Husic on industrial policy in the post-COVID era
When Labor leader Anthony Albanese gave his new Industry and Innovation spokesman Ed Husic his marching orders ahead of the shadow cabinet reshuffle last week, the heavy emphasis was on job creation.
Manufacturing news briefs – stories you might have missed
Constellation Technologies in new China sales Industrial internet of things hardware and software systems provider Constellation Technologies has entered into a number of new sales contracts incluiding in China. An update from the company revealed the company had been awarded four contracts for wastewater applications and a wetlands monitoring application in China. The company’s MeridianCT…
Elphinstone donates Ballarat-made ventilators to Tasmania
GeVentor emergency hospital ventilators made by Gekko Medical of Ballarat in Victoria have been delivered to Tasmania through a purchase by Dale Elphinstone’s Elphinstone Group. Dale Elphinstone made his fortune manufacturing mining equipment and is a major shareholder in the Gekko Group of companies, which also manufactures mineral processing equipment. Elphinstone has purchased six GeVentors,…
Elbit Systems to set up Melbourne defence operation
Israeli defence contractor Elbit Systems is to establish a Centre of Excellence for Human and Machine Teaming in Melbourne that will drive the research, development and commercialisation of defence technologies. Elbit develops and supplies a range of specialist technology systems and products that use artificial intelligence, sensors, data and networks in the areas of defence…
Aussie security tech company raises $30 million for US expansion
Micro-X has received funding commitments of $30.5 million to help expand its US footprint and fast-track new lightweight x-ray products.
Orbital booms on engine sales to Boeing offshoot
Perth’s Orbital Corporation has announced booming sales of $19 million in the first six months of the 2021 financial year as it gears up production of two small drone aircraft engines for Boeing offshoot Insitu Inc. The company revealed revenue of $19 million, up from $11.4 million in the previous corresponding period, as it ramped…
Manufacturing strengthened over holiday period: PMI
Australian manufacturing continued “stronger improvement in conditions” over December and January following the disruption last year from Covid-19, according to the Australian Industry Group’s Performance of Manufacturing Index.
Finding new angles in the prefab industry
A local metal bending innovation could be the key to more affordable housing, according to FormFlow. By Brent Balinski.
Decarbonisation of cement moves a step closer
By Peter Roberts Along with steel production, the manufacture of cement is among the most economically critical and at the same time most polluting of industries. Both products are vital and yet both contribute billions of tonnes annually to carbon dioxide emissions that are raising global temperatures and threatening humanity. But paths to decarbonise both…
NIOA to supply ammunition for Apache
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NIOA to support the cannon and ammunition system for the AH-64E Apache armed reconnaissance helicopter. NIOA, supplies weapons, ammunition and technical support for military and security use while Boeing will the AH-64E Apache Guardian to fulfil the army’s armed reconnaissance helicopter (ARH) role…