A facility for the development of gene and cell therapies has garnered $25 million in funding from the NSW Government. The University of Sydney, Children’s Medical Research institute, and the Children’s Hospital at Westmead will apply advanced manufacturing technologies to manufacture clinical-grade vectors for gene therapy in paediatric and adult patients. A vector carries pieces … Continue reading Centre for medical manufacturing to open in Westmead →

French aerospace manufacturer Airbus has purchased industrial automation company, MTM Robotics, located in the US. Airbus already utilises MTM’s light automated robotics systems at its manufacturing facilities, however, the purchase will enable a closer collaboration said MTM founder, Mike Woogerd. “We are pleased and excited to become a part of the Airbus family and look … Continue reading Aerospace manufacturer pursues robotics integration →

Naval Group has announced partnerships with nine Australian manufacturers to develop anti-torpedo countermeasures for submarines and surface vessels. The Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) will go towards the manufacture of CANTO, a dilution and confusion countermeasure. The technology utilises high-level acoustic signals, while instituting the reaction module Contralto, which enables the vessel to conduct evasive manoeuvres. … Continue reading Australian manufacturers sign MoUs for torpedo countermeasures →

A new carbon fibre manufacturing process has been independently technically audited. Bureau Veritas carried out the audit of LeMond Carbon which was conducted at Deakin University’s Carbon Nexus facility in Geelong. Le Mond is developing a carbon fibre manufacturing process which hopes to reduce costs and increase output, when compared to current carbon fibre technology. … Continue reading Cheaper, faster carbon fibre process verified →

A new fund will support technologies and processes to recycle plastic, paper, glass, and tyres. The $100 million Australian Recycling Investment Fund has been established by the federal government to support projects which increase recycling, turn waste into valuable products, and back innovation in waste diversion. The fund will be managed by the Clean Energy … Continue reading $100 million fund to support uptake of recycled materials →

Rail manufacturer Alstom is the first manufacturer in its sector to commit to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) on the sidelines of the COP25 meeting of climate and environment ministers. The SBTi brings together large companies to reduce carbon emissions. The program is managed by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the World … Continue reading Major manufacturers commit to reducing carbon emissions →

The Australian Defence Force has granted Boeing Defence Australia a 12-month extension on the maintenance of the CH-47F Chinook helicopters. The work will be carried out at ADF bases in Townsville, Oakey, and Brisbane, and continues work on the helicopters until 30 August 2024. According to a statement from the Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa … Continue reading Boeing Defence Australia to maintain Chinook fleet →

A new facility for the design and manufacture of energy storage devices has opened at Deakin University. Located at the university’s Warrun Ponds campus, the StorEnergy centre is a partnership between the university, industry, government, and other academic institutions. Vice-Chancellor of Deakin University, Ian Martin, highlighted how the centre will provide input into current energy … Continue reading Deakin to design and manufacture energy storage →

Small businesses will be able to access low-cost finance to support the adoption of renewable energy, in a partnership between the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and councils in NSW and South Australia. The program follows the model set out by the City of Melbourne, where upgrades to buildings could be finances through the council. … Continue reading Low-cost finance scheme for solar extended →

A joint project by Australian scientists has found a way to produce hydrogen using iron and nickel as catalysts, potentially speeding up the hydrogen manufacturing process while significantly cutting costs. The team, from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Swinburne University of Technology, and Griffith University set out to demonstrate how to split hydrogen … Continue reading Iron and nickel used as catalysts for hydrogen →

The global steel industry has launched a standard for the responsible production of steel. The ResponsibleSteel Standard, launched on December 2, is an international, multi-stakeholder standard that covers making a processing sites, and was launched in Wollongong, Australia, the home of BlueScope steel operations. Mark Vassella, CEO of BlueScope, announced at the launch that the … Continue reading Steel industry commits to Paris targets →

Naval Group has announced that the company has conducted a successful demonstration of a carbon composite embedded with fibre optics, developed by engineers at the ARC Training Centre for Automated Manufacture of Advanced Composites (AMAC) at UNSW. By including composites in the structure of a marine vessel, the weight of masts, and the overall vessel, … Continue reading Carbon composites tested for naval vessels →

Businesses can now apply for the second round of the Automotive Innovation Lab Access Grants (AILAG). The $4.5 million in funding can be used by applicants to conduct automotive product design, development, and testing at specialised facilities. According to Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, the grants are designed to allow businesses to … Continue reading Automotive grants open for manufacturers →

The Australian Energy Market Coordinator (AEMC) has sought industry feedback on how regulations for a new energy market can protect consumers. The AEMC forecasts that with new technologies and the take-up of renewables, the distinction between consumers and producers of electricity will break down, and a two-sided market will emerge. “Technology is moving us towards … Continue reading AEMC seeks feedback on energy rules →

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with local rocket manufacturer Gilmour Space Technologies. The company has already caught the eye of international investors through its innovation in low-cost space launch vehicles. These technologies have the potential to rapidly decrease the cost of getting a satellite into space, enabling … Continue reading Space agency signs with local rocket manufacturer →

An Australian company has achieved a proof of concept for the 3D printing, scanning, and robotic repair of headlight brackets. Repair Bot, an outcome of a collaboration between Tradiebot, Swinburne University, and the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC), combines 3D printing and robotics to innovate the collision repair industry. The technology works by first, … Continue reading Proof of concept achieved for 3D printed automotive repairs →

The University of Sydney will develop a bioengineering research facility which will explore the development and use of nanorobots, and 3D and 4D printed bone implants. The Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre for Innovative BioEngineering is funded through the ARC, the University of Sydney, and the New South Wales government. The head of the centre, … Continue reading New centre to develop nanorobots, 4D printing, nanobiosensors →

Support for high tech skills in South Australia has begun in the SA government’s Skilling South Australia Initiative. The initiative covers cyber security, IT, and other digital topics, and is targeted towards companies in the state seeking to build their capabilities in these sectors. While manufacturers have not had to be as concerned with cyber … Continue reading SA government provides cyber security training →

A processing plant for rare earth minerals will be built near Kalgoorlie, in Western Australia. Lynas Corporation will build the site, subject to approval processes, and forecasts that 500 construction jobs and 200 ongoing jobs in the region will be created through the project. Minerals will be extracted from Lynas’s Mt Weld mine, which are … Continue reading Rare earth minerals to be processed in Kalgoorlie, WA →

A new facility will support the growth of maritime manufacturing in the Northern Territory. Funded through the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, a ship lift facility will be built with $300 million in federal government funding. According to the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Matt Canavan, the ship lift will allow for a broad range … Continue reading Maritime manufacturing gets a lift in the top end →