Australia

A Brisbane-based CSIRO team of robotics experts, Data61, will represent Australia in the DARPA Subterranean Final Challenge in the US this month – the world’s leading robotics competition. 

More than 70 per cent of Australians consider manufacturing as very important to the Australian economy, a survey has revealed. The latest research, Perceptions of Australian Manufacturing, conducted by the Federal Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC), surveyed a cross-section of Australians living in metropolitan and regional areas. While most Australians believed that manufacturing was … Continue reading New research finds more Australians view manufacturing as important →

IntelliDesign, an Australian contract designer and manufacturer of electronics, has invested in a Markforged Mark Two 3D printing machine that has enabled improved processes for prototyping and manufacturing jigs and fixtures.

The launch of Australia’s first medical device development and manufacturing facility in Melbourne is set to fast-track new treatments for people with conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, hearing loss, stroke and diabetes.  The new facility, called Neo-Bionica, is a joint venture between the Bionics Institute and the University of Melbourne. It is a highly specialised … Continue reading New Neo-Bionica facility to fast-track medical treatments →

The federal government will invest $20 million in a Global Resources Strategy to find new markets for Australia’s resources and technology, and aid in diversifying exports. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt and Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson launched the new strategy in Townsville last week. Pitt stated the strategy will strengthen … Continue reading New Global Resources Strategy to help diversify exports →

Rheinmetall recently unveiled the HX3, the latest generation of the HX family of heavy-duty trucks. Drawing from innovative technologies the military truck has been redesigned to address contemporary military and automotive megatrends improving mobility, protection, driving comfort and operational flexibility, while still harnessing the valued core strengths of the HX2 and the family concept. The … Continue reading Rheinmetall unveils a new generation of tactical trucks: The HX3 →

The Victorian State Government is backing Victoria’s manufacturers to continue to grow and lead the nation in manufacturing innovation and capability development. Victorian manufacturers can from today apply for grants of up to $500,000 to support and expand their operations, under a $20 million drive to boost competitiveness and drive new jobs. The Business Competitiveness Program is … Continue reading Grants under Business Competitiveness Program launched to support manufacturers in Victoria →

Coolum-based company Australian Biotherapeutics has kicked off the local manufacturing of biotherapeutic and pharmaceutic products for global export thanks to support from the Palaszczuk Government. Treasurer and Minister for Investment Cameron Dick said the company’s facility at Suncoast Business Park was built with support from the Queensland Government’s $150 million Advance Queensland Industry Attraction Fund. … Continue reading Production lines roll for Sunshine Coast biotherapeutics manufacturer →

The Morrison Government has shown its support of a next-generation, high-performance watercraft project currently being developed by veteran-owned NSW company The Whiskey Project, investing $7.35 million. One of the biggest projects from the Government’s Defence Innovation Hub, The Whiskey Project has been flagged as critical to growing a sustainable and globally competitive sovereign defence industry … Continue reading Federal government puts in $7 million in veteran-owned NSW company →

The federal and South Australian governments have signed a $1.08 billion State Energy and Emissions Reduction Deal that will deliver secure, reliable and affordable energy to South Australians and help Australia continue to meet and beat its emissions reduction targets. Under the agreement, the governments will pursue initiatives that create additional dispatchable generation to help … Continue reading Federal and SA governments agree to $1.08bn energy agreement →

InnovaeroFOX has advanced to the next stage of its test flight program — successfully completing a series of challenging flight tests on schedule. The 100 per cent Australian-made Maritime Unmanned Aerial System (MUAS) InnovaeroFOX has faced a series of tests at 40 per cent scale involving the execution of short, controlled circuits at varying speeds and … Continue reading Australia-made InnovaeroFOX completes critical flight tests →

“We need to get the gas from under our feet.” So said Prime Minister Scott Morrison during a speech in late January, emphasising his plans for a “gas-led recovery” following the COVID-19 pandemic. Morrison has committed a whopping $6 billion to the development of gas in Australia, in an economic strategy that is entirely contrary … Continue reading A gas-led recovery will not work →

A Chilean-based international designer and manufacturer of mining equipment, Conymet Duratray, has chosen Cranbourne for its new manufacturing facility and global headquarters in a move that will create up to 100 new highly-skilled jobs. Minister for Economic Development Tim Pallas welcomed the decision by Conymet Duratray International to grow its current Victorian footprint by onshoring … Continue reading Chilean-based manufacturer sets up shop in Cranbourne →

Raytheon Australia’s Centre for Joint Integration was officially opened today by the Prime Minister and the Premier of South Australia in Adelaide’s Mawson Lakes. The company’s Centre for Joint Integration is amongst the most advanced integrated air and missile defence precincts in the world and is now ready to serve Australia’s defence organisation across some … Continue reading Raytheon Australia’s new Centre for Joint Integration officially opens in Adelaide →

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 →

The NSW Standards Harmonisation Taskforce is a collaboration between the NSW Government, AustCyber and Standards Australia, as well as other industry leaders and business representatives. Together the taskforce have compiled a comprehensive recommendations report that includes 7 priority sectors: cloud defence education energy financial services health telecommunications and IoT (Internet of things). The report highlights priority areas for standards development and implementation. … Continue reading NSW Standards Harmonisation Taskforce releases recommendations report →

Gladstone manufacturer Mecha – Engineered Mechanical Solutions has been awarded funding through the Palaszczuk Government’s Regional Manufacturing Hubs Grants program to adopt world-leading technology and processes. Minister for Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water Glenn Butcher said Mecha would receive $243,605 from the $13.5 million program. “This funding provides an exciting opportunity for Mecha to undertake … Continue reading Funding in Gladstone for high-tech manufacturing and jobs →

Carbon capture projects will get a boost through the Morrison Government’s $50 million Carbon Capture, Use and Storage Development Fund (the Fund), which opens today. Carbon capture and storage technologies are one of five priority areas for investment under the Government’s Technology Investment Roadmap. Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor said carbon capture technologies … Continue reading $50m fund to accelerate carbon capture technologies →

According to a defence ministry press release, the federal government is collaborating with Australia’s defence industry to develop a “go-to” guide for small businesses on how to improve their security practices to help them win Defence work. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price launched the Working Securely with Defence guide alongside Australian Industry Group national … Continue reading Federal government launches guide to bolster industry security →