Star Combo partners with Monash University to propel intelligent Australian advanced manufacturing initiative with government grant funding  

Manufacturing News

Sponsored article Australia’s leading nutraceutical manufacturer, Star Combo (ASX:S66) has officially formed a strategic partnership with Monash University, aiming to translate advanced research into industrial applications and accelerate innovation in Australia’s high-tech manufacturing sector.  This initiative builds on research outcomes from the Australian Research Council (ARC)-funded NetZero Hub, which fosters collaborative research to propel industrial…

Aurora Labs wins $544,000 defence grant for production scale-up

Defence, Manufacturing News

Aurora Labs announced on Wednesday it had been awarded a Defence Industry Development Grant of $544,333 on a 50/50 co-investment basis to support the acquisition of advanced manufacturing equipment. The 3D metal printing company said it had been selected as a priority sovereign industrial manufacturer for defence applications under the Sovereign Industrial Priorities Stream. The…

The AI hype is just like the blockchain frenzy – here’s what happens when the hype dies

Analysis and Commentary

By Gediminas Lipnickas, University of South Australia In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken centre stage across various industries. From AI-generated art to chatbots in customer service, every sector is seemingly poised for disruption. It’s not just in your news feed every day – venture capital is pouring in, while CEOs are eager to…

Livium explores rare-earth element extraction to expand recycling portfolio

Manufacturing News

Livium announced on Tuesday it had commenced discussions with Australian and international developers of rare-earth element extraction technologies as part of its strategy to expand into adjacent circular economy opportunities. The company said REE extraction represented an extension of recycling services for its enterprise client base, with discussions progressing with developers focused on collaboration, including…

Pure Hydrogen secures 15-year permit for Windorah gas project

Manufacturing News

Pure Hydrogen Corporation announced on Tuesday it had received a 15-year Potential Commercial Area permit from the Queensland government for its Windorah Gas Project in the Cooper Basin. The wholly-owned subsidiary Real Energy Queensland received the permit following a 22-month regulatory approval process with the Queensland government’s Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and…

Australia’s next GigaFactory: The promise of local advanced manufacturing

Analysis and Commentary

Australia stands at a pivotal juncture in its industrial evolution, according to Dr Thomas Nann, CEO at flow battery business Allegro Energy.  The convergence of technological innovation, strategic investment, and a renewed focus on sovereign capability heralds a renaissance in advanced manufacturing. I’ll use the journey of my own company, Allegro Energy, as an example…