Australian Made Week brings local manufacturing into the spotlight
Australian Made has highlighted the success stories of several licensees and impactful small businesses through a special Australian Made Week feature published through The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.
Gilmour Space unveils first Australian-made orbital launch rocket
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in attendance at the reveal of Gilmour Space Technologies’ Eris rocket, the very first home-grown orbital launch vehicle in Australia.
PCE company micrometal demonstrates capabilities in manufacturing optical surgery tools
Photo-chemical etching (PCE) company micrometal has successfully showcased the capabilities of its next-generation precision metal processing technology following some recent work with a manufacturer of ophthalmic devices incorporating surgical blades.
Deakin collabs with PACCAR Australia to launch hydrogen truck research
Deakin University’s hydrogen program Hycel has partnered with PACCAR Australia in research that would develop zero-emissions solutions for the domestic heavy haulage market using the hydrogen prime mover in Australia.
New government investment to deliver skills needed for AUKUS submarine program
The Albanese government has announced an approximately $150 million investment in delivering the skills and workforce required to deliver Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program through AUKUS.
Thales Australia to deliver new Bushmasters to Australian Defence Force
Thales Australia has secured a $160 million contract with the Australian government for the manufacturing and delivery of additional 78 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles for the Australian Defence Force.
Magnis Energy subsidiary signs battery manuacturing JV with Omega Seiki Mobility
Magnis Energy Technologies announced that its subsidiary, iM3NY, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Indian electric vehicle manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) for the manufacture and sale of lithium-ion battery packs.
New Industry Growth Centre to cement Australia’s position as renewable energy superpower
The Australian government is establishing a new Powering Australia Industry Growth Centre to promote emerging Australian-made solutions that would address the country’s energy and emissions challenges.
New Brisbane Advanced Research Centre approved for construction
Queensland is set to become home to a new research centre after the Brisbane City Council greenlit the project development application from Silverstone Developments.
New CSIRO report looks into low-emission manufacturing opportunities in the Northern Territory
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has rolled out a new report exploring how the Northern Territory (NT) could benefit from carbon capture and utilisation to foster decarbonisation and economic growth.
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