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Best of the week — the five most popular stories among readers, September 1 – September 5, 2025

Manufacturing NewsBy Brent Balinski September 8, 2025

What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to @AuManufacturing were reading. 5) Gilmour Space says satellite operating successfully following June SpaceX launch Following the maiden test flight of the company’s Eris rocket in late-July, Gilmour Space Technologies has announced the successful in-orbit operation of its 100-kilogram satellite platform, ElaraSat MMS-1 (Multi-Mission Satellite-1.)…

Downer begins recruitment campaign for 200 frontline and 100 professional roles ahead of Torbanlea train manufacture

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter September 1, 2025

Engineering company Downer, which is leading delivery of the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP), has made “major construction milestones” with its Torbanlea factory build. In a statement on Monday, Downer said wall cladding was nearing completion and installation of specialist equipment is underway, as is a large-scale recruitment campaign ahead of the manufacture of 65…

Fortescue and Downer aim for battery electric locomotives

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter September 25, 2024

Fortescue Zero and engineering company Downer have announced a collaboration to jointly design and develop a Battery Electric Locomotive (BEL), marking an important step forward to the commercialisation of zero emissions power system technologies in heavy industry applications. The agreement sets forward a path to deliver an innovative zero emissions solution for heavy haul rail…

Knorr-Bremse awarded $30 million contract for upcoming Queensland trains

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter September 17, 2024

Transport company Knorr-Bremse has been awarded a contract worth approximately $30 million to build 520 climate control systems that will be aboard the upcoming fleet of trains built by Downer. According to a statement from Queensland manufacturing minister Glenn Butcher and others on Tuesday, the contract under the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) will see…

New manufacturing centre of excellence launched in QLD

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter August 28, 2024

A new $7.1 million Manufacturing Centre of Excellence has been launched in Maryborough, QLD, with train manufacturing a key focus.

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Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter April 11, 2024

Next Science reports positive study for BLASTX Wound care technology developer Next Science has reported a study showing the company’s BLASTX product to be efficacious in the treatment of pressure ulcers when used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). BLASTX utilises the company’s NXBIO technology which reduces the impact of biofilm based infections…

Train manufacturing closer in Queensland

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter November 23, 2023

The Hyundai Rotem Corporation will establish a stand-alone local presence on the Fraser Coast with the purchase of an industrial site and plans to establish a factory to produce sub-components for train car bodies. The facility will be focused on roll forming which involves the continuous bending of a long strip of sheet metal –…

Downer’s $4.6 billion train manufacturing contract

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter July 1, 2023

Engineering group Downer has signed a $4.6 billion contract to design, manufacture and deliver new suburban trains, returning train manufacturing to the Maryborough region, under the landmark Queensland Train Manufacturing Program. The contract will deliver 65 passenger trains, for use on the South East Queensland rail network, and support 800 jobs in construction and manufacturing.…

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