Osteopore appoints first US distributor
3D printed bone healing implant manufacturer Osteopore has appointed Bioplate Inc as a non-exclusive distributor in the US market.
Electro Optic Systems to spend on R&D for Abu Dhabi
Australian defence, space and telecommunications business Electro Optic Systems is poised to invest $78 million to research new defence systems for the Mena region. MENA is an acronym which refers to the Middle East and North Africa. According to a report in the Middle East English language newspaper The National: “Abu Dhabi-based EOS Advanced Technologies…
Tasmanian built barges’ long voyage to Romania
Two large ships barges built by Taylor Bros. in Tasmania have completed a long voyage to Romania where they will serve as tenders to Australia’s new Antarctic science ship now under construction. The barges, Nuyina LB 1 and Nuyina LB 2, will carry 45.5 tonnes of personnel, cargo and research equipment to and from the…
NSW Defence network funds quantum device work
The Defence Industry Quantum Research Consortium is funding two cutting-edge quantum science and technology research projects to the tune of $1.5 million. The consortium, a grouping of universiities brought together by the NSW Defence Innovation Network (DIN), will bring researchers together with industry to pursue the projects. Member universities are Macquarie University, The University of…
Wine vision to triple exports to $10 billion
By Peter Roberts Food and beverage has been one of the few manufacturing sectors increasing its share of GDP through the decades-long long decline in manufacturing’s share of the economy. Our new world leading wine industry is already the star performer, with our industry leading the world in viticulture and winemaking. Along the way it…
Cochlear gets FDA tick for new products
Hearing implant manufacturer Cochlear has received US Food and Drug Administration approval for four new products that form part of its market-leading bionic ear. Two of the products are for sound processing – the Nucleus 7 Sound Processor, and the Nucleus Kanso Sound Processor (picture below). The Nucleus 7 is the world’s first cochlear implant…
SMEs combine for defence automotive contract
Two Australian SMEs have collaborated to provide an innovative brake solution to the Thales Hawkei armoured vehicle being developed for the army. Perth companies Advanced Braking Technology and VEEM Ltd have entered into a technology licensing agreement to manufacture and supply a specialised park brake mechanism for the Hawkei PMV-L project. ABT is a leading…
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Supashock develops missile launch ramp Advanced technology firm Supashock has developed a launcher for the Spike LR2 ATGM anti-tank missile. The Retractable Anti-tank Missile Platform (RAMP pictured), was conceivedd designed and built in six months. The RAMP will be installed in the Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles being built for the army. QPE Advanced…
Aspen Medical opens Queensland PPE factory
International healthcare provider Aspen Medical has expanded into manufacturing at its Brendale facility, beginning manufacture of PPE equipment with the help of the state government. The company, which provides hospital and medical services to defence forces, remote locations and to mitigate global crises such as the outbreak of Ebola, invested $2 million in upgrading its…
EOS weapons system chosen for defence
The federal government has chosen remotely operated weapons systems manufactured by Electro Optic Systems Holdings in Canberra as part of acquisitions announced in this week’s defence update. The army will buy acquire 251 Remote Weapon Stations (main picture mounted on a Thales Bushmaster, and below) in a contract of undisclosed value. The remote weapon Stations…