A DART rocket carrying a Defence payload has launched today from Koonibba Rocket Range in South Australia, marking the first commercial rocket launch to the edge of space from Australia. At just 3.4 metres long and weighing 34 kilograms, the DART rocket is a fraction of the size of rockets launched by NASA and SpaceX. … Continue reading Air Force’s first space payload launch from Australia →

This Thursday 24th September at 11am Simplus is hosting a webinar for senior leaders of Australian Manufacturing companies in partnership with IMCRC where we will explore the topic “how companies are adopting digital technologies to remain competitive”. In the 1960s, manufacturing equated to 30 per cent of the Australian economy. In 2020, it’s 5.5 per … Continue reading Manufacturing Revival: Is a new era of Industry 4.0 in Australian manufacturing upon us? →

RACV Solar is lending a helping hand to Free 3D Hands, a Victorian charity that uses 3D printers to manufacture hands and assistive devices for children, by providing reliable, efficient and always-on solar power supply. Along with support from Tesla, Fronius, Trina Solar, Bass Coast Shire Council, Phillip Island RSL and local schools, RACV solar has … Continue reading RACV Solar lends a helping hand to charity →

TAFE Queensland and Rheinmetall Defence Australia are proud to be recognised as the Premier’s Industry Collaboration award winner for delivering the ISO 9606 Fusion Welding Program at the 2020 Queensland Training Awards on Friday 18 September. TAFE Queensland Chief Executive Officer Mary Campbell said the award recognises the outstanding achievements of TAFE Queensland and Rheinmetall … Continue reading Training partnership wins Premier Industry Collaboration Award →

The latest industry research report from the Federal Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has revealed that even before the COVID-19 pandemic, 65 per cent of Australians regarded manufacturing as important or very important. Yet, key challenges are holding back the industry from growth opportunities. Titled “10 ways to succeed in Australian manufacturing”, AMGC’s report … Continue reading AMGC outlines 10 ways for Australian manufacturers to succeed →

In the last year, Lockheed Martin has signed five contracts with Ronson Gears under its Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program agreement with the Commonwealth. This makes the gear manufacturer the first-ever Australian company to supply precision gear components that will be carried into space.  Melbourne-based Ronson Gears is providing prototype gears for the Common Solar … Continue reading Melbourne’s Ronson Gears signs multiple contracts with Lockheed Martin →

Gladstone manufacturer Global Manufacturing Group will boost its international competitiveness with upgraded equipment thanks to $257,167 from the Palaszczuk Government’s Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program. Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing and Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher said the new CNC bevel plasma cutting machine will allow GMG to increase production, take on more clients, ramp up … Continue reading Gladstone steel fabricator’s competitiveness boosted →

The Australian Government is examining more opportunities for Australia’s local industry in the Hunter Class Frigate Program with three feasibility studies for Australian industry to participate in the build phase of the first three frigates. Prime contractor ASC Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of BAE Systems Australia, has engaged Queensland-based Craig International Ballistics to investigate an Australian … Continue reading Hunter Class Frigate Program to have more engagement with Australian industry →

The SA state government has welcomed the federal government’s announcement accelerating delivery of the critical $1.5 billion Project Energy Connect interconnector. This significant energy project in South Australia will deliver cheaper and more reliable energy for the South Australia and New South Wales. This crucial project will create jobs and unlock further investment in renewable … Continue reading $1.5bn energy project welcomed by SA government →

The Queensland government is mobilising Queensland’s multi-billion-dollar manufacturing sector to deliver the state’s Personal Protective Equipment for front-line health and essential workers, including face masks, hand sanitiser and ventilators. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk visited Brendale healthcare manufacturer Aspen Medical today, which has received government support and is now producing two million face masks per month. The … Continue reading Qld manufacturing sector mobilised to fight COVID-19 →

Atlas Advisors Australia and top university investment fund Uniseed have jointly invested in Australian start-up Forcite which is taking the world of motorcycling by storm with the first and only truly smart helmet. Forcite’s smart helmet is now being mass-produced, having been the only smart helmet to pass ECE 22.05 safety accreditation pre-testing. The amazing new technology has … Continue reading Atlas Advisors Australia and Uniseed invest in Forcite’s smart helmet →

The Victorian Government’s is continuing to build better TAFEs, unveiling dozens of upgrades to TAFEs across the state in a move that will create jobs and help drive Victoria’s economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney today announced every TAFE in Victoria will share in $55 … Continue reading $55m by Vic government to upgrading TAFES →

Defence Issues Minister Paul Papalia today launched the $200,000 Defence-Ready Initiative to empower more local businesses to join the defence industry supply chain. Eligible Western Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will be able to apply for up to $10,000 to improve their business capabilities in areas of need and help Western Australian industry meet … Continue reading Investment to make more WA SMEs “Defence-Ready” →

The federal government is increasing its support for the defence industry innovation sector by providing an additional $32 million for investment through the Defence Innovation Hub over the next two years. This investment, which is part of the government’s Defence COVID-19 investment initiatives, will increase cash flow to Australian small and medium-sized businesses that are … Continue reading $32m in funding to stimulate the defence innovation sector →

Weld Australia has partnered with Gotcha4Life to help build the mental fitness of Australia’s welders. According to a report by Weld Australia and Gotcha4Life, suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians between 15 and 44 years of age, and men are three times more likely to die by suicide than women. Workers in construction and … Continue reading Weld Australia and Gotcha4Life team up to save tradies’ lives →

Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA) has appointed John Chandler as the new Director of the Future Submarine Program Combat System Integration (FSP-CSI) to lead the design of the combat system for the Attack Class submarine. Chandler will take over the role from the inaugural director, Mike Oliver, who will return to the United States following his … Continue reading Lockheed Martin Australia transitions to new leadership team for the Future Submarine Program →

A new study has revealed that Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNT) produced by BNNT Technology Limited using patented Deakin technology have reportedly the highest purity among commercial products in the world. Conducted by another leading Australian University, the independent analysis of seven commercially available Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNT) samples from around the world confirms Deakin’s place … Continue reading Deakin’s Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNT) are pure and industry-ready →

Following the comments by the NSW Premier and Minister for Transport about the quality of local train manufacturing, CEO of Weld Australia, Geoff Crittenden has responded to say that there is the potential for thousands of jobs to be created in Australia and to support the country’s economic recovery from COVID-19 if trains are manufactured … Continue reading Weld Australia CEO urges focus on local manufacturing following NSW Premier’s comments on train manufacturing →

Many B2B companies are now considering how to invest their marketing budgets for 2021. With so much up in the air, companies need to make the most out of every dollar to stay ahead in an uncertain climate.

Luina Bio, one of Australia’s most experienced biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) organisations, has announced several expansion plans to meet the increasing demand in the microbiome and recombinant biopharma markets. The first stage of the expansion will see Luina open additional small scale (30L) GMP manufacturing suite in late 2020, broadening he company’s service … Continue reading Australian CDMO announces new bio-manufacturing GMP and development facility expansion →