More than 120 local companies have registered their interest with Naval Group to become tier-one capability partner of the Attack Class submarine project. The project has created almost 300 direct jobs in Australia, the company’s Australian subsidiary plans to double its local workforce in 2021  to prepare for building of a hull qualification section at … Continue reading Attack Class submarine project attracts more than 120 businesses →

Adelaide satellite manufacturer Fleet Space Technologies has applied for a $5 Million federal government Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) grant, in addition to $4 million from the South Australian state government. The funding would enable the company to mass-produce 50 nanosatellites a year and increase staff to 128 in three years. CEO and co-founder Flavia Tata … Continue reading Adelaide satellite manufacturer seeks to grow capability with MMI funding →

The first privately-owned, static rocket testing site has been developed in a partnership between Rocket Technologies International and the University of Southern Queensland. A sandstone quarry is now the home of the Helidon Rocket Test Site, allowing developers to test rockets that are secured to the ground in a controlled environment. Executive director of the … Continue reading First private rocket test site launched in Queensland →

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the manufacture of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine (ChAdOx1-S) in Australia. The Australian manufacture of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca, established by a Melbourne-based biotechnology company CSL, has involved extensive work by both industry and the TGA in the last six months. Manufacture of biological medicines, such as vaccines, is a highly-specialised … Continue reading CSL manufactures AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Australia →

Dotz Nano, an advanced technology company developing, manufacturing and commercialising marking, tracing and verification solutions, has obtained Australian authorisation to use the CE Mark for its SARS-CoV-2 virus detection technology. The CE Mark clears the saliva-based diagnostic Dotz Test Kits for sale in the European Union, following the company obtaining authorisation to use the CE … Continue reading Dotz obtains CE Mark authorisation for virus detection technology →

Forty engineering students from Australian universities have been awarded scholarships as part of the federal government’s plan to grow the pool of talent for naval shipbuilding. The National Naval Shipbuilding Pipeline Scholarship program provides students from the Queensland University of Technology and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology with funded university study. The program, facilitated … Continue reading More engineering students awarded naval shipbuilding scholarship →

Dozens of defence industry jobs will be secured in Queensland after the federal government extended a 12-month contract that provides support for Defence’s Chinook heavy-lift helicopters. Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price said Boeing Defence Australia would continue to provide support for the Chinook fleet out to 2025 under the CH-47F Chinook Integrated Support Services (CISS) … Continue reading $89 million Chinook support contract extension secures Queensland jobs →

A leading international engineering firm is establishing its Asia Pacific headquarters in Melbourne. Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Martin Pakula announced that Segula Technologies Australia is expanding its office in South Melbourne to oversee its regional activities in the Asia Pacific. Segula Technologies is a French engineering company with 140 offices and 10,000 employees … Continue reading Segula sets up Asia Pacific headquarters in Melbourne →

The federal government has funded more than $1 million for two Australian space technology projects, as part of plans to involve more Australian companies in NASA’s Moon to Mars program. The first round of Moon to Mars Supply Chain Capability Improvement grants will support the two businesses to develop their work, and tap into national … Continue reading First Moon to Mars grants target supply chains →

Brisbane-based DC fast charging manufacturer for electric vehicles, Tritium, has hosted Australian Members of Parliament at its manufacturing facilities. The Honourable Anthony Albanese MP (Leader of the Opposition), Dr Jim Chalmers MP (Member for Rankin and Shadow Treasurer), and Terri Butler MP (Member for Griffith and Shadow Minister for Environment and Water) toured the Tritium … Continue reading Tritium hosts Australian Members of Parliament →

Logan manufacturer Imaging Solutions will expand local testing, manufacturing and production of essential personal protective equipment (PPE) for imaging diagnostic procedures, thanks to support from the Queensland Government. Treasurer and Minister for Investment Cameron Dick said funding from the Queensland Government’s Essential Goods and Supply Chain Program will help the company to address increased demand for PPE for … Continue reading Funding helping Logan PPE manufacturing expansion →

Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development Steven Miles said the lifesaving medical technology developed by WearOptimo and backed by The Australian National University will improve the care of seriously ill patients. “The new technology is a wearable ‘sticker-like’ sensor that’s inexpensive, painless and gives fast and accurate results in real-time,” Miles said. “The new … Continue reading Innovative wearable health device to be produced in Queensland →

An expert in quality management is forecasting a significant increase in components and machinery made locally after the Government’s $1.5 billion investment into its Modern Manufacturing Strategy (MMS). The change will result in improved availability and safety of consumer goods in Australia. The federal government made its investment available to two of the six priority … Continue reading Australia will see a boost in the local manufacture of parts, components and machinery, says quality expert →

A research initiative to improve the quality and productivity of the construction industry using robotic technology has received more than half a million dollars from the Australian Research Council. Professor Yu Bai from Monash University’s Department of Civil Engineering will lead an interdisciplinary team from seven Australian universities to develop a one-of-a-kind facility centred on … Continue reading Construction industry gets automated at new Monash University facility →

Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA) and Edith Cowan University (ECU) have announced the winners of three inaugural LMA sponsored student achievement awards, as part of a partnership to help grow a sovereign capability of computer science and cyber security experts of the future. The 2020 award-winning ECU graduating recipients of the LMA sponsored awards included Kristy … Continue reading Lockheed Martin Australia and Edith Cowan University awards celebrate graduate cyber experts →

A world-first demonstration of an international hydrogen energy supply chain has commenced operations in Australia. The start of Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) operations in the Latrobe Valley, Victoria marks an important day for Australia’s hydrogen industry. The HESC project will produce hydrogen using coal from Victoria’s Latrobe Valley, with the liquefied hydrogen to be … Continue reading Australia’s hydrogen industry celebrates production milestone →

An industry-first apartment made using waste materials has been revealed by the UNSW SMaRT Centre and industry partner Mirvac. At the unveiling of the revolutionary Pavilions apartment at Sydney Olympic Park, attended by NSW Energy and Environment Minister Matt Kean, industry leaders had a glimpse into the future – flooring, wall tiles, kitchen and lighting … Continue reading Apartment made from waste glass and textiles showcases “green” ceramics →

The federal government is supporting Australia’s manufacturers to turn their good ideas into world-beating realities that create more local jobs, with a new $30 million fund. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the Commercialisation Fund will foster projects that bring industry and researchers together to commercialise new manufacturing products and processes. “Making … Continue reading $30m grants program to support local manufacturing →

Women in Industry is thrilled to introduce its 2021 Ambassador, Rachael Ashfield. Marketing manager at ifm efector, Rachael has been progressing her career steadily; moving from executive assistant to marketing assistant, and now leading the department. In 2020, Ashfield was nominated by her colleagues for the Business Development Success of the Year category, and subsequently … Continue reading Women in Industry nominations open, new ambassador appointed →

Australasian Supply Chain Institute (ASCI), has announced SAP as Principle Conference Sponsor for ASCI2021: Supply Chain Vision in the Decade For Action, to be held 28-30 July 2021 in Western Sydney. According to ASCI President, Alexandra Riha, the ASCI2021 conference provides a unique returned gathering for the supply chain community after what has been a … Continue reading Australasian Supply Chain Institute announces SAP as Principal Conference Sponsor →