Two University of Southern Queensland (USQ) researchers, whose work is said to have the potential to revolutionise manufacturing, have been awarded a total of $480,000 in Advance Queensland Industry Research
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Carbon composites tested for naval vessels
Naval Group has announced that the company has conducted a successful demonstration of a carbon composite embedded with fibre optics, developed by engineers at the ARC Training Centre for Automated Manufacture
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BAE Systems selects SA manufacturer for UK naval shipbuilding contract
South Australian company Airspeed has been selected by BAE Systems to support the Global Combat Ships program.
The program will build three ships in Glasgow, Scotland for the UK Royal Navy as part of the
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Wall systems manufacturer secures funding for new materials and technology
A joint collaboration between Swinburne University of Technology, the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) and Speedpanel Holding will lead to the production of new fire and acoustic
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How an export champion maintains its innovation edge
A frequently-used case study on what Australian advanced manufacturing encompasses - including a global mindset, high-value products and sophisticated technology - ANCA is a local manufacturers’ manufacturer. Co-founder Pat Boland told Brent Balinski a few things about what guides the company’s approach to innovation.
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Carbon Revolution shares expansion plans
Geelong’s Carbon Revolution has shared its ambitious expansion plans, which include tripling staff to 300, achieving “real manufacturing” scale and raising an extra $50 million to help do so.
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The beautiful world of drones
The future is predicted to see unmanned aerial vehicles in a fast-growing number of places. Brent Balinski spoke to Dario Valenza, founder of UAV maker Carbonix, about his company’s leap from racing boats to drones, a few design considerations, and what he hopes the future brings.
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Quickstep, DCNS sign MOU, signal that submarine supply a possibility
Bicycle manufacturing on rise as cars take back seat
Boutique manufacturers Astir Frames, Bouwmeester Composites and Finch Composites are taking advantage of South Australia’s strong manufacturing history and access to university testing facilities to gain a foothold in the potentially lucrative cycling market.
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James Douglas appointed as Quickstep non-executive director
The Board of advanced manufacturing company Quickstep Holdings Limited has announced the appointment of Mr James Douglas as a Non-executive Director, effective immediately.
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Addressing Australia’s design failures
Central to the success of world-leading manufacturers like Dyson and Apple, a design emphasis is something Australian engineering lacks. Brent Balinski spoke to Deakin University’s Professor Guy Littlefair about how the university is helping to remedy this.
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New way to turn CO2 into carbon nanofibres
Researchers in the US have developed a method to take carbon dioxide from the air and make carbon nanofibres, super-strong materials used in the aerospace, automotive, and other industries.
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RPC lays off 17 at Broadmeadow
RPC Technologies has sacked 17 workers at Broadmeadow, Newcastle due to what it says is reduced demand.
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Quickstep posts $3.9m loss
Advanced manufacturing company Quickstep Holdings has posted a $3.9m loss for the 12 months to June 30, compared to $11.2m for the previous year.
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Penguin Composites adapts to changing climate
Penguin Composites has rolled with the times over nearly four decades, and smartly tackled a variety of very different tasks. Brent Balinski spoke to the company’s CEO and founder John van der Woude about the importance of being versatile.
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Deakin University’s Carbon Nexus celebrates anniversary
Deakin University’s state-of-the-art Carbon Nexus centre for carbon fibre research has marked its first anniversary.
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Quickstep gets first global automotive OEM project
Joint Strike Fighter supplier Quickstep has announced a “logical step” to becoming a major automotive supplier, and is expecting its first production order of components within weeks.
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Boeing to invest further $70m at Port Melbourne
Boeing has re-committed to its Port Melbourne operations, its largest R&D site outside of the US, with a $70 million investment in the site.
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Airwork looks to generate lift in export sales
Caboolture Airport-based composites manufacturer Airwork Helicopters is in negotiations to export to European and US markets.
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Airwork looks to generate lift in export sales
Caboolture Airport-based composites manufacturer Airwork Helicopters is in negotiations to export to European and US markets.
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