MicroTau’s fuel-saving film to be tested in the US by Delta Air Lines

Sydney-based MicroTau, which is commercialising sharkskin-inspired riblet films designed to reduce both drag and fuel use for planes, will have its technology tested on Delta Air Lines’ Boeing 767 fleet. According to a statement from the US carrier on Wednesday (US time) MicroTau has been added to Delta’s Sustainable Skies Lab innovation incubator. “[The program]…

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Nourish Ingredients, CABIO Biotech claim world first in precision fermentation fats Canberra-based food technology company Nourish Ingredients and its China-based partner, CABIO Biotech, have announced a major milestone. According to a statement on Wednesday, successful completion of the first commercial production of Tastilux, a “potent meaty fat”, is “a breakthrough in precision fermentation” and makes…

Gravitas Technologies awarded $1.6 million grant to commercialise “Vulloy” material

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…

Research infrastructure: Powering innovation for Australian SMEs

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…

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NSW government’s $2.5 million critical minerals co-investment fund The NSW government has launched a new $2.5 million co-investment seed funding program, which it says will “unearth the state’s next major critical minerals projects.” The new Critical Minerals Exploration Program requires a 50 per cent co-investment from successful applicants and will encourage more exploration in NSW,…