Definium Technologies has cemented itself as a leader for advanced manufacturing after securing a national contract.
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The $1.5 million contract will see the Launceston-based advanced manufacturing producer supply the national mining industry with LoRA gateways and internet sensors.
Definium Technologies chief executive Mike Cruse said the contract was by far the largest the company has ever received since it set up in Launceston in 2008.
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“This project will involve us making 31 gateways and will involve 6500 sensors,” he said.
Advanced Manufacturing Minister Jeremy Rockliff said the government was proud to have been able to support a business like Definium.
“The rebirth of Tasmania’s advanced manufacturing industry is reaping economic and jobs benefits locally as well as putting local companies on the national and global stage across niche manufacturing, and cutting edge research, training and education,” he said.
Mr Cruse said the contract would require about five additional jobs in the short term.
However, there are plans to more than double the total number of company employees in the next 12-18 months.
“We are actively looking for five people right now,” Mr Cruse said.
“All I need are people who are capable, and passionate and want to work in this area,” he said.
Mr Cruse said he didn’t ever have problems recruiting people as the company was fast becoming known as a national leader in the advanced manufacturing sector.
Mr Rockliff said the government was proud to have supported Definium’s continued growth.
The company has been supported by State Growth and has received support from the Office of the Coordinator General through the innovation and growth voucher system and advanced manufacturing market expansion program.
Definium Technologies began in the US but was relocated to Tasmania when Mr Cruse and his family returned to their home state.
“When we started we were lucky to be able to create 25 boards a day, but now [with all the updated machinery] we are creating 25,000 a month,” Mr Cruse said.
Definium Technologies also works closely with the University of Tasmania. An advanced manufacturing sensor hub was established at Definium with the support of UTAS and the state and federal governments.