RMIT team pinches an idea from a lobster, uses it to make stronger 3D printed concrete
RMIT researchers have used lobster-inspired patterns to increase the strength of 3D printed concrete structures.
Manufacturing can be the engine of global recovery – here’s how
COVID-19 has given the world a sharp reminder that manufacturing and production sectors – and their enabling supply chain ecosystems – remain the most real and significant force in the global economy.
Don’t count on a roaring manufacturing comeback, says economist
A prominent economist has predicted an overall positive year for business in Australia, but tips manufacturing to be the slowest growing sector coming out of the recession.
Graphene-based sensors being developed to detect disease
Sparc Technologies Limited has established a biomedical project to detect human and animal diseases via graphene-based breath sensors.
Foton and True Green Mobility Group announce partnership on hydrogen buses
Foton Bus Australia and True Green Mobility have formed a partnership and plan to manufacture hydrogen-powered buses in NSW by Q1 2022.
Less than a week left to apply for Manufacturing Modernisation Fund grants
Companies have until January 21 to apply for grants under the second round of the federal Manufacturing Modernisation Fund, budgeted at $52.8 million.
Global companies set to supply South Australia’s next ‘Big Battery
Electricity generator and retailer AGL has short listed two major global energy storage companies to supply a huge battery system at a South Australian power station that will be more than twice the size of Tesla’s original 100 megawatt ‘Big Battery’ commissioned in the state’s Mid North in 2017.
Cannabis oil manufacturing license will address local shortages, says ANTG
Australian Natural Therapeutics Group has announced it has received a license to manufacture cannabis oil in large quantities at its Armidale site, which it says will help address local supply issues. Most of Australia’s medical cannabis is currently sourced from Canada, and there are only three other local companies besides ANTG producing medical-grade cannabis oil.…
Net-zero, carbon-neutral, carbon-negative … confused by all the carbon jargon? Then read this
Countries around the world are taking steps to tackle climate change and become net-zero emitters of carbon dioxide (CO₂) by 2050. Most recently, Joe Biden’s presidential election win means the US is the latest nation to adopt the goal.
Patent application for waste-to-fibre production process
ASX-listed biotechnology company Nanollose and Grasim Industries have filed a joint patent application for a novel process for environmentally-friendly fibres.