Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources launched
A new institute launched by the University of Adelaide on Monday would be the “brand champion” of their sustainability research initiatives.
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Australia’s pursuit of ‘killer robots’ could put the trans-Tasman alliance with New Zealand on shaky ground
By Sian Troath, University of Canterbury Australia’s recently announced defence review, intended to be the most thorough in almost four decades, will give us a good idea of how Australia sees its role in an increasingly tense strategic environment. As New Zealand’s only formal military ally, Australia’s defence choices will have significant implications, both for…
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Adbri grows on construction, mining recovery
Cement and lime manufacturer Adbri’s first half, 2022 profit result reflects the underlying strength of the construction sector and the recovery underway in the mining industry, as well as the ability of companies to recover some of recent cost increases from customers through higher prices. The company, formerly Adelaide Brighton, reported underlying net profit after…
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Manufacturing news briefs — stories you might have missed
Morrison hastily approved $828 million in manufacturing grants while secret industry minister Nine newspapers reported over the weekend that former prime minister Scott Morrison (pictured) had the final word on $828 million worth of manufacturing grants for 17 projects leading up to the election. He did so while industry minister, one of five portfolios he…
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Canberra seeks out Australia’s critical technologies
The federal government has opened consultations to update the 2021 ‘List of Critical Technologies in the National Interest’. Industry minister Ed Husic announced the consultations, saying the government was putting Australia at the forefront of critical technologies, seeking ways to best harness and manage these in our national interest. The 2021 list featured 63 technologies…
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@AuManufacturing Conversations episode 11 — Taya Permezel from Coolon LED Lighting
In episode 11 of @AuManufacturing Conversations with Brent Balinski, we hear from Taya Permezel, Director of Partnerships at Coolon LED Lighting. Permezel (pictured below) is part of an ambitious SME manufacturer that’s very much on the move, which was recently featured during our Celebrating Australian Made Series, and which has won numerous awards for its…
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How 3ME Technology electrified the Bushmaster
By Peter Roberts An electric Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle turned up at the Army Robotics Expo in Adelaide earlier this month, wowing the crowd with the futuristic version of the redoubtable Thales Australian manufactured armoured vehicle. But the story of how the Bushmaster, recently one of Australia’s gifts to help Ukraine repel the Russian invasion,…
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International Graphite to fire up battery graphite pilot line
International Graphite has completed installation of pilot scale graphite micronising and spheroidising equipment at its Collie downstream processing facility, 200 kilometres south of Perth. The company told investors that the pilot facilities are now ready for commissioning at Collie, the former centre of lignite mining in WA. The equipment installation marks a critical step in…
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Asension contracted to develop space-based sensors
South Australian defence company, Asension has received a $4.35 million contract to deliver a space-based tactical sensor system for use by the defence department. Asension, formerly known as DEWC Systems, was awarded the contract through the Defence Innovation Hub. Defence industry minister Pat Conroy visited Asension’s headquarters in Adelaide on Thursday, and said said sovereign,…
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30 years on, we still haven’t got industry policy we need
By Peter Roberts A week or so from now, 30 years ago a young warrior for manufacturing industry Dr Roy Green had this article (pictured) printed in the Canberra Times outlining the case for a national industry policy. Australia was then just emerging from a ‘sheltered workshop’ era of manufacturing as the then Labor government…
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