Companies awarded $8.4 m in commercialisation grants
Twelve companies have been awarded a total of $8.4 million under the federal Accelerating Commercialisation program.
Fibres and composites transforming industry: Taking advantage of advanced manufacturing techniques
On day two of our Fibres and composites transforming industry series, Sercan Altun looks at developments in composites, 3D printing and artificial intelligence, and why Australian companies should be paying attention.
Victoria commits $50 million to vaccine manufacturing
The Victorian government has committed $50 million to support the manufacture of mRNA vaccines in the state because of global vaccine supply insecurity. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are the first globally to have been made with this technology which is not presently available in Australia. Acting Premier James Merlino told a media conference: “It is…
Hypersonix, BOC announce partnership on green hydrogen for space travel
Hypersonix has officially announced BOC as its supplier of Australian-made green hydrogen for planned flights to space using a scramjet engine. BOC had earlier been named as a supplier of hydrogen to Hypersonix, which announced a partnership last month with Boeing’s Research & Technology division (BR&T) for a joint study on scramjet-powered vehicles. According to…
Keytone Dairy booms as revenue jumps
ANZ dairy manufacturer and exporter Keytone Dairy Corporation grew revenues 125 per cent in the financial year to March 31 defying hits from the Covid-19 pandemic. While Covid affected global logistics and daigou channels – in which individuals purchase Keytone products locally and export them to China – Keytone boosted revenues to $50.7 million, up…
Sage to export Sanitizit shopping trolley sanitising systems
Sage Automation is to export its Sanitizit shopping trolley sanitisers (pictured) to South America, with the first units shipping to Chile at the end of the month. Launched in November, the Sanitizit replaces the need for employees to wipe down supermarket and luggage trolleys, wheelchairs and hospital gurneys. It sprays a fine, fast drying mist…
AusBiotech names new director
Dr James Campbell, CEO of Patrys, has been named as a director of biotechnology organisation AusBiotech.
Major Project Status for WA battery plant
Perth-based battery material manufacturer EcoGraf has secured Major Project Status for its battery anode materials facility in Western Australia, paving the way for expedited government approvals.
Rare earth markets recover, Lynas progesses processing projects
Rare earths producer Lynas Rare Earths global markets are recovering with the world economy as the Perth company progresses major processing investments in Western Australia and the United States. The company, which has been hit by Covid-19 economic slowdowns and environmental concerns at its Malaysian advanced metals plant, reported sales of $110 million for the…
Net zero won’t be achieved in inner city wine bars: Morrison
The Prime Minister told a Business Council of Australia dinner on Monday the government was charting its own course “to ensure Australia is well placed to prosper through the great energy transition of our time, consistent with strong action on climate change”.