Industry News
WA advanced defence manufacturing hub EOIs oversubscribed
A proposed WA defence hub is gaining momentum with 179 expressions of interest from across the world. [ + ]
Pure Lithium secures Australian patent for lithium battery technology
Battery technology company Pure Lithium Corporation hopes its Australian patent will help deliver lithium metal battery manufacturing in Australia. [ + ]
Battery energy storage set to rise sixfold by 2030
Electrification, industry and the surge in data centre development are all driving demand for BESS, with China and the US leading the market. [ + ]
Tecpro Australia expands container cleaning solutions through Rotajet partnership
Tecpro Australia has been appointed as the Australian distributor for Rotajet's range of industrial container washing and reconditioning systems. [ + ]
Australian-made grid technology makes first export to Portugal
Australian company EcoJoule Energy has announced the completion of the first export of its EcoVAR low-voltage distribution STATCOM to Portugal. [ + ]
Australian additive manufacturers prepare for AUKUS submarine opportunities
Additive manufacturers across Australia are entering into a qualification program for opportunities in the US and UK submarine programs under AUKUS. [ + ]
Queensland unveils critical minerals plan
The Queensland Government has released a plan that outlines its vision to be a globally recognised supplier of critical minerals. [ + ]
Nanjing Iron & Steel Co joins HILT CRC
NISCO is the first Chinese steel company to join HILT CRC in collaboration on low-emissions iron and steelmaking. [ + ]
Researchers turn factory emissions directly into useful fuel
A team of international researchers has found a way to turn carbon dioxide from factory emissions directly into fuel without first cleaning or purifying the gas. [ + ]
MCi Carbon and Hatch partner on mineral carbonation commercialisation
MCi Carbon has announced a collaboration with Hatch to support the engineering, assessment and commercial deployment for MCi’s mineral carbonation technology. [ + ]
NSW Government supporting local exporters
The state government is offering a suite of export programs designed to help local companies grow, create jobs and reach more customers around the world. [ + ]
CEF report calls for a national iron and steel decarbonisation strategy
A pivot to green steel would unlock billions as Australia's $120bn iron ore exports are at risk from steel sector decarbonisation, according to a report. [ + ]
Duratec awarded a construction management contract for Orica hydrogen hub
Duratec says the Orica contract represents a key step in the company's expansion into future energy and fuel infrastructure markets. [ + ]
Kardex launches PortScale weighing solution in Australia
AutoStore partner Kardex recently unveiled its new SmartWorkStation, combining its Intuitive Picking Assistant with the PortScale precision weighing solution. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser tests multi-vendor scalability of Ethernet-APL
Ethernet-APL was put to the test in collaboration with Covestro, BASF and Yokogawa to validate scalability in a complex, multi-vendor automation environment. [ + ]
