 Primary
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Vaughan awarded Master Builder of the Year
National builder, Vaughan Constructions, has won the Master Builder of the Year Award at the Master Builders Association Victoria Awards 2018.
The awards, which showcase exceptional craftsmanship and standards
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No more decline in manufacturing jobs; small growth projected
A report by the Department of Jobs and Small Business shows the long-term decline in manufacturing employment could be abating, with growth of 8,500 (0.9 per cent) jobs projected over the next five
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Gates simplifies hose assembly with MegaSys product range
Among the basic components of every hydraulic system is a series of hoses and couplings that transport fluid under pressure between the fluid ports.
Technicians and system fabricators dealing with
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