Australian reshoring might work, but needs more data to make its case
As interesting as the topic of reshoring might be to some manufacturers, its discussion in Australia relies heavily on hunches and anecdote. By Brent Balinski.
Varley Electric Vehicles delivers Australian made ambulance solution
Varley Electric Vehicles has delivered an Ambicart emergency vehicle (pictured) to Westmead Hospital in Sydney, Australia’s largest hospital. The Ambicart, one of 80 electric vehicle variants offered by the Tomago, NSW manufacturer (factory pictured below), will be used as a rapid response vehicle for the emergency department. This vehicle is fitted with a standard Stryker…
A hydrogen hero? Star Scientific to hire 30 next year as it commercialises award-winning Australian breakthrough
Star Scientific is receiving international interest for its hydrogen-fuelled power generation technology, and plans to move into production next year. Brent Balinski spoke to founder Andrew Horvath about what comes next.
Australia’s waste export ban becomes law, but the crisis is far from over
Last week, Australia took an important step towards addressing the ongoing effects of the 2018 waste crisis. The federal parliament passed legislation banning the export of unprocessed waste overseas via the Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020.
Canadian space robotics company to settle in South Australia
Lux Aerobot is set to permanently settle in Adelaide as its gains new projects in the defence and mining sectors.
Australia’s states have been forced to go it alone on renewable energy, but it’s a risky strategy
Several Australian states are going it alone on the the energy transition. The policies adopted by New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and others represent major departures from the existing national approach, and run counter to the neoliberal principles underpinning the current system.
Six reasons why there has never been a better time to export for Australian companies
There are good reasons why it’s time to look to export markets. Christelle Damiens presents a half-dozen of them.
Australian flying car company launches electric air ambulance, plans 2023 commercial service [VIDEO]
A Bankstown Airport-headquartered startup, AMSL Aero, has officially launched its electric air ambulance, the Vertiia.
Australia may miss out on several COVID vaccines if it can’t make mRNA ones locally
The Australian government is in talks with pharmaceutical company Pfizer about potentially supplying its COVID-19 vaccine. The company has also secured preliminary clearance to apply for a type of fast-tracked regulatory approval for this vaccine.
Working smarter with data – Australia’s first digital apprenticeship
@AuManufacturing’s new series, ‘Working smarter with data‘, continues today with the launch of Australia’s first digital apprenticeship. With COVID-19 casting a long shadow on the plans of the nation’s school leavers, industry has teamed up with Skills Lab to launch Australia’s first Digital Engineering Apprenticeship as a pathway to an in-demand career. The new apprenticeship,…