Oly Homes delivers future-ready housing for seniors in Thallon

Sunshine Coast-based Oly Homes has delivered two purpose-built modular homes designed for seniors in the Thallon community of South West Queensland. The project is part of the Queensland Government’s Quickstarts Queensland initiative, which aims to provide accessible housing solutions for ageing residents in regional areas. This project follows Oly Homes’ previous work, including the delivery…

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Titomic, University of Alabama announce R&D partnership

Cold spray additive manufacturing company Titomic has announced a new partnership with The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), aimed at advancing development and application of the AM method. In a statement on Monday, the ASX-listed company said the partnership will link its technology with the “world-class research capabilities” of UAH, “a premier research university”…

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NSW’s shift to imported flatpack buses sparks job concerns

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…

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Breaking into new grounds: Orthocell eyes $75M Canadian market with game-changing nerve repair product

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…

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Kite Magnetics expects to create “more than 140 highly skilled jobs” at upcoming factory

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…

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Engineering recruitment market commentary – January 2025

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…

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Best of the week — the five most popular stories among readers, January 27 – January 31, 2025

What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to @AuManufacturing were reading. 5) Quantum computing breakthrough by CSIRO unlocks new horizons CSIRO’s quantum researchers have catapulted Australia into the future of big data analysis. On January 29, 2025, they unveiled a quantum machine learning feat that could soon have us zipping through traffic,…

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