NT’s advanced manufacturing fund to create more jobs over the next three years
The Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund (AMEF) is set to create up to 100 new manufacturing jobs and provide $35 million to the Northern Territory's economy over the next three years, paving the way for a burgeoning advanced manufacturing industry.
NIOA Group extends ammunition supply contract with Australian Defence
Global munitions NIOA Group has secured another five-year term with the Australian Defence to deliver advanced artillery rounds to the Australian Army.
Skykraft launches second batch of air traffic management satellites
Australian space-services company Skykraft prototype Air Traffic Management satellite has lifted off Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 1435 PDT on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Monday, marking its second launch scheduled for this year.
Fortescue, China Baowu to explore lower-emissions steelmaking technology
Australian iron ore mining company Fortescue has partnered with China Baowu Steel Group Corporation to explore the development of a technology that could reduce emissions associated with iron and steel making.
Regional entrepreneurship program clinches $455k funding boost from NSW
The University of Wollongong’s (UOW) business incubator and accelerator, iAccelerate, has received a $455,000 grant from the New South Wales Government as part of the Accelerating Regional Innovation Fund (ARIF).
Victoria adds 150-MW storage capacity to big battery pipeline
Victoria is getting an additional 150-MW energy storage capacity with a new big battery installed at the former coal-fired power station in Hazelwood, Gippsland.
Dimensionics’ automated density determination tech for additive manufacturing gains traction
Germany-headquartered Dimensionics Density announced that its density determination technology for additive manufacturing (AM), which was introduced last month, has received a significant amount of attention from across industries.
Clarity Pharmaceuticals inks clinical supply agreement for prostate cancer imaging products
ASX-listed Clarity Pharmaceuticals has signed a Master Service Agreement and a Clinical Supply Agreement with Siemens Healthineers company PETNET Solutions Inc for the supply expansion of Clarity’s 64Cu SAR-bisPSMA, a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical product for prostate cancer imaging.
3 new Jobs and Skills Councils established to deliver skilled industry workers
The Australian government has created three new Jobs and Skills Councils (JSC) to help address skills shortages and broader workforce challenges in manufacturing, transport and logistics, mining, and automotive industries.
Direct air capture research picks up pace to achieve net zero targets, says CSIRO
Research on developing direct air capture (DAC) technologies is seeing an acceleration as Australia and the rest of the world seek to reach ambitious emission targets, according to CSIRO.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
