Queensland uniform manufacturer Struddys achieves preferred supplier status
Uniform manufacturer Struddys has become a preferred supplier to the Queensland government as the apparel company aims to nearly double headcount within five years.
Weld Australia Member Survey highlights skills shortage challenge
A survey of its members taken in June by Weld Australia points to “a severe shortage” of skilled welders leading to fabrication work being turned down, with local content and sustainability also high on the agenda.
Tech industry aims for 1.2 million jobs, but who will fill them?
The Technology Council of Australia has mapped out a pathway to help the federal government reach its target of 1.2 million tech-related jobs by 2030 in a new report released today. Getting to 1.2 million is a roadmap to create a thriving Australian tech workforce is the product of a collaboration between tech industry groups…
Electrolyser manufacturer Hysata closes $42.5 million Series A round
Hydrogen technology company Hysata has announced completion of an oversubscribed $42.5 million Series A round, which it says will be used to expand its team and build a pilot production facility for its novel electrolysers. Participants in the round included The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (through Virescent Ventures), IP Group Australia, Hostplus, Denmark’s Vestas Ventures,…
Lyro Robotics capital raise to fund 20 robots
Robotics developer Lyro Robotics will fund the manufacture of 20 of its robots that are optimised for handling delicate produce, replacing repetitive, labour intensive tasks. The Brisbane company has raised $1.5 million in early stage funding to increase production of its robot systems which neatly integrate computer vision, machine learning and robotic grasping algorithms. The…
Airbus to locate at Adelaide space manufacturing centre
Airbus is to locate at the Australian Space Park in Adelaide, South Australia, the site of a dedicated space industry manufacturing hub. The company will join other companies locating manufacturing at the park which is adjacent to Adelaide airport – Fleet Space Technologies, Alauda Aeronautics, ATSpace and Q-CTRL. The first major prime contractor at the…