Phosenergy awarded grant to develop waste heat-to-energy product
Adelaide clean energy company Phosenergy is leading a collaborative project to develop a new product for converting infrared energy from waste heat into electricity.
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DroneShield’s bumper result, focus on Australia and the US
Drone detection and countermeasure manufacturer DroneShield has reported a bumper quarterly result and a renewed focus on ‘more business-transparent’ government markets in Australia and the United States. The ASX listed company, which has operations in Australia, the US and the UK, reported cash receipts of $2.6 million in the December quarter, up 53 per cent…
Applications open for $10 million in regional Victorian recycling grants
Applications opened on Wednesday for round one of the Victorian Regional Recycling Fund, with grants up to $500,000 each available to upgrade resource recovery centres. The funding would “strengthen regional Victoria’s recycling network” by upgrading regionally significant facilities, according to the government. “These regional facilities are the building blocks for a robust recycling network that…
$12 m in Accelerating Commercialisation grants awarded
Funding for a $12.2 million round of Accelerating Commercialisation grants has been announced, with assistance going to companies including makers of EV chargers, products for green steelmaking, fruit harvesting robots and hydrogen energy storage systems.
Build Australian satellites – Australian Academy of Science
Australia should build, launch and operate a range of satellites to reduce sovereign risk, according to a new report from the prestigious Australian Academy of Science. The Australia in Space: a decadal plan for Australian space science 2021–2030 report released today said Australia’s complete reliance on data from foreign-owned satellites in weather forecasting, resource and…
Norsta awarded $70 RAN maintenance contract at new Cairns base
Norsta Maritime of Cairns has been awarded a five-year, $70 million naval maintenance contract delivering the Cairns Regional Maintenance Centre, which will become operational “within the coming months” and initially support the evolved Cape class patrol boats. The contract came with incentives for local SMEs to compete for work, with “local industry set to benefit…
Thales begins construction at Lithgow Arms
French defence manufacturer Thales Australia has received development approval and will begin construction next month on the first phase of its plan to transform the historic Lithgow Arms factory in regional NSW into an industry 4.0 showpiece. The new development will deliver an advanced manufacturing 4.0 and integration hub for the precision manufacture of next…
Fusetec opens 3D printed body part surgery training clinic
South Australian medical device company, Fusetec has opened what it believes is the world’s first 3D Advanced Surgical Training Clinic to demonstrate techniques to create and surgically implant 3D printed body parts. The company, which manufactures training systems and provides clinical training services, invested $6.8 million in the new clinic at Adelaide’s BioMed City, adjacent…
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Phosenergy awarded grant to develop waste heat-to-energy product
Adelaide clean energy company Phosenergy is leading a collaborative project to develop a new product for converting infrared…
DroneShield’s bumper result, focus on Australia and the US
Drone detection and countermeasure manufacturer DroneShield has reported a bumper quarterly result and a renewed focus on ‘more…
Applications open for $10 million in regional Victorian recycling grants
Applications opened on Wednesday for round one of the Victorian Regional Recycling Fund, with grants up to $500,000…
$12 m in Accelerating Commercialisation grants awarded
Funding for a $12.2 million round of Accelerating Commercialisation grants has been announced, with assistance going to companies…
Build Australian satellites – Australian Academy of Science
Australia should build, launch and operate a range of satellites to reduce sovereign risk, according to a new…
WA prepares for hydrogen economy
WA government-funded studies into the transmission and storage of hydrogen have identified storage and transmission options for hydrogen…
Fail to Embrace Autonomous Robotics & Technology and Fall Behind – by Daniel Milford
Australian business must embrace automation if they’re going to grow and remain competitive into the future, explains Daniel…
RAAF ‘s new Australian made high-explosive warhead
No. 81 Wing of the RAAF has accepted and and successfully ‘expended’ the first of a new type…
Norsta awarded $70 RAN maintenance contract at new Cairns base
Norsta Maritime of Cairns has been awarded a five-year, $70 million naval maintenance contract delivering the Cairns Regional…
