Industry News
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. [ + ]
ARENA backs Orica on renewable hydrogen production
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is backing Orica's Hunter Valley renewable hydrogen project to the tune of $432 million. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Green approach to increase wastewater recycling in regional towns
Effluent treatment techniques under development involve a new kind of algae and improved removal of waste from the water, for better quality non-potable water. [ + ]
Sparc Hydrogen receives additional $2.75m in grant funding
Grant funds will support operation of a PWS pilot plant at Roseworthy in South Australia along with research and development and commercialisation activities. [ + ]
US company to receive $4.9m from ARENA for solar installation robot trial
The LUMI robot is an AI-powered pick-and-place technology designed to streamline utility-scale solar construction. [ + ]
Global manufacturing PMI up, Australia down slightly
Recent manufacturing performance reports tell two different stories: that of the global manufacturing industries, and those in Australia. [ + ]
ANSTO technology removes key radioactive contaminant in critical minerals
ANSTO has developed a process for the separation of a key radioactive contaminant in critical minerals processing: actinium-227. [ + ]
Australian researchers create 'cyborg' beetles
Researchers at UQ are experimenting with 'cyborg' beetles that they hope could revolutionise urban search and rescue. [ + ]
Queensland announces Toowoomba manufacturing hub
The Queensland Government says the Toowoomba Manufacturing Hub will soon begin working with local manufacturers to strengthen industry capability. [ + ]
Inspiring Gen Z to choose engineering careers
Engineers Australia aims to demystify engineering, highlight its role in shaping our society, and foster curiosity and confidence in school students. [ + ]
ICN National acquires Queensland Manufacturing Institute
The Queensland Manufacturing Institute (QMI) announced last week that it has been acquired by the Industry Capability Network (ICN). [ + ]
Siemens to add AI and robotics capabilities to AGVs
Siemens has announced GenAI and robotics capabilities for better management and safety of automated guided vehicles. [ + ]
Queensland announces resources and manufacturing budget
The Queensland Government has announced a $595.2 million Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional and Rural Development Budget. [ + ]
Sale process for the Whyalla Steelworks begins
There has been strong international interest as the sale process opens for Whyalla Steelworks and associated mining operations. [ + ]
