Queensland manufacturer Products For Industry (PFi) is introducing what is believed to be a world-first pure titanium cross flow membrane solution, which has uptime, environmental, and yield benefits compared to traditional wastewater treatment methods. After more than 10 years of development, the product is now entering service in Australia with a leading beverages company, which…
The winners of the New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Welding Excellence Awards were announced in Sydney on Thursday night. The awards at Rydges World Square in Sydney celebrated “both businesses and individuals who are making waves in welding through their dedication to quality, safety and innovation” said Geoff Crittenden, CEO of event organiser…
When the Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic revealed the latest budget estimates for R&D he claimed that ‘Gov’t R&D (was) up’. A detailed analysis of the figures by Dr John Howard confirms that government investment in R&D as a proportion of GDP was, in fact, down, with worrying trends also apparent in higher…
Space systems and satellite sector manufacturer Inovor Technologies has become the latest company to graduate from the Lockheed Martin Mentor Protégé Program which mentors the leadership teams of key defence suppliers to the company. Inovor joins Clearbox Systems, the first supplier to graduate outside the US, and Silentium Defence which have also benefitted from the…
Fail-safe commercial vehicle brake manufacturer Advanced Braking Technology has announced a global distribution agreement with RaptorTech Pty Ltd to distribute, market and sell its auto braking system designed to integrate with Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS). ABT, which supplies the mining and defence sectors with sealed braking systems, will market and sell the product for an…
Eighty-eight finalists – each a winner at their state or territory export awards – have been named for the Australian Export Awards, with winners to be announced at a November 20 gala dinner event. In a statement on Tuesday, federal trade minister Don Farrell said the field for the upcoming awards collectively employed over 24,300…
3D printed automotive, aerospace and drone heat exchanger manufacturer Conflux Technology has secured $11 million in its Series B funding round, led by the Victorian government venture capital arm Breakthrough Victoria. Breakthrough pledged $5 million along with investors AM Ventures and Acorn Capital, with the cash to be used to accelerate development of its Conflux…
The renewable energy conversation often overlooks a crucial reality: the immense material and resource demands required to scale wind and solar technologies in a world already facing significant resource shortages and environmental challenges. To address these dual challenges, we must consider incorporating nuclear energy, argues Professor Michael Preuss. Renewable energy sources like wind and solar…
Drainage, wastewater and environmental products manufacturer Everhard Industries has announced that Dean Jennings (pictured) is its new CEO. In a statement on Thursday morning, the company said that the board had appointed Jennings, who possesses a deep understanding of the manufacturing and consumer goods sectors. “Dean’s expertise in manufacturing across the grocery, apparel and hard…
Cold spray additive manufacturing company Titomic says it has successfully upped its equity raise from $25 million to $30 million “due to strong investor demand” as its focus continues to shift to the US market. As reported earlier this week, Titomic shares went into a trading halt on Monday as the company sought to raise…
