Industry News
iTech Corporation and CNF & Associates announce merger
Two of Australia's specialist electrical engineering companies, iTech Corporation and CNF & Associates, have merged to capitalise on the synergies between their businesses. [ + ]
Capral Aluminium and Tindo Solar form partnership
Capral Aluminium has announced that it entered into a strategic supply partnership with Tindo Solar, Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer. [ + ]
UQ to help the world's biggest companies transition to net zero
A new Biosustainability Hub at The University of Queensland aims to be a one-stop shop for major companies aiming to transform their production practices and move towards net zero. [ + ]
NSW leads in innovation: report
A new scorecard highlights strengths and opportunities for the NSW innovation sector. [ + ]
UQ and ARM Hub partner on innovation
The University of Queensland has announced a partnership with the ARM Hub to accelerate the development and commercialisation of industry-led research. [ + ]
Senate passes Net Zero Economy Authority legislation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the Senate has passed legislation to establish a Net Zero Economy Authority. [ + ]
Regional manufacturers more optimistic than city counterparts: report
Regional manufacturers are turning to tech investment and sustainability to support the next productivity wave. [ + ]
Victoria announces funding for clean economy manufacturing skills
The Victorian Government has announced a nearly $9 million funding package to bolster the state's clean economy workforce. [ + ]
New model offers robots precise pick-and-place solutions
SimPLE learns to pick, regrasp and place objects using the objects' computer-aided design model. [ + ]
SICK and Endress+Hauser sign strategic partnership
Companies to combine their process automation offerings at the turn of the year and establish a joint venture. [ + ]
NSW Government funds manufacturing expansion
A $2.3 million funding injection for the Industry Capability Network aims to provide more supply chain matching services for NSW manufacturing businesses. [ + ]
Sevaan Group launches additive manufacturing service
Sevaan Group has announced that it has expanded its manufacturing services to include additive manufacturing. [ + ]
Fortescue starts work on its Green Metal Project
Fortescue has announced the start of works at its Green Metal Project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. [ + ]
Queensland and Rio Tinto partner to support Gladstone smelters
The Queensland Government and Rio Tinto have signed an agreement to support investment in renewable energy projects around the Boyne aluminium smelter in Gladstone. [ + ]
Magnetism could hold key to battery recycling
Researchers at Rice University, Texas, have devised a new method to extract purified active materials from lithium-ion battery waste. [ + ]
