Media picks up on “reshoring” trend. More of this, please
A pleasing story from the ABC, featuring expert comments from forum members David Chuter and Ty Hermans.
Brent is a co-founder and editor of @AuManufacturing.
Cochlear trialling next-generation, fully implantable hearing aids
The Australian Financial Review reports that Cochlear is trialling a completely internal version of its hearing devices on one patient, and is looking to do so in 10 or so patients over the next two years.
Second Australian radar system to be developed in Defence contract
Following the success of CEA Technologies CEAFAR maritime radars, Defence Industry Minister Pyne has announced a second company will be encouraged into the radar field.
Australian company gets $19 m series B backing, looks to commercially launch rockets in 2020
Gilmour Space Technologies has raised $19 m from companies including Main Sequence Ventures (which manages CSIRO’s Innovation Fund), Blackbird Ventures and the US-based 500 Start-ups. The company is aiming to address a bottleneck in launches for the booming nano-satellite market, catered to by about a half-dozen operators globally.
Byron Kennedy, co-founder and CEO, SPEE3D
AuManufacturing’s first featured member is Byron Kennedy of SPEE3D, who shares some thoughts about bringing new manufacturing technology to market in Australia. His company specialises in a novel method of additively manufacturing parts through “supersonic 3D deposition”, with metal powders fired precisely and at triple the speed of sound onto a surface.
AMTIL launches AM Hub for those looking to adopt 3D printing
AMTIL has launched a program to improve access to Victoria’s 3D printing infrastructure and assist those looking to adopt 3DP in their businesses.
Value-added products from agricultural waste
A great yarn on Landline over the weekend about Rob and Krista Watkins, the husband and wife team behind Natural Evolution.
Winners of Advanced Manufacturing Growth Fund second round announced
Winners of the second round of the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Fund have been announced today. The 15 SA and Victorian companies share in $19 million worth of assistance, aimed at helping them transition to higher-value products.
23rd consecutive month of growth for Australian manufacturing
It’s the first weekday of the month, which means the Ai Group’s Performance of Manufacturing Index results are out. It’s more good news for Australian manufacturing, according to the PMI, which was up 4.7 points to 56.7.
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