Ampcontrol shows off new EV charger for mine electricifation

Hunter Valley electrical engineering manufacturer Ampcontrol has showcased a mine specification DC Electric Vehicle Charger at mine innovation event the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney, NSW. The company displayed a range of mining electrification solutions including Electric Vehicle Charging for mine sites at IMARC. A number of DC chargers and DRIFTEX, the…

$600,000 funding for innovative defence projects

A research project that will utilise satellite technology to aid in disaster response is one of four initiatives to receive funding in the latest round of grants from South Australia’s Defence Innovation Partnership’s Collaborative Research Fund (CRF). The research introduce a new technique for satellite-based connectivity for emergency services and Defence personnel in hazardous environments…

Governments pandemic boost to VET spending

The extent of the Australian and state and territory governments’ boost in spending on vocational education and training (VET) during the Covid-19 pandemic has become clear in new figures released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). Governments spent $10.4 billion on VET in 2021, according to the report Government funding of VET…

SPEE3D 3D printers on show to UK, US defence personnel

Metal additive manufacturing technology company SPEE3D is demonstrating its WarpSPEE3D printer at Project Convergence, showcasing the benefits of Additive Manufacturing technology to several nations, including the company’s partner the British army. Running until November 9, the U.S. Army Future Command’s Project Convergence 2022 is a multi-national military display that will evaluate approximately 300 technologies, focusing…

IMCRC showcases industry/research collaboration

The Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) has opened a two-day Australian Manufacturing Innovation Showcase at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne, Victoria. On display are the innovative outcomes of over 40 collaborative manufacturing research and development (R&D) projects between ambitious Australian businesses and research organisations, including 13 leading universities and the CSIRO. With support…

CSL secures access to mRNA vaccine technology

Biotechnology and vaccine manufacturer CSL has licensed late stage self-amplifying mRNA vaccine platform technology from global vaccine developer Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings. Arcturus is developing next generation mRNA vaccines including a Covid-19 vaccine candidate that recently reported results from a major Phase 3 vaccine efficacy study. The vaccine candidate met its clinical goals in the study…