In a controversial move, NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen has been criticised for potentially undermining local manufacturing jobs by opting for imported “Ikea-style” flatpack buses from China. This strategy deviates from her pre-election promise to boost local bus production in NSW, raising fears of job losses reminiscent of the decline in Australian car manufacturing. Transport…
In a bold move to capture a significant share of the global nerve repair market, Orthocell, a pioneer in regenerative medicine, has submitted a regulatory application to Health Canada for its leading product, Remplir. This step marks a strategic expansion into the Canadian market, valued at approximately US$75 million, with approvals anticipated in the latter…
Electric motor startup Kite Magnetics will open a new factory in Melbourne’s southeast, the state government has said. According to a statement from the Victorian government on Friday, the upcoming factory is expected to create “more than 140 highly skilled jobs and up to 550 indirect jobs” and increase production of Kite Magnetics’ Aeroperm to…
Five Moon to Mars Supply Chain Capability Improvement grants worth a total of $3.6 million have been awarded, with industry minister Ed Husic commenting that these will “further embed us in the global space supply chain”. In a statement on Sunday, it was announced that the following companies will receive funding under the program: Advanced…
By David Armstrong The engineering recruitment market in Australia is experiencing some dynamic changes driven by advancements in technology, sustainability initiatives and economic shifts. Key sectors such as manufacturing and operations, building services and technology are witnessing increasing demand and present great opportunities for engineers with relevant skills. Employers are responding to rising living costs…
In the next profile for our Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers series, we hear from Dr Farzaneh Ahmadi, who turned her life’s work restoring a voice to those who’ve lost it into a promising bionics business. Brent Balinski spoke to Ahmadi, the founder and CEO of Laronix. Every now and then you hear a story…
