In-space electric propulsion developer Neumann Space and SmallSat pioneer Surrey Satellite Technology have agreed to work together to test an Australian designed and manufactured in-space propulsion system as part of the CarbSAR In Orbit Demonstration Mission. SSTL and Adelaide’s Neumann Space will begin work this year to integrate the next generation Neumann Drive as an…
Austal meets Philippines President Marcos Shipbuilder Austal CEO Paddy Gregg, COO Ian McMillan and Deputy President Austal Philippines Gianni Johannes met with Philippines President, His Excellency Ferdinand ‘Bong Bong’ Marcos Jr in Cebu, to promote the capabilities of the Austal Philippines shipyard. Supported by Australia’s Ambassador to the Philippines, HK Yu PSM and Australian Department…
Details of the fourth annual Inside Advanced Manufacturing showcase in Queensland have been released, with the September 4 – 15 series to feature 21 manufacturing businesses and ten manufacturing support organisations across six regions. Manufacturers “will host guests on a behind-the-scenes, expert-guided tour” of facilities, according to a statement from the Queensland government on Tuesday,…
In the first part of a two-part series we consider the importance of scaleup manufacturers. Brent Balinski spoke to some fast-growing manufacturers and other experts about the subject. Adam Gilmour describes himself and his team as “super-busy” assembling an orbital launch vehicle and launch site when asked. Gilmour Space Technologies has been focussed on rockets…
HMAS Ballarat gets its new mast HMAS Ballarat recently received a brand new mast that will provide its sailors with a new Australian manufactured L-Band high power active phase array radar, and an integrated ‘friend and foe’ capability. The new radar, with CEA Technologies’ CEAFAR and CEAMOUNT phased array radars, are becoming standard on Australian…
A truly innovative decarbonisation project has got underway in the cotton growing region of Moree in New South Wales where growers plan to make their own fertilisers locally using locally produced green hydrogen. Green hydrogen company Hiringa Energy and agricultural and pastoral enterprise Sundown Pastoral Co have been awarded $35.8 million in funding from NSW…
Australian owned munitions manufacturer NIOA has installed cutting edge ballistics data acquisition technology capable of measuring real-time projectile velocity and location at the company’s Brisbane range facility. NIOA Australia’s General Manager – Engineering Rudi Bekker said the technology was a gamechanger in weapon and ammunition performance testing, taking accuracy diagnostics to the next level. Bekker…
Drone detection and countermeasure company DroneShield has launched a new target area-specific Satellite Denial System for disrupting drones (pictured). The company, which manufactures in Sydney as well as internationally, also revealed an initial order from a Defence customer – which as is usual it did not name – for its new denial systems. The company…
The textile industry still exists in Australia, but it’s misunderstood and strengthening it will be essential in addressing environmental and social problems. Brent Balinski speaks to Meriel Chamberlin, founder of Full Circle Fibres. “TCF” is a peculiarly Australian, bureaucratic category for a misunderstood, thrown-together collection of industries, believes Meriel Chamberlin. “That is such a vast,…
Zip Water appoints new Director of Marketing and Innovation Drinking water systems manufacturer Zip Water has appointed Vivian Zurlo as its new Marketing and Innovation Director ANZ. According to a statement this week, the role will see Zurlo lead strategic marketing initiatives across commercial, residential and service channels, as well as innovation, to further elevate…