Fleet Space’s Centauri-6 satellite takes off flight at space discovery centre A new piece of next-generation Australian space technology is on display at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide. It is a full size model of Centauri-6, the eighth satellite launched by Adelaide-based company Fleet Space Technologies successfully reached orbit on April 8, 2024…
Liontown Resources produces first lithium Battery Materials producer Liontown Resources has produced its first lithium spodumene concentrate at Kathleen Valley in Western Australia, following the commissioning of the wet plant and end-to-end operation of the value chain. The milestone marks the start of production ramp-up to nameplate throughput of 3Mtpa, currently expected by the end…
French technology consultancy Capgemini has announced that it will acquire product design and development specialist Design + Industry (D+I.) In a short statement on Tuesday morning (Sydney time), Capgemini said the acquisition will improve its offerings within Australia, “notably in the development and delivery of products from initial concepts through to production.” The size of…
DXN in biggest data centre sale Modular data centre manufacturer DXN has signed a contract to supply four cable landing stations for the East Micronesia Cable System. The contracts, worth $5.7 million, is DXN’s largest contract to date. The contracts are for telecommunications operators in the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru and Kiribati and are…
Austin powers ahead on benefits from revamped manufacturing Perth mining equipment manufacturer Austin Engineering has reported an EBITDA of $31 million for FY23 on revenue up 27 percent on the previous year to $258 million. Operating cash flow for the year was $15.8 million, up 236 percent, with the company ending the year with an…
@AuManufacturing and the Australian Manufacturing Forum’s quest to identify Australia’s 50 most innovative manufacturers is over. Editor Brent Balinski hosted a breakfast event in the Melbourne industrial heartland of Clayton this morning which saw the whole list revealed. As we planned, 50 Australian manufacturers were inducted into @AuManufacturing’s inaugural Top 50, with another 24 forcing…
Manufacturing summit announces keynote Organisers of the National Manufacturing Summit have announced US-based economist Adam Hersh as keynote speaker at the upcoming event. According to a statement from Weld Australia, which is hosting the event in collaboration with the Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work, Hersh will address the opportunities and challenges presented by Australia’s…
ANCA Motion announces new General Manager Motion control systems specialist ANCA Motion has announced the appointment of Matthew Mannix as the new General Manager. Mannix was described in a statement on Tuesday as having extensive experience in engineering management and a deep understanding of industry trends, and having a crucial role in driving innovation and…
Star Combo slips as inbound tourism remains weak Pharmaceutical manufacturer Star Pharma Combo saw a fall in sales in FY22 as its retail revenues through its AustoYou and Koala Mall channels continued to be impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and low inbound tourism. Star Combo reported total revenue fell by 14 per cent to $22.9…
In the fourth day of our Australia’s niche champions series, Stephen Tomisich discusses following a global niche strategy.
