Industry News
Magnetic invention removes microplastics and some PFAS from wastewater
Researchers at RMIT say they have developed a magnetic material that rapidly removes micro and nano plastics and some PFAS from water. [ + ]
ARENA backs aviation fuel from forestry byproducts
ARENA has announced conditional funding to support HAMR Energy to conduct a front-end engineering design (FEED) for a proposed biomass-to-fuel supply chain. [ + ]
Transgrid to deploy synchronous condensers for NSW grid
The installation of synchronous condensers on the NSW transmission network is being done to support grid stability as it transitions to renewables. [ + ]
BHP joins trial of lower-emissions copper supply chain tracking
Trial aims to show trusted traceability of lower-GHG copper ore through the value chain to copper cable implementation. [ + ]
ABB to modernise automation at Pelican Point Power Station
The Pelican Point Power Station near Adelaide provides approximately 50% of South Australia's annual thermal power generation needs. [ + ]
Government statement sets goals for Australia's space industry
The federal government has announced a new Statement on Space to make clear its vision for the space sector. [ + ]
Solar breakthrough replaces indium with tin
A Monash University research team researchers has built the first commercially-sized solar cell that doesn't rely on the scarce and expensive metal indium. [ + ]
Telix Pharmaceuticals opens combined manufacturing and treatment facility
A new Melbourne facility aims to combine research, treatment and sovereign manufacturing of new radiopharmaceutical cancer treatments. [ + ]
Monash University launches critical minerals initiative
Demand for critical minerals is surging, and geopolitical competition is intensifying, yet Australia's processing capacity is falling behind. [ + ]
TeamViewer brings AI to remote assistance AR for frontline workers
TeamViewer has partnered with Microsoft to bring on-device AI capabilities to its Assist AR remote assistance solution for industrial environments. [ + ]
Belden and Tulip partner to gather data from legacy equipment
Most legacy equipment was never designed to be connected, making it difficult to capture reliable, real-time data. [ + ]
Energy and manufacturing future for two Hunter coal sites
The federal and NSW governments have announced draft plans for two Hunter coal mine suites to be repurposed as industrial precincts. [ + ]
Claroty and Frenos partner to reduce OT downtime risk
The partnership with Frenos aims to deliver an integrated solution for industrial organisations to reduce downtime risk in CPS environments. [ + ]
Central Coast food manufacturing hub opens
The federal government recently announced the opening of the Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub on the New South Wales Central Coast. [ + ]
Volvo’s first Australian-made electric trucks roll out
Volvo says the first electric trucks manufactured in Australia by an OEM are now rolling off the production line. [ + ]
