Industry News
Queensland and CSIRO launch free program to help SMEs innovate
CSIRO is inviting Queensland SMEs developing sustainable solutions to apply for a free eight-week research and development training program. [ + ]
Monash research explores safer, smarter human-robot teamwork
Monash University researchers are exploring how manufacturers can make human-robot collaboration safer, more adaptive and efficient. [ + ]
NVIDIA working with global robotics companies on physical AI
NVIDIA has announced it is partnering with the global robotics ecosystem to power production-scale physical AI. [ + ]
ARENA awards $13m for industrial decarbonisation
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced five decarbonisation projects that will receive a share of $13 million in ARENA funding. [ + ]
Physical AI set to transform industrial operations: report
Deloitte's latest report says that the combination of artificial intelligence with physical machines is quickly moving to widespread implementation. [ + ]
Queensland announces $200m for sustainable energy in the North West
The Queensland Government has announced that market sounding is underway on the state's $200 million North West Energy Fund, supporting CopperString. [ + ]
Industry Growth Program supports 13 new commercialisation projects
The Australian Government has announced that its Industry Growth Program has provided $21.2 million in matched grant funding for 13 projects. [ + ]
Government invests $176 million in Australian-made USV fleet
The federal government has announced a $176 million investment to deliver 40 new Australian designed and built Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels. [ + ]
MGA Thermal secures funding to accelerate industrial decarbonisation tech
MGA Thermal has announced it has secured an additional $17m in new investment for its long‑duration thermal energy storage technology. [ + ]
$80m grants for NSW industry decarbonisation
The NSW Government has provided $80 million to help mining and manufacturing industries cut emissions as the state heads towards net zero. [ + ]
IFS launches AI-powered logistics platform
Companies today spend 5-10% of revenue on transportation, yet logistics remains one of the hardest costs to govern. [ + ]
DroneShield expands manufacturing into Europe
DroneShield has established a European manufacturing footprint to advance sovereign counter-UAS capability. [ + ]
Queensland manufacturing council meets to plot industry growth
The Queensland Manufacturing Advisory Council has held its first meeting for the year, discussing innovation, advanced technology and job-creating opportunities. [ + ]
Green hydrogen and ammonia project to cut emissions for farming in Moree
The Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia project will be one of the first large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities in NSW. [ + ]
Australian Government invests $53m in critical minerals CRC
The Australian Government has announced it is investing $53 million to drive the development and commercialisation of new critical minerals refining technologies. [ + ]
