Industry News
WA announces legislation to drive industry investment
The WA Government has announced it is introducing legislation to fast-track approvals for major strategic projects around the state. [ + ]
Livium and UoM partner on microwave technology for REE extraction
Livium Ltd has and the University of Melbourne will partner to explore the use of the UoM's microwave technology for the extraction of rare earth elements (REE) from waste. [ + ]
Mitsubishi Electric to acquire Nozomi Networks
In what is said to be the largest operational technology (OT) security acquisition, Nozomi Networks will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric. [ + ]
Research unlocks greener hydrogen peroxide supply
UQ researchers have developed technology that simplifies the production of hydrogen peroxide for industry and is being licensed for commercialisation. [ + ]
Samsara Eco opens first circular plastics plant
Australian biotech company Samsara Eco last week announced the opening its first plastics recycling plant, located in Jerrabomberra, NSW. [ + ]
ARENA announces second Sunshot funding round
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced the launch of the second funding round of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program. [ + ]
Solar and battery project completed at biscuit factory
The Arnott's Group has announced the completion of a large-scale solar and battery storage system at its Huntingwood biscuit factory. [ + ]
BlueScope saves 2000 hours of downtime with predictive maintenance
BlueScope has saved around 2000 hours of downtime with AI-driven predictive maintenance technology from Siemens. [ + ]
Amaero and Titomic sign supply and development agreement
US-based Amaero and Titomic have signed an agreement for Amaero to be Titomic's exclusive supplier of powders to support its proprietary cold spray technology. [ + ]
WA Government investing in wind energy manufacturing opportunities
The WA Government has announced $2 million has been awarded to a Bunbury company under a partnership program to advance wind energy manufacturing in the state. [ + ]
NSW Government local manufacturing target exceeded with new buses
The NSW Government's order for 151 new electric buses means it has exceeded its 50% local manufacturing target. [ + ]
Australian manufacturing growing at fastest pace since 2022
Australia’s manufacturing PMI has climbed to near three-year high, according to S&P Global. [ + ]
South Australia opens second funding round for advanced manufacturing
The SA Government has announced that second-round applications are now open to help South Australian manufacturers adopt advanced technologies. [ + ]
The Arnott's Group marks 160 years
The Arnott's Group has celebrated 160 years of the iconic Arnott's biscuit brand at its Huntingwood bakery in Western Sydney. [ + ]
WA research to boost craft brewing sustainability
A new research collaboration is working to transform beer by-products into innovative food and fibre products. [ + ]
