Electronic warfare satellite project enters second phase
South Australian electronic warfare company DEWC Systems has been awarded a $3.1 million contract to advance its space tactical sensor system for the Australian Defence Force.
Emergency bed consortium praised for rapid response to crisis
An emergency bed project linking US Fortune 500 US company Stryker with four Australian manufacturers has highlighted the strength and adaptability of the local sector, according to those involved.
A new deal plan for manufacturing – Manufacturing will languish without action to train a skilled Australian workforce
@AuManufacturing’s campaign to crowd source a new deal plan for manufacturing turns to the importance of VET skills. Gary Workman describes why these are vital for the industry’s future prosperity.
More GDT tyre plants to be built internationally
Regional recycling technology developer Green Distillation Technologies is continuing its run of success with increasing interest in its tyre recycling systems pioneered at a plant at Warren in New South Wales. The company announced that an agreement with a United States group to build 10 tyre recycling plants using its technology had been increased to…
Why did Australia’s submarines get so costly?
Australia’s Attack class submarines to be built in Adelaide by France’s Naval Group have appeared to go up massively in price since first revealed to the public – from a ‘turned out cost’ of $50 billion for 12 vessels, to $87 billion. In an article in the journal of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)…
Victorian University goes digital to deliver skills
Victoria University’s VU Polytechnic has bolstered its offering by transitioning to digital modes of delivery, and short sharp courses for its skills upgrading programmes. The Polytechnic was one of the first to adjust modes of delivery, including remote delivery of education and training programmes, to support students and staff in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Insight into current state of bioenergy sought for Australian roadmap
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is calling for submissions to inform its Renewable Energy Roadmap, with a deadline in late-May.
Space innovation challenge expands to UK
An Australian space innovation program with the backing of Amazon and Deloitte will be expanded to the United Kingdom this year.
Thales to export Bushmasters to the Netherlands – report
Bendigo armoured vehicle manufacturer, the French Thales group is to export six additional medical variants of the Bushmaster protected vehicle to the Netherlands, according to media reports. The new order, worth $14 million, brings to 100 the number of Bushmaster’s operated by the Royal Netherlands Army and used in Afghanistan. The new models will be…
ANCA producing sub-assemblies for Australian ventilator project
ANCA CNC Machines has announced that it is part of the Grey Innovation-led consortium of Australian manufacturers working to produce invasive ventilators