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Building activity produces 18% of emissions and a shocking 40% of our landfill waste. We must move to a circular economy – here’s how

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter June 7, 2023

By M. Reza Hosseini, Deakin University and Tuba Kocaturk, Deakin University Architecture, engineering and construction employ 1.2 million people in Australia and account for 9% of GDP. But our biggest services sector also produces roughly 40% of landfill waste and accounts for 18.1% of Australia’s carbon footprint. The sector must change its practices fast for…

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CSIRO to invest $25 million in Advanced Engineering Biology program

Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Staff Reporter June 7, 2023

The nation’s science agency, CSIRO, has announced it will invest $25 million up to 2027 in a new Future Science Platform, titled Advanced Engineering Biology (AEB), which aims to “integrate engineering and biology to develop solutions for broad-ranging issues”. Engineering biology, also known as synthetic biology, involves applying engineering principles to biology, constructing new and…

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The high speed rail you get, when you have no high speed rail

Analysis and Commentary, Manufacturing NewsBy Peter Roberts June 7, 2023

By Peter Roberts Infrastructure minister Catherine King has announced the appointments to the Board of the High Speed Rail Authority after a ‘merit-based process. According to a statement: “This process has resulted in a Board comprising the appropriate skills, qualifications, knowledge and experience to best bring high-speed rail to reality.” While the new board is…

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PakTech onshores secondary packaging production

Manufacturing NewsBy Peter Roberts June 7, 2023

US sustainable packaging producer PakTech is to onshore manufacture of its secondary packaging made from 100 percent recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The company announced today its official launch in Australia and news that it would service existing customers including Hawkers Brewery, Billson’s of Beechworth and The Apple Press as well as new customers with locally…

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Endua unveils prototype power bank system

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter June 6, 2023

Endua, an energy storage company that last month announced $11.8 million in pre-series private funding ($7.5 million for private sources), has unveiled the first of its modular hydrogen power banks. According to a statement on Tuesday, the new system will be used for testing as Endua develops its green hydrogen solution with a focus on…

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Carbon Revolution projects profit as ‘tailwinds’ drive progress

Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Peter Roberts June 6, 2023

Carbon fibre road wheel manufacturer Carbon Revolution has released new forecasts for future sales and confirmed a path to a maiden profit in a turnaround for the company as it heads towards a US listing. The Geelong Victoria company suffered badly during Covid with its car maker customers pausing new wheel developments and even closing…

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Vaxxas makes two big announcements at Boston biotech expo

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter June 6, 2023

Brisbane-headquartered Vaxxas, which is commercialising a needle-and-syringe-free technology for vaccine delivery, has announced a new Chief Medical Officer and interim results from a recent Phase 1 trial using its technology to administer a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate. The company used the BIO International Convention in Boston to share news of the appointment of Dr Rochelle Chaiken…

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Coal’s hidden treasures: unearthing the potential of chemical extraction

Analysis and CommentaryBy Staff Reporter June 6, 2023

Coal’s future as a source of electricity isn’t what it used to be, writes Jan Kwak, but the material could be a rich source of industrial chemicals. In this article he considers the challenges and opportunities involved. Australia, renowned for its abundant coal reserves, has long been a major player in the global mining industry.…

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Manufacturing news briefs — stories you might have missed

Defence, Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter June 6, 2023

Conroy to visit US and India The Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy will travel to the United States and India this week. In the United States he will hold high-level talks with representatives from the US Administration and Congress to advance the implementation of the pathway…

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Nothing going on here – Austal shares surge

Analysis and Commentary, DefenceBy Peter Roberts June 6, 2023

By Peter Roberts Perth international shipbuilder Austal has hosed down speculation that it could be involved in merger and acquisition activity or subject to takeover interest following a run on its shares. The Perth company’s shares closed on the ASX last night at $2.21, having risen steadily from $1.60 in mid-May, a rise of more…

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