Quantum computing hardware error specialist Q-CTRL has introduced its new quantum sensing division reflecting a growing demand and opportunity to deliver sovereign capability to Australia and the AUKUS allies. Quantum sensing allows users to leverage the fragility of quantum computing technology to detect tiny signals for applications in navigation, defence, Earth observation and space. Sydney-based…
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Energy storage startup MGA Thermal has been awarded $1.27 million funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to help build a technology demonstrator near the company’s Newcastle factory and office.
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The US subsidiary of ASX-listed defence supplier XTEK has shipped a fourth tranche from a $US 33.2 million order of armour components received on May 27. In a statement on Wednesday morning, the company said it remains on track to complete the order for the unnamed client by the end of Q1 this financial year.…
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An electric-powered version of the Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle (PMV) is being showcased at the three-day Chief of Army Symposium. The Bushmaster (pictured) is an 11-tonne, 4×4 protected vehicle with a V-hull design which deflects explosions away from passengers. It is designed and built in Australia by Thales in Bendigo. According to assistant veterans affairs…
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Melbourne’s Monash University has been announced as one of ten winners internationally of unique grants being awarded by international group the Algorand Foundation to further education, and research into positive effects of blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies. The university’s Dr. Joseph Liu will receive a share of $50 million over five years to fund an Algorand…
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Perth biotechnology group Proteomics International Laboratories has reached an agreement to exclusively licence its PromarkerD test for diabetes to Sonic Healthcare USA. An estimated 32 million people or 11 percent of the American population live with diabetes, with PromarkerD the only test available that is able to identify their risk of developing diabetic kidney disease.…
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Minerals producer QEM Ltd has achieved high oil and vanadium extraction rates from its Melbourne pilot plant (pictured) in tests of ores from the company’s Julia Creek mine in western Queensland. Higher rates of extraction of oil and vanadium, a critical battery metal, were possible at a larger scale which processed 6kg of Julia Creek…
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An Australian apparel manufacturing house which has largely sold through country retailers is breaking into big city retailing, bringing with it its much loved stable of Australian made brands including Rossi Boots and DrizaBone clothing. Rural outfitters, RB Sellars has opened its first capital city store in Richmond, Melbourne, building on its extensive branch network…
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WA defence researchers awarded $1.19 million in grants The Western Australian government has awarded eight grants worth $1.19 million in total to defence researchers as part of the annual Collaborative Research Grant (CRG) program. The funded projects cover a range of fields, including maritime surveillance, modelling for tracking misinformation, and diver communication systems. The program…
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Zero Automotive has commissioned its first single cab, zero emissions, ZED70 Ti EV utility platform at a Western Australian mine site, following on from earlier dual cab deliveries. The vehicle was delivered to Barminco in Perth who installed mining specification equipment before the vehicle was sent to the IGO Nova nickel-copper-cobalt operation in the Fraser…
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