Australia’s only manufacturer of solar PV panels is beginning to build its local supply chain through an agreement with aluminium extrusion company Capral Aluminium in preparation for embarking on a project to build a massive new factory. While Tindo’s plans to increase its output to 1GW per annum are in the development stage, it has…
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Ophthalmic surgical device manufacturer Nova Eye Medical has reported a record combination of sales growth and operating result improvement during the year ended 30 June 2024. Underpinned by solid performance in its core glaucoma segment including its flagship product, iTrack Advance, the company’s sales in July 2024 were materially above the previous year. Investments recently…
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A new $60-million Biosustainability Hub at The University of Queensland will use synthetic biology to help businesses transition to net zero. Funded by government, industry and UQ, the Biosustainability Hub aims to be is a one-stop-shop for big companies to transform their production practices and create carbon neutral economically viable products and materials. Hub director…
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Quantum technologies – which may soon provide huge advances in computing, communication and sensing – are rapidly growing in strategic importance.
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Tasmea has acquired communication and energy infrastructure company Future Engineering Group for $84.5 million.
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Lion Energy and Samsung will jointly develop a green hydrogen hub at Port of Brisbane that will initially produce and dispense more than 420kg of green hydrogen per day. Lion and Samsung subsidiary DGA Energy Solutions Australia have signed an agreement that will see Samsung C&T pay A$3.7 million to Lion for pre-construction costs. In…
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Australian businesses trail their Asia-Pacific counterparts in their digital strategy and AI adoption, according to a major survey by CPA Australia. However it is not all bad news – our focus on cybersecurity and data protection is a positive for Australian businesses. CPA Australia’s 2024 Business Technology Report found that only 53 per cent of…
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Spanish major pool equipment maker Fluidra has acquired West Australian commercial pool manufacturer Chadson Engineering.
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A new hub making manufactured timber as strong as steel is being investigated in Australia’s ‘green triangle’.
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Every day Australian manufacturers face numerous challenges from economic ups and downs, changes in consumer demand, and technology shifts. A company’s technology choice is one of the key insurances manufacturers can take out against such disruptions, according to Director – Solution Engineers, ANZ at Epicor Ian MacDonald, one of four leaders taking part in our…
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