In a separate story here, @AuManufacturing reports on the production of the first GREENSTEEL pellets at the Whyalla operations of Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG Alliance. In this video, Gupta explains the current expansion, his ambitions for Whyalla, and the technology that will be used to make green steel using hydrogen rather than coal at Whyalla in…
The federal government is holding a Jobs and Skills Roundtable for Australian Heavy Industry on Tuesday, ahead of the two-day Jobs and Skills Summit next week. A statement from assistant manufacturing minister Tim Ayres (pictured) this morning said that he anticipated discussing the relevant challenges and opportunities ahead, and the strategies needed to train women…
In 2021, 4.3 million students were enrolled in nationally recognised VET courses, according to new figures from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). This is the equivalent of 24.0 percent of the Australian resident population aged 15 to 64 years who participated in nationally recognised training in 2021. The figure is also higher…
Confocal microscopy manufacturer Optiscan Imaging has moved to list its new oral tissue imaging device for sale in the United States. The Mulgrave, Melbourne company announced its submission of its US Food and Drug Administration pre-market notification (510(k)) application for its ultra small InVivage imaging device (pictured). Billed as the next generation, non invasive instantaneous…
Defence, space and communications company Electro Optic Systems has been awarded a second contract to further develop its SpaceLink satellite communication system with the US military. EOS subsidiary SpaceLink announced it was selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Strategic Technology Office (STO) for the new contract award. SpaceLink will participate in the…
A new institute launched by the University of Adelaide on Monday would be the “brand champion” of their sustainability research initiatives.
By Sian Troath, University of Canterbury Australia’s recently announced defence review, intended to be the most thorough in almost four decades, will give us a good idea of how Australia sees its role in an increasingly tense strategic environment. As New Zealand’s only formal military ally, Australia’s defence choices will have significant implications, both for…
Cement and lime manufacturer Adbri’s first half, 2022 profit result reflects the underlying strength of the construction sector and the recovery underway in the mining industry, as well as the ability of companies to recover some of recent cost increases from customers through higher prices. The company, formerly Adelaide Brighton, reported underlying net profit after…
Morrison hastily approved $828 million in manufacturing grants while secret industry minister Nine newspapers reported over the weekend that former prime minister Scott Morrison (pictured) had the final word on $828 million worth of manufacturing grants for 17 projects leading up to the election. He did so while industry minister, one of five portfolios he…
The federal government has opened consultations to update the 2021 ‘List of Critical Technologies in the National Interest’. Industry minister Ed Husic announced the consultations, saying the government was putting Australia at the forefront of critical technologies, seeking ways to best harness and manage these in our national interest. The 2021 list featured 63 technologies…
