The Australian Industry Group’s (Ai Group) Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) has remained in expansionary territory at 52.7 points in May. It marks the 33rd consecutive month of stability and reading over the 50-point mark. Despite its positive streak, the PMI has dipped 2.1 points from the previous month, indicating a slower rate … Continue reading Australia PMI recovery slows in May →

Professor Masakazu Sugiyama of the Research Centre for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST) at the University of Tokyo has been appointed Queensland’s Hydrogen Envoy in Japan. The announcement was made during the World Hydrogen Technologies Convention in Tokyo taking place from 2 to 7 June. “Queensland has a pioneering spirit that is greatly admired and … Continue reading Masakazu Sugiyama has been appointed Queensland’s Hydrogen Envoy →

Gilmour Space Technologies has partnered with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) to collaborate on advanced rocket technology research, and testing, and science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) initiatives. Gilmour Space has been developing new hybrid-propelled rockets for commercial small satellite launches since 2021. “Our initial focus for this Research Partnership will be to develop … Continue reading University of Queensland and Gilmour Space collaborate on rocket testing →

Prime Minister, Scott Morrison announced on 26 May, the reappointment of Karen Andrews as Minister for Industry, Science, and Technology. Andrews was first appointed in August 2018 after Morrison became Prime Minister. “I will continue to work to strengthen Australian industries, so they can drive our nation’s economic growth and create more job, and I … Continue reading Karen Andrews reappointed as Minister →

Dr Anthony Lynham, mines minister, announced on 3 June Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) and Armour Energy successful bid for 18 square kilometres of land 22 kilometres, in Queensland’s Chinchilla. The joint venture aims to seek out gas, for Australian manufacturers, in Queensland’s Chinchilla. Under the permit’s conditions, gas can only be sold to Australian manufacturing … Continue reading Queensland gas fuels manufacturing jobs →

Kalfresh Vegetables’ has announced the investment of a $10 million Scenic Rim Agricultural Industrial Precinct. It aims to create more than 32 full-time jobs during its two-year construction phase in Brisbane, Queensland. Cameron Dick, minister for state development, manufacturing, infrastructure, and planning says with the precinct situated 84 kilometres south-west of Brisbane, all food processing, … Continue reading Kalfresh’s new precinct creates manufacturing opportunities →

Schneider Electric has announced the successful completion of the digital transformation to its flagship, Pacific Smart Distribution Centre (DC) in Ingleburn, New South Wales. The Smart DC comprises of Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure technology, driving end-to-end efficiency for the industrial environment, and housing an industry leading Control Tower. Schneider’s Smart DC is one of the largest … Continue reading Schneider Electric launches distribution centre →

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and the University of British Colombia (UBC) have announced a Memorandum of Understanding in response to Mission Innovation’s Renewable and Clean Hydrogen Innovation Challenge. Mission Innovation is made up of more than 23 countries and the European Commission working to accelerate clean energy innovation through research, development, … Continue reading CSIRO partners with Canada for climate change initiative →

Announced on the 31 May, Australian Climate Roundtable has reaffirmed its commitment to find long-term solutions to climate change and energy transition issues through its joint principals’ policy. The principles address the goals of a climate change policy and ideas on meeting set goals. Part of the Australian Climate Roundtable’s policy is to limit global … Continue reading Australian Climate Roundtable renews climate change commitment →

Technology supplier EOS has presented four new materials and processes for it Series Additive Manufacturing process. The new materials have been tailored to suit a broad array of applications, ranging from automotive to medical applications, making it easier to compare 3D printing with traditional manufacturing technologies. “At EOS, the development of systems, materials, process parameters, … Continue reading EOS develops new materials and processes →

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has partnered with Bavarian Motor Works (BMW) to open doors for a postgraduate research program. The initiative will be carried out in Brisbane through Dr Rafael Gomez, QUT’s study area coordinator for industrial design. The program will give design students the technical skills to undertake paid internships at BMW’s Munich … Continue reading BMW and Queensland University develop research program →

Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has secured more than $180 million of debt funding for its new Collector Wind Farm, that’s set to deliver more than two-gigawatts of energy across regional Australia. The Collector project is being developed through Thailand’s RATCH-Australia near Goulburn, New South Wales, which is expected to cost more than $360 million. … Continue reading CEFC to fund $360 million Collector wind farm →

Master Plumbers Australia and New Zealand is one of the 15 industry associations that will receive an Australian Federal Government grant, providing its members with a trusted digital advisory service. Master Plumbers will be issued the grant over a two-year period through the Small Business Digital Champions Project, created by the Department of Jobs and … Continue reading Australian plumbing benefits from grant boost →

Vena Energy Australia has announced the completion of its 95-megawatt Tailem Bend Solar Project in Adelaide, South Australia. Tailem Bend joins Bungala Solar Farm near Port Augusta as one of the first large-scale solar projects. It will deliver more than 200,000-megawatta hours of renewable energy per year, reaching more than 40,000 homes. Anil Nangia, Vena … Continue reading Vena Energy powers up South Australia →

The Brain and Intelligence Science Alliance (BISA) collaborates with The University of Sydney, and China’s Fudan University to deepen their research into cognitive neuroscience, brain disorders, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI). The partnership will apply the research of both universities to the field of brain intelligence, science, and technology. Fudan University, located … Continue reading Australian and Chinese universities sign MoU →

Moody’s, and Standard and Poor’s ratings have recognised the Victorian economy’s health, and the state which has contributed 40 per cent of all full-time jobs created in Australia with a triple AAA rating. According to previous reports by the state government of Victoria, manufacturing has continued to support jobs and economic growth in Victoria, with … Continue reading Positive credit rating in Victoria follows with commitment to job creation →

The Department of State Development has approved Acciona Energy’s proposed 762-hectare Aldoga solar farm in Gladstone, Queensland. Acciona Energy signed a 30-year agreement in April 2018 with the Queensland Government to lease its land for the Aldoga renewable energy project. Cameron Dick, Minister for State Development, manufacturing, infrastructure, and planning, says the Aldoga farm will … Continue reading Gladstone solar farm generates manufacturing job opportunities →

According to Deloitte’s State of AI in the Enterprise Report, Australian businesses are unprepared for the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and they should be concerned about the risks. The report indicates that the top two concerns facing Australia are cybersecurity vulnerabilities and making the wrong decisions based on AI recommendations. “We are living in … Continue reading Australia unprepared for AI risks →

The Queensland State Government have updated its Advance Manufacturing 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan to support and improve manufacturing growth sectors in Queensland. The Roadmap, has not been updated since 2016, contains more than 17 actions to position Queensland as a leader in advanced manufacturing technologies, products, systems, and services. The four key target areas … Continue reading Queensland State Government updates its Roadmap Action Plan →

University of New South Wales (UNSW) engineers have developed micrometre-sized submarines powered through nanomotors that can deliver medicine to cancer affected organs. UNSW chemical and biomedical engineers say the technology can be used to design the next generation ‘micro-motors’ or nano-drug delivery vehicles, that apply novel driving forces to reach specific targets in the body. … Continue reading UNSW develops medical submarines →