Upgrades revealed for Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Albatross airfield
The Royal Australian Navy's acquisition of a new batch of naval combat helicopters has been hailed as a major economic boost for the Shoalhaven amid a major upgrade to the HMAS Albatross air station.
Australian private sector suffers first drop in new orders since March – Judo Bank
The Judo Bank Flash Australia Composite PMI Output Index posted below the 50.0 no-change mark in August, falling to 47.1 from 48.2 in July, as new orders dipped for the first time in five months.
Titomic secures cold spray system order from French Ministry of the Armed Forces
Metal additive manufacturing company Titomic Limited announced the receipt of a purchase order from the French Ministry of the Armed Forces for a D523 low-pressure cold spray system.
Thales Australia developing masterplan for Maritime Autonomy and SME Collaboration Precinct
Thales Australia said a masterplan is under development for the establishment of a sovereign Maritime Autonomy and SME Collaboration Precinct to support the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Mine Countermeasures and Military Survey Capability SEA1905-1 program, should the company be selected.
New program on technology innovations added to the Workplace Health & Safety Show
The organisers of the 2023 Sydney Workplace Health and Safety Show announced the launch of its Spotlight Stage event, a two-day program that will cover the latest in workplace safety regulations, technological innovations, employee wellbeing, and safety best practises.
Modern Manufacturing Expo to host Expert Arena program
The Modern Manufacturing Expo has announced the launch of the Expert Arena, a two-day event that will facilitate short information discussion sessions featuring some of Australia’s best-known representatives in the manufacturing sector.
Queensland Pacific Metals wins backing for gas production, TECH Project ambitions
Queensland Pacific Metals (QPM) has received binding commitments to raise $16 million at a share price of $0.07 per share, including a $5 million strategic investment by ore supplier Societe des Mines de la Tontouta (SMT) and a $1.5 million investment by General Motors (GM) as part of an existing investment deal.
Applications for X-TEND WA grants program now accepted all year round
Businesses and organisations can now apply for X-TEND WA funding, a competitive co-investment grants program supporting organisations that deliver initiatives to assist and promote the WA Innovation Ecosystem, at any time during the year.
Guarda Systems introduces dust suppression technology to protect construction workers
Guarda Systems, a manufacturer of environmental health and safety solutions, has successfully demonstrated the capability of its water and vacuum dust suppression system designed for the building and construction industry.
CEFC spends record $1.9 billion on latest renewables investments
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has confirmed $1.9 billion in new investment commitments in the 2022-23 fiscal year, including a record $1.2 billion in renewable energy and grid-related funding commitments by Australia’s ‘green bank’, delivered despite adverse market conditions.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
