German chemicals giant Henkel has announced an unspecified investment in 3RT, an Australian company that has developed a process to turn plantation residue into products that look and feel like high-quality hardwood.
A new facility for upskilling workers in automation will be established in the Northern Territory through a partnership between Diverseco and Charles Darwin University and awarded funding through the territory’s Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund (AMEF.) According to a statement on Wednesday, the new facility will include automation and robotics assets and expertise and support the…
The University of Melbourne and Rockwell Automation will begin a new partnership “to collaborate on research activities, jointly develop training and work together” on digitalisation and decarbonisation.
Pierlite has launched what it says is the country’s first air-purifying LED light fitting, able inactivate and remove 99.995 per cent of harmful pathogens and deliver 170 cubic metres per hour of clean air.
There are difficulties at the moment, sure, but we need to maintain some measured optimism while acknowledging the speedbumps. Vik Bansal explains.
CSIRO is welcoming applications for its free, ten-week Innovate to Grow: Advanced Manufacturing program, with spots available for 25 SME manufacturing companies.
Zip Water has announced that it will refresh its branding over the next 12 months, marking its current 75th anniversary year. The drinking water company – which has brought products including the first on-wall instant water boiler and sparkling water tap to market – was established in 1947. “We wouldn’t be where we are today…
John Hopkins has been appointed as the new Managing Director and CEO of Export Finance Australia, replacing Swati Dave. Hopkins has been at the nation’s export credit and overseas infrastructure financing agency since 2012, and moves into the current role from Chief Risk Officer. “Mr Hopkins’ 25 years in corporate and financial services and his…
Husband-and-wife sustainable packaging company Great Wrap has held a $24 million Series A round ahead of the launch of its commercial bioplastics business. The Australian Financial Review reported over the weekend that the raise included $11 million from investors such as Thomas Food International’s Darren Thomas and Woolworths’ venture arm W23, as well as $13…
Valo launches new stadium lighting Adelaide stadium lighting manufacturer VALO has launched its new Zenith Gen-V lED light which claims to be the world’s smallest, lightest and most powerful sports luminaire in its class. The company, which recently onshored production to a new $8 million research, development and manufacturing hub at Kent Town, said the…
