Government announces $1 billion Green Iron Fund: half to go to Whyalla
21 February, 2025The federal government has announced a $1 billion Green Iron Fund that it says will boost green iron manufacturing and supply chains.
ARENA invests $30m in battery cathode technology project
21 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)ARENA has committed $30 million in conditional funding for a project to commercialise a new process for manufacturing Li-ion battery cathode powder.
SA Government puts Whyalla Steelworks under administration
19 February, 2025GFG is no longer running the Whyalla Steelworks after the SA Government passed a bill to place it under administration.
HRS Heat Exchangers announces partnership with Fluid Dynamics
19 February, 2025 | Supplied by: HRS Heat Exchangers Pty LtdHRS Heat Exchangers has announced that it has formed a channel partnership with Fluid Dynamics for sales in the Australasian market.
Deakin research partnership to test fuel cells for aviation
18 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Deakin UniversityDeakin University's Hycel and AMSL Aero have announced a research partnership that aims to deliver higher-performing hydrogen fuel cells for aviation applications.
Researchers reveal the opportunity costs of carbon capture
17 February, 2025Researchers at Stanford University have found that carbon capture is more costly in every way than switching to renewables.
CSIRO offers free R&D training for Queensland SMEs
17 February, 2025 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeApplications for a free online R&D training program have opened for Queensland-based SMEs working on innovative solutions or technologies.
Government launches R&D review
14 February, 2025A new discussion paper was released this week by the panel leading a landmark examination of Australia's research and development system.
Austal to build a hydrogen-ready high-speed ferry for Sweden
14 February, 2025Part of Gotlandsbolaget's 'Horizon X' program, the high-speed ROPAX catamaran will be the largest vessel ever constructed by Austal.
Swinburne researchers support development of next-gen electrolysers
12 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Swinburne University of TechnologySwinburne University of Technology is part of an international team developing new electrolysers to support Australia's transition to clean energy.
Tiny hole problem opens global opportunities for two Aussie manufacturers
12 February, 2025 | Supplied by: AMGCTwo of Australia's small high-tech manufacturers have teamed up to deliver an intelligent solution for a complex problem.
Mulford Plastics expands Victorian manufacturing facility
11 February, 2025Victorian manufacturer Mulford Plastics has announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Melbourne.
Honeywell to separate Automation and Aerospace businesses
07 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsHoneywell has announced it is splitting into three independent public companies.
WA Premier pledges vanadium battery for Kalgoorlie if re-elected
06 February, 2025The Cook Labor Government in Western Australia has announced plans to provide $150 million for a locally made 50 MW vanadium battery in Kalgoorlie.
Coming in May: Australian Manufacturing Week 2025
06 February, 2025Registration is now open for the biggest precision engineering manufacturing show ever held in Australia.
