Australian researchers show how cheap “whiskers” can aid sensing in drones
A University of Queensland engineer has led a team creating affordable “whiskers” to help small drones sense and navigate their environment.
How recycling is actually sorted, and why Australia is quite bad at it
By Jeff Seadon, Auckland University of Technology Recycling in Australia used to be fairly simple. Our older readers may remember bottle drives, paper and cardboard collections, and the trip to the scrap metal merchant to sell metals. This is called, in recycling parlance, sorting the “streams”. It creates very clean recycling that requires little sorting…
Leading Australian winery strengthens Barossa holdings
One of the leading Australian players in the Chinese wine market will increase production after purchasing a major vineyard in the Barossa Valley.
CEA Technologies signs $90 million loan to aid expansion
Radar and communications specialist CEA Technologies has signed the first contract under the Defence Export Facility.
New report calculates value added by Australian chemical manufacturing vs LNG
Research released on Tuesday by Chemistry Australia estimates the chemical sector’s annual economic contribution to Australia as $37.7 billion and 212,000 full-time jobs, and found that each petajoule it uses creates 33 times more value than the LNG industry and 68 times more value than if that gas was used to create power.
Solar-powered furniture offers off-grid connection
South Australian outdoor furniture brand Sedi has developed bespoke benches and shelter options for smart cities and regional areas.
CRC-P applications open for $20 million in plastic recycling tech grants
Applications for plastic recycling grants worth $20 million, originally announced during the federal election campaign, have been opened today.
Industry body AMTIL celebrates 20th anniversary
AMTIL, the peak body for Australia’s precision engineering and advanced manufacturing industry, has celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Morrison looking at details for commitment to protect shipping
Scott Morrison has flagged the government is working with the United States and Britain on details for an Australian role in helping safeguard shipping passages in the Middle East.
SMEs invited to apply for next round of capability grants
Eligible defence suppliers have been invited to apply for the next round of Sovereign Industrial Capability Program grants.