Manufacturing news briefs – stories you might have missed

ClearVue secures second solar window order from US customer Building-integrated photovoltaics company ClearVue Technologies has secured a repeat order from System USA for a solar greenhouse demonstrator showroom. The $175,000 project will create a demonstrator greenhouse exhibiting ClearVue technology which generates electricity from its solar glazing. The project will be eligible for incentives under the…

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Applications sought for ASCA pitch day in September

The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) will hold a pitch day in September, with development contracts worth up to $750,000 on offer for companies successfully outlining their technologies to Defence. According to a statement from defence industry minister Pat Conroy on Friday, expressions of interest are open until July 22, with selected companies invited to…

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Ampcontrol’s first sustainability report sets ambitious net zero targets

Electrical engineer Ampcontrol has unveiled ambitious net zero targets in its first-ever annual Sustainability Report The report provides transparency of annual plans and targets to combat climate action at scale, reduce operating emissions, and support industry towards decarbonisation Achievements to date include achieving a 30 percent% reduction in operational emissions in 2023 – 12 percent…

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Why the $11 billion Australian medtech sector’s supply chain is at risk of another “COVID” shock

The medtech sector needs further investment in manufacturing to protect against further potential global shocks as medical supply chains in Australia have not recovered fully from the COVID-19 pandemic which caused havoc with patient care. By Dr Jack Richards.  In the face of threats like pandemics and shifting economic and geopolitical conditions, it’s imperative that…

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Manufacturing news briefs — stories you might have missed

NIOA Group announces new Chief Growth Officer Defence contractor the NIOA Group has announced the appointment of a new Chief Growth Officer, defence industry executive Andrew Crickenberger, formerly Vice President of Strategy for L3Harris Technologies’  Aerojet Rocketdyne division. According to a statement, Crickenberger has a career spanning over three decades as a senior executive with multi-national defence companies.…

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