NewSpace prepares for lift-off in South Australia
Two South Australian companies are joining forces to launch Australia’s first space capable rocket from the outback next month.
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UQ Covid vaccine shows positive results around effectiveness and manufacturability
A preclinical study on the University of Queensland Covid-19 vaccine candidate has produced ” positive indications about its potential effectiveness and manufacturability” according to the university.
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Softmed invests $30 million to begin manufacturing PPE in Melbourne
Medical supplier Softmed has announced it will manufacture a range of personal protective equipment, for local and export markets, and run an in-house certified testing lab.
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Australia’s niche champion Ansell prospers in Covid times
@AuManufacturing’s Australia’s niche champions series has focused on local manufacturers who are export leaders. But there are other business models, such as rubber glove maker Ansell which is a world leader without actually manufacturing in its home market. By Peter Roberts Australian global niche manufacturing champions such as Ansell in rubber gloves and protective clothing…
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Cyborg Dynamics and partners un-man ground vehicles
Cyborg Dynamics Engineering and BIA5 Pty Ltd have unveiled a truly Australian developed and produced Unmannned Ground Vehicle (UGV) (pictured). The pair, the recipients of the Centre for Defence Industry Capability priority grant have just completed 12 months of detailed design and development. Cyborg took to social media to announce: “This is TRUE sovereign capability…
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Bisalloy and SMETEC team up for armoured steels
Specialty steel manufacturer Bisalloy Steels has deepened its relationship with Shoalhaven based SME and family owned SMETEC Services to processed armoured steels for military uses. The two companies have been collaborating for two years, but have now signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Bisalloy will supply its high strength and high hardness quenched and tempered armour…
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Australia’s niche champions — LSA avoids the slippery slope of commoditised manufacturing
Today in @AuManufacturing’s Australia’s niche champions series , we look at Liferaft Systems Australia, which specialises in life-saving inflatable structures found on ships all over the world. By Brent Balinski. For close to three decades, Mike Grainger’s company has maintained its focus on doing one thing well. From day one, and its establishment to supply…
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Carbon Revolution grows but makes loss in 2020
Singe piece carbon fibre composite wheel manufacturer Carbon Revolution made significant progress during its first year as a listed business including growing sales and sale prices, but still reported a big loss. The Geelong company grew sales 158 per cent during the 2020 financial year to $38.9 million, with 38 per cent of sales coming…
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No brake to ABT growth spurt
Specialist brake manufacturer Advanced Braking Technology has reported strong growth for the 2020 financial year as the company continues a turnaround. The Perth company reported profit after tax up 110 per cent to $171,000. Revenue was up 22 per cent in the year to $9.08 million. Advanced Braking manufactures its Terra Dura and Failsafe brands…
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IDT lines up to manufacture Covid vaccines and treatments
IDT Australia has responded to federal government appeals and is capable and prepared to manufacture Covid-19 vaccines and treatments at its Melbourne factory as they become available. The company already has quality and good manufacturing practice (cGMP) approved drug manufacturing facilities that could be repurposed or expanded quickly to make vaccines and treatments. CEO David…
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