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New data shows number of vocational students in SA grows

New data released shows that more people are studying in areas of economic priority for South Australia than the previous …

Trade mission including manufacturers kicks off in NSW

The NSW Government is continuing work to safeguard the future of regional New South Wales, with a three-day international trade …

First AUKUS Defence industry contracts awarded

The Federal Government has awarded several contracts under a qualification process that paves the way for the Australian businesses to …

Energy giant announces $200 million green hydrogen investment

Japanese oil company, ENEOS, is set to increase its production of green hydrogen using its own technology in Queensland.

World-leading Moderna vaccine facility opens in VIC

The Southern Hemisphere’s only mRNA manufacturing facility has opened in Victoria to ensure world-class mRNA vaccines and medicines can be …

Every minute matters: Fighting fires with RASCAL

Siemens and Centric PA have collaborated on an innovative time-saving technology that’s not only helping New South Wales Rural Fire …

Highlights from the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility Showcase 2024

This morning marked a milestone in the journey towards the opening of Bradfield’s Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF), a hub …

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Australia’s compostable plastics revolution

SECOS Group’s MyEcoBag produces compostable alternatives to plastic bags, aiming to replace conventional plastics.

Our manufacturing potential is latent

Recently, I penned a short article on Australian manufacturing and its latent potential. It correlated with the 10th anniversary of …

Sci-fi becomes reality

Amidst the plethora of uncrewed vehicles used globally, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and AIM Defence have developed the Army’s …

Navigating the OT cyber threat landscape

Dragos’ Executive Guide to Manufacturing provides strategies to secure Operational Technology environments, protect assets, and implement cybersecurity.

Supporting manufacturers with preventive maintenance

Manufacturers’ Monthly explores how Kito Crosby Australia, with its focus on lifting equipment, aids manufacturers during year-end downtime through preventive …

Action needed on the Victorian Government’s use of imported steel

Weld Australia calls for action against Victorian Government’s offshoring of local infrastructure projects in favour of cheap, imported steel. Comment …

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CSIRO solar venture nets record seed funding

FPR Energy, a new venture from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has secured $15 million in seed funding to commercialise …

WA welders spotlighted at 2024 Awards

Skill, quality, and professionalism took centre stage last night as the winners of the 2024 Western Australia Welding Excellence Awards …

CSIRO appoints new executive director of future industries

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has announced the appointment of Dr Jen Taylor as executive director of Future Industries.

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New data shows number of vocational students in SA grows

New data released shows that more people are studying in areas of economic priority for South Australia than the previous …

Fed Gov’t to review of national R&D system

The Federal government is announcing details of its landmark review of Australia’s research and development performance to help power economic …

New plan to shape future of TAS workforce

The Tasmanian Government is aiming to pave the way for the future of vocational education and training learners with the …

Goldfield, WA workforce supported by record TAFE investment

The Western Australian Government’s investment in TAFEs has seen Central Regional TAFE achieve higher enrolments in Kalgoorlie on the back …

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NT manufacturing receives new Steeline GRP investment

The Northern Territory now boasts advanced manufacturing capabilities thanks to a Steeline GRP investement in Australia’s longest-reach robot welder, largest …

A modular system that gets the job done – easily

The MOVI-C® modular automation system by SEW-EURODRIVE simplifies the growing complexities of materials handling technology.

Australia’s biggest robotics and automation precinct opens in WA

The Western Australia Government has officially opened Australia’s largest robotics and automation headquarters in Perth’s north.
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AWS launches Generative AI Partner Innovation Alliance

Amazon Web Services (AWS) an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN) recently announced the launch of the Generative AI Partner Innovation …

$20 million community battery and EV charger factory opens in QLD

eLumina has opened Australia’s first factory that can produce both community lithium batteries and EV chargers, with the first model …