Drilling and blasting services provider Ausdrill has deployed its innovative HALO virtual reality and rock scaling robotic system into Western Australia ahead of site trials slated for next year. HALO (High Access Localised Operations) allows Rope Access Technicians to move to a safe distance where they can visualise the robot’s sensor data via video, and…
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Agribusiness GrainCorp is co-leading a $12 million investment round into rural connectivity business Zetifi, to help plug the gap in digital connectivity for farmers in rural Australia. Zetifi is a Wagga Wagga-based company that seeks to eliminate coverage gaps by extending the use of existing Wi-Fi networks, utilising its hardware and software systems. The investment…
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Bodd didn’t start out wanting to be a data and insights company, but that’s what they are, among other things. Formerly Tec.Fit, their focus was originally enabling perfectly-fitting suits, designing and making scanners to collect physical data and large format 3D printers to create life-size models of customers out of PLA, saving numerous trips back…
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ADVERTISING FEATURE By Anna Korolekh The building materials industry is one of the most traditional industries in terms of business. It is also one of the largest industries in terms of revenue, with more than two trillion dollars annually spent on construction materials and supplies. Hence, in the digital age, it’s more crucial than ever…
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Industry association the Australian Food and Grocery Council has urged the country’s energy ministers to adopt “meaningful action” when they meet in Brisbane today, with members reporting energy price hikes of 300 per cent this year. The AFGC urged a cap on gas prices, which were causing significant pain to manufacturers and making their goods…
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A team of Lockheed Martin space researchers, technicians and engineers from Australia and the US were on hand at the inaugural Young Space Explorers event to inspire the next generation of Australia’s skilled space workforce. Young Space Explorers was conceived to connect Australia’s vibrant space industry, government and the space research community with students and…
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The Western Australian Water Corporation has facilitated the manufacture of extra-large steel water mains in WA through contracts associated with the new Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant (pictured). Contracts will support local jobs and manufacturing in the Kwinana Industrial Area where larger pipes will be manufactured to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the plant. The $58…
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Forbidden Foods has announced it has received firm commitments to raise $1.08 million through a share placement, which will support its expansion plans in the United States. The $1.08 million (before costs) was through 30.42 million shares issued at $0.0355 per share. An additional 1:3 rights issue to eligible shareholders will also be undertaken, with…
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CSL opens its latest Victorian factory Biotechnology giant CSL has just formally opened its latest investment in Victorian pharmaceutical manufacture. The company’s $900 million Plasma Fractionation Facility (pictured) is the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Talent acquisition partner at CSL Sam Edwards said: “This represents a nine fold increase in our production…
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University of Sydney researchers and partners have developed a new, low-cost battery which has four times the energy capacity of lithium-ion batteries and is far cheaper to produce will cut the cost of transitioning to a decarbonised economy. Led by Dr Shenlong Zhao from the University’s School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, the battery has…
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