On July 10, federal Science Minister Karen Andrews and her WA counterpart, Dave Kelly, signed an MoU outlining WA’s involvement in Australia’s space capabilities. The agreement involves $6 million in investment from the federal government to develop partnerships and engagement between WA industry and the global space ecosystem. The investment will be separated into two … Continue reading WA to join in Australia’s space efforts →

Bio-pharma company THC Global Group is licenced to produce medical cannabis from its Southport Manufacturing Facility. According to THC Global, initial annual production could exceed 12,000kg of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) isolates, created under Good Manufacturing Practices  (GMP) compliant methods. “We expect to be supplying Australian patients with Australian produced medicinal cannabis by early 2020, … Continue reading Largest bio-pharma extraction facility receives licence →

Austrade recently led a delegation of nine Australian health service providers to hospitals and medical facilities in Beijing, Chengdu and Guangzhou. As China pursues its Healthy China 2030 strategy, opportunities are opening up for Australian healthcare manufacturers to tap into the Chinese market, according to Austrade’s trade commissioner in Chengdu, Tim White. “The mission clearly … Continue reading A fit future for Australian healthcare technology providers in China →

Researchers from RMIT and the University of New South Wales, (UNSW) have discovered magnetic properties within atomically thin structures that could be used for a new generation of devices, known as “spintronics”. With further research in this field, ultra-thin devices could be produced for industrial applications. This research created devices with three layers, a non-magnetic … Continue reading Researchers suggest possibility of ultra-thin electronics →

The Victorian government is supporting farmers to invest in Internet of Things (IoT) technology, boosting advanced manufacturing enterprises with applications in the agricultural sector. Horticulture, dairy, sheep and grains farmers are encouraged to be involved in the current trial, which is funded through a $12 million program. According to a statement on the program from … Continue reading Victorian farmers encouraged to adopt IoT technologies →

The Australian Defence Forces awarded Canberra-based Penten Services a $2.2 million contract to improve the Australian Army’s cyber capabilities. The technology required will be used by the Army to send messages over unsecured networks. Additionally, funding will go towards the construction of cyber-management capability and the improvement of security countermeasures. In sum, the contract will … Continue reading Canberra company receives funding for defence cyber solutions →

In launching the Western Australian (WA) government’s Diversify WA vision, the state government identified technology and advanced manufacturing as one of the key economic sectors that will build a more resilient, sustainable and growing economy. To achieve this vision, the WA government will reduce barriers to diversification, foster innovation and demonstrate fiscal responsibility so to … Continue reading Manufacturing key to future of WA economy →

NPA has introduced a new range of gel products that offer superior performance to traditional rubber and spring alternatives in a number of applications. The gels are based on a new silicon compound and their highest damping effect arises when it is compressed 10 per cent up to 30 per cent. An important feature is … Continue reading Gel products for vibration insolation and thermal conductivity →

The Australian Defence Force has identified seven research proposals for innovative materials as worthy of pursuing for military platforms. Contained within the research proposals are methods of developing new adhesives to bind high temperature structures, the integration and repair of different composite types, and the joining of ceramic armour for greater protection against bullets and … Continue reading Joint AU-UK funding for advanced materials in defence →

The $50 million facility for the Defence Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) opened on July 4. Officially launched in May 2018, the Defence CRC links researchers from industry, universities and government-funded research agencies with small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to produce technology which fits the future needs of the Australian Defence Forces. The Brisbane-located Defence CRC … Continue reading Headquarters for Defence CRC opens in Brisbane →

A research partnership between the Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC), the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Downer’s Mineral Technologies has reached its one-year anniversary. The project aims to develop custom 3D printed technologies for precision-engineered mineral separation and mining equipment. The idea of the project is to create mineral separation spirals, which can be produced … Continue reading IMCRC, UTS, 3D printing research partnership hits one year milestone →

The University of Sydney’s Drug Discovery Initiative awarded the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) $80,000 in seed funding to manufacture molecules of tumour-targeting triphenylphosphonium (TPP) units, linked to metal chelators. The molecules are suitable for containing radioisotopes in theranostic applications. This funding will help research into the TPP for use in treating cancer, … Continue reading Seed funding awarded for personalised nuclear medicines →

Reports of a deal between the federal government and Centre Alliance on gas prices have manufacturing bodies calling for decisive solutions. A condition of the minor party’s approval of the government’s income tax cut package, Centre Alliance senators have lobbied for reductions in the price of gas, partly through limitations on the export of gas. … Continue reading Industry groups urge for significant reform to gas prices →

The breadth and depth of engineering skill and talent in Australia is on show across the 30 engineers nominated for the list of Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers. Compiled by create, the publication of Engineers Australia, the list is in its fourth year and attempts to acknowledge engineers in all fields and around Australia, while also … Continue reading Most Innovative Engineers announced for 2019 →

Metal 3D printing company Aurora Labs, located in Perth suburb Bibra Lake, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swedish industrial company, Gränges AB. The MoU was signed by subsidiary of Aurora Labs, A3D Operations. If the proposed transactions were entered into, the value to Aurora could be US$ 7.75 million ($11 billion). The … Continue reading Australian 3D printer signs MoU with Swedish manufacturer →

Mouser Electronics now stocks Texas Instruments’ (TI) OPA855 8-GHz Operational Amplifier. The decompensated amplifier is designed as a wideband, low-noise, bipolar-input operational amplifier. The amplifier is appropriate for use in high bandwidth transimpedance and voltage amplifier applications. With eight GHz of gain-bandwidth product, the OPA855 allows for high-gain configurations while ensuring wide closed-loop bandwidth. Minimising … Continue reading Texas Instruments’ 8-GHz Operational Amplifier now available from Mouser Electronics →

Applications are now open for $5 million in funding for businesses in regional South Australia. Part of the $150 million Regional Growth Fund, the fund hopes to create new economic opportunities for communities across South Australia. “The Regional Growth Fund is a 10-year commitment offering $15 million in grants annually to support projects which unlock … Continue reading Manufacturers supported to submit projects in regional South Australia →

Robotics teams and experts have converged on Sydney to compete in the 2019 RoboCup, aiming to claim the World Champion title. Held for the first time in Sydney, 170 teams including 1,200 participants from research laboratories and universities around the world will compete not only in soccer, but robotic urban search and rescue missions, manufacturing, … Continue reading 2019 RoboCup kicks off →

A joint collaboration between Swinburne University of Technology, the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) and Speedpanel Holding will lead to the production of new fire and acoustic wall systems. The partnership aims to create new materials that can produce a cost-effective and sustainable wall system that replaces Speedpanel’s current cement core. The aim is … Continue reading Wall systems manufacturer secures funding for new materials and technology →

In the release of its second Projects Report, the Australian Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has announced that it has doubled its project capacity in the last 12 months. Today, the industry research and commercialisation incubator is facilitating or developing more than 40 projects around Australia. These projects have been supported with $27.1 million in funding, … Continue reading AMGC doubles project capacity in 12 months →