Best of the week — the five most popular stories among readers, May 12 – May 16, 2025

Manufacturing News

What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to @AuManufacturing were reading. 5) Researchers develop breakthrough solar thermal technology to reduce industrial emissions UniSA and partners have launched a world-first solar thermal demonstrator that could revolutionise how Australian industries generate heat while slashing carbon emissions, according to a statement released on Monday. The innovative…

Government to establish missile rocket motor manufacturing

Defence, Manufacturing News, Technology

The federal government is to back construction of a rocket motor manufacturing facility designed to support Australia’s developing capabilities in guided weapons and missile manufacturing. The federal government today called for options from industry to establish a manufacturing complex for what it called a ‘sovereign rocket motor programme’ to make rocket motors, backed by an…

Hanwha deepens links to Australian industry

Defence, Manufacturing News, Technology

Korea’s Hanwha Defence has deepened its links with Australia’s defence and space industries with a series of MOUs signed with several indigenous industry partners. Hanwha has linked with companies including rocket manufacturer Gilmour Space Technology, navigation systems company Advanced Navigation, and eVTOL/UAS leader AMSL Aero as well as foreign owned communications company Safran in Australia.…

Gilmour Space to launch Malya thermal imaging camera

Defence, Manufacturing News, Technology

Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO) at Macquarie University has delivered its Malya thermal camera system to Queensland-based rocket manufacturer Gilmour Space Technologies which is scheduled to launch it into orbit next year. The space-qualified Malya payload consists of two thermal infrared cameras and an edge computer from Sydney-based tech company Spiral Blue. AAO cut years off…

Manufacturing news briefs — stories you might have missed

Manufacturing News

Incat in talks to build electric fast ferry Shipbuilder Incat Tasmania has announced a new partnership with European shipping company BrittanyFerries and technology company Wärtsilä to explore design and technical requirements for a 137-metre zero emission ferry. According to a statement on social media: “Incat has a long-standing and successful relationship with both companies. This…

Eight grants to develop priority defence capabilities

Defence, Manufacturing News, Technology

Eight small to medium-sized businesses delivering priority capabilities for Defence will be assisted by federal government grants totalling $3.47 million. The Defence Global Competitiveness and Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority grant programmes help Australian businesses boost manufacturing, harness their expertise and increase jobs. The latest recipients are: QPE Advanced Manufacturing (pictured) will receive $1 million to…