ARC Linkage grant awarded for battery electrode work with Toyota
Researchers at Deakin University have been awarded an Australian Research Council grant to develop new solid-state battery technology with Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan).
Speedpanel attracts $876,569 grant for project to develop next-generation, low-carbon product
Speedpanel, Swinburne University’s Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure and other industry partners have announced an Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre-backed project to develop new materials and processes for building industry products.
Patent Box a generational opportunity for Australian industry
By Forum member Barry Thomas, Cook Medical As an exporting medical devices company that employs more than 600 people, Cook Medical has long been a champion for tax reform to stimulate innovation and manufacturing. Recent comments by the federal treasurer that the government would take a “close look” at a Patent Box scheme…
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.