Violet Crumble drives growth for Robern Menz
A business model that uses nostalgia to drive sales through iconic Australian brands is proving a winning formula for South Australian chocolate confectionary company Robern Menz.
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Tasmanian built barges’ long voyage to Romania
Two large ships barges built by Taylor Bros. in Tasmania have completed a long voyage to Romania where they will serve as tenders to Australia’s new Antarctic science ship now under construction. The barges, Nuyina LB 1 and Nuyina LB 2, will carry 45.5 tonnes of personnel, cargo and research equipment to and from the…
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$190 million in funding for recycling facilities ahead of waste export bans
The federal government has announced $190 million for its Recycling Modernisation Fund, as part of a resource recovery goal of 80 per cent by the end of the decade.
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Why outer space matters in a post-pandemic world
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the hope of a growing space industry was palpable. Ribbons were cut, buildings were dedicated and Australia’s space industry was going to triple in size in just ten years. But a few weeks into March, Europe and then Australia were slowly grinding to a halt as the reality of COVID-19 set in.
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Fast times ahead for hypersonics R&D
Like quantum computing or fusion energy generation, for a long time hypersonics has been described jokingly as something that’s the technology of the future, and which always will be.
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NSW Defence network funds quantum device work
The Defence Industry Quantum Research Consortium is funding two cutting-edge quantum science and technology research projects to the tune of $1.5 million. The consortium, a grouping of universiities brought together by the NSW Defence Innovation Network (DIN), will bring researchers together with industry to pursue the projects. Member universities are Macquarie University, The University of…
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Wine vision to triple exports to $10 billion
By Peter Roberts Food and beverage has been one of the few manufacturing sectors increasing its share of GDP through the decades-long long decline in manufacturing’s share of the economy. Our new world leading wine industry is already the star performer, with our industry leading the world in viticulture and winemaking. Along the way it…
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Cochlear gets FDA tick for new products
Hearing implant manufacturer Cochlear has received US Food and Drug Administration approval for four new products that form part of its market-leading bionic ear. Two of the products are for sound processing – the Nucleus 7 Sound Processor, and the Nucleus Kanso Sound Processor (picture below). The Nucleus 7 is the world’s first cochlear implant…
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SMEs combine for defence automotive contract
Two Australian SMEs have collaborated to provide an innovative brake solution to the Thales Hawkei armoured vehicle being developed for the army. Perth companies Advanced Braking Technology and VEEM Ltd have entered into a technology licensing agreement to manufacture and supply a specialised park brake mechanism for the Hawkei PMV-L project. ABT is a leading…
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Manufacturing news briefs – stories you might have missed
Supashock develops missile launch ramp Advanced technology firm Supashock has developed a launcher for the Spike LR2 ATGM anti-tank missile. The Retractable Anti-tank Missile Platform (RAMP pictured), was conceivedd designed and built in six months. The RAMP will be installed in the Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles being built for the army. QPE Advanced…
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