Birdon progresses new boats for the Netherlands Birdon Group is progressing the build of Bridge Erection Boats (BEBs) for the Netherlands Army, with six Birdon BEBs in the final stages of assembly and delivery scheduled for the end of September. Birdon just performed a sea trial on the first boat – hull number 007 (pictured)…
REDARC Defence & Space has unveiled its new Mission-Capable INEOS Grenadier vehicle at Land Forces Exposition 2024 taking place in Melbourne. The vehicle is a 2023 INEOS Grenadier Trialmaster Edition which has undergone a comprehensive customisation process to showcase the company’s power solutions and capabilities in a realistic, challenging environment. REDARC has a long history…
Defence contractor RAIDER Targetry has unveilled its latest integrated mobile targetry system at this week’s Land Forces Expo in Melbourne. The ATTLAS Integrated Mobile Targetry System is an autonomous training system that can operate at speeds in excess of 40 kph across all terrains. ATTLAS provides military personnel with moving targets that can swiftly manoeuvre…
Breakthrough Victoria is investing $1.7 million in agricultural technology company Number 8 Bio, joining a round led by Main Sequence Ventures and including The March Group. The investment marks a major step forward in the fight against climate change and the drive toward more efficient food production, according to a statement. Number 8 Bio has…
While an industrial dispute continues at submarine builder ASC, workers at a second Adelaide defence factory have walked off the job in support of better pay. More than 100 South Australian workers from BAE Systems Australia walked off the job yesterday afternoon for 24 hours for better pay and conditions. The stoppage at the Joint…
Cold spray additive manufacturing business SPEE3D will showcase its new Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit (EMU) at this week’s Land Forces expo, which runs from Wednesday to Friday at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. In a statement on Monday, the company said EMU, a “complete on-site mobile additive manufacturing solution” combined an XSPEE3D expeditionary printer with…
Green hydrogen produced by electrolysis remains expensive right now, but Hazer Group offers a promising alternative – it is transforming biogas waste into hydrogen and graphite. By Glenn Corrie. The hydrogen sector is at a crossroads, as the recent pullback by Fortescue underscored a critical truth: green hydrogen, while promising, is currently too expensive and…
Household electrical manufacturer Clipsal by Schneider Electric has launched a new premium switch and power point range aimed at blending with architectural and residential design projects. The Solis range incorporates world-class design and premium finishes, backed by research and development, according to Clipsal. Designed by Jim Hannon-Tan and the company’s Asia Pacific Design Lab team,…
The iLAuNCH Trailblazer space research group has announced a partnership with Deloitte Australia, connecting local R&D with international organisations to collaborate on the development and commercialisation of Australian space technologies. Building on the local Trailblazer research programme which fosters partnerships between universities and industry, the iLAuNCH Global Pathfinder Program extends this concept to a larger…
The Research and Development Tax Incentive will be one of the issues discussed during @AuManufacturing News and public accounting, tax, consulting and business advisory BDO’s latest webinar Towards 3% R&D – Where to from here?. Following on from our editorial series and e-book on Australia’s faltering national research effort, the 19 September webinar features Nicola…
