Industry News
Partners to bring Aussie batteries to global defence and security market
Li-S Energy has announced a partnership with a defence and national security company to supply its lithium-sulfur battery technology worldwide. [ + ]
ARENA invests $105.6 million in latest solar innovation
ARENA has announced funding that represents its largest single investment in solar PV research and development. [ + ]
AutomationFinder launched to take the guesswork out of automation
New initiative gives Australian businesses a practical way to find the right automation opportunities and connect with suppliers locally, independently and with less guesswork. [ + ]
La Trobe University launches AI Engineering degree
Codesigned with Cisco and Rockwell Automation, La Trobe's Bachelor of AI Engineering degree aims to prepare engineers to design, build, manage and support AI-based systems. [ + ]
Calix and Perdaman partner on hydrogen for Zesty green iron project
The Zesty Project aims to demonstrate the production of hydrogen direct reduced iron (H-DRI) from multiple iron ore sources at scale. [ + ]
Battery-powered bulk carrier begins service in SA
Limestone for cement production from the Yorke Peninula is now being transported to Adelaide utilising a battery-powered, self-unloading bulk carrier. [ + ]
Engineers Australia supports national engineer registration
Engineers Australia welcomes national registration reform to unlock engineering productivity and workforce mobility. [ + ]
Asahi to use recycled material for all plastic soft drink bottles
Asahi Beverages has announced that it has transitioned all of its plastic soft drink bottles in Australia to 100% recycled plastic. [ + ]
Queensland Government and CSIRO launch free R&D program for SMEs
Innovate to Grow is a free program to help SMEs advance AI and digital technology ideas. [ + ]
Applications open in WA for submarine sustainment contracts
Australian industry can now apply to qualify for work for Virginia Class submarine sustainment with the commencement of SRF–West in 2027. [ + ]
Construction begins on WA gallium project
A new gallium venture in Western Australia is expected to produce up to 10% of the world's gallium supply. [ + ]
Latest AEMO report on future grid stability released
AEMO's latest report states that grid reliability can be maintained with timely investment as demand grows. [ + ]
UNSW engineers awarded grant for critical renewables research
ARENA is providing $625m in funding for a UNSW project that aims to address challenges in the operation of power systems with high proportions of renewables. [ + ]
Australia–Japan laser a new step towards advanced defence manufacturing
The successful trial of a new laser system marks a deepening of Australia-–Japan defence collaboration and expansion of Australia's defence manufacturing. [ + ]
Robots have a positive effect on employment and productivity: report
The latest IFR position paper on robotics concludes that a comprehensive national robotics strategy is essential to maximise the benefits of automation. [ + ]
