Novel method to reduce metal waste in manufacturing
06 November, 2026A new process could separate mixed metal powders for reuse, helping reduce material waste in electronics manufacturing, 3D printing and other industries.
CSIRO suggests ways Australia can grow battery manufacturing sector
04 November, 2026The CSIRO has released a report identifying pathways where Australia can further participate in the battery manufacturing supply chain.
UQ researchers develop faster membrane technology
02 November, 2026New membrane technology can deliver faster and more precise molecule separation that could improve the efficiency and sustainability of industrial processes.
AMCRC launches research node in South Australia
30 October, 2026Hosted by Flinders University, the new Node will work in partnership with Adelaide and Flinders Universities to connect industry with research expertise.
NeoSmelt joins HILT CRC in low-emissions ironmaking research
22 October, 2026NeoSmelt is investigating the development of a direct reduced iron electric smelting furnace (DRI-ESF) pilot plant in Kwinana.
Industrial electricity costs could halve by sharing infrastructure
16 October, 2026Heavy industry could reduce electricity costs by up to 50% by sharing renewable infrastructure and coordinating how it uses power, according to a new report.
ARC awards $82.5m for new research hubs and training centres
16 October, 2026$82.5 million has been awarded in Australian Government funding to 17 new research hubs and training centres through the ARC Industrial Transformation Research Program.
ENEOS opens Direct MCH large-scale demonstration plant in Brisbane
13 October, 2026Demonstration operations are seen as a step towards establishing a green hydrogen supply chain through the production of methylcyclohexane.
AMCRC welcomes Edith Cowan University to its research program
01 October, 2026As a Research Partner, ECU will contribute to collaborative research programs designed to help bring additive manufacturing further into the foreground.
Why quantum is our next big bet after AI
28 September, 2026 by Petra Andrén*Equating 'quantum' with only 'quantum computing' risks missing out on the benefits of quantum technologies that are almost here.
DroneShield opens $13m Adelaide defence hub
24 September, 2026DroneShield has opened its new Adelaide R&D hub to accelerate the development of next-generation Australian defence technology.
Guide to assessing low-emissions thermal energy storage released
08 September, 2026A new guide on industrial thermal energy storage has been officially launched at the 2026 Australasian Renewable Heat Conference in Melbourne.
UTS pilot project to mitigate methane emissions
04 September, 2026Initially focused on emissions from mines, the project will also help tackle methane emissions from landfill sites, waste disposal units and energy providers.
Queensland Government and CSIRO launch free R&D program for SMEs
27 August, 2026Innovate to Grow is a free program to help SMEs advance AI and digital technology ideas.
UNSW engineers awarded grant for critical renewables research
24 August, 2026ARENA is providing $625m in funding for a UNSW project that aims to address challenges in the operation of power systems with high proportions of renewables.
