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Wine vision to triple exports to $10 billion

Analysis and Commentary, Manufacturing NewsBy Peter RobertsJuly 6, 2020Leave a comment

By Peter Roberts Food and beverage has been one of the few manufacturing sectors increasing its share of GDP through the decades-long long decline in manufacturing’s share of the economy. Our new world leading wine industry is already the star performer, with our industry leading the world in viticulture and winemaking. Along the way it…

Cochlear gets FDA tick for new products

Features, Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Peter RobertsJuly 6, 2020Leave a comment

Hearing implant manufacturer Cochlear has received US Food and Drug Administration approval for four new products that form part of its market-leading bionic ear. Two of the products are for sound processing – the Nucleus 7 Sound Processor, and the Nucleus Kanso Sound Processor (picture below). The Nucleus 7 is the world’s first cochlear implant…

SMEs combine for defence automotive contract

Features, Manufacturing NewsBy Peter RobertsJuly 6, 2020Leave a comment

Two Australian SMEs have collaborated to provide an innovative brake solution to the Thales Hawkei armoured vehicle being developed for the army. Perth companies Advanced Braking Technology and VEEM Ltd have entered into a technology licensing agreement to manufacture and supply a specialised park brake mechanism for the Hawkei PMV-L project. ABT is a leading…

Manufacturing news briefs – stories you might have missed

Manufacturing NewsBy Peter RobertsJuly 6, 2020Leave a comment

Supashock develops missile launch ramp Advanced technology firm Supashock has developed a launcher for the Spike LR2 ATGM anti-tank missile. The Retractable Anti-tank Missile Platform (RAMP pictured), was conceivedd designed and built in six months. The RAMP will be installed in the Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles being built for the army. QPE Advanced…

Aspen Medical opens Queensland PPE factory

Manufacturing NewsBy Peter RobertsJuly 6, 2020Leave a comment

International healthcare provider Aspen Medical has expanded into manufacturing at its Brendale facility, beginning manufacture of PPE equipment with the help of the state government. The company, which provides hospital and medical services to defence forces, remote locations and to mitigate global crises such as the outbreak of Ebola, invested $2 million in upgrading its…

Energy efficiency project assistance up to $50,000 available for NSW manufacturers

Manufacturing NewsBy EditorJuly 3, 2020Leave a comment

Round two of the Manufacturing Efficiency Funding program is open to NSW businesses.

Technologies and tools for a manufacturing transformation: how AI will transform food and beverage manufacturing

Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy EditorJuly 3, 2020Leave a comment

We are in the final day of @AuManufacturing’s “Technologies and tools for a manufacturing transformation” series. In this article, Mario Macri writes that the robots have arrived: automation is a reality and an enormous opportunity for manufacturing.

45,000 renewables jobs are Australia’s for the taking – but how many will go to coal workers?

Manufacturing NewsBy EditorJuly 3, 2020Leave a comment

As the global renewables transition accelerates, the future for coal regions has become a big worry. This raises an important question: can renewables create the right jobs in the right places to employ former coal workers?

Portable MRI system attracts $1 million development grant

Manufacturing NewsBy EditorJuly 3, 2020Leave a comment

A new diagnostic tool is closer to commercial reality after the University of Queensland’s Centre for Advanced Imaging received a $1 million grant.

EOS weapons system chosen for defence

Features, Manufacturing NewsBy Peter RobertsJuly 3, 2020Leave a comment

The federal government has chosen remotely operated weapons systems manufactured by Electro Optic Systems Holdings in Canberra as part of acquisitions announced in this week’s defence update. The army will buy acquire 251 Remote Weapon Stations (main picture mounted on a Thales Bushmaster, and below) in a contract of undisclosed value. The remote weapon Stations…

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