Industry News
NSW opens industry engagement program for locally manufactured trains
The NSW Government has announced an industry engagement program to return to locally manufactured trains, which it says will help revive domestic manufacturing. [ + ]
Outdated views of engineering are limiting young Australians' career choices: research
Engineers Australia says that stereotypes and a widespread lack of understanding are pushing some young Australians away from engineering. [ + ]
RMIT researchers develop device for human-like vision processing
A neuromorphic vision device detects movement, stores memories and processes information like a human brain, without the need for an external computer. [ + ]
FoodTech Qld 2025 announces speaker line-up
Registration is now open for FoodTech Qld 2025, and the conference agenda and speaker list are now available online. [ + ]
CSL receives global award for automated plasma facility
The award from the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering recognises the facility's advanced use of digital technologies and automation in pharmaceutical manufacturing. [ + ]
Construction to begin on Fishermans Bend Innovation Precinct
Stage 1 of the project will deliver new roads, a public park and the necessary infrastructure to accommodate an advanced manufacturing, engineering and design precinct. [ + ]
CSIRO invites SMEs to free R&D program to advance digital innovation
A free eight-week program connects Aussie SMEs with the science, data and people they need to turn good ideas into investable R&D projects. [ + ]
UQ sand mining startup named among top global innovators by WEF
A sustainable mining startup backed by University of Queensland researchers has been recognised as one of the top global innovators by the World Economic Forum. [ + ]
Long-duration battery technologies crucial for a clean energy future: UNSW
UNSW experts explain why long-duration batteries are likely to be crucial in the transition to more environmentally friendly energy systems. [ + ]
Bega Group to close Victorian cheese factory
Bega Cheese Limited announced on Tuesday that it will close its cheese processing and packaging operation in Strathmerton, Victoria. [ + ]
Engineers Australia appoints new Chief Engineer
Engineers Australia has appointed Rear Admiral Katherine Richards AM CSC as its new Chief Engineer. [ + ]
South Australia’s exports to the EU hit $1 billion
The Government of South Australia has announced that the state’s exports to the European Union have grown by 22% in the last 12 months to $1 billion. [ + ]
Incat launches the world’s largest battery-electric ship
Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has just floated out the world’s largest battery-powered ship, a passenger ferry that will find service in South America. [ + ]
SAGE Group to be acquired by US company Tetra Tech
SAGE Group has announced that it has signed an agreement to be acquired by NASDAQ-listed consulting and engineering services company Tetra Tech. [ + ]
Clean TeQ Water secures $1.2 million European wastewater contract
Melbourne-based Clean TeQ Water has been awarded a $1.2 million contract for the detailed engineering of an industrial wastewater treatment plant in Europe. [ + ]
