New $180m contract to bolster Australia’s anti-ship missile capability
The Federal Government has pledged $180 million over the next five years to modernise anti-ship missile defence capabilities on Royal Australian Navy ships.
Sydney Quantum Academy welcomes Australia’s first National Quantum Strategy
The Sydney Quantum Academy, a partnership between four Sydney universities, has welcomed Australia’s first National Quantum Strategy launched on May 3 by Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic and Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley.
Charles Darwin to showcase new drone capabilities at Katherine Open Day
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is set to demonstrate its burgeoning capabilities in drone education, training and research at the CDU Katherine Rural Campus Open Day tomorrow.
Manufacturing workers urged to apply for scholarships under industry dev’t fund
Applications are now open for scholarships of up to $10,000 under Manufacturing Skills Australia’s Industry Development Fund.
Federal Government’s National Reconstruction Fund to accelerate Australia’s adoption of advanced manufacturing
News of the Australian Federal Government’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) has been welcomed by business leaders across all industries, with the local manufacturing sector in particular set to receive a major boost from the funding.
L3Harris Micreo to manufacture new explosive ordnance disposal robots
The Albanese Government has inked a $46 million contract with Queensland-based L3Harris Micreo to manufacture up to 80 new explosive ordnance disposal robots for Australia’s sailors, soldiers and aviators.
Australian logistics industry calls for National Zero Emission Truck Strategy
A coalition of representatives from the freight and transport industry has called on the Australian government to develop and implement a National Zero Emission Truck Strategy.
Industry dev’t fund to support goals of Aussie manufacturers
Applications are now being accepted for Manufacturing Skills Australia's Industry Development Fund, which offers support payments of between $1,000 and $10,000 through research, education and training.
Australian food manufacturer launches gluten-free baking mixes
Well and Good, a Melbourne-based manufacturer of high-quality allergen-free products, has introduced two new gluten-free baking mixes named Caramel Slice Mix and Crumble Cake Mix.
Australia’s largest food manufacturing trade event returns to Melbourne
foodpro, one of the longest-running manufacturing industry events in Australia, will be returning after a six-year hiatus on 23 to 26 July 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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From cost exposure to cost control: Using energy flexibility to protect margins
Electricity price volatility is reshaping the cost base of Australian manufacturing, challenging long-held assumptions that energy can be treated as a stable operational input.
