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CSIRO, Manufacturing News, Renewable Energy

CSIRO’s RISE accelerator opens applications for renewable energy innovators

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, is calling on Australian startups and small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative renewable energy technologies to apply for the India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator.
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 Association Comments, Features, Skills and training, Weld Australia

Strengthening Australia’s manufacturing resilience: Skills, sovereignty and solutions

As global pressures and skills shortages threaten industrial resilience, Weld Australia CEO, Geoff Crittenden, outlines solutions to rebuild sovereign capability. COMMENT – Geoff Crittenden, CEO, Weld Australia Read More
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 Association Comments, CSIRO, Quantum Technologies

CSIRO: The quantum promise

With 2025 marking the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, CSIRO director Chris Vale explores the promises and challenges facing Australia’s quantum industry. CSIRO Comment – professor Chris Vale, director of CSIRO’s Quantum Technologies Future Science Platform.  Read More
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 Association Comments, Local Manufacturing, Weld Australia

Geoff Crittenden – A snapshot of Australia’s manufacturing industry

Those of us who grew up in the 1960s will recognise the unmistakable sound of the TARDIS taking off. Right now, it feels like we’re caught in a time warp, hurtling backwards at full speed. WELD COMMENT – Geoff Crittenden, CEO, Weld Australia.
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 Association Comments, Australian Manufacturing Growth Centre, Features

AMGC – To succeed, Australia needs to get serious about collaboration

I continue to have the privilege of witnessing firsthand the incredible transformation and collaboration of Australia’s manufacturing ecosystem whilst at the helm of the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC1). Association Comment Dr Jens Goennemann, Managing Director, AMGC
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 Association Comments, Features, Weld Australia

Why quality standards matter in Australian manufacturing

The importance of quality standards in manufacturing cannot be overstated. Adherence to stringent standards plays a critical role in ensuring public safety, maintaining product integrity, and fostering a competitive edge in the global marketplace. Comment from Geoff Crittenden, CEO, Weld Australia.
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 Features, Skills and training, Weld Australia

Master AWS D1.1 code compliance: Elevate your welding standards and reduce your costs

Many industries worldwide, including structural buildings, bridges, mining equipment, marine applications, and more, now require welding to comply with the AWS D1.1 code. Achieving this certification ensures fabrication and inspection meet stringent quality standards, helping companies reduce rework, minimise costs, and deliver projects on time.
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