@AuManufacturing’s sponsored series reporting BAE Systems Australia’s Partnering for success defence industry supplier event kicks off today with a two-part analysis of the benefits of the AUKUS agreement for SMEs. In this first part, Sarah Pavillard examines the SME industry policy landscape. Two things need to happen for AUKUS to deliver for Australia: the Australian…
Universal Biosensors adds new test to its Sentia wine platform Diagnostic test systems manufacturer Universal Biosensors has widened the scope of its Sentia test system for winemaking with the addition of a sixth product – a test for Titratable Acidity. This acidity measurement is tested by winemakers continuously throughout the year, and is one of…
VALO makes Best Places to Work list South Australian-based lighting business VALO has been ranked fourth in the Manufacturing & Consumer Goods category for the 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List. The list is based on a staff survey and a written submission relating to policies, practices and programs. VALO said in a…
A major analysis of what it will take to decarbonise Australia’s economy highlights the massive scale of investment required in renewables and electrification, and concluded “no role for nuclear energy” unless costs fall sharply. The Net Zero Australia project is a partnership of The University of Melbourne, The University of Queensland, Princeton University and Nous…
Executives of rapidly deployable solar power systems manufacturer 5B have celebrated what they call a ‘very big deal’ for the solar sector – the placement of the first bolt of the company’s Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Line. The Mascot, NSW company took to social media and said: “An epic moment when the foundation bolt of our…
Mining analysis drives XRF Scientific growth Scientific equipment and chemicals manufacturer XRF Scientific (picture) has ridden a wave of increased mining and industrial activity, as well as geographic growth, to report a 30 per cent growth in March quarter profit of $2.8 million compared to the previous corresponding period of $2.2 million, on revenue up…
What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to this site were reading. 5) ANOTHER NAVAL SHIP TO BE IMPORTED, NOT BUILT LOCALLY The Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) just-announced procurement of a dedicated undersea support vessel along with other perplexing decisions by defence are raising questions over whether there is a sufficient…
Rex Airlines has announced a 20 per cent stake in Dovetail Electric Aviation, and will take a seat on the startup’s board of directors. Dovetail is a Bankstown-based startup focussed on retrofitting electric propulsion systems to turboprop nine-19-seat commuter planes, which it sees as a $US 15 billion opportunity. In a short statement on Friday,…
New companies relocate to Ballarat West Two major businesses have been secured by the Victorian government for Stage 2 of the Ballarat West Employment Zone (BWEZ) – creating another 600 jobs. Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing toured the 438-hectare precinct to announce that McCallum Disability Services and Dahlsens Ballarat will move into Stage 2…
Fast DC electric vehicle charger manufacturer Tritium DCFC has announced that EV charger installer KuroEV has purchased Tritium fast chargers to be deployed across Malaysia. With only 600 charging stations currently available for the over 10,000 EVs registered in the country, Tritium’s entry into the Malaysian market comes at a crucial time. However did not…
