Quickstep delivers record order book, books extensive drone contracts in FY23
Quickstep, a manufacturer of aerospace composites, has published an update on its business performance for FY23, delivering a record-breaking forwards order book for FY24 and FY25 and receiving $264 million in new orders and order commitments.
AML3D granted European patent for wire additive manufacturing process
Metal additive manufacturing company AML3D has been granted a European patent for the company’s Wire Additive Manufacturing (WAM) process, fostering its competitive position in the EU.
ManuFutures 2 scales Geelong’s advanced manufacturing capabilities
Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus is now home to Manufutures 2, a hub that seeks to strengthen the advanced manufacturing capabilities of Geelong, Victoria, driving the creation of more jobs in the region.Â
Smart food technologies & next gen products featured in foodpro 2023
With the doors opening for Australia's largest and longest-running food manufacturing industry event, foodpro 2023 has welcomed more than 400 exhibitors showcasing healthy products and the latest technologies in food manufacturing.
Shipping container company Royal Wolf breaks ground on new NSW facility
National shipping container company Royal Wolf has begun constructing a new facility in Newcastle, New South Wales, equipped with a series of key sustainable measures.Â
Rural, remote councils receive $3m to bolster local workforce
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) will receive $3 million over three years to implement a new Rural and Remote Capacity Building Project to address workforce challenges such as labour shortages and employee retention in rural and remote locations.
Advances in medical robotics manufacturing highlighted in Society of Robotic Surgery event
Over 1000 participants from 32 countries have packed Melbourne's Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) to hear from hundreds of the world's best surgeons and medical specialists about the newest breakthroughs in robotic surgery technology, manufacturing, and education.
Defence Trailblazer rolled out to boost Australia’s sovereign capabilities
The University of Adelaide and UNSW Sydney have launched the Defence Trailblazer program, an initiative that seeks to boost Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities by upskilling the workforce and accelerating leading-edge science and technology.Â
New submarine cable launched at Darwin digital hub paves way for advanced manufacturing opportunities
Vocus, Australia's specialised fibre and network solutions provider, has activated the first international fibre-optic connection into Darwin, establishing Australia's North as a new entry point for international data and Darwin as a significant digital centre for the Asia Pacific.
Micro-X subsidiary wins contract extension to build passenger self-screening modules for US airports
Micro-X, a South Australian x-ray technology developer, announced a $21 million contract renewal with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and test fully-integrated passenger self-screening checkpoint modules for airport travel.























