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.
CIMIC’s CPB Contractors awarded key role in defence department’s Woomera Redevelopment Program
CIMIC Group's CPB Contractors, in partnership with Downer, has been chosen by the Australian Government's Department of Defence to oversee design development activities for...
Wayland Additive focuses on hard-to-process metals at Formnext 2023
England-based metal additive manufacturer Wayland Additive is taking centre stage at Formnext 2023 with a showcase of parts crafted from challenging metals, including titanium, carbon steel, and tungsten.
Manufacturing giant Kimberly-Clark Australia adds employees to Quarter Century Club
South Australian manufacturer Kimberly-Clark Australia (KCA) has inducted 45 employees into its Quarter Century Club, recognising them for 25 years or more of service at the company’s Millicent Mill.
3D-printed electronics market to reach $7.9B in 2033, predicts AM Research
A recently released report by Additive Manufacturing Research (AMR), titled "3D Printed Electronics 2023: Market Study & Forecast," has examined global markets for Additively Manufactured Electronics, also known as 3D Electronics Printing (3DEP).
MMA Offshore lands contract with Australian defence dep’t for maritime systems familiarisation
MMA Offshore Limited, a primary contractor to oil and gas operators, has secured a contract with the Australian Department of Defence to provide familiarisation services to the Royal Australian Navy on the subject of robotic, remote, and autonomous maritime systems.
SA’s training capabilities receive $2.29B boost through National Skills Agreement
The Federal and South Australian governments are investing up to $2.29 billion in the state’s local skills training as part of the recently ratified landmark National Skills Agreement.
XTEK’s HighCom secures additional $1.6M ballistic armour order in Europe
XTEK Limited announced that its HighCom Armor Solutions Inc division has secured a follow-on order worth $1.6 million to provide advanced ballistic body armour to an undisclosed European customer.
NSW Parliamentary inquiry to spotlight decrease in local manufacturing, jobs
The New South Wales Parliament is launching an inquiry into the government’s procurement framework and practices in response to concerns about the decrease in the state’s local manufacturing and local content under the previous Liberal-National government.
National agreement to boost Victoria’s workforce, advanced manufacturing skills
A national agreement between the Australian and Victorian Governments is paving the way for a significant investment in the state’s vocational education and training (VET) sector.
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains
Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.
