Italian-headquartered cable company Prysmian Group has said it expects to make new hires after an expansion at its factory on Sydney’s northern beaches to supply Telstra’s intercity fibre network. Prysmian was selected by Telstra in 2022 to provide fibre optical cable for Telstra InfraCo. The network will cover an estimated 14,000 kilometres, following the addition…
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Viraleze shows efficacy in Covid-19 patients – Starpharma Starpharma’s Viraleze antiviral nasal spray has demonstrated antiviral efficacy in a placebo-controlled study in participants with Covid-19. Viraleze achieved a statistically significant reduction in SARS-CoV-2 viral load, in the cohort of participants aged 45 and over. Viral load in the nose was reduced by 80 percent less…
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The federal government has released an Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus which showcases 52 high-quality, investment ready critical minerals projects. Projects ripe for funding include mining, processing and value adding opportunities across the critical minerals supply chain, according to the prospectus. Australia’s critical mineral resources are considered vital in the global shift to green technology such…
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Many industrial leaders and companies are active and generous in the charity space, but few are prepared to go as far as Grant Tinney, Founder, Chairman and CTO at STÄRKE Advanced Manufacturing Group. Tinney took to social media to celebrate one of his boldest achievements – helping create and participating in the 11th annual Marilyn…
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Pipe fittings manufacturer Philmac has marked fast growth including in exports to the United States with the appointment of an executive with extensive experience building some of the world’s biggest brands Kris Powell (pictured) has been appointed as General Manager, Marketing and Export, overseeing global exports, identifying and pursuing new markets with a focus on…
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Six projects have received a total of nearly $900,000 in funding in the seventh round of the Defence Innovation Partnership’s Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) announced today. Aimed at supporting genuine collaboration across government, the university sector and industry, the CRF is a catalyst for defence-relevant research, development and innovation, according to Defence SA’s Acting Chief…
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An experimental cement plant which many consider to be the best hope for the wholesale decarbonisation of cement production is to be relocated from its original planned site in Hannover, Germany. The Leilac-2 cement plant, which is commercialising new kiln technology from technology developer Calix enabling the capture of CO2 in the manufacture of cement…
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Defence and communications manufacturer Electro Optic Systems has sold its Slinger Counter-Drone weapon system (pictured) to Diehl Defence in Germany. The systems will be integrated by Diehl Defence onto lightweight 4×4 vehicles, providing a defensive capability capable of protecting critical asse4ts from drone attacks. Under the contract, which is valued at $15 million, EOS will…
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By Lucy Richardson, Monash University and Ella Healy, Monash University A paradox lies at the heart of Australian public opinion about climate change. While there is clear general support for substantial government action to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, there is also strong concern about the local impacts of new renewable energy infrastructure. The…
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Emeritus Professor Roy Green was named as AM in the Australia Day honours ‘for significant service to business, and to tertiary education in the fields of science, technology and innovation’. Here Roy talks with @AuManufacturing news. @AuManufacturing: Congratulations Roy on a much deserved honour. May I ask you for your response to being honoured by…
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