The Royal Australian Navy has trialled a new firefighting training system that uses a combination of virtual and augmented reality, including a headset (pictured) that transforms the surrounding environment into a simulated firefighting exercise. The user wears an oxygen mask and heat vest while holding a 3D printed fire hose nozzle, which measures water usage.…
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Canberra satellite manufacturer Skykraft has successfully completed flight readiness reviews for Skykraft’s Block III satellites, which are now being shipped to the United States ready for launch on the next SpaceX Transporter mission. The Block III satellites are the second batch of satellites to be launched in Skykraft’s proof-of-concept activities for a constellation of over…
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Anteris to develop new heart valve ASX-listed Anteris Technologies has announced that it has entered an agreement with v2vmedtech to partner with physicians to develop a heart valve repair device for minimally invasive treatment of mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation, The condition — also known as a leaky valve – represents a market expected to…
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Multinational contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) PCI Pharma Services has announced investments across its Melbourne and San Diego operations, with a new automated fill-finish machine at its Port Melbourne site. In a statement on Wednesday, the company said it invested in a new Microcell Vial Filler machine made by Cytiva for Melbourne. Cytiva describes…
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Perth materials technology group FYI Resources has successfully achieved a 15 percent increase in output from a sample production campaign at its high purity alumina (HPA) pilot plant in Western Australia. The company said the success demonstrated improvements in HPA’s process efficiencies and product recovery based on learnings from previous work and project development refinements.…
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A major analysis of what it will take to decarbonise Australia’s economy highlights the massive scale of investment required in renewables and electrification, and concluded “no role for nuclear energy” unless costs fall sharply. The Net Zero Australia project is a partnership of The University of Melbourne, The University of Queensland, Princeton University and Nous…
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Naval shipbuilder Luerssen Australia has expanded its footprint to Canberra, establishing a base in the nation’s capital. Over the last five years, Luerssen has continued to expand its teams in Perth, Melbourne and Adelaide as it delivers twelve Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Royal Australian Navy. Two of the OPVs are under…
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Executives of rapidly deployable solar power systems manufacturer 5B have celebrated what they call a ‘very big deal’ for the solar sector – the placement of the first bolt of the company’s Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Line. The Mascot, NSW company took to social media and said: “An epic moment when the foundation bolt of our…
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Queensland’s ARM Hub turns three years old Queensland’s Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM Hub) is celebrating its third anniversary this week with celebrations including cake and a string quartet. Assistant Minister from Manufacturing Senator Tim Ayres will highlight the government’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, while Linda Dobe, a/Deputy Director in Manufacturing, Queensland state government,…
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By Leanne Wiseman, Griffith University and John Gertsakis, University of Technology Sydney When you buy a product, you expect to be able to repair it. The problem is, many modern products are designed so that you can’t fix them. Vital parts are inaccessible. Or you have to go through the manufacturer, which may well just…
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