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Queensland manufacturers use grants to invest in advanced technology
A range of Queensland manufacturers have benefited from the government’s Made in Queensland (MiQ) program. The matched grant program has been utilised in 75 projects since 2017. Projects in the latest round of funding have utilised the grants to purchase advanced manufacturing equipment, increasingly employment and upskilling current workers. Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, highlighted how … Continue reading Queensland manufacturers use grants to invest in advanced technology
November 29, 2019 0 comment
Industry 4.0 in Brazil gains international expertise
Brazil will collaborate with the World Economic Forum to enable small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector to access to the technologies of Industry 4.0. The Ministry of Economy of Brazil and the State of São Paulo will work with the Forum to implement policies to drive the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies. … Continue reading Industry 4.0 in Brazil gains international expertise
November 27, 2019 0 comment
Tech and innovation centre to open in Rockhampton
Support for manufacturing in Central Queensland will receive a $2.8 million boost, with the establishment of a joint tech and innovation centre for Rockhampton. A partnership between Central Queensland University (CQU) and the Queensland government, the centre will provide services for the manufacturing sector, as well as the mining and agricultural industries, as Member for … Continue reading Tech and innovation centre to open in Rockhampton
October 29, 2019 0 comment
New fund to support purchase of technology
Manufacturers will be able to take advantage of $50 million in funding from the federal government for the purchase of new technology, with the announcement of the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund. Launched at Emesent, a start-up that is commercialising drone autonomy and mapping technology, the funding from the government will enable manufacturers to be more competitive … Continue reading New fund to support purchase of technology
September 5, 2019 0 comment
Design Award recognises 3D bioprinter
A printer made by two University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers has won the 2019 Good Design Award of the Year. The printer is a 3D bioprinter can print replicas of tumours and is the result of a partnership between UNSW’s Australian Centre for Nanomedicine (ACN), and Inventia Life Science. With the printer, researchers … Continue reading Design Award recognises 3D bioprinter
July 31, 2019 0 comment
World Economic Forum names top ten technologies
Earlier in July, the World Economic Forum named 2019 the year of the Robot Carer. Naming the top ten technologies that have the greatest potential for a positive impact on our world, the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network highlighted technologies that manufacturers are creating and driving forward. In addition to robot carers, or social robots … Continue reading World Economic Forum names top ten technologies
July 25, 2019 0 comment
University of Adelaide launches coding course for digital industry
The University of Adelaide is offering short course “boot camps” for those interested in developing their coding skills. Designed to help address the shortage of those who have tech-skills and are already in the workforce, the intensive coding course is designed for adult learners. Once completed, graduates will take with them a professional portfolio and … Continue reading University of Adelaide launches coding course for digital industry
June 27, 2019 0 comment
Australian metal 3D printer expands worldwide
Australian three-dimensional (3D) metal printing company Spee3D has developed the first metal 3D printer called Lightspee3D, that can leverage Supersonic 3D deposition technology. Lightspee3D’s technology aims to manufacture grade printing at production speeds. It also allows operators to print industrial quality metal parts in minutes. “Typically, 3D printers of this size and complexity require up … Continue reading Australian metal 3D printer expands worldwide
June 18, 2019 0 comment
Swinburne researchers train robots to relieve chronic pain
Researchers at Swinburne University, in conjunction with Infrared Robotics (IR), have developed a collaborative robot system that automatically treats soft tissue injuries in the neck, back, and head. Based on an analysis of the patient through a thermal camera, the system uses a collaborative robot to apply targeted laser therapy to identified pain, known as … Continue reading Swinburne researchers train robots to relieve chronic pain
June 14, 2019 0 comment
ImmersaView helps UK defence company
British defence technology company QinetiQ relies on Brisbane-based ImmersaView, a company that develops advanced software solutions for complex visualisation applications in the defense, simulation, audio visual, education, energy, and emergency services industries, to capture high-quality vision from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Touring the UK headquarters of QinetiQ, Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning … Continue reading ImmersaView helps UK defence company
June 7, 2019 0 comment
Aboriginal students developing careers in STEM
Young Aboriginal scientists, engineers, and mathematicians will congregate at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 28 to 29 May for the third annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Aboriginal student congress. STEM engages with more than 500 students from 140 schools from years five to 10 through a range of interactive, challenging, and culturally relevant … Continue reading Aboriginal students developing careers in STEM
May 28, 2019 0 comment
Swinburne origami-inspired materials to strengthen trains
Professor Guoxing Lu from Swinburne’s department of mechanical engineering and product design is collaborating with the Rail Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre to find better metamaterial to strengthen the core of rail sandwich panels. Swinburne University of Technology researchers are turning origami shaped two dimensional materials (2D) into three dimensional (3D) metamaterials to replace aluminium foam … Continue reading Swinburne origami-inspired materials to strengthen trains
May 20, 2019 0 comment
Panasonic’s new Bluetooth module available at Mouser Electronics
Mouser Electronics now stocks the latest PAN1762 Series RF module from Panasonic. The ultra-low-power Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 module enables large amounts of data in connectionless environments, providing a compact solution for the Internet of Things, beacon, and mesh network applications. The Panasonic module is based on the Toshiba TC35680 single-chip controller, featuring an Arm … Continue reading Panasonic’s new Bluetooth module available at Mouser Electronics
May 17, 2019 0 comment
Sydney Nano and RAAF partner to develop sensing tech
The University of Sydney’s Nano Institute has partnered with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), launching scientific sensing technology for Australia’s defence. According to a media release by the university, researchers at the Jericho Smart Sensing Laboratory will be developing a nanoscale device that assess physical, chemical, biological, acoustic, and electromagnetic environment. This technology will … Continue reading Sydney Nano and RAAF partner to develop sensing tech
May 13, 2019 0 comment
Rapid growth in technology-driven jobs makes STEM learning a priority
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related occupations have a 1.6 times higher growth rate than non-STEM jobs in Australia. This is according to an analysis of labour force data by the Department of Jobs and Small Business, which indicates that between November 2013 and November 2018, employment in STEM occupations grew by 16.5 per … Continue reading Rapid growth in technology-driven jobs makes STEM learning a priority
April 30, 2019 0 comment
Two contracts signed for military drone development
The federal government has signed two contracts to further develop the Australian Defence Force’s unmanned aerial system (UAS) capabilities. Defence minister Christopher Pyne said the Defence Innovation Hub contracts, signed with UAV vision and Textron Systems Australia, would enable Australia to remain at the forefront of surveillance, intelligence and force protection capabilities. “The $2.1 million … Continue reading Two contracts signed for military drone development
September 3, 2018 0 comment
Naval Group partners with Science Alive! to inspire the next generation
Naval Group has partnered with Science Alive!, one of the country’s largest single interactive science exhibitions to inspire, excite and encourage Australians to pursue pathways in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Naval Group will be a platinum sponsor over the next three years and will have a large stand presence at this year’s Science … Continue reading Naval Group partners with Science Alive! to inspire the next generation
August 6, 2018 0 comment
Silicon Valley Fintech chooses Victoria for APAC HQ
Silicon Valley fintech innovators Nomis Solutions have announced Melbourne as the location of their Asia-Pacific HQ, which adds to state’s growing fintech sector and creating up to 50 jobs over five years, according to a report by the premier’s website. More than 10,000 bankers worldwide use Nomis’ cutting-edge approach to big data, personalised customer solutions … Continue reading Silicon Valley Fintech chooses Victoria for APAC HQ
July 6, 2018 0 comment
NSW-Israel R&D Tech Innovation Program grants for NSW businesses
The NSW government has announced that NSW businesses can now apply for NSW Government grants of up to $250,000 under the NSW-Israel Research and Development (R&D) Tech Innovation Program. The program which is jointly run by the NSW Government and State of Israel was established to support innovation and strengthen ties between NSW and Israel. Minister for Trade & Industry, Niall Blair opened … Continue reading NSW-Israel R&D Tech Innovation Program grants for NSW businesses
March 21, 2018 0 comment
New Energex apprentices for Brisbane EsiTrain facility
Acting Energy Minister Mark Ryan and Energy Queensland CEO David Smales today welcomed 23 new Energex apprentices at the EsiTrain facility in Brisbane. Ryan said the new apprentices were being welcomed into Energy Queensland, the parent company of Energex and Ergon Energy – the largest electricity distribution company in Australia and “a family of 7,400 … Continue reading New Energex apprentices for Brisbane EsiTrain facility
January 16, 2018 0 comment