The federal government is to spend $1 billion on new longer-range missiles for the navy and air force, plugging a significant gap in Australia’s defence capabilities. The purchase of Evolved Sea Sparrow missiles and a decision to invest in developing the Standard Missile surface-to-air missile increases the range of the missile arsenal to more than …
A University of NSW team has developed a ceramic-based ink containing calcium phosphate, allowing the creation of 3D printable bone-like structures with living cells.
As interesting as the topic of reshoring might be to some manufacturers, its discussion in Australia relies heavily on hunches and anecdote. By Brent Balinski.
Even a modest boost to recycling and reuse of materials instead of sending to landfill would have major economic and jobs impacts, according to a National Circular Economy Roadmap released today by CSIRO. According to the roadmap the recycling sector currently generates 9.2 jobs per 10,000 tonnes of waste, compared with only 2.8 jobs for…
The Department of Defence has dumped a $388 million contract to develop a submarine rescue system for the Navy’s Collins class submarines according to media reports. Last week ABC news reported that a departmental review has recommended the contract be scrapped, with Canberra likely to have to pay compensation. Phoenix is the prime contractor for…
By Peter Roberts Carbon Revolution, already the only company in the world capable of manufacturing a one-piece carbon fibre road wheel, is building on its advantage with plans to introduce a Mega-line manufacturing system. The company, which supplies wheels to performance vehicles such as the Ford Mustang GT350R, Ferrari 488 Pista and Renault Megane R.S.…
BusTech Group and its partner Scania Australia have delivered their first two hybrid buses for the Adelaide metropolitan commuter network. The new hybrid buses (pictured), with the bright green tops, have been designed to reduce emission by 25 per cent and have a 15 per cent reduction in fuel consumption. The hybrid buses hit the…
Varley Electric Vehicles has delivered an Ambicart emergency vehicle (pictured) to Westmead Hospital in Sydney, Australia’s largest hospital. The Ambicart, one of 80 electric vehicle variants offered by the Tomago, NSW manufacturer (factory pictured below), will be used as a rapid response vehicle for the emergency department. This vehicle is fitted with a standard Stryker…
Redflex agrees to sell out to Verra Mobility Traffic systems and data company Redflex Holdings has agreed to a cash takeover by NASDAQ-listed transportation technology group Verra Mobility valuing the local manufacturer at $146 million. Directors unanimously backed the bid, which does not appear to include any assurance about the continuation of local R&D and…
Australia needs a strong, self-sufficient manufacturing sector for its own economic sovereignty and the security of its society, writes Sercan Altun.
