Australian team wins international prize for sustainable packaging invention
A Monash University team has won a prize for innovation at the global WorldStar Student Awards, developing a fibreboard packaging product using 30 per cent peanut husks.
Fleet Space Technologies launches fifth satellite
Adelaide-based satellite manufacturer Fleet Space Technologies have successfully launched their fifth commercial nanosatellite and are looking to expand production in Australia.
Energy Renaissance to lead project developing new battery management system
Energy Renaissance, which plans to soon become Australia’s first maker of lithium ion batteries, is developing a defence-grade battery management system in collaboration with the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre and the CSIRO. The $1.46 million project will develop the “nerve centre” of a battery, collecting and analysing information on a system’s health and usage…
Plans approved for Western Sydney Startup Hub
The NSW Government’s proposed Western Sydney Startup Hub has been given planning approval, paving the way for heritage buildings in North Parramatta to be “sensitively restored” for entrepreneurs.
Hypersonix, Boeing sign agreement on hydrogen-powered, hypersonic craft for satellite launch
Australian startup Hypersonix has announced an agreement with aerospace giant Boeing to investigate the design of a reusable, hydrogen-powered, hypersonic vehicle to take satellites into low-earth orbit.
Final five picked for naval drone program
The shortlist has been announced for Block One of SEA129 Phase 5 maritime unmanned aerial system (UAS) program.
Australian 3D printer installed in El Salvador
Spee3D has broken into the Latin American market, with one of their machines to be installed at the 3D In Metal printing service bureau in El Salvador.
Dutch agreement is bridge to local manufacturing for Australian firm
Sustainable Infrastructure Systems has signed a deal with a Dutch firm to manufacture lightweight fibreglass bridges and jetties for the Oceania region from Adelaide, South Australia.
India-Australia cooperation on trade in critical minerals
This article explores India’s need for critical minerals in the new energy economy and Australia’s strength in the critical minerals sector. It also offers key suggestions on ways in which India and Australia can enable this partnership.
Manufacturing Excellence Forum Sunshine Coast launches
A new group supporting the development of manufacturing in the Sunshine Coast has been launched, and will hold its first event this week.