In a turnaround for anti-dumping actions, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into Australian wine exports into China. The news came in an announcement from one of the country’s largest winemakers, Treasury Wine Estates, which told investors it would co-operate with any requests it received from Chinese or Australian authorities. TWE…
Brabham Automotive’s Adelaide-made supercar, the BT62 (pictured below), is to get an equally super sound system following a link up with a fellow local manufacturer, Kyron. Brabham Automotive CEO Dan Marks said his company partners with brands which have the same focus on quality, customer engagement and which strive for excellence in their field. “Kyron,…
The plan to block any research and development tax incentive claims on JobKeeper payments has been labelled “absurd” and damaging to tech companies at the “worst possible time”, with several prominent experts railing against the proposal.
A new invasive medical ventilator developed by the medical arm of mining equipment supplier Gekko Systems of Ballarat, has undergone testing in the medical training facility at Ballarat Base Hospital. The GeVentor, developed by Gekko’s technical director, Sandy Gray, underwent usability testing in collaboration with BIRCH, Deakin University, and anaesthetist Doug Paxton A simulation dummy,…
A world-leading technique developed in Adelaide for manufacturing lightweight armour for soldiers and law enforcement officers is being rolled out in Ohio to allow its maker to supply the US defence force.
Metal additive manufacturing specialist, Amaero International has received its first purchase order for the manufacture of two rocket motor components for Queensland’s Gilmour Space Technologies. The company will provide further 3D printed components to the rocket developer, subject to the success of the initial project. Amaero said it was hopeful its components would be utilised…
Rare earths producer Lynas Corp is to raise $425 million from investors, even as it reported subdued results down on the previous year because of shutdowns forced on the company by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Perth company reported an EDITDA of $59.8 for the 2020 financial year, down from $100.7 million, on revenue of $305…
BlueScope Steel has weathered a tough year in the Australian and US markets to deliver a strong underlying EBIT of $564 million for FY20. Underlying EBIT was down 71 per cent in the US and 43 per cent in Australia as steel margins were suppressed by higher raw material costs and weaker steel prices. Nonetheless…
Magnis Energy Technologies has received Queensland government approval for its feasibility study into the construction of a $3 billion, 18GWh lithium-ion battery cell gigafactory in Townsville. The Queensland Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation approved the study, allowing the constructor, Imperium3 Townsville (IM3TSV), to proceed with financial discussions to support investment in the plant,…
By Peter Roberts Manufacturing is undergoing massive transformation in a fourth industrial revolution, sometimes called Industry 4.0. The combination of robotics and automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics offers a platform to rebuild Australia’s manufacturing sector. It needs to, as the days when Australia could prosper as a resource commodity exporter with local…
