Australian minister for defence, Christopher Pyne, has announced the South Asian region will be the focus for Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 (IPE19). Engagement with India, one of Australia’s key strategic partners in the Indian Ocean region, will be the cornerstone for IPE19 with a number of high-level activities to be conducted to showcase the breadth and … Continue reading Indo-Pacific endeavours focus on building relationship with India →

The Australian government has allocated $1 million to develop an Industry 4.0 testlab at the University of Tasmania to improve digital capabilities for small and medium enterprises. Minister for industry, science and technology, Karen Andrews, said the new initiative would open doors to local industry, especially small businesses. “The University of Tasmania is a recognised leader … Continue reading Tasmanian testlab to boost business by improving digital capabilities →

Australian scientists have developed an architecture for quantum computers that will help overcome interference caused by quantum bits being too close to each other. There is a global scientific race to build a quantum computer – a machine that unlocks the strange behaviour of quantum mechanics to calculate completely new types of problems. Australia is … Continue reading Sydney scientists develop architecture for quantum computers →

A new government strategy will help develop the nation’s digital skills, outline how businesses can save time and money and deliver better services for consumers, ensuring every Australian can share in the benefits of technology. Unveiled on December 19, the Federal government’s, Australia’s Tech Future details how Australians can work together to deliver a strong, … Continue reading Australian government announces tech future strategy →

CSIRO’s Data61, the digital innovation arm of Australia’s national science agency, has appointed Dr Sue Keay to the role of Cyber Physical Systems research director. Keay will join Data61 in January 2019 to lead the Cyber Physical Systems program, which encompasses research areas including robotics and autonomous systems, distributed sensing networks, 3D mapping, AI-enabled computer … Continue reading CSIRO Cyber Physical Systems research director announced →

Lockheed Martin has delivered the first Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) to U.S. Air Force operational units, achieving early operational capability (EOC) status ahead of schedule. After successfully completing the required integration, flight testing and modelling and simulation, warfighters accepted the first of many tactical production units, meeting key criteria for the EOC declaration milestone. … Continue reading Lockheed Martin anti-ship missiles reach early operational capability →

A major milestone has been reached on Australia’s journey to become a top ten global defence exporter. The Australian government department of defence has announced the Defence Export Facility will support the export of sophisticated Australian radar systems and patrol boats. The major milestone, which helps Australia’s journey to become a top ten global defence … Continue reading Australia’s defence sector grows with exports of radar systems and patrol boats →

A leading RMIT university researcher has been recognised for bringing high impact engineering solutions to the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Professor Xinghuo Yu received the 2018 Australasian Artificial Intelligence Distinguished Research Contribution Award for the quality and impact of his work. He received the award from the Australian Computer Society in mid-December in Wellington, New … Continue reading RMIT university professor is engineering high impact AI solutions →

Airbus Australia Pacific has been awarded a two-year contract extension to provide sustainment services through to 2024, including engineering, maintenance, and supply support for the Royal Australian Air Force’s C-130J fleet.  Minister for defence, Christopher Pyne, said the contract extension was granted after Airbus provided outstanding sustainment support to the C-130J fleet. “Airbus reduced sustainment … Continue reading Airbus awarded C-130J contract extension →

The Rail Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) is strengthening industry representation on its board following the appointment of Jasbir Tumber, deputy executive director fleet maintenance at Sydney Trains. Rail Manufacturing CRC chairman Paul Johnson said he is pleased to officially welcome Tumber to the board. “By bringing the voice from one of Australia’s leading rail … Continue reading Sydney Trains executive joins Rail Manufacturing CRC Board →

Queensland’s new renewable energy electricity generator has been launched, with the creation of CleanCo as a government-owned corporation. Deputy premier and treasurer, Jackie Trad, said CleanCo was created officially as of November 16 with a new board and chair. International management consultant Jacqui Walters will be the inaugural chair, with chartered accountant and former CS … Continue reading Queensland’s new renewable energy electricity generator starts up →

At AUSPACK 2019 the industry can learn about how to use Industry 4.0 and IoT to unlock value on the production line and beyond. As plants and production processes modernise current and legacy systems, and plant networks converge with enterprise business systems, manufacturers are gaining access to a tremendous amount of data. However, AUSPACK organisers … Continue reading AUSPACK shows how connectivity unlocks value →

Six NSW technology companies have been chosen for a 12-month incubator program to grow export business in the Indian market under an initiative by the NSW government and innovation consultancy Fusion Labs. Minister for trade and industry Niall Blair said the Fusion Labs Access India Program is part of a two-year $1.58 million NSW commitment … Continue reading NSW tech companies bound for India under new incubator program →

The Australian Defence Force has entered into two significant munitions contracts, which will boost job opportunities in Queensland and Victoria. Minister for defence, Christopher Pyne, said the commonwealth has signed a three-year contract worth $81.6 million with NIOA of Brisbane to supply 81mm high explosive and practice mortar ammunition. “This acquisition will allow Army to sustain … Continue reading Munitions contracts to create 200 new jobs in Qld and Vic   →

Security Matters, a brand protection, supply chain integrity and blockchain company, has signed an agreement with German identification solutions provider, Veridos. Veridos, founded by the two largest German high end security technology providers, Giesecke+Devrient and Bundesdruckerei, combines specialist expertise and many years of experience to offer customers a unique product portfolio of security solutions utilised … Continue reading Australian security company broadens reach to governments worldwide →

Australian company, Nuheara, is expanding its product offering into the United Kingdom through a partnership with optical retailer, Specsavers. Nuheara develops proprietary and multi-functional intelligent hearing technology that augments a person’s hearing and facilitates cable free connection to smart devices. The company’s range of smart hearing buds will be initially trialled in the Sussex Specsavers … Continue reading Perth-based hearing device manufacturer partners with Specsavers →

The Australian Industry (Ai) Group is welcoming calls for registrations of interest in a new Australian government energy program. Ai Group chief executive Innes Willox said the federal government’s call for registrations of interest is another step towards the design of a program to underwrite new investments in Australian electricity generation. “As the ACCC (Australian … Continue reading Ai Group encourages registrations of interest in national energy program →

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has been selected to provide maintenance and operational support for the European Space Agency’s deep space tracking station at New Norcia, 130 kilometres north-east of Perth in Western Australia. This is the first time that an Australian organisation has been selected to manage day-to-day operations at the ground station. The … Continue reading CSIRO to provide maintenance for European Space Agency missions →

BAE Systems Australia’s new subsidiary ASC Shipbuilding has been awarded a contract by the Australian government that provides the framework for the design and build of nine Hunter Class frigates for the Royal Australian Navy. The Australian government and ASC Shipbuilding signed the contract after ASC Shipbuilding structurally separated from ASC Pty Ltd and was … Continue reading Frigates contract awarded to ASC Shipbuilding under BAE Systems Australia →

Industrial Internet 4.0 Summit in February will shed light on the main issues in the digital transformation of manufacturing. Shahida Sweeney, senior conference director at Quest Events/Quest Ignite, explains. The manufacturing sector’s established and early adopters of the Industry 4.0 technologies will come together on 26-28 February 2019 at the third annual Industrial Internet 4.0 Summit … Continue reading Event showcases next steps to Industry 4.0 adoption →