RMIT University engineers, with the Defence Science and Technology Group, have created a waterproof drone that can land on sea. The drone, known as Black Kite, has been nominated for a National Defence Innovation Award at the Avalon International Airshow. RMIT University’s project lead, Dr Abdulghani Mohamed, said Black Kite represented a drone ideal for maritime … Continue reading New waterproof drone can land on sea in rough conditions →

Researchers at UNSW Sydney could improve how network operators monitor and classify internet traffic, saving them costs and bettering the internet experience for consumers. The UNSW team have attracted investment from London-listed IP Group to help fund a start-up that will solve internets issues such as buffering. Professor Vijay Sivaraman from UNSW’s School of Electrical Engineering … Continue reading Australian invention could solve buffering issues →

TAFE SA’s plans for the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Car Challenge have been given a boost with long-time supporter Redarc Electronics confirming a new sponsorship package. Redarc signed on as the major sponsor of the solar-articulated vehicle for the next three world challenges. The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge from Darwin to Adelaide, about 3000km, is … Continue reading Redarc and TAFE collaborate on solar-articulated vehicle project →

Australian start-ups and small businesses will be targeted with up to $1.1 million in grants to develop creative solutions to government policy challenges. The Australian government’s target to help create 1.25 million over the next five years will be driven by programs such as this one that drives aimed at creating economic growth. Minister for … Continue reading Start-ups receive funds to help Australian government →

Workshops are being held in New South Wales on February 27-28 to enhance local manufacturing capability, reduce waste and build better economies and communities. UNSW professor Veena Sahajwalla will be at the events in Dubbo and Orange to showcase scientifically developed technology at UNSW Sydney that enables waste items such as glass and clothing to be reformed … Continue reading Technology to transform local manufacturing and waste coming to NSW →

Regional start-up manufacturers are being offered business mentoring and support through a $2.1 million Local Innovation Network that has been set up in seven regional locations around New South Wales. Jobs for NSW CEO Nicole Cook said the network is operating in regional locations including Armidale, Byron Bay, Bathurst, Coffs Harbour, Newcastle, Wollongong and Wagga … Continue reading Innovation network supports regional start-up manufacturers →

The most applied for jobs in Australia in 2018 were in the manufacturing, transport and logistics industry, with pickers and packers taking out the number one spot, according to job search website SEEK. The figures, released on February 21, show the average salary for the most applied for jobs was $48,498. Jobs paying more than … Continue reading Manufacturing jobs the most applied for in Australia →

In late December, Saab received an order from the Capability Acquisition Sustainment Group on behalf of the Australian Army to update the Wireless Audio Visual Emergency System equipment. The wireless equipment provides early warning audible and visual alerts when the Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) sensors detect and identify an incoming threat within an … Continue reading Saab to update Australian Army C-RAM capability →

Nowadays our electricity bills, bank statements, and even government systems like Medicare are becoming paperless. It seems everyone is pushing for a paperless world, and the benefits extend far beyond the positive environmental impact, especially for industrial companies, according to SAGE Automation. The company indicates that manufacturing, utilities, transport, energy and defence sectors are increasingly … Continue reading Industrial operators winning big in push for paperless world →

A “Space Tech” event in Victoria featured how Australian industry can access global value chains through advanced technology innovation. On Feburary 19, the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and Swinburne hosted an event themed “Space Tech – the new Australian industry”. Led by astrophysicist, Professor Alan Duffy, the event aimed to highlight, encourage … Continue reading Access to GVCs through advanced technology key topic at event →

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has awarded $950,000 in funding to two Swinburne research projects – one aimed at detecting and preventing data leaks and another on optimising innovation in large organisations within the global marketplace. The ARC’s Linkage Projects funding was announced by the Minister for Education Dan Tehan, allocating a total of $6 million in … Continue reading Swinburne receives funding to stop data leaks →

Summer energy challenges and high power bills may soon find data-driven solutions through a new research program from the national science agency CSIRO, the Australian government and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). The National Energy Analytics and Research (NEAR) program will provide comprehensive information to underpin key decision making, helping to deliver a secure, … Continue reading Data to drive energy system transition →

Australia’s premier awards program within the manufacturing industry will celebrate the best in innovation, products and services in Melbourne on May 16. Tickets for the prestigious evening, held at the Arts Centre Melbourne, are on sale now. Tickets can be bought individually or companies can purchase a table of 10 to be a part of … Continue reading Tickets on sale now for Endeavour Awards 2019 →

Paul Cooper has been appointed as the new chair of the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC). Cooper has been on the AMGC board since 2015 and is the owner of a Brisbane-based electronics manufacturing company that exports to the United States, India, and Germany. He will take over from Andrew Stevens who is stepping down … Continue reading Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre gets change at the top →

Mouser Electronics has released a new eBook, Welcoming the Connected Home, in collaboration with Molex. In the new eBook, subject matter experts from Molex and Mouser examine upcoming and future trends in home automation and strategies for designing Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled devices, as well as specific smart home solutions from Molex. With the growing … Continue reading Explore the connected home with new eBook from Mouser Electronics →

Finalists in the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) Awards of Excellence have been announced on February 20. Awards and finalists are: Best New Product Award: Recognising innovation and success in a product or piece of equipment launched in Australia within the 24 months before March 2019. Finalists are: o Sidel – Sidel EvoDECO … Continue reading APPMA Awards of Excellence finalists announced →

CSIRO has created a new form of graphitic material that’s conductive, easy to apply and offers greater control over performance than graphene. GraphON can also be manufactured cheaper and easier, with more flexibility and less hazardous waste than comparable products. CSIRO’s Dr John Tsanaktsidis said GraphON has the potential to offer industries like aerospace and … Continue reading Cheaper and easier graphitic material created →

Materials handling technology company Industrial Conveying Australia (ICA) has released a noise reducing portable sound enclosure. The relocatable acoustic enclosure can be deployed anywhere in a moment’s notice. Originally purpose-built and designed for a mining drill rig, the enclosure is an ideal solution for disaster areas and emergency response teams who need to get out of … Continue reading Noise reducing portable sound enclosure released →

Ten Australian businesses will share $200,000 of funding to overcome barriers of commercialisation and to take their technology to the next level. The funding is through the Leap Vouchers program of the Australian government’s Industry Growth Centre for the energy resources sector, NERA. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said NERA’s program will … Continue reading Funding allows businesses to take technology to the next level →

Imagine a future in which thin, flexible solar panels cover the surfaces of cars and buildings, powering their activities. Xiaojing Hao, UNSW associate professor and Scientia fellow in the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, and her team, are building such cells made of kesterite photovoltaics. Containing copper, zinc, tin and sulphur, they are cheaper … Continue reading Thin, flexible solar panels on the drawing board at UNSW →