It is now clear why both the Coalition and current governments attempted to bury a major Defence Innovation Review – its contents and findings are too sensitive to be seen by the public. The government released a redacted version of the review, carried out by David Peever, Chairman elect of Cricket Australia, and a non…
Despite being the top target for attack, manufacturing has not been included by government as part of the discussion around securing vital infrastructure. Brian Grant discusses the current risks, and how to increase protection levels within increasingly digitalised companies. Manufacturing is now the number one target for ransomware attacks worldwide, according to the 2022 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence…
BAE Systems Australia’s UK parent company has hinted at a role in the construction of SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines in Adelaide which would involve a major expansion of its local Australian operations. The company, which employs 5,000 in Australia making it the country’s largest defence contractor, builds the UK’s nuclear submarine fleet and is involved in…
Today in our Celebrating Australian sovereign capability editorial series we look defence, communications and space manufacturer Electro Optic Systems, one of a handful along with shipbuilder Austal of genuine Australian defence prime contractors. Here Peter Roberts interviews Matthew Jones, Executive Vice President of EOS Defence Systems. Australia has a lot riding on the success of…
Our editorial series – Celebrating Australian sovereign capability – has focused on developing the wider manufacturing sector. However, in no sector is the need more important, nor more urgent, than in national defence and security argues Jim McDowell in this contribution from our sponsor. Is Australia ready for war? The question may be regarded by…
Today we hear from the first nominee for our Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers list. Brent Balinski speaks to The Hygiene Co.’s co-founders Phil Scardigno and Corey White about solving a waste problem they say is 30 times worse than plastic straws. Unless there’s a medical, scientific or forensic reason for it, sales of plastic…
By Ian Lowe, Griffith University Within ten years, Australia could be in possession of three American-made Virginia-class nuclear submarines under the AUKUS agreement with the United States and United Kingdom. The following decade, we plan to build five next-generation nuclear submarines. To date, criticism of the deal has largely focused on whether our unstable geopolitical…
Hino trucks chooses SEA Electric EV drive train Manufacturer of electric vehicle drive trains SEA Electric has announced that Toyota offshoot Hino trucks has selected the SEA-Drive power-system to be fitted to both the Hino Trucks’ M and L Series. The system is already fitted to SEA Electric branded class 5 trucks. SEA Electric’s SEA-Drive…
A series of reports released on Thursday outline a roadmap for Australia’s circular economy transition, which is still in its early stages, and highlight the importance of design in this. Enabling Design for Environmental Good was commissioned by the federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. RMIT project lead and Associate Professor…
Automation company Accurate Dosing Systems (ADS) has landed a contract with the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, Firmenich to supply and service a purpose-built robot for its laboratory in Belgium. The high-tech robot will automate the process of accurately measuring out hundreds of flavouring solutions, which go on to determine the taste profile…
