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New iLAuNCH Trailblazer project targets composites strong enough for space

TechnologyBy Staff Reporter October 3, 2023

The iLAuNCH Trailblazer has announced that its next project involves The Australian National University and industry partner New Frontier Technologies and aims to reduce weight in satellites through “additive manufacturing of lightweight and thermally stable composite structures”. In a statement on Tuesday, iLAuNCH (Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications and Hypersonics) said the solution would…

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World’s tallest timber building approved in Perth

Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Peter Roberts October 3, 2023

What is claimed to be the world’s tallest hybrid timber building has been approved for a site on the Swan River at South Perth, surpassing other hybrid timber buildings under construction across the country. Designed by Fraser and Partners, the C6 tower – named after the symbol for the element carbon – will be 51…

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Veem to manufacture propellers for USA’s Sharrow Marine

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter October 3, 2023

Perth-based marine engineering manufacturer Veem has signed a partnership with Detroit’s Sharrow Marine, with Veem gaining exclusive rights to commercialise and manufacture the Sharrow Propeller for inboard propellers up to five metres in diameter. The partnership will see Veem initially produce propellers for superyacht and commercial vessels in the 30 – 90 feet (10 –…

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Construction collaboration delivers lightweight propping solution

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter October 3, 2023

A collaboration between Monash University and Coates Engineering Solutions has led to Quadshore, a lightweight, high-capacity propping solution for temporary construction works made from high-strength steel. According to a statement from Monash on Tuesday, Quadshore has been subjected to “rigorous destructive and non-destructive experimental tests at material, component and system levels” to demonstrate its durability…

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Government moves on dodgy VET providers

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter October 3, 2023

The federal government will establish a new Integrity Unit within the national VET regulator, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), to combat operators rorting the system ando better protect students. The new unit will be bolstered by a $37.8 million investment to ensure it is adequately equipped and has the technology and data matching capability…

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The New Reinventors: Seven years of aimlessness before passing the acid test

PodcastBy Brent Balinski October 3, 2023

In this part of our current series, The New Reinventors, Adam Amos from Robotic Systems tells us about why they think before they build. By Brent Balinski. Adam Amos’s company got started with a job for a well-known mining industry client, and a little over a decade later their marketing and messaging are clear on…

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@AuManufacturing readers comment on lack of car industry

Analysis and Commentary, Manufacturing NewsBy Peter Roberts October 3, 2023

On Saturday @AuManufacturing reported that with Saudi Arabia inaugurating its first car factory, Australia is now alone among the G20 in not having it own car industry We said: “An outside observer looking in at Australia might surmise that our recent vision has been to consciously de-industrialise.” Here @AuManufacturing readers and members of our Australian…

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QuantX Labs’ optical atomic clock heads into space

Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Peter Roberts October 3, 2023

Precision timing and quantum sensor manufacturer QuantX Labs has joined with Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) through Airbus Australia, to bolster their space knowledge and skillsets as they propel Australian quantum technology into space. QuantX Labs, known for flagship Cryogenic Sapphire Oscillator Cryoclock, is poised to take quantum advancements to new heights through its KAIROS…

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Birdon completes 12th lifeboat for U.S. Coast Guard

Defence, Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter October 3, 2023

Port Macquarie maritime engineer Birdon has completed upgrades and delivery of the 12th Motor Lifeboat (MLB) it is refurbishing for the U.S. Coast Guard at its Bellingham, Washington State shipyard. The vessel was the third and final boat to be delivered to the coast guard’s Station Umpqua River, located along the Central Oregon Coast. West…

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Spiral Blue edge computer powers India in space

Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Staff Reporter October 3, 2023

Bengaluru, India based KaleidEO has successfully conducted machine learning data analysis in space utilising Sydney edge computer manufacturer Spiral Blue’s SE-1 space edge computer, enabling them to become the 1st Indian company to demonstrate edge computing. Combining Spiral Blue’s expertise and SE-1 computer in orbit, KaleidEO’s road mapping machine learning algorithm resulted in a 99.7…

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