By Aaron J. Snoswell, Queensland University of Technology; Henry Fraser, Queensland University of Technology, and Rhyle Simcock, Queensland University of Technology The first serious accident involving a self-driving car in Australia occurred in March this year. A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries when hit by a Tesla Model 3 in “autopilot” mode. In the US, the…
A NSW Department of Primary Industries lab in Wagga Wagga has become the first location in Australasia accredited to grant Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) status.
Applications are being welcomed for grants under the Victorian government’s EV Charging for Business Fleets program, which is making a total of $1.5 million in funding available to organisations wanting to invest in charging infrastructure.
Bluescope has discussed data analytics R&D at its Port Kembla steelworks which it plans to roll out through its international operations, having invested $30 million in digital manufacturing over the last two-and-a-half years.
Saab Australia has drawn on its experience developing the Saab Combat Management System for the Royal Australian Navy and SME partners to design, and manufacture a new version of its Multi Function Console (MFC, pictured). Aimed at domestic and export markets, the MFC is billed as the keystone hardware solution enabling the operation and management…
Look to manufacturing to take us from lucky to smart The new Albanese government has a real opportunity to engage with the Australian manufacturing industry at a critical juncture, according to the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre. “Whether it is addressing climate change, food security, medical needs, or economic prosperity, manufacturing is the most promising capability…
Wide Open Agriculture has signed a supply agreement with Monde Nissin Australia for Buntine Protein, WOA’s proprietary sweet lupin-based protein concentrate, for use as the key ingredient in upcoming food and beverage products.
Perth-based medical cannabis company Cannaponics has signed an MoU with medical products supplier Avacare Health Australia, covering development of a new factory at Collie, supply of Cannaponics’ products, and R&D on hemp-based plastics and textiles.
South Australian Space Mission satellite Kanyini has passed its Critical Design Review, clearing the way for finalisation of the satellite design. CEO of Inovor Technologies, Dr Matthew Tetlow said the success of the CDR gave the green light to the project team finalising the design of the 6U spacecraft with integrated payloads and initiating the…
By Peter Roberts The result of Saturday’s election is not notable so much for the return of a Labor government after nine years, but for a tectonic shift towards progressive candidates with massive implications for a transition from fossil fuels to green industry such as hydrogen and ammonia export. Climate conservative politicians were swept from…
