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 →

Ecology and technology have combined to give nature a helping hand, using a robot to deliver heat-tolerant coral larvae directly onto the Great Barrier Reef. The project is the first small scale pilot of a new technique to help restore and recover coral reefs. An undersea robot has dispersed microscopic baby corals (coral larvae) to … Continue reading Robot makes baby coral delivery to Great Barrier Reef →

University of Sydney researchers are a step closer to developing a bionic eye with plans to move to human trials. Minister for trade and industry Niall Blair visited the Sydney labs in mid-December to meet researchers and get an update on the project that aims to bring new hope to the many people suffering vision … Continue reading Bionic eye project has sights on human trials →

Hundreds of new Australian construction jobs will be created following the official start the future submarine construction yard build at Osborne, South Australia. Minister for defence, Christopher Pyne, and minister for finance and the public service, Mathias Cormann, said the sod turning on December 13 marked the formal beginning of works at the yard. Pyne … Continue reading South Australia submarine construction yard build begins →

CST Composites, a producer of composite tubing, has been in business since 1995. The company was recognised at the 2018 Endeavour Awards, receiving the Global Supply Chain Integration of the Year Award. CST Composites has expanded in recent years, transitioning from highly-specialised production of low-volume custom products to high-volume manufacturing as an integral part of … Continue reading CST Composites wins Global Supply Chain Integration of the Year →

CSIRO’s Data61, IAG and The University of Sydney have announced the creation of Gradient Institute, which will focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Announced on December 13, the institute will be an independent not-for-profit organisation founded to research the ethics of AI and develop ethical AI-based systems. The focus for the institute will be to create … Continue reading New institute to create ethically aware artificial intelligence →

Andrew de Geofroy, vice president of application engineering at Markforged, spoke to Manufacturers’ Monthly about the new opportunities emerging from advancements in the 3D printing sphere. In recent years, 3D printers have proven themselves as viable solutions for rapid prototyping for product designers. But, Markforged believes that with the advancements in the technology, the scope … Continue reading Reinventing manufacturing with advances in 3D printing →

Australia’s new space agency will be located in Adelaide, reinforcing South Australia’s long-standing contribution to the nation’s space journey. Prime minister Scott Morrison said South Australia was a key hub for innovation and the technology industry, making it the ideal home for the new Agency. “Australia’s space industry is set to hit new heights,” he … Continue reading Australian space agency to boost Adelaide’s economy →

The government of Western Australia is examining opportunities to attract clean hydrogen projects to the Mid-West region. Hydrogen, when produced using renewable energy sources such as solar or wind, is a clean energy option and carbon free fuel that is gaining increasing global interest. The forum brings together gas, mining, transport, electricity, infrastructure and government … Continue reading Mid-West a frontrunner in new hydrogen economy  →

Winchester Australia, a maker of ammunition, is ceasing manufacturing in Geelong, Victoria. The company’s general manager, Clive Pugh, said that ammunition assembly operations will cease at the facility in 2019, with production moving to Winchester sites in the US. “As we shift out of local manufacturing we will increase the import and distribution side of … Continue reading Winchester Australia to close manufacturing section of Geelong facility →

Liberty Primary Steel, part of industrialist Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG Alliance, has announced the construction of Australia’s largest steel plant. The company will transform its operations at Whyalla, South Australia, by injecting more than $600 million into upgrades. In a major move forward, two contracts have been signed for the design of equipment and construction with … Continue reading Liberty Primary Steel to build largest steel plant in Australia →

A new strategy commissioned by the Australian federal government will help maximise Australia’s potential as a world powerhouse in lithium-ion battery manufacturing. Minister for trade, tourism and investment, Simon Birmingham, launched Austrade’s new Lithium-Ion Battery Value Chain: New Economy Opportunities for Australia strategy on December 11. He said Australia was well positioned to become a … Continue reading New government strategy boosts lithium-ion battery manufacturing →