Deakin partners with Vestas to advance composites science
17 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Deakin UniversityDeakin University will partner with wind energy solution provider Vestas to improve the compressive strength of carbon fibre composite materials for wind turbines.
CSIRO launches immersive AR lab
15 May, 2018 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeData61 has opened an Immersive Environments Lab, a facility purpose-built for applied research into novel augmented reality, virtual reality and 3D web technologies.
Budget 2018–19: energy resources sector supported
14 May, 2018NERA welcomes the Australian Government's Budget commitment to continue support for the energy resources sector.
METS $6m funding round opens
10 May, 2018METS Ignited has opened up a new matched funding round for compoanies in the METS sector.
Australian space agency has potential to grow economy and research
10 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityIt is predicted that the space industry could be worth more than $3.5 trillion within three decades.
Researchers develop water-based battery
10 May, 2018Stanford University has reported that its scientists have developed a water-based manganese-hydrogen battery that could meet future grid energy storage requirements.
Politicians' short memories? Frydenberg announces fuel security review
08 May, 2018 by Glenn Johnson, EditorOn 7 May, Josh Frydenberg announced a liquid fuel security review. Is this a groundhog day moment?
Researchers print electronics directly on the skin
07 May, 2018The University of Minnesota has developed a method of 3D printing onto human skin for medical applications and advanced biological sensors.
Chile exchange program for METS companies
30 April, 2018An exchange program for Australian mining equipment, technology and services companies to build direct relationships with industry in Chile has been opened.
Siemens Australia to lead its largest delegation to Hannover Messe
20 April, 2018 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens will take a delegation of over 100 people from the region to witness benchmark global technologies, and will feature an Australian showcase at their stand.
Deakin researchers create kinetic clothes to monitor body movements
20 April, 2018 | Supplied by: Deakin UniversityResearchers have engineered wearable technology using strain-sensing textile fibres to create clothing that keeps track of its wearer's movements.
Automation and robotics to be a key theme at NMW 2018
17 April, 2018In three weeks' time, thousands of manufacturing decision-makers will arrive at Sydney Showground for National Manufacturing Week 2018.
Innovative electric water taxi using ABB technology
17 April, 2018 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdA futuristic, zero-emission new design of water taxi, called SeaBubbles, was recently demonstrated on Lake Geneva.
NERA welcomes Future Fuels CRC program
16 April, 2018NERA has welcomed the federal government's announcement of a $90 million Future Fuels Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) program.
AMGC reports how to build resilience in Australian manufacturing
16 April, 2018According to the latest report from the AMGC, Australia is currently home to one of the most volatile manufacturing industries in the world.
