Made in Australia will get you there (around the continent) – by Jens Goennemann

The Managing Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre Jens Goennemann is on an extended 4WD trek around Australia. He posted this report on the Australian Made products he relies on from the Canning Stock Route in Western Australia. Often, I hear that Australia does not make anything anymore. I heard this misnomer again recently…

Manufacturing news briefs – stories you might have missed

More rocket launches planned for Koonibba Test Range German rocket manufacturer Hyimpulse is negotiating further space launches from Southern Launch’s South Australian launch facilities following the successful launch its SL1 sub-orbital vehicle from the Koonibba Test Range near Ceduna, SA (pictured). The launch tested Hyimpulse’s novel propulsion technology. The company now plans further launches from…

Manufacturing news briefs — stories you might have missed

Quickstep’s new drone order from Carbonix Composites manufacturer Quickstep has announced a significant follow-on order from Australian partner and advanced drone development company Carbonix. The urgent requirement for 40 Volanti airframes and associated non-recurring engineering is the largest yet received from Carbonix for this drone type. Valued at $1.35 million the order is scheduled to…

REDARC buys historic factory for defence technology push

Fast growing electronics manufacturer REDARC has purchased an historic Adelaide factory to house staff spearheading its move into the defence and space sectors. Owner Anthony Kittel has confirmed the company purchased the Lonsdale facility that formerly housed the once world-leading R&D operations of Sola International Holdings. Kittel took to social media and said: “Exciting times…

REDARC and ST Engineering partner for vehicle electronics

Electronics manufacturer REDARC Defence & Space and Singapore defence and electronics company ST Engineering Advanced Networks & Sensors Pte Ltd have signed a partnership agreement at the defence and security technology show, DSEi 2023 in London. The partnership will enable Adelaide-based REDARC to provide Vehicle Electronics Solutions to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) while driving…

KBR and DEWC collaborate on spectrum security

Defence technology and engineering solutions provider KBR today announced a partnership to work with Australian electronic Warfare and surveillance technology manufacturer DEWC Services. Together, the companies will collaborate on activities related to spectrum security technology in support of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Under the agreement, KBR and DEWC will share skills and experiences to…