South Australia

Four projects in South Australia have received $150,000 each to pursue innovation in defence and industry research. Delivered through the Defence Innovation Partnership, the funding enables collaborative partnerships between local industry, universities, and the Australian Defence Force. Awarded projects in this round, the third so far, include the development of new electrically conducting carbon-based coatings. … Continue reading Funding awarded for defence-industry research →

Support for high tech skills in South Australia has begun in the SA government’s Skilling South Australia Initiative. The initiative covers cyber security, IT, and other digital topics, and is targeted towards companies in the state seeking to build their capabilities in these sectors. While manufacturers have not had to be as concerned with cyber … Continue reading SA government provides cyber security training →

Global aerospace and defence technology manufacturer L3Harris will expand its footprint in South Australia. The company will increase its workforce by 20 to deliver its MAAPS business, which develops marine control systems and simulation products. The company will base itself at Mawson Lakes Technology Park as it integrates its systems into the new Offshore Patrol … Continue reading L3Harris grows South Australia capabilities →

A new device to securely transmit data from anywhere in the world is being developed in partnership between Myriota and Motherson. Motherson, a full systems solutions manufacturer with ties to the automotive industry, will work with Myriota to bring the product to market. Myriota will contribute its know-how in the field of low-cost and long … Continue reading Partnership to make IoT devices in Adelaide →

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 →

Enabling easier access to capital is one of the reasons behind a new initiative from the South Australian government to develop a cohort of angel investors. The Activate Angels initiative will utilise $450,000 in one to one matched funding to enable start-ups in SA to access private funding. “South Australia needs a robust ‘angel investor’ … Continue reading SA funds start-up investment initiative →

Japan-headquartered Bridgestone has continued its tradition of sponsoring the World Solar Challenge. Welcoming the announcement, South Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, David Ridgway, highlighted how the friendly competition had a serious impact. “For 32 years the BWSC has played a significant role in developing the brightest young minds from the world’s top institutions.” … Continue reading Bridgestone commits to solar race →

The future of battery manufacturing in Australia has gotten a little brighter with the announcement of Germany battery company sonnen being awarded the Australian Made badge and recognition as a manufacturer of South Australian products, by the Office of the Industry Advocate. The dual recognitions are an indication of the significance of the manufacturing operation … Continue reading German battery manufacturer commits to SA →

Global space companies have come to South Australia, with two major announcements during the convergence of space enterprises on Adelaide for the Space Forum and Australian Space Research Conference. Launch facility, Southern Launch, has signed its first agreement with a rocket company to have regular launches from its yet to be finalised rocket launch facility … Continue reading Global manufacturers to lift off from SA →

The VEX robotics competition will come to Adelaide for the first time in December this year. In part due to $15,000 in funding from the state government, the competition will be the testing ground for the teams which will go on to take one of 12 spots at the international tournament in Louisville, Kentucky, in … Continue reading National robotics competition comes to Adelaide →

Unions have welcomed reports that full cycle docking of Collins Class submarines will be kept in South Australia. The shipbuilding unions, under the banned of the Australian Shipbuilding Federation of Unions (ASFU), have campaigned outside of the South Australian Liberal state conference, and at the site of ASC Shipbuilding. ASC has recommended that full cycle … Continue reading Union encouraged that Collins Class to remain in SA →

Scania Australia will build 340 buses over 10 years for the Metropolitan Adelaide Bus Network. Local bus manufacturer Precision Buses will produce the majority of the buses in Edinburgh, with 29 of the 34 buses each year to be constructed by Precision Buses. Part of the contract also provides for a demonstration hybrid bus to … Continue reading 290 buses to be built in SA over next decade →

Space and industrial enterprises will be able to access a new font of cybersecurity innovation with the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre. The Centre will be housed at Lot Fourteen, which is already home to numerous space start-ups and advanced manufacturing businesses in what was previously the Royal Adelaide Hospital. The Centre hopes to open by … Continue reading Cyber capabilities grow in space innovation hub →

The South Australian government will provide training for more than 2,600 apprentices and trainees over the next four years. The project will be delivered through the public sector while providing trainees and apprentices to succeed in the workforce at large. The announcement is the latest addition to the Skilling South Australia project which aims to … Continue reading SA public sector takes on apprentices and trainees →

The first advanced compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) in Australia will be built in South Australia, near Strathalbyn. While the basic technology behind compressed air energy storage has been available since the 19th century, the technology has been improved and taken up at a larger scale with the uptake of renewable energy sources which fluctuate … Continue reading Compressed air to be utilised as storage for renewable energy →

An autonomous bus service has now begun operating in the suburbs north of Adelaide. Vehicles built by French autonomous vehicle manufacturer Easy Mile are operating the trial, launched by the state government of South Australia and the City of Playford. The trial will operate a service between the Playford Alive Township and the Munno Para … Continue reading Autonomous bus service begins in SA →

Four collaborative research centres at the University of Adelaide have received a boost in funding from the South Australian government and the University of Adelaide. Both the South Australian government and the University of Adelaide will each contribute $6.77 million in funding for advanced manufacturing, defence, resources, biomedical and agriculture research. Specifically, the organisations that … Continue reading SA and University of Adelaide partner for research infrastructure →

Applications are now open for $5 million in funding for businesses in regional South Australia. Part of the $150 million Regional Growth Fund, the fund hopes to create new economic opportunities for communities across South Australia. “The Regional Growth Fund is a 10-year commitment offering $15 million in grants annually to support projects which unlock … Continue reading Manufacturers supported to submit projects in regional South Australia →

On June 18, the South Australian government delivered its 2019-2020 state budget. Commitments included $12.6 million for six innovation and science research centres as well as $180 million for affordable reliable and clean electricity. The six innovation centres come under the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) umbrella and are split into distinct areas. Centres … Continue reading SA state budget delivers for future manufacturing →