Orora has begun using a new digital print solution, able to directly print to cans at high speeds, at its Dandenong factory. Industry title Print21, which attended the launch last week, reports that the new Helio solution is based on a Velox NNC 500 machine, “eliminates the need for plates, labels or sleeves”; and is…
The NSW government has announced a $650,000 grant to the University of Wollongong (UoW) supporting research into hydrogen pipeline safety, mentioning the university as “the only institution in Australia” capable of conducting “this type of hydrogen pipeline testing”. According to a statement from NSW industry minister Anoulack Chanthivong (pictured) on Monday, the two-year research program…
What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to @AuManufacturing were reading. 5) v2food buys up US company Daring Foods for undisclosed amount Plant protein business v2food has announced a strategic partnership with multinational food and biotechnology company Ajinomoto, as well as the acquisition of US plant-based chicken company Daring Foods. According to a statement from…
AML3D gets new distributor Wire arc additive manufacturing business AML3D has announced DMFG Solutions has been appointed as a second, non-exclusive European distributor. The distribution partnership with the German technology and solutions provider will run for two years and builds on the appointment of UK’s Arc Additive last month, further expanding AML3D’s European reach. AML3D said its…
The Deakin University-led Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) and enzyme-based plastic recycler Samsara Eco plan to “fast-track world-first technology” for understanding and recycling with “specific additives like dyes, finishes and coatings” in textile waste. According to a statement from REACH on Friday, the project will support Samsara’s efforts “to recycle more waste at…
Lovells Automotive Systems will officially open its newest franchise site, Lovells Osborne Park in Western Australia, on Monday. According to a statement from the Lovells Group subsidiary on Friday, the site has undergone an extensive renovation and rebrand after being taken over from WA Suspensions, and marks “a significant milestone in Lovells’ retail and franchise…
The National Reconstruction Fund has announced a $50 million equity investment in Liontown Resources, which is raising $266 million through an institutional placement. According to a statement from industry minister Tim Ayres on Thursday, the investment by the NRF will support “the ramp-up and underground transition” of Liontown’s Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation. “I am delighted…
Bionic voice company Laronix, which featured on this year’s Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers list, has been selected among the new cohort for the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First program. According to an update on Google Australia’s blog on Thursday, the program is “designed to help Australian startups building AI and machine learning solutions…
IDT Australia, an ASX-listed pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has announced the resignation of CEO Paul McDonald “with immediate effect”. According to a statement from the company on Thursday, current Independent Non-Executive Chair Mark Simari, who has been on the board since 2022, is now Executive Chair. The search for a new CEO will…
Uranium enrichment company Silex Systems has received firm commitments to raise $130 million via an institutional placement of approximately 33.3 million new fully paid ordinary shares at $3.90 per share. According to a statement from the company on Thursday, proceeds will be used primarily to support commercialisation of the company’s SILEX uranium enrichment technology in…