Vital Signs: a 3-point plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050
Every January Larry Fink, the head of the world’s largest funds manager, BlackRock, sends a letter to the chief executives of major public companies.
Gladstone to get “first in Australia” gas network hydrogen supply
A $1.7 million grant has been announced to support a new gas injection facility, which will add up to 10 per cent hydrogen into Gladstone’s gas network.
Advanced Manufacturing Expo preliminary program now available
AMX2020 will run from May 13 to May 15 at the Sydney Showground, and cover themes including automation and robotics, industrial IoT, and government grants.
Defence companies vie for slice of $35 billion Australian frigate pie
Detailed planning for Australia’s Hunter Class Frigate Program is well underway as local companies vie for a slice of the $35 billion project.
Calix announces 144 per cent revenue increase for half-year
Chemical technology business Calix (ASX: CXL) has announced a sales revenue increase of 144 per cent in the first half of the financial year.
PCB maker eyes further JSF work internationally
Queanbeyan’s Lintek has upgraded its facility, and is attempting to increase its participation in the global F-35 program. Lintek employs roughly 50 at the site, and makes microwave and high-frequency printed circuit board using a patented “high vacuum deposition” process, enabling very accurate copper features to be created. It is a supplier to government departments,…
Victorian government announces funding increase for recycling initiatives
The Victorian government has announced extra funding to encourage recycling and waste minimisation in the state’s businesses.
NSW TAFE review announced
The NSW government has announced a review of the state’s $2.3 billion TAFE system, headed by businessman David Gonski and Western Sydney University Chancellor Peter Shergold, which will report back by July.
Soldiers to train in use of Australian-developed metal 3D printers under new trial
A 12-month trial between the Australian Army, Charles Darwin University and 3D printer manufacturer SPEE3D has been launched, and will provide training to soldiers for “3D printing in the field.”
We won’t have fusion generators in five years. But the holy grail of clean energy may still be on its way
Recent reports from scientists pursuing a new kind of nuclear fusion technology are encouraging, but we are still some distance away from the “holy grail of clean energy”.