Industry News
Aussie manufacturers benefit from accelerated ADF drone program
The federal government has announced it is accelerating the acquisition of cutting-edge drone and counter-drone technologies for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). [ + ]
UNSW and Siemens collaborate on recycling research
Siemens and UNSW will research the feasibility and economic viability of recycling epoxy mouldings with embedded metallic components found in medium-voltage switchgear. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Mondelēz opens new high-tech facility in Victoria
Mondelēz International's new national distribution centre in Truganina, Victoria, was opened this week. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
