The Albanese and Minns Labor governments announced on Friday four new Free TAFE courses designed to strengthen Australia’s manufacturing sector by upskilling workers and creating new employment pathways. The courses will be offered through the TAFE NSW Manufacturing Centres of Excellence, established last year with $157.2 million in matched funding from the Commonwealth and NSW…
Aurora Labs has completed the design, build and test phase of its AU4 micro gas turbine engine, paving the way for commercialisation by mid-202. The 40 kilogram thrust engine, designed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), leverages 3D printing technology to achieve significant advances in lightweighting, parts consolidation, fuel efficiency and simplified assembly. “Our mission is…
Sphere has taken full control of its manufacturing operations by shifting to in-house production through a partnership with towbar and trailer business Carasel, according to a statement from the company on Tuesday. The strategic move aims to strengthen Sphere’s manufacturing capabilities and support the rapid scaling of HubX development and delivery. The company has also…
Advanced manufacturing and defence have been labelled Victoria’s number one priority in the state’s new Economic Growth Statement.
The Western Australian Government has launched a prospectus to help boost local manufacturing, outlining the state’s vision for the sector.
By Peter Roberts South Australia has launched an ambitious Advanced Manufacturing Strategy that aims to grow the sector’s share of the economy from six to 10 percent. The strategy, launched by SA Deputy Premier and Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Dr Susan Close also aims to boost manufacturing’s share of value-added exports from 20…
Work has begun on the $40 million Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Centre (RAMC) ‘Big Build’ project at the Eagle Farm TAFE.
A new advanced metal manufacturing and fabrication facility is to be built in Townsville by metals manufacturer Bridgeman Agencies to service defence, aerospace and construction customers. Thanks to funding support from state government’s $415.5 million Industry Partnership Program, Bridgeman will invest $1.7 million in an advanced metal manufacturing and fabrication facility in Townsville. The project…
Advanced MedTech contract manufacturer Neo-Bionica has revealed the expansion of its manufacturing services with the launch of its new hermitization capability – a first for Australian industry. Hermitization is a critical capability in the development of implantable medical devices such as cardiac pacemakers, cochlear and other hearing implants, and deep brain and spinal cord stimulation.…
The Northern Territory is reaping the benefits of a focus on advanced manufacturing, with the territory’s Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund on track to create up to 100 new manufacturing jobs and generate up to $35 million into the economy over the next three years. This comes two years into a strategic partnership between the territory…