The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has announced its latest round of ten co-invested projects under the Commercialisation Fund, growing local manufacturing opportunities with global potential. 

Rheinmetall Canada and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) have welcomed Navistar Defence Canada to their partnership, dubbed Team 45⁰ North (45⁰N), in pursuit of Canada’s Logistics Vehicle Modernisation (LVM) project. 

Suhner Australia has progressively rolled out its metal finishing stations to help TAFE NSW provide its students with access to quality professional tools as they learn to master metal finishing with a clear Industry involvement.  

An advanced research centre for next generation vehicles will be established at Deakin University through a $13 million Next Generation Simulator project at Waurn Ponds. 

Rio Tinto has committed to using local suppliers to build iron ore railcars for its Pilbara mining operations, with the initial purchase of 50 iron ore railcars. 

The Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) has congratulated its industry partner Stryker, a global medical technology organisation, on establishing its first Australian R&D facility in Queensland, in partnership with the Queensland government. 

A new $1.36 million Smart Enough Factory program will support Victorian defence industry companies to transform their operations by deploying digital technologies to drive value and productivity – spearheading their competitive advantage. 

Thales Australia and Rheinmetall Defence have signed a contract to manufacture key components for the Rheinmetall MK 30-2 cannon capability, in support of the Australian Defence Force Land 400 program. 

Creating industry brokers at Australia’s key research infrastructure facilities could propel a new wave of home-grown advanced manufacturing industries, according to Science & Technology Australia, the peak body for science and technology. 

The Ai Group’s Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) eased by 0.4 points to 51.2 in September, indicating a weaker rate of expansion across manufacturing and effectively stalling a solid period of recovery since late 2020. 

Engineering firm UGL has been awarded a contract to design, manufacture and supply new fuel-efficient diesel electric locomotives for their long-standing client, Pacific National.  The contract will generate revenue to UGL of approximately $297 million over seven years. It solidifies UGL’s position as Australia’s only manufacturer of freight locomotives.  The C44 Evolution locomotives will be the … Continue reading UGL secures $297 million locomotive manufacturing contract →

A new manufacturing facility will be built at Lucas Heights in Sydney as part of a $30 million federal government project to produce vital nuclear medicines. 

APS Industrial has announced they have relocated their Adelaide office to 159-163 Caulfield Avenue in Clarence Gardens, effective from 4 October.

Neo-Bionica, a new facility opening at St Vincents Hospital, will fast-track the time it takes to develop and trial medical devices, including new treatments for people with diabetes. 

Tasmania’s highest achievers in the exporting community have been celebrated at the Tasmanian Export Awards 2021, building capacity within the community and creating further jobs – a key priority under the Tasmanian government’s Trade Strategy 2019-2025. 

The $4 million Faster, Smarter Pharma and Food Manufacturing Project will help drive digital innovation in Victoria’s medicine and food manufacturing industries. 

Robotics experts led by CSIRO have beaten teams from NASA JPL/MIT, California Institute of Technology and Carnegie Mellon University in the Subterranean Challenge, or “Robot Olympics”, claiming second place. 

Tasmanian tech firm, Definium, has partnered with national equipment hire company, Coates, to design, manufacture and supply 5,000 hi-tech devices, to be deployed across a fleet of Coates vehicles nationally.

New data from the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has shown the value of Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing industry has grown by four per cent to almost $133 billion, driven by a rise in the value of exports. 

The Australian Space Manufacturing Network are supporting a $150 million bid for the Modern Manufacturing Initiative – Collaboration (MMIC) stream,  to recognise the growing market opportunities for new space products and services. Satellites with sensors and cameras that detect bushfires within minutes, provide real-time crop data to farmers, connect our remote towns and communities; and … Continue reading Australian Space Manufacturing Network makes $150 million bid for MMI funding →