NewSpace prepares for lift-off in South Australia
Two South Australian companies are joining forces to launch Australia’s first space capable rocket from the outback next month.
UQ Covid vaccine shows positive results around effectiveness and manufacturability
A preclinical study on the University of Queensland Covid-19 vaccine candidate has produced ” positive indications about its potential effectiveness and manufacturability” according to the university.
Softmed invests $30 million to begin manufacturing PPE in Melbourne
Medical supplier Softmed has announced it will manufacture a range of personal protective equipment, for local and export markets, and run an in-house certified testing lab.
Australia’s niche champion Ansell prospers in Covid times
@AuManufacturing’s Australia’s niche champions series has focused on local manufacturers who are export leaders. But there are other business models, such as rubber glove maker Ansell which is a world leader without actually manufacturing in its home market. By Peter Roberts Australian global niche manufacturing champions such as Ansell in rubber gloves and protective clothing…
Cyborg Dynamics and partners un-man ground vehicles
Cyborg Dynamics Engineering and BIA5 Pty Ltd have unveiled a truly Australian developed and produced Unmannned Ground Vehicle (UGV) (pictured). The pair, the recipients of the Centre for Defence Industry Capability priority grant have just completed 12 months of detailed design and development. Cyborg took to social media to announce: “This is TRUE sovereign capability…