Research & Development

Australian advanced manufacturing can only compete globally with a quantum increase in funding and government contracts.
 Advanced Manufacturing, Manufacturing News, Research & Development

RSM report provides insights into manufacturing sector

Australian advanced manufacturing can only compete globally with a quantum increase in funding and government contracts, and the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) alone may not be enough to achieve this, according to a report by national professional services firm RSM Australia. 
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The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources will hear ideas on how best to develop Australia’s advanced manufacturing capability.
 Manufacturing News, Research, Research & Development, Sustainability

Industries support decarbonisation, but urgent action is needed

New national research demonstrates that Australian businesses, especially those in manufacturing, retail, and financial services sectors, recognise the imperative of achieving net zero emissions as a key driver for economic competitiveness and climate resilience, but indicates many companies are not acting quickly enough to address this urgent challenge.

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 Advanced, Australia, CSIRO, Digitalisation, Events, Innovation, Manufacturing News, New South Wales, Research, Research & Development, Robotics & Automation, Skills and training

The future of Australia’s manufacturing – Modern Manufacturing Expo 2023 heads into its final day

Sydney’s Modern Manufacturing expo 2023 (MME23) is well underway, as it heads into its second and final day. The expo has already highlighted
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 Features, Research & Development

Preventing wear and erosion: UniSA collab delivers new cladding solution for heavy industry.

The upfront cost of machinery used by heavy industry is exacerbated by the continual need for maintenance. Shutdowns for equipment repair can cost more than $100K for every hour of downtime. Therefore, a competitive advantage is to increase the longevity of machinery and to improve the repair, remanufacture and re-use of componentry.
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Australian institutes spearhead global efforts in clean energy innovation

Six of the nation’s research institutions, including Australia’s national science agency Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), united with international researchers to address challenges in clean energy production and storage. 

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 Aerospace and Aviation, Engineering, Manufacturing, Manufacturing News, Research & Development, Research and Development

NASA chooses Australia as strategic partner to design and build lunar rover for moon-landing

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has chosen Australia as its strategic partner to design and build the Trailblazer lunar rover due to proven expertise in remote operations, developed through resources industry.
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 Australia, Manufacturing, Manufacturing News, Research & Development, Resources, South Australia, Sustainability

South Australia introduces Bill to streamline development of hydrogen and renewable energy projects

South Australia is poised to capitalise on renewable energy with the Government introducing a landmark Bill into state parliament to streamline the development of hydrogen and renewable energy projects.
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 Engineering, Grants and funding, Manufacturing News, New South Wales, Queensland, Research, Research & Development, Skills and training

ARISE resources scholarships awarded to two first year engineering prospects

Two promising first-year engineering students – Rhys Thurstun from Queensland and Mufaro Tom from New South Wales – have been awarded Australian Resources Industry Skills and Education (ARISE) scholarships aimed at addressing the shortage of engineers in the resources sector.
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A new report launched by TCA, Microsoft and LinkedIn has highlighted the role of US tech companies in Australia’s tech ecosystem. 
 Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing News, Research & Development, Research and Development

New report reveals the role US tech workers have played in growing Australia’s tech sector

A new report launched by the Tech Council of Australia (TCA), Microsoft and LinkedIn has shown the important contribution that investment by US tech companies make in Australia’s thriving tech ecosystem. 
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Research to commercialisation with ManuFutures
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Research to commercialisation with ManuFutures

Deakin University’s research innovations regional manufacturing director Mark Curnow sits down with Mignon D’Souza to discuss how the university’s innovation hub ManuFutures works towards growing advanced manufacturing capability in regional Victoria and Australia. Read More
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