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3D printing manufacturer, Amaero Engineering, has announced a new shareholder offer, with the hope to raise at least $6 million. The additive manufacturing company grew out of Monash University and the Monash Centre for Additive Manufacturing. The company made headlines in 2013 for 3D printing a jet engine and Aerospike rocket, the first worldwide. In … Continue reading 3D printing company begins IPO process →

What began as a collaboration to develop an unmanned ground system has evolved into a joint venture that showcases the way that defence contracting is changing. Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with Backplane Systems Technology and Praesidium Global. Since the release of the 2016 Defence White Paper, and its commitment to spending $195 billion on new equipment … Continue reading The “new defence”: Agile SMEs delivering new capabilities →

The last of the Hobart-class air warfare destroyers has gone through its one of its final tests, completing sea trials last week. Built in Australia by ASC Shipbuilding, the Hobart-class were designed by Navantia, in partnership with Raytheon and the Department of Defence. The NUSHIP Sydney, the third of the Hobart-class destroyers, was assembled along … Continue reading Locally made ships undergo final trials →

Austrade will support Australian manufacturers who wish to sell into the US defence market. Describing the market as “the world’s largest”, Austrade also highlighted that is a highly competitive market that requires an in-depth understanding of a range of regulations and an ability to contend with long time-lines. For Australian businesses, Austrade will partner with … Continue reading Opportunity for Australian manufacturers to be tested in US →

A multi-stakeholder partnership to inspire the next generation of manufacturing kicked off at the 2019 Edinburgh Air Show on November 8. The Royal Australian Air Force, along with Boeing, BAE Systems Australia, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, SAAB, universities and vocational education providers, will run the program, named Astro-STEM. 600 students participated in the program … Continue reading Airshow inspires next generation →

The Australian Defence Force’s High Performance Computing Centre (HPCC) will begin construction in November. The $57 million contract to build the facility was awarded to South Australian company Hansen Yuncken, with the opportunity for local contractors to be involved in the build. These local subcontracts will enable Adelaide and South Australia-based manufacturers to commit materials, … Continue reading High performance computing centre to use local talent →

BAE Systems Australia has tested two new autonomous armoured troop carriers for the Australian Army. Developed by BAE Systems in collaboration with the Australian government, two autonomous M113 vehicles were trialled in a “battlefield simulation” at Majura Training Site, on the outskirts of Canberra. Both hardware and software was installed in the vehicle to enable … Continue reading Autonomous troop carriers undergo trials →

South Australian precision components and assemblies manufacturer, Levett Engineering, has reached an agreement with CPE Capital for the purchase of the company by ASDAM. ASDAM is an Australian sovereign defence and advanced manufacturing company, which is owned by CPE Capital. Levett has established relationships with clients in the aerospace and defence industries, and provides machining, … Continue reading ASDAM grows with latest purchase →

NSW is home to some of the world’s most technologically- advanced and globally- competitive defence industries. The NSW government is helping these industries grow, for the highly-skilled jobs they bring to our state and the capabilities they deliver to the Australian Defence Force, writes Stuart Ayres, NSW Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney.  … Continue reading NSW makes a splash at PACIFIC 2019 →

South Australian-based suspension and motion technology manufacturer, Supashock has announced that it will establish a US office in California. The announcement builds upon existing contracts to supply active suspension systems to a US autonomous vehicle manufacturer. “We’ve been exporting to the US for a little while now so it just made sense with our partner … Continue reading Suspension manufacturer opens US office →

The potential for manufacturing SMEs to contribute to developing Australia’s sovereign industrial capability was highlighted in the latest round of Industry Capability Priority grants. Going to those manufacturers who are able to provide specialised support for the Australian Defence Forces, four South Australian companies were recipients of funding, announced on October 22. The funding is … Continue reading Defence manufacturers receive support for specialised equipment →

Two Australian manufacturers have been successful in leveraging government grants to grow their export businesses. The Blueprint Laboratory, a robotics manufacturer based in Sydney, will use the funding to develop its subsea, remotely operated manipulators and actuators to be sold around the world. Currently the arms are used locally in the naval defence sector, as … Continue reading Defence businesses use grants to grow export →

Opening on October 8, PACIFIC 2019 is the largest event in the 20-year history of the maritime expo. Providing a platform for engagement between industry, defence, government, and academia, the event comprises industry and defence conference program, business to business and business to government networking, and an international industry exhibition. 622 exhibitor organisations, from 22 … Continue reading PACIFIC 2019 largest yet →

Registration is now open for the 2019 Defence Innovation Hub Annual Industry Conference. The conference will be held at the Hotel Realm in Canberra, on Monday, November 4. At the conference, industry will be able to connect with defence leaders to showcase their latest innovations, with the possibility of being supported by The Defence Innovation … Continue reading Defence Innovation Hub conference open →

Combat training armour manufacturer, Chiron Global Technologies, has announced a partnership with Kinetic XR to simulate real combat for an integrated, immersive training capability. The platform will take a virtual realty (VR) program developed by Kinetic XR and combine it with the armour made by Chiron. This partnership will enable combat-like training for warfighters, as … Continue reading Training armour maker collaborates with VR platform →

Australian company Nupress Tools has won the contract to provide engine component manufacturing the the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Announced by the Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, the $250,000 contract involves the purchase of a machining centre, staff training and systems development to support the manufacture of the complex components. The contract is awarded … Continue reading Local companies share in F-35 contracts →

Defence is working with research institutions to develop autonomous vehicles and improve human performance. A group of four universities, including the University of Melbourne, Macquarie University, the University of New South Wales, and Queensland University of Technology and two American institutions, Boston University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will apply research on animal perception … Continue reading Defence research to develop autonomous vehicles →

The Australian government has opened the opportunity for defence manufacturers to showcase their work to overseas buyers. The 2020 Australian Military Sales Catalogue will promote Australian-made goods and services to foreign governments. Launching the openings for the Catalogue, Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, noted that competition for defence contracts around the world is fierce. … Continue reading Catalogue to highlight defence manufacturers to overseas buyers →

Australian defence company, Thomas Global, has won a $15 million contract with Rheinmetall. Part of the LAND 400 Phase 2 project, Thomas Global will deliver the combat reconnaissance vehicles (CRV) Immersive Tactical Trainer (ITT) system. The Mission Systems will be part of the 211 Boxer CRVs. Thomas Global will design and manufacture 13 containerised ITT … Continue reading Western Sydney manufacturer signs $15 million contract with Rheinmetall →

The Queensland government opened the Townsville Manufacturing Hub on Monday, September 9. The Hub aims to help boost manufacturing and productivity in the city and surrounding region and is located at the TAFE Queensland Bohle campus. Townsville manufacturing businesses contributed $840 million to Queensland’s economy in 2017-2018, according to Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure … Continue reading Townsville hub provides local connection to advanced manufacturing →