Bread beats landfill for overripe bananas
Another circular economy initiative has been announced by a large Australian business, this time by Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW), which will use overripe bananas in bread.
On just and sustainable terms: new research highlights importance of manufacturing in a changing world
Research by Western Sydney University and the University of Newcastle, studying ten companies within the state, has considered the future of manufacturing and its role in addressing “challenges of growing inequality, social exclusion and environmental degradation.”
Supply deal brings Australian-made, graphene-enhanced footwear closer to reality
Two WA companies, First Graphene (ASX: FGR) and boot-maker Steel Blue, announced a 24-month supply agreement, with graphene additives to enhance an upcoming release of safety boots. This nanomaterial will be incorporated in boot components, including a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) sole. Graphene is a single layer of hexagonally-arranged carbon atoms, first successfully created in…
Citigroup overseeing Pact’s contract manufacturing division sale
Pact Group (ASX:PGH) announced on Tuesday that it had appointed Citigroup to oversee the sale of its contract manufacturing division, which is worth an estimated $200 million.
Australia needs more engineers. And more of them need to be women
Engineering skills underpin the functioning of our societies and economies. As we face the global challenges presented by a changing climate, food and water scarcity, loss of biodiversity and globalisation, these skills will only become more important.
Circular economy program marks 10 millionth recycled cup at Sydney event
Closed Loop held an event in Sydney on Monday to recycle its 10 millionth cup under the Simply Cups program.
Nulon manufacturing will shift to upgraded Fuchs sites in Victoria and NSW
Fuchs has announced that it will move production of Nulon automotive fluids to recently-upgraded sites at Beresfield, NSW and Sunshine, Victoria.
Brendan Nelson to head Boeing in Oceania
Former federal opposition leader Brendan Nelson will become president of Boeing Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific, effective February 11, replacing Maureen Dougherty in the role.
How an Aussie invention could soon cut 5% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions
By Andrew Blakers, Professor of Engineering, Australian National University In the 1980s, a global race was underway: to find a more efficient way of converting energy from the sun into electricity. Some 30 years ago, our research team at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) came up with a breakthrough, called the PERC silicon…
Innovators earn $4.7 million in January Accelerating Commercialisation grant round
Grants totalling $4.7 million and shared among nine companies under the federal Accelerating Commercialisation program have been announced.