Monash lithium technology could treat new mineral sources

Monash University engineers have developed and tested EDTA-aided loose nanofiltration (EALNF), a new method enabling direct lithium extraction from lithium-rich saltwater sources which are untappable using current methods. With some predicting global lithium supply could fall short of demand as early as 2025, the innovative technology sets a new standard in lithium processing, according to…

HPA processing, ‘4D digital twins’ and breakthrough hydrogen storage among newly-funded CRC-P projects

Round 16 Cooperative Research Centres Project (CRC-P) grants totalling approximately $55 million have been awarded to 23 projects, involving companies including junior mining explorer Impact Minerals, medical test maker ZiP Diagnostics, drone mapping specialist Emesent, and hydrogen storage company Rux Energy. In a statement on Tuesday, industry minister Ed Husic said one grant for almost…

ABT to offer automatic collision avoidance braking

Fail-safe commercial vehicle brake manufacturer Advanced Braking Technology has announced a global distribution agreement with RaptorTech Pty Ltd to distribute, market and sell its auto braking system designed to integrate with Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS). ABT, which supplies the mining and defence sectors with sealed braking systems, will market and sell the product for an…

LBT Innovations in first US sale of pharma lab system

Automated laboratory systems manufacturer LBT Innovations has completed the sale of an APAS Independence instrument (pictured) to Bristol Myers Squibb in the United States, the first to a pharmaceutical customer in the US. The APAS Independence instrument utilises artificial intelligence, image analysis and software engineering to monitor quality in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility by automating…

Conflux Technology secures $11 million in Series B round

3D printed automotive, aerospace and drone heat exchanger manufacturer Conflux Technology has secured $11 million in its Series B funding round, led by the Victorian government venture capital arm Breakthrough Victoria. Breakthrough pledged $5 million along with investors AM Ventures and Acorn Capital, with the cash to be used to accelerate development of its Conflux…

IDT Australia revenue hits new high

Pharmaceutical manufacturer IDT Australia has reported revenue for the quarter ended 30 September up 70 percent on the previous corresponding period to reach a two year high of $5.2 million. The Melbourne company said the results were encouraging and came on top of the it submitting proposals worth $24.7 million and securing $6.8 million in…