From doubt to disruption: Dr Ian Mann on building what others said was impossible

Deep tech companies must prepare for scale from day one and embrace long development timelines, according to the chief technology officer of ASX-listed semiconductor manufacturer BluGlass.  Dr Ian Mann, who leads technology and operations at the Sydney-based company, said founders venturing into complex technology development should prepare for scepticism but stick to their vision. “Don’t…

Suntory Oceania launches $3 billion beverage powerhouse

Japanese drinks giant Suntory officially launched on Monday its new $3 billion multi-beverage business in the Australian marketplace, dubbed Suntory Oceania. Announced in August 2023, the establishment of Suntory Oceania creates the region’s fourth largest multi-beverage group with end-to-end responsibility for its portfolio of premium spirits, ready-to-drink alcohol beverages, juice, water, soft drinks, coffee, energy…

Methane-to-turquoise hydrogen catalyst project awarded $492,526 grant from AEA

A team including energy technology company 1414 Degrees has been awarded an Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite grant of $492,526 for a project progressing a proprietary hydrogen reactor. According to a statement to the ASX-listed company on Tuesday, the grant is for catalyst development concerning its SiPHyR (Storage integrated Pyrolytic Hydrogen Reactor) technology, and involves…