Schneider Electric launches 2024 Sustainability Impact Awards
Schneider Electric announced the opening of applications for the third instalment of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards.
Australian engineers to develop robots for in-orbit space maintenance
Engineers from the University of Sydney have spearheaded a new project to develop robotic technologies for the in-orbit maintenance of vital space infrastructure.
Construction commences on Austal’s largest ever ferry
Austal has announced that its shipyard in the Philippines has commenced the construction of a newly designed 115-metre high-speed vehicle-passenger catamaran for Danish ferry...
Businesses boost AI investment, embrace new IT architecture, research reveals
Companies across Australia and New Zealand are increasing their investments in artificial intelligence (AI), recognising it as a key driver of growth and innovation, according to a new survey commissioned by Schneider Electric.
SA to introduce driverless car legislation
In a bid to become a key player in the emerging self-driving car industry, the State Government of South Australia has announced that it...
Bubs Australia acquires infant formula producer Australia Deloraine Dairy
Bubs Australia has struck a $35 million deal to acquire Melbourne-based infant formula producer Australia Deloraine Dairy.
The deal will see Bubs pay $25 million...
ClearVue taps into 8G Solutions for strategic US distribution expansion
ClearVue Technologies Limited has expanded its presence in the US market by appointing 8G Solutions as the new distributor, targeting growth in Colorado, Missouri, and Arizona.
South Australia’s $122M Economic Recovery Fund targets manufacturing innovation
The South Australian government announced that the inaugural stage of the Economic Recovery Fund (ERF), totalling $122 million, commences today, with a particular emphasis on the development of manufacturing innovation and regional tourism infrastructure.
Barett wins multiyear Canadian DND contract
Perth-based communications equipment manufacturer Barrett Communications has recenetly announced a new contract award from the Canadian National Defence Department (DND).
The multiyear contract follows on...
Quickstep secures lucrative F-35 firm order from Northrop Grumman
Australian composites manufacturer Quickstep Holdings has sealed a $105 million multi-year firm order from Northrop Grumman for the supply of F-35 centre fuselage components.
The...
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