Companies from Korean steel giant POSCO to renewables leader Fortescue Future Industries are among companies who will benefit from a bold move by the Western Australian government to allocate industrial land for major resource processing industries. The state government announced Land allocation approvals for multiple industrial companies in Boodarie and Ashburton North to enable $70…
Next generation Hadrian X robot completed Perth robotic technology company FBR has completed mechanical assembly of the first next-generation Hadrian X bricklaying robotic system. The next-generation Hadrian X is designed to be able to lay at speeds of up to 500 blocks per hour, equating to up to ~120m2 of wall per hour. This has…
Canberra reaffirms nuclear submarines will be built in Australia The federal government has reaffirmed that Australia will announce a decision to construct nuclear powered submarines locally in the first quarter of this year. Asked about concerns by US lawmakers that Australia’s needs could stress American supply chains, defence minister Richard Marles said Australian industry would…
Happy Australian Made Christmas to all at the Australian Manufacturing Forum Linkedin group and readers, partners and clients of @AuManufacturing news. 2022 is coming to a close and what – another – momentous year of turmoil and transition for Australia’s manufacturers. We are still experiencing the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, while Russia’s invasion of…
Boeing Australia delivers last 747 parts Boeing Australia’s Melbourne factory has delivered its last component manufactured locally for the Boeing 747 aircraft (pictured). Boeing has produced its last 747 which brings to an end decades of involvement by Australians in the programme. More than 55,000 Melbourne made parts have been delivered to the company’s Everett,…
By Peter Roberts South Australia is within striking distance of being the first energy jurisdiction in the world to achieve 100 percent renewable power following an extraordinary week in which the state averaged 104.1 per cent over the seven days (to 2.30pm AEST on Sunday). Over the last week, the average price was minus $28/MWh.…
An ATSpace Kestrel rocket has again failed to launch from the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex near Port Lincoln in South Australia. Launch range operator Southern Launch went live on its social media channels this afternoon, however the 10 metre VS03 mission rocket was initially held in its countdown at minus 15 minutes before –…
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is to help fund eight new grid scale batteries worth $2.7 billion as it ramps up plans to add battery storage to Australia’s electricity grid. Three new batteries will be built in Victoria, two each in Victoria, two each in Queensland and South Australia and one in New South Wales…
The South Australia government has called for proposals to build an Australian-first 200MW green hydrogen power plant, as well as hydrogen storage capabilities at the steel city of Whyalla. State energy minister Tom Koutsantonis today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the supply, construction and operation of the hydrogen plant and equipment, as well…
Australia’s first laser fusion energy company HB11 Energy has brought together global laser technology leaders including Nobel prize winners, aiming to develop a new Australian laser industry and develop laser fusion technologies. The group (pictured) plan an ultra high intensity petawatt-class laser facility on Australian soil, bringing new technologies to the country including clean fusion…