Victorian startup announces world-first wheel alignment device
Doftek has announced that it is developing an active wheel alignment system — with claimed handling, fuel saving and other benefits — which can be fitted to a car’s suspension system.
Wearable tech company launches crowdfunding campaign for baby monitoring
Goldilocks Suit has turned to crowdfunding to bring them one step closer to full-scale production of their baby sensor singlet after the COVID-19 recession dried up other sources of funding.
Learning from nature: a new flapping drone can take off, hover and swoop like a bird
We have developed four-winged bird-like robots, called ornithopters, that can take off and fly with the agility of swifts, hummingbirds and insects. We did this by reverse engineering the aerodynamics and biomechanics of these creatures.
ARENA backs ‘heavy hitter’ initiative to reduce industrial greenhouse emissions
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has provided $300,000 to ClimateWorks for the Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative (ETI), which will investigate solutions for five supply chains in “hard-to-abate sectors” such as steel and fertiliser manufacturing.
Brisbane portable scanner company raises $9 m to progress trials
ASX-listed brain scanner technology company EMVision Medical Devices has announced the successful close of a $9 million capital raising.
NT government, space agency sign MoU
The Northern Territory government and the Australian Space Agency have signed a memorandum of understanding that each says will take advantage of the NT’s geography and infrastructure as the space industry grows.
WA government announces grants for PPE manufacturing
The Western Australian government has offered matched funding of up to $500,000 for SMEs wanting to manufacture PPE, in one of three rounds announced on Thursday under its Local Capability Fund program.
UNSW to offer world’s first quantum engineering degree
The University of NSW will offer a world-first bachelor degree in quantum engineering, citing the need to grow local skills in an industry predicted to be worth as much as $4 billion in Australia within two decades.
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Gold Coast dessert manufacturer launches dairy powders for wellness market
Gold Coast-based beverage and dessert powders manufacturer Frosty Boy has announced the launch of a new nutritional supplement business, Wellboost