Building the future of space propulsion: How we developed our in-house test facility

By Shane Albances In the competitive landscape of space technology, agility and speed of innovation are paramount. At Space Machines Company, we made a strategic decision to invest in developing our own satellite propulsion system as well as establishing a propulsion test facility — a capability that has already proven instrumental in accelerating our product…

Australians generate mountains of waste, and we need more help to recycle and reuse it

By Melita Jazbec, University of Technology Sydney; Monique Retamal, University of Technology Sydney; Nick Florin, University of Technology Sydney, and Stuart White, University of Technology Sydney Australians largely support transforming the economy to increase recycling, repurpose products and reduce waste, according to a new report from the Productivity Commission, but they are being impeded by…

How Modra Technology is expanding and advancing carpet manufacturing automation with growth capital

Sponsored article For over 30 years, Modra Technology has been developing automation solutions for carpet manufacturers. Based in Warragul, Victoria, this family-owned business supplies machinery to over 200 clients in 35 countries, with a reputation for innovation in carpet sampling and creeling technology. A key driver of Modra’s recent growth has been the CreelMT™ Mobile,…