Industry News
Suntory Oceania's $3bn beverage business launched in Qld
Now claimed as the region's fourth largest multi-beverage group, the official launch of Suntory Oceania allowed a first look at alcohol production at its $400m+ facility. [ + ]
Bega Group to close peanut processing business
Bega Group has announced that it will wind down operations of its subsidiary peanut processing business, Peanut Company of Australia. [ + ]
Konica Minolta and MiR launching two autonomous robots at CeMat
Konica Minolta Australia has announced that it will be launching two autonomous mobile robots from Mobile Industrial Robots at CeMAT Australia 2025. [ + ]
Researchers achieve brine concentration using waste heat or sunlight
An ANU startup is offering green solutions for extraction of valuable materials, such as lithium extracted via brine mining. [ + ]
ARENA backs Orica on renewable hydrogen production
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is backing Orica's Hunter Valley renewable hydrogen project to the tune of $432 million. [ + ]
Green approach to increase wastewater recycling in regional towns
Effluent treatment techniques under development involve a new kind of algae and improved removal of waste from the water, for better quality non-potable water. [ + ]
Sparc Hydrogen receives additional $2.75m in grant funding
Grant funds will support operation of a PWS pilot plant at Roseworthy in South Australia along with research and development and commercialisation activities. [ + ]
US company to receive $4.9m from ARENA for solar installation robot trial
The LUMI robot is an AI-powered pick-and-place technology designed to streamline utility-scale solar construction. [ + ]
ANSTO technology removes key radioactive contaminant in critical minerals
ANSTO has developed a process for the separation of a key radioactive contaminant in critical minerals processing: actinium-227. [ + ]
Global manufacturing PMI up, Australia down slightly
Recent manufacturing performance reports tell two different stories: that of the global manufacturing industries, and those in Australia. [ + ]
Australian researchers create 'cyborg' beetles
Researchers at UQ are experimenting with 'cyborg' beetles that they hope could revolutionise urban search and rescue. [ + ]
Queensland announces Toowoomba manufacturing hub
The Queensland Government says the Toowoomba Manufacturing Hub will soon begin working with local manufacturers to strengthen industry capability. [ + ]
ICN National acquires Queensland Manufacturing Institute
The Queensland Manufacturing Institute (QMI) announced last week that it has been acquired by the Industry Capability Network (ICN). [ + ]
Inspiring Gen Z to choose engineering careers
Engineers Australia aims to demystify engineering, highlight its role in shaping our society, and foster curiosity and confidence in school students. [ + ]
Siemens to add AI and robotics capabilities to AGVs
Siemens has announced GenAI and robotics capabilities for better management and safety of automated guided vehicles. [ + ]
