Defence and space manufacturer Electro Optic Systems (ASX: EOS) has celebrated 21 years of continuous operation of its EOSCOM communications and science test satellite. The satellite was launched on 17 July, 1998 from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and has been involved in numerous scientific experiments and helped developed advanced technologies and devices. EOS is best…
Apart from leadership itself perhaps, the most important thing for any organisation to get right is its overall business strategy.
Australian-made GA8 light aircraft have been grounded after a fatal crash in Sweden which killed all nine occupants. On Saturday the Civil Aviation Safety Administration issued a statement temporarily suspending from flying 63 Airvan 8 aircraft, manufactured in Gippsland, Victoria by GippsAero. A total of 228 of the aircraft are flying internationally, with the aircraft…
Analysis by Peter Roberts Another day, another example of world-leading science commercialised overseas. The term world-leading is over-used by over-zealous Australians, but it is no exaggeration in describing the contribution by the University of New South Wales’s Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics towards the global uptake of PV solar cells. The Centre, led by Professor Martin…
Australian listed medical imaging company Imagion Biosystems (ASX: IBX) has received approval as a breakthrough device for its breast cancer detection technology from the US Food and Drug Administration. The approval, which gives priority to communications between Imagion and the FDA to speed the development process, is a major step forward for the company, according…
French submarine builder Naval Group has flagged big ambitions for its CANTO anti-torpedo vessel protection decoy, announcing it will partner with local firms to make the system in Australia. CANTO, which generates a 360-degree acoustic signal and hundreds of false targets that confuse an attacking torpedo, will likely be fitted to the Attack class submarines…
Brent Balinski speaks to Xtek’s managing director Philippe Odouard about the company’s curing process – which it says can produce lighter, stronger composite parts – and its potential applications in defence, space and elsewhere.
Brent Balinski speaks to Harry Wang, founder of Advanced Circular Polymers, about the company’s factory and serving manufacturers wanting to adopt recycled plastics in their products. From kicks to shampoo bottles and beyond, there are signs that businesses are starting to commit to the use of recycled materials. Adidas has a goal of…
It is moonwalk month. On July 20, everybody except the moon landing truthers can celebrate 50 years since Aldrin said those immortal words to Armstrong, “After you, Neil…” *)
Internet of Things (IoT) lighting systems manufacturer Vivid Technology (ASX: VIV) has called in the administrators after failing to secure sources of long-term funding to support the business. The company, which makes intelligent LED lighting systems and software, appointed SV Partners as voluntary administrators after a three month search for funding support. The company shares…
