Analysis by Peter Roberts Elon Musk has had more his fair share of troubles entering the world’s crowded car market with its Tesla electric vehicles, but the past week has given him some hope that he may escape the fate of the vast majority of auto start ups as fodder for financially stronger groups. Hot…
Industrial materials producer First Graphene (ASX: FGR) has announced progress in its development of production processes used in making graphene oxide suitable for a number of industrial applications. Conventional processing to create dispersible graphene solutions utilise strong acids. First Graphene subsidiary 2D Fluidics Pty Ltd, Flinders University and the UK Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre…
Perth-based engineering firm IKAD Engineering has unveiled its new 15,500 square metre production facility for marine and shipping services at Henderson south of the city. The new premises contain three workshops: # An office and fabrication facility designed with the potential to build hull sections for the Hunter class frigates to be built in Adelaide…
Melbourne electric truck manufacturer SEA Electric has added a new medium duty truck variant to its range of plug-in electric powered vehicles, the Ford-based SEA F-650. Launched on social media on the weekend, the SEA F-650 is based on the Ford F-650 chassis and is likely to be suited to the regional delivery truck and…
Changes in Queensland building facade market Queensland Facade Systems has acquired vertically-integrated manufacturer of facade products, Architectural Metalworks Australia. AMA CEO Sam Bevis, who will stay with the new group, said the move was of strategic benefit to both companies and positioned it for a more global business environment. He said: “We have been working…
