First video of new Australian-assembled EV ahead of launch next month
It’s quiet, it’s not a smoker, it’s a great cargo and parcel transfer asset, it’s greener than most, it’s economical, it’s practical.
Biomedical Translation Fund backs three Australian projects
The federal government has announced backing for three promising Australian companies through the Biomedical Translation Fund.
Styleride announces it will increase production following acquisition by Lazzerini
Italy’s Lazzerini has acquired Acacia Ridge, Queensland-based Styleride Seating Systems.
Mission control boost for Australian Space Agency
A Mission Control Centre will be built alongside the new Australian Space Agency in Adelaide to provide a focal point for orbiting spacecraft.
RMIT and University of Sheffield form new partnership on advanced manufacturing
RMIT and the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre have formalised a memorandum of understanding, which would see them partnering on industry-driven research addressing a “range of problems in advanced manufacturing”.
Why some don’t miss the bus
At bus maker Volgren, Australian automotive business is booming. Last year was their best since 2011, with over 600 buses made, and around 30 nifty low-floor vehicles going straight to Japan. Good morning, doomsayers!
Microfluidic chip could reduce radiotherapy side effects
Organ-on-a-chip technology is being used to develop 3D models that allow researchers in South Australia to investigate the impact of radiotherapy on the body’s tissues.
Fuchs to acquire Australian engine oil maker Nulon
Germany’s Fuchs Group has announced that it will acquire Nulon Products Australia, and intends to keep both local production and all 65 roles at the Australian maker of automotive lubricants..
Commonwealth and Naval Group sign Submarine Design Contract
The federal government has signed the Submarine Design Contract with France’s Naval Group for the Attack Class submarines, following the recent signing of the project’s Strategic Partnering Agreement.
Wind turbine listening device prepares for commercial launch
Final trials of listening devices that monitor the health of wind turbines and use satellite communication to transmit data will take place in the coming months ahead of a commercial launch mid year.