CSIRO-Boeing announce new $41 million, five-year R&D program
The CSIRO and Boeing have announced a new five-year R&D program, worth up to $41 million and extending a research partnership that has run since 1989.
Back capable local manufacturers in infrastructure decisions: Weld Australia
Government procurement decisions should support the nation’s “world-class manufacturers” in delivering new assets and infrastructure, according to Weld Australia, citing recent problems with imported ferries and trams. Commenting on an issue that appears to have gained traction lately, the national welding industry peak body mentioned the recent woes linked to overseas-made public transport in NSW. …
ARC chief is out after ‘new direction’ for uni research funding
The Coalition is overhauling university research funding and governance to align it with its manufacturing priorities and commercialisation agenda, in a “new direction” the government says will drive Australia’s pandemic recovery from next year.
Shell partnership expected to accelerate international supply of Tritium EV chargers
Brisbane headquartered Tritium has announced execution of a global framework agreement with the world’s largest mobility retailer, Shell, in a development that is expected to accelerate worldwide supply of Tritium’s fast DC electric vehicle chargers Shell has been a customer of Tritium’s since 2020, and owns over 46,000 retail sites globally. It has a goal…
Caravan maker, food and beverage companies among winners of $780,000 WA regional grants
The Western Australian government has announced $780,000 in assistance to companies in the Peel region through round three of the Regional Economic Development grants program.
Victorian MedTech Actuator program gets $2.4 million, three-year funding increase
The Victorian government has announced an extra $2.4 million in funding over three years for the MedTech Actuator accelerator program, which has been running since 2018.
New facility to be built in Victoria to produce mRNA vaccines
A vaccine manufacturing facility will be built in Victoria to produce mRNA vaccines for future possible pandemics under an in-principle agreement between the federal government, the state government and global mRNA company Moderna.
National AI centre launched, ex-Microsoft director named as leader
A National Artificial Intelligence Centre within CSIRO has been launched, with a Stela Solar, a senior executive at Microsoft in the US to return to Australia and begin leading the new centre in late-January.
Carbon-free nuclear power
As carbon handbrakes take effect around the world, Australia has growing opportunities to leap ahead with nuclear technology. By Michael Sharpe.
Labor-led manufacturing inquiry delayed to next year
A Labor-led Senate inquiry into Australia’s advanced manufacturing sector has been delayed until late January, likely giving the Opposition some ammunition in what is shaping up to be a key election issue.