What’s next for the National Broadband Network? Labor and the Coalition’s plans compared
Let’s take a look at the current state of the NBN, and what the major political parties have announced in the lead up to the next federal election.
Australian composites specialist says new JV “huge step in accelerating” green hydrogen shift
CST Composites has announced a joint venture with US company Optimum Composite Technologies, which the Australian company says positions it to be “a leading player in the global green hydrogen supply chain”.
Chipping away in the emerging 5G industry
Last week wireless 5G innovator milliBeam came out of stealth mode, announcing its intention to make new hires and to establish a design centre by the year’s end. Brent Balinski spoke to CEO and founder Dr Venkata Gutta about the company’s origins and how it intends to overcome challenges around a small local ecosystem for…
Porsche buys into green liquid fuels developer
Automotive company Porsche AG has bought into HIF Global which has ambitious plans to manufacture carbon neutral liquid auto fuels in Australia, the United States and Chile. The company, which is building the Haru Oni eFuels pilot plant in Chile (pictured), raised US$260 million in equity to fund the global expansion of its business to…
Manufacturing news briefs – stories you might have missed
ARENA offers cash for low cost solar The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is allocating up to $40 million to support the research and commercialisation of Ultra Low Cost Solar PV (ULCS) technologies. “We are seeking proposals for Research & Development (R&D) projects to accelerate cost reductions and help meet the Australian Government’s solar stretch goal.…
Innovation and productivity forgotten in a wasted decade
By Peter Roberts I have lost count how many from prime minister’s down have claimed to be working to make Australia a clever country, a maker of innovative things. Well guess what, it has all been hot air and good intentions – we have become less innovative year on year throughout the duration of this…
$2.5 million in mining technology grants awarded
The METS Ignited industry growth centre has awarded over $2.5 million of matched funding to support accelerating commercialisation in the Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector. The grants bring to more than $13 million invested in in 26 commercialising projects in the centre’s six years of operation as an Industry Growth Centre METS Ignited…
Sunshine coast manufacturer powers ADF
A Sunshine Coast generator set manufacturing business has won a$47.4 million federal government contract to manufacture and supply 1,350 field power generator systems for the Australian Defence Forces. The generator systems will be delivered over the next four years under the Land8140 Tranche 1 acquisition programme, with the first scheduled for delivery in January 2023.…