Australian company launches high-tech sleep monitoring product
Sleeptite has announced REMi, a system with sensors, data analytics and user interface enabling non-invasive monitoring of health and other data in aged care settings.
FormFlow judged as top innovator in Australia By Design series
Building products technology company FormFlow has been selected as the winner of the Australia By Design series.
Submarine training course launched to upskill Aussie defence workers
Electronic warfare company DEWC is launching the specialised training for workers involved in Australia’s $90billion submarine and shipbuilding project.
More cash for next gen combat system
The federal government is to further expand Defence’s ‘next generation’ combat management system to include more naval platforms. Today’s announcement by defence industry minister Melissa Price expands the Navy’s combat management system to include Maritime Mine Counter Measures and Military Survey Vessels. Price said it would drive the next phase of growth and investment by…
TGA gives CSL local vaccine manufacturing approval
The Therapeutic Goods Administration on Sunday approved manufacture of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine (ChAdOx1-S) in Australia by CSL’s Seqirus vaccine division. This follows on from the 16 February 2021 approval by TGA of the overseas-manufactured AstraZeneca vaccine. The delay in both approvals is part of criticism of the federal government’s vaccine rollout – see separate…
Second local vaccine manufacturer push comes late
By Peter Roberts Pharmaceutical manufacturer IDT Australia is undertaking a feasibility study to assess the possibility of supplementing production of the Covid-19 vaccine in Australia. IDT will assess the possibility of using its sterile production facilities to supplement local supplies, following a Department of Health request. This comes as the federal government is being criticised…
Sparc deveops anti-microbial graphene
Advanced materials company Sparc Technologies has demonstrated bactericidal properties of its graphene based additives in an epoxy coating system. The company commissioned Flinders University, Adelaide to evaluate the coatings using an internationally recognised standard ISO 22196. The bactericidal activity was demonstrated in relation to Escherichia Coli, a commonly found and harmful bacteria. Graphene when added…
Calix raises funds to speed battery research
Industrial process technology company Calix has raised $14 million from investors to speed its battery development program and accelerate other areas of business development. The company has received commitments from investors for $14 million, and also plans to offer existing shareholders new equity, raising an additional $3 million. Calix is involved in a number of…