Wire arc additive manufacturing company AML3D has announced a project with Century Engineering to upgrade the company’s robotic welding system. According to a statement from ASX-listed AML3D on Wednesday, the order is worth $0.28 million and will see it retrofit its fellow Adelaide-based business’s older welding system to a newer ARCEMY metal 3D printing system.…
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Environmental Clean Technologies in lignite-based soil improvement hook up Industrial technology group Environmental Clean Technologies has signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with ESG Agriculture for the development and offtake of soil health products. This HoA is a precursor to a Joint Venture (JV) between the companies in developing a lignite-based nitrogen soil health product,…
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A speargun-based invention by a PhD student promises could time and money in the design of offshore wind farms, according to RMIT University. Results on tests of Junlin Rong’s device published in the Canadian Geotechnical Journal show the “speargun projectile penetrometer” (SPP) could be twice as effective as currently-used lightweight free-fall soil testers, and much…
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SunCable’s flagship AAPowerLink project to take Australian renewable electricity to Singapore via a high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system has received major environmental approval. The approval allows the company to progress the development, commercial, and engineering activities required to advance the project to Final Investment Decision. SunCable has obtained its principal environmental approval from…
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The federal government has has identified a ‘fix’ for braking problems in 1,100 Hawkei military vehicles, with deliveries set to resume from manufacturer French group Thales according to media reports. ABC news reported that planning is underway to rollout the repaired Hawkei vehicles to the Australian Defence Force. The news comes after a protracted fix…
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B-cycle 2.0 consultation is now open to gather information in readiness to reform Australia’s battery product stewardship and B-Cycle recycling scheme. The Battery Stewardship Council (BSC) announced industry consultation on its proposal to modify and future-proof the B-cycle Scheme. Representatives from industry, governments and organisations are invited to provide written feedback on the B-cycle Scheme…
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South Australia is set to be 100 percent net renewable power by 2027 – a remarkable world first based only on solar PV and wind. Giles Parkinson explains the milestone’s importance. When the federal and state governments were deciding on a location to announce a funding deal that will underwrite South Australia’s final leap to…
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Space launch services provider Southern Launch has announced that South Korean rocket manufacturer UNASTELLA Corporation will launch from Australia after signing an agreement in Seoul. UNASTELLA is aiming to develop a small lift rocket based off proven South Korean technologies, and plans at least four launches a year. The company’s orbit capable rocket and the…
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The federal government has released Australia’s RNA Blueprint, which it says will “guide advanced manufacturing growth and help create more high-paying jobs” within a sector estimated to add “up to $8 billion” to national GDP over the next decade. In a statement on Tuesday, industry minister Ed Husic said the blueprint (available here) focussed on…
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Cold spray additive manufacturing company Titomic has announced the appointment of Dr Patricia Dare to lead its defence and aerospace efforts in the United States. In a statement on Tuesday, the company cited the new hire as part of its emphasis on expanding into the defence sector, particularly within the US, and said Dare’s experience…
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