Monash University researchers have created an innovative water filtration membrane that effectively removes small PFAS molecules, a significant advance over traditional filters that struggle with these persistent pollutants. PFAS, dubbed “forever chemicals,” are widely used in industrial and consumer products and pose potential health risks due to their environmental persistence. Their presence in Australian drinking…
Materials engineering specialist Gravitas Technologies has been awarded a $1.6 million grant under the federal government’s Industry Growth Program, which the company says will accelerate the commercialisation and scaling of its Vulloy product. According to a statement from Gravitas on Tuesday, Vulloy is “an advanced high-performance material” with applications in sectors including defence, aerospace, and…
By Susan Stone, University of South Australia The past week has seen the United States single-handedly rewrite the underlying paradigm for global trade. And while it is fair to say that the methods are extreme, the underlying goal of the policy is not unique to the US. Indeed, the push to support, and expand, domestic…
In the competitive landscape of modern business, access to cutting-edge research infrastructure can be the difference between stagnation and growth for small to medium enterprises. By David Martin. While many Australian SMEs might view research facilities as the exclusive domain of universities and large corporations, the reality is quite different. Australia boasts a robust ecosystem…
Doftek, an Australian automotive tech company specialising in active wheel alignment systems, has appointed former Mercedes-AMG CTO Jochen Hermann to its Advisory Board.
Global diary company Fonterra has plans to upgrade the cheddaring tower, as its Wynyard, Tasmania cheese factory.
The South Australian government is proposing a new industrial precent to boost its defence manufacturing capabilities.
Weld Australia has urged Australian governments to strengthen domestic manufacturing instead of retaliatory action in the wake of US global tariffs.
German rail technology group Vossloh has opened a new manufacturing plant in Bendigo, Victoria. The plant will manufacture up to 200 railway turnout components a year, including switches and rail fasteners. It will also feature a solar power system, providing an output of around 228 kilowatts. Vossloh added that this new plant features modern…
Mars Wrigley Australia has invested $6.5 million in a new production line to boost its gum and mints manufacturing capacity by more than 60 per cent while cutting plastic waste.