Defence contractor Electro Optic Systems has demonstrated its anti-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) capabilities in the recent Red Sands Live Fire Exercise 23.2 in the United States. Officials from the US and Saudi Arabia conducted the exercise to develop collaboration, enhance their military ties and develop strategies to counter UAS threats. EOS Defence Systems USA worked…
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The Australian Space Agency is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from companies and institutions seeking to discuss their niche Australian technology capabilities. Through its Moon to Mars initiative, the ASA is working closely with international partner agencies to identify Australian technology capabilities that could add value to international space exploration endeavours. The information from this…
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What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to this site were reading. 5) Japanese made campervans entice Aussie grey nomads What do you do when you are an Australian company that has carved out a niche for itself manufacturing campervans in Japan for the Japanese market? Well, you export those…
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As our journey to uncover Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers gathers pace, we hear from a small business from Robe in South Australia that’s developed a world-first polymer using a difficult industrial waste stream. Brent Balinski spoke to Transmutation founder Brad Scott about the career shift that brought him to plastic recycling. Brad Scott uses…
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The first CEO of bionic ear manufacturer Cochlear as a listed company Catherine Livingstone, and innovation and business academic Emeritus Professor Roy Green featured in this year’s Australia Day honours. Livingstone was awarded the highest honour, a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in the General Division for eminent service to business, particularly through…
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Victorian employers fined more than $16 million for safety breaches WorkSafe Victoria has said it completed 153 successful health and safety prosecutions last year, reminding employees in the state they will face serious legal consequences if they put workers at risk. A total of $16,182,957 in fines was imposed by courts in 2023 for breaches…
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A Queensland government manufacturing grant has helped Rockhampton herbicide manufacturer, Cirrus Ag expand, create five new jobs and attract interstate customers. With the almost $1 million grant, Cirrus Ag have been able to purchase, install, commission and operate a leading-edge granule manufacturing plant including advanced software control systems. The Kawana company provides contract manufacturing services…
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Reproductive technology company Memphasys has announced findings from a trial at a stud farm of its semen storage and transport device in November, which will lead to further work on medium and operational improvements of the AI-Port product. In an ASX statement on Thursday, the company said the trial at the Hunter region, NSW site…
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By Timothy Duignan, Griffith University The Australian government is going all in on quantum computing. After investing more than $100 million on “quantum technology” in 2021, it is now reportedly considering spending up to $200 million on purchasing a “quantum computer” from a US company. Is this a sensible decision? You might think so, if…
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Tasmanian whiskey distiller Lark Distilling has reported a rare hiccup in sales in the quarter ended 31 December 2023. The company reported net sales revenue for the quarter was $4.2 million, down $1.1 million compared to the previous corresponding period. The rare drop in sales was driven by lower limited release product releases in domestic…
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