November 8, 2022 - Australian Manufacturing Forum

GlaxoSmithKline to commercialise Cann Group cannabis medication

Manufacturing NewsBy Peter Roberts November 8, 2022

Medicinal cannabis producer Cann Group and global pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline are progressing negotiations relating to the commercialisation of Cann’s Satipharm CBD capsules. Cann Group, which operates a major cannabis growing and processing centre at Mildura, Victoria (pictured) announced it was in negotiation with GlaxoSmithKline’s Australian arm Haleon. The negotiations involve an exclusive agreement covering distribution…

Calix awarded $947,000 for engineering and design study on demo-scale iron factory

Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Staff Reporter November 8, 2022

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced $947,000 in funding to Calix, supporting an investigation into the feasibility of a hydrogen direct reduced iron (DRI) plant using the Australian company’s Zero Emissions Steel Technology (ZESTY) process. According to a statement from ARENA, the funding would assist a pre-FEED and FEED (Front End Engineering and Design)…

‘All engines now qualified’ says Gilmour ahead of 2023 launch

TechnologyBy Staff Reporter November 8, 2022

Gilmour Space Technologies has announced the successful qualification test of its Sirius hybrid rocket engine, ahead of a planned orbital launch in the first half of 2023. The Gold Coast-based company issued a short statement on Tuesday morning – accompanied by a video of the test (reproduced below) – saying that “All engines are now…

$18 million awarded under first round of new aviation grant program

Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Staff Reporter November 8, 2022

Grants totalling $18 million have been awarded to 12 projects under round one of the federal Emerging Aviation Technology Partnerships (EATP) program. The program commits $32.6 million to June 2024, with the remaining funding to be allocated in its second round. Projects supported in round one include drone deliveries for health centres, integrating a hydrogen…

Transit Systems clocks up extensive e-bus experience

Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Peter Roberts November 8, 2022

Urban transport operator Transit Systems has celebrated three years of running Australia’s largest battery electric bus network and depot, with over two million customers in New South Wales stepping on board. Battery electric buses operated by Transit Systems are in service across Sydney’s Inner West routes and school services, while the company also operates battery…

Zip water a part of bigger international water group