Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer resumes exports
Tindo Solar has announced the resumption of exports and the release of its next-generation module.
4 reasons insects could be a staple in Aussie diets, from zesty tree ants to peanut-buttery bogong moths
Today, we’ve taken a leap towards bringing insects into mainstream Australian diets, with the launch of CSIRO’s Edible Insects Industry Roadmap. It carves out a comprehensive plan exploring the challenges and opportunities for Australia to become a player in a global industry worth A$1.4 billion by 2023.
Manufacturing news briefs – stories you might have missed
Anteotech to raise $16 million to fund Covid test Surface chemistry group Anteotech has received commitments from sophisticated investors to raise $12 million in new capital, and now plans a $4 million share purchase plan from existing shareholders. The company, best known for its nano-coating technology for battery lithium, will use the proceeds to scale…
Australian Biotherapeutics begins production at new factory
Australian Biotherapeutics has begun production at a new $10.4 million factory at Coolum’s Suncoast Business Park.
Swinburne and Sutton Tools join forces for smart manufacturing
Swinburne University of Technology and Sutton Tools have established a joint Smart Manufacturing Centre to work on projects in advanced manufacturing over the next five years in a model for industry/SME collaboration. A research agreement establishing the new centre, which will be based at Sutton Tools in Thomastown, Victoria, was signed by Swinburne’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor,…
Starpharma in strong position as R&D gathers pace
Pharmaceutical developer Starpharma has reported its strong financial position and progress on numerous R&D fronts over the March quarter as it accelerates research and commercialisation of its drug portfolio. The Melbourne company spent $4.3 million on R&D in the quarter as well as manufacturing expenses, ending with a closing cash balance of $64.3 million. Net…
Genetic Signatures sales rise on increases Covid-19 testing
Molecular diagnostic company Genetic Signatures has reported year to date sales of $23 million for the nine months to March 31, more than double its full year revenue in the previous financial year. Third quarter sales were $4.3 million including instrument sales of $300,000, up 136 per cent on the previous corresponding period. The company…
QLD govt funds 10 manufacturers’ pandemic pivot
The Queensland government diverted up to a third of its industry attraction program to support existing local manufacturers to pivot to COVID-19 supplies, including ventilators, masks and testing kits in the state.
Victoria launches new innovation and capability grants scheme
The Victorian government today announced a new $20 million scheme offering companies up to $500,000 to support manufacturing innovation and capability development. The new Business Competitiveness Program is a plank in the government’s $60 million Manufacturing and Industry Development Fund, launched today by Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Martin Pakula (pictured). The program will…
Amaero gets orders from Nissan Casting and Raytheon
Additive technology company Amaero International is to supply production and sample products to Nissan Casting and Raytheon Intelligence and Space to be produced on its own 3D printing machines. In a quarterly update Amaero said it had received an order for production dies from Nissan for a 3D tool steel insert for die-casting automotive components.…