Australia’s wine state raises bar on whisky production
Australia’s leading wine state is establishing itself as a respected whisky producer as an increasing number of South Australian distilleries launch single malts.
To be a rising star in the space economy, Australia should also look to the East
The UK’s space agency is already planning for spaceflights to Australia, taking just 90 minutes. This week it announced the site of its first “spaceport”. Where exactly a spacecraft might land in Australia is still anyone’s guess.
Aurora Labs announces MoU with Granges, hails potential for metal additive manufacturing in automotive
Aurora Labs (ASX:A3D) has announced that it has executed a memorandum of understanding with Swedish aluminium technology company Granges AG.
Thales approved to invest in Micro-X, Adelaide company to hire extra R&D staff
The Foreign Investment Review Board has approved a $10 million investment in listed Adelaide SME Micro-X (ASX:MX1) by Thales, with the companies to collaborate on new technology development for imaging systems for airports and elsewhere.
Blackmores announces new CEO
Vitamins and supplements manufacturer Blackmores (ASX:BKL) has announced that Alistair Symington will start as its new CEO and managing director in October.
To carve out a niche in space industries, Australia should focus on microgravity research rockets
Australia now has a space agency, and our federal and South Australian governments are looking to grow a prosperous space industry to boost productivity and employment.
Australian manufacturing growth streak ends in weakening economy
The manufacturing sector contracted in June according to the Australian Industry Group Performance of Manufacturing Index – ending a 33-month streak of stable or growth results – and it is experiencing the weakest conditions in nearly three years.
New Somerton plastics recycling plant opens, will create 46 new jobs
Advanced Circular Polymers’ new plastics recycling facility at Somerton, which is Australia’s largest, officially opened this morning.
Melbourne carpet manufacturer proposes ban on nylon and synthetic carpets
Supertuft, a Melbourne manufacturer of woolen carpets, has called for banning nylon and PET plastic pile carpet in Australia and New Zealand, citing the health impacts of flame retardants used in these.
$3.4 million project to take coating technology from university lab to global market by 2021
A three-year project between Deakin University, Xefco and Proficiency Consulting to scale an advanced coating technology has been announced, and is being supported by a $505,231 Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre grant.