Biden science focus good news for partners
Industry, Science and Technology Minister Karen Andrews has welcomed president-elect Joe Biden’s plan to elevate the role of the chief science advisor into a Cabinet-level position for the first time.
Applications open for $30 million in federal/SA recycling grants
The federal and South Australian governments have signed a National Partnership on Recycling Infrastructure, with each contributing to a $30 million program that will support up to half the cost of new recycling projects.
Gilmour Space begins year with successful 90-kilonewton hotfire rocket test
Venture-backed Australian rocket company Gilmour Space Technologies has announced the successful hotfire test of what it says is the world’s largest single-port hybrid rocket engine, ahead of its planned first commercial orbital launch in 2022.
FormFlow, Deakin University to develop Industry 4.0 cell for metal forming
FormFlow, Deakin University and the Innovative Manufacturing CRC have announced a 12-month project to establish “an Industry 4.0 enabled manufacturing cell” for FormFlow’s metal bending process.
RMIT team pinches an idea from a lobster, uses it to make stronger 3D printed concrete
RMIT researchers have used lobster-inspired patterns to increase the strength of 3D printed concrete structures.
Manufacturing can be the engine of global recovery – here’s how
COVID-19 has given the world a sharp reminder that manufacturing and production sectors – and their enabling supply chain ecosystems – remain the most real and significant force in the global economy.
Don’t count on a roaring manufacturing comeback, says economist
A prominent economist has predicted an overall positive year for business in Australia, but tips manufacturing to be the slowest growing sector coming out of the recession.
Graphene-based sensors being developed to detect disease
Sparc Technologies Limited has established a biomedical project to detect human and animal diseases via graphene-based breath sensors.
Foton and True Green Mobility Group announce partnership on hydrogen buses
Foton Bus Australia and True Green Mobility have formed a partnership and plan to manufacture hydrogen-powered buses in NSW by Q1 2022.
Less than a week left to apply for Manufacturing Modernisation Fund grants
Companies have until January 21 to apply for grants under the second round of the federal Manufacturing Modernisation Fund, budgeted at $52.8 million.