Grant Australia the opportunity to innovate
The current economic crisis has exposed the decay in Australia’s manufacturing capability and highlighted the need for increased investment in innovation.
Australian researchers develop new acid-resistant zero-cement concrete
An RMIT team has developed a zero-cement concrete, made of recycled industrial by-products, which it says suffers almost no corrosion and could save on maintenance costs when used as sewage pipes.
Global factory robot sales slowed in 2019, though figures the third-highest on record
A total of 373,000 industrial robots were sold in 2019, according to newly-released figures, with two-thirds of all new units sold in the Asia region.
Global carbon fibre market set back “four to five years” on the back of aerospace, automotive slump
A new report has significantly downgraded expansion in the global market for carbon fibre-reinforced polymers versus 2017 predictions, with the biggest change in the aerospace sector.
Industry 4.0 advanced apprenticeship pilot gains $7.2 million funding extension
The federal government has extended an advanced apprenticeship pilot, involving six universities and industry partners, with the next intake of students to begin early next year.
Highlights from the 4th International Forum on Additive Manufacturing
By RMIT Advanced Manufacturing Precinct and Centre for Additive Manufacture The 4th International Forum on Additive Manufacturing, delivered virtually on 9 September, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia proved by all accounts to be a great success. The Forum general chair Professor Milan Brandt of the Centre for Additive Manufacturing, RMIT University attracted a number of international,…
Australian Phase 1 clinical trials of DNA-based Covid-19 vaccine to begin
The University of Sydney has announced Phase 1 human trials of Australia’s first DNA-based Covid-19 vaccine.
Nufarm announces $456 million net loss
ASX-listed agricultural chemical business Nufarm has announced a full-year net loss of $456 million, down from a $38.3 million profit a year ago. The results included $215 million in impairments from its European assets, and the sale of its South American operations to Sumitomo Chemical for $1.2 billion, completed in April. “The agricultural markets in…
WA government announces defence industry training package
The Western Australian government has announced $18.3 million in programs to build defence industry skills, which it says aims to attract more defence manufacturing work to the state.
Tasmanian drone engine specialist earns $150,000 defence exporter grant
Currawong Engineering has been awarded a $150,000 Defence Global Competitiveness grant, assisting investment in production equipment.