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H3 and Kite team up for hydrogen fuel cell powered electric aviation

Manufacturing NewsBy Peter Roberts June 20, 2023

Toulouse, France-based H3 Dynamics and Melbourne-based electric aviation motor manufacturer Kite Magnetics have joined forces to develop cutting-edge hydrogen-electric propulsion system for the aviation sector. The collaboration aims to support aircraft manufacturers in adopting new green hydrogen and electric technologies and accelerating the development of advanced aero-compliant systems. Founder and CEO of Kite Magnetics Dr…

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Western Australia moves towards green steel production

Analysis and Commentary, Manufacturing NewsBy Peter Roberts June 20, 2023

Western Australia has joined South Australia in ambitions to create a green steel manufacturing capability, with the release of a new report by the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA). The Western Australia’s Green Steel Opportunity report maps five ways WA iron ore can be used to reduce emissions from steelmaking: Green iron ore…

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OKA hires staff as all terrain vehicle manufacturer revives

Manufacturing NewsBy Peter Roberts June 20, 2023

The Managing Director of OKA All Terrain Vehicles Dean Robinson has done what many thought impossible – revive the unique OKA brand and manufacturer which once built rugged all wheel drive light trucks for outback use. A total of 448 OKAs were built and welcomed by mining companies and tourism companies for their higher capacity…

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Graphene successful in protecting mild steel from corrosion

TechnologyBy Peter Roberts June 20, 2023

A Melbourne researcher has found ways to utilise graphene to coat mild steel, protecting it from corrosion and overcoming a technical barrier which has prevented successful coating of the ubiquitious metal. Lecturer in the School of Vocational Engineering, RMIT Dr Sanjid Ahmed Patwary found in the study he led that graphene coatings dposited by chemical…

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Applications open for CSIRO’s free Innovate to Grow program

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter June 20, 2023

CSIRO has invited small and medium-sized manufacturers (fewer than 200 employees) to sign up for the free, ten-week online Innovate to Grow program, designed to help companies increase their R&D knowledge to better develop new products and services. According to a program description on the science agency’s website, it will assist companies to: Identify innovation…

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Hunter programme progresses with first production ship block underway

Defence, Manufacturing NewsBy Peter Roberts June 20, 2023

The Hunter Class Frigate Program has advanced to the next phase with the prototype phase far advanced and the construction of the first Hunter production ship block now started. According to a statement from shipbuilder BAE Systems Australia, the development demonstrated the progress underway at the Osborne Naval Shipyard which was newly constructed by the…

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HydGene Renewables backed for hydrogen from biomass

Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Peter Roberts June 20, 2023

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has backed HydGene Renewables which has developed an alternative green hydrogen solution that turns biomass into hydrogen in a process that is both renewable and carbon negative. The HydGene technique uses novel biocatalysts to convert the sugars derived from organic waste, including agricultural waste, into valuable products like hydrogen.…

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Sicona raises $22 million for battery expansion

TechnologyBy Peter Roberts June 20, 2023

Sicona Battery Technologies has raised $22 million in Series A funding which will be used to further the company’s development plans both in Australia and the United States. The $22 million investment was led by India’s Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd, Australian venture capital investor Artesian, and Electrification & Decarbonization AIE LP, a fund managed by…

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Serco tunes up Oboe for landing craft need

DefenceBy Peter Roberts June 19, 2023

The Australian Maritime Alliance (AMA) has reviewed all aspects of its proposal to meet the Australian Defence Force’s needs for medium duty landing craft to ensure the group remained ready to deliver the critical programme for Australia. The AMA, made up of engineering group and shipbuilder Civmec, and defence services company Serco, looked at AMA’s…

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Manufacturing news briefs – stories you might have missed

Manufacturing NewsBy Peter Roberts June 19, 2023

Custom Denning completes manufacturing expansion Bus manufacturer Custom Denning has recently completed the expansion project at its Charles Street manufacturing facility in St Marys, Sydney (pictured). The newly renovated office at Charles Street now serves as the new home for Custom Denning’s Accounting and Payroll team, who have relocated from the main office at Vallance…

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