UNSW experts join biofilm removal R&D partnership
A four-year collaborative R&D project led by Whiteley Corporation has been joined by University of NSW, which will develop and manufacture additives for use in wound care.
Manufacturing down for second straight month in September
The Australian Industry Group’s Performance of Manufacturing Index has shown the sector record a second consecutive month of contraction, with lockdown-affected Victoria contributing to the negative result.
GaardTech preparing to ship first export
Military training systems manufacturer GaardTech is preparing to ship its first export for trials by the British Army.
Ex-Google quantum chief joins Simmons’ silicon startup
Google’s former top quantum scientist John Martinis, who helped the tech giant achieve quantum supremacy, has joined Australian startup Silicon Quantum Computing, lending significant validation for its approach to the technology.
Climate explained: are consumers willing to pay more for climate-friendly products?
Shoppers once selected grocery products based simply on price or brand, but now attributes such as “climate-friendly” or “eco-friendly” are part of the consideration.
August a boom month for Visy
Visy has reported a big jump in August revenues, following its acquisition of Owens-Illinois Glass for $947 million the previous month.
NSW PPE grants program for manufacturers now open
Applications are now open for NSW government grants to assist companies in PPE production.
Australia ratifies SKA Observatory Convention
Australia has become the fourth country to ratify the Square Kilometre Array Observatory Convention, with the construction phase of the local component of the world’s largest radio telescope scheduled for mid-2021.
First fibre-reinforced geopolymer bridge for Geelong to be in use in early-2021
Load testing has finished and a bridge made out of fibre-reinforced geopolymer in Geelong is expected to be operational in the first quarter of next year.
SA connected vehicle technology begins Queensland trial
A South Australian-based V2X technology company has today begun a connected vehicle trial in Queensland which will help explore the future of co-operative intelligent transport systems.