CASA to require licenses for all drone operators from July
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority will introduce flyer’s licenses and mandatory registration for all drone operators in July.
Seed Terminator enters full production
Manufacturing of a machine that pulverises weed seeds as grain crops are harvested is ramping up to a full commercial launch. Adelaide-based company Seed Terminator will produce 100 of its machines ahead of this year’s Australian grain harvest, which begins in October.
Talga’s Li-ion battery anode outperforms
Australian materials developer, Talga Resources (ASX: TLG) has completed positive commercial testing of lithium-ion batteries fabricated with its graphite Talnode-C anode. The tests, one of a number underway with a range of technical and commercial partners, was performed in Italy by IV Electrics, maker of the Lacama electric motorcycle (pictured). The batteries were subjected to…
Austal on a roll with new US orders
Perth shipbuilder Austal (ASX: ASB) has continued its run of successes with a $369 million contract to supply two Expeditionary Fast Transport Ships (EPF) the U.S. Navy. This extends the company’s contracts for the twin-hulled vessels to 2022 and will bring to 14 the number in service providing lofistics support. The EPF, one of two…
ANZ attacks blockchain – but then it would
Comment by Peter Roberts One of Australia’s big four banks has broken ranks and come out swinging against one of the latest trends in record-keeping for business – blockchain. Maria Bellmas, associate director, trade and supply chain product at ANZ, published an article on the company website to pose the question “Is blockchain a false…
Raytheon builds first Australian factory
High technology defence contractor, Raytheon has begun construction of a $50 million factory, to be known as the Centre for Joint Integration. The company, which holds a number of contracts with Defence, will manufacture a new short-range air defence missile system under a $2.5 billion contract. The system is based on the Raytheon/Kongsberg National Advanced…
Thales chooses REDARC for Hawkei
Global defence contractor Thales has chosen Adelaide electronics firm REDARC to supply a dual power system for its Australian developed and made Hawkei protected vehicle. REDARC will provide a dual power solution based on their off the shelf technology which had its origins in equipping recreational vehicles and caravans. The system provides constant, regulated power…
Senior lean practitioner wanted
Our Australian team at Shinka Management is growing, and we are looking for a senior lean practitioner with over ten year’s experience deploying lean manufacturing / TPS principles within medium to large-sized companies.
What – if anything – can we learn from the US reshoring movement?
Reshoring manufacturing jobs isn’t exactly a hot topic in Australia. Over in the United States, it’s a different story.
First video of new Australian-assembled EV ahead of launch next month
It’s quiet, it’s not a smoker, it’s a great cargo and parcel transfer asset, it’s greener than most, it’s economical, it’s practical.