The federal government has announced $35 million in funding for the new Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre which will bring together industry and public sector researchers. The centre was announced in March but the funding, which will be matched by $150 million from the private sector and last for 10 years, was not announced.…
Australian materials developer, Talga Resources (ASX: TLG) has completed positive commercial testing of lithium-ion batteries fabricated with its graphite Talnode-C anode. The tests, one of a number underway with a range of technical and commercial partners, was performed in Italy by IV Electrics, maker of the Lacama electric motorcycle (pictured). The batteries were subjected to…
Perth shipbuilder Austal (ASX: ASB) has continued its run of successes with a $369 million contract to supply two Expeditionary Fast Transport Ships (EPF) the U.S. Navy. This extends the company’s contracts for the twin-hulled vessels to 2022 and will bring to 14 the number in service providing lofistics support. The EPF, one of two…
Comment by Peter Roberts One of Australia’s big four banks has broken ranks and come out swinging against one of the latest trends in record-keeping for business – blockchain. Maria Bellmas, associate director, trade and supply chain product at ANZ, published an article on the company website to pose the question “Is blockchain a false…
High technology defence contractor, Raytheon has begun construction of a $50 million factory, to be known as the Centre for Joint Integration. The company, which holds a number of contracts with Defence, will manufacture a new short-range air defence missile system under a $2.5 billion contract. The system is based on the Raytheon/Kongsberg National Advanced…
Global defence contractor Thales has chosen Adelaide electronics firm REDARC to supply a dual power system for its Australian developed and made Hawkei protected vehicle. REDARC will provide a dual power solution based on their off the shelf technology which had its origins in equipping recreational vehicles and caravans. The system provides constant, regulated power…
By Peter Roberts When wine connoisseurs think of fine wine they rarely think of South Australia’s Riverland, and never of Berri Estates with its price-busting five litre casks. But on a tour of businesses in the Riverland last week it was hard to miss the ambition of Accolade Wines, Berri’s parent, to move upmarket. Accolade,…
Medical technology company Reece Limited (ASX: RCE) has won US patent protection for a range of new synthetic antibiotics it has developed and manufactured in Australia. The company announced that the US Patents and Trade Marks Office had granted patents over 23 claims for patent including its lead drug candidate, RECCE 327. The company has…
Perth’s Lithium Australia (ASX: LIT) has begun a feasibility study to evaluate the direct production of battery cathode products such as lithium iron phosphate (LFP) from mine wastes. The study, to be be carried out in Germany using mica feed material from the Sadisdorf lithium/tin deposit, is part of its plans to move to battery…
The newly launched Australian Balustrade Association has announced a national survey as part of its plan to ‘get serious’ about safety. The association’s launch, at Elite Glass in Melbourne on Thursday, was well-attended by industry leaders, founding members and Victorian Skills Commissioner, Neil Coulson. Speakers called for the industry to work together to eradicate the…
