Industry News
Motion analysis platform selected as finalist in AI and Robotics Sprint
While tech giants build humanoid robots, this Australian startup solves the harder problem first. [ + ]
Emerson introduces GenAI-enabled automation for power and water
Ovation Virtual Advisor is designed to provide real-time intelligence to optimise operations and support resilient critical infrastructures. [ + ]
CSIRO launches National Energy Analysis Centre
The NEAC will be an independent, collaborative research centre that aims to help accelerate and de-risk Australia's energy transition. [ + ]
Wastewater contaminants can boost hydrogen production: research
Researchers at RMIT University have developed an experimental process to turn wastewater's high contaminant load into an advantage for making green hydrogen. [ + ]
Transgrid finalises system strength plan
Transgrid says its system strength plan for the NSW power system will alow it to more rapidly accommodate growing renewable energy generation. [ + ]
CSIRO spin-off targets future health ingredients with precision fermentation
Eclipse Ingredients will use an advanced fermentation-based process to efficiently produce new ingredients from yeast instead of animal sources. [ + ]
Queensland launches manufacturing advisory council
The Queensland Government has announced that its newly formed Queensland Manufacturing Advisory Council (QMAC) has met for the first time. [ + ]
DroneShield announces research and manufacturing expansion
Defence equipment manufacturer DroneShield has announced it is making a more than $13 million initial investment in a new production facility in Sydney. [ + ]
NSW awards $26.2 million in low-emissions technology grants
The NSW Government has announced it is investing $26.2 million to support companies developing emissions reduction technologies. [ + ]
SA small and medium sized businesses offered a new round of energy grants
The SA Government has announced a $20 million round of grants to help South Australian businesses reduce their energy costs. [ + ]
LAPP Australia launches Harnessing Solutions division
LAPP Australia says demand for integrated harnessing solutions is coming from high-demand, time-poor companies for which delay and downtime cost money. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
