Nearly 250 manufacturers collapsed amid sustained high inflation and higher borrowing costs over the past six months, new data from Australia’s corporate watchdog shows. The increase in insolvencies comes...
Advanced Manufacturing
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The Albanese government’s flagship industry support program has received hundreds of approaches for investment despite lacking a formal application process, months after it was declared “open for business”. The...
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Sydney-based laser diode manufacturer BluGlass has made the first sale of its innovative distributed feedback laser, demonstrating demand for the cutting-edge technology. The alpha prototypes of its gallium nitride...
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Three research projects aimed at growing Australia’s critical minerals industry have been funded through the federal government’s Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub. Resources minister Madeleine King announced $22...
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A local sustainable aviation fuel industry could be worth $19 billion by 2050, but Australia could lose out to international competition without adequate government support as the global race heats...
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Australia’s largest grid-forming battery will be built in the New South Wales Hunter region from early next year after a final investment decision was reached by AGL Energy on...
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A strategic materials list has been released alongside the federal government’s updated critical minerals list to identify commodities that are “essential for the energy transition, but which are not...
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Four university-private sector quantum research initiatives have been funded through the CSIRO’s $3.6 million Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program, effectively delivering on an Albanese government election commitment. Overall, the...
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AI robotics innovator Advanced Navigation plans to become Australia’s first mass producer of photonic chips after receiving a grant from the Department of Defence to kickstart the sovereign capability. Photonics...
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Sydney-based Space Machines Company has begun a long-term collaboration to complement its in-space servicing capabilities with US-based Orbit Fab’s refuelling capability as it finalises preparations ahead of the launch...
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Australia has the right legacy strengths, technological capabilities and skilled population to become a global innovation leader. However, support gaps at the grassroots are holding us back from reaching...
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A Labor-controlled parliamentary committee has recommended that a National Advanced Manufacturing Commissioner be appointed to promote ‘sovereign, smart, sustainable’ domestic manufacturing. The national role would facilitate nationwide advanced manufacturing...
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The federal government has declared the National Reconstruction Fund open for business, officially delivering the NRF Corporation its investment mandate – the investment framework that will guide decisions and...
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Defence Industry minister Pat Conroy has dismissed concerns surrounding proposed reforms to the Defence Control Act, describing the changes as “a huge opportunity for Australian Industry”. The proposed Defence...