Minerals processing equipment manufacturer Gekko Systems has launched the Wolff Batch Centrifugal Concentrator (Wolff), a technology designed to transform gold processing by utilising ‘dirty’ water. This ‘first of its kind’ innovation enables mining companies to recycle water efficiently, addressing water stewardship while reducing maintenance costs and requirements, according to the Ballarat, Victoria company. In some…
Rhythm receives R&D tax incentive refund Predictive cancer diagnostics technology company Rhythm Biosciences has received multiple tranches of its research and development tax incentive (RDTI), totalling $3.23 million. This total is made up of approximately $1.24 million in relation to FY23, being a second tranche of funds following the submission of an amended FY23 tax…
The Defence Trailblazer research group has announced a strategic partnership with the University of Adelaide and QuantX Labs, aimed at advancing cutting-edge quantum technologies. The partnership builds on four years of collaboration, and will focus on advancing atomic clock technology to exceed industry standards and significantly enhance navigation networks. High precision clocks provide greater stability,…
Adelaide-based thermal energy storage company 1414 Degrees has appointed John O’Donnell (pictured) as its General Manager, beginning in the role on Tuesday. In a statement from the company on Monday, it said that O’Donnell will lead implementation “pioneering clean heat technologies across industries globally” and comes with experience “span[ning] the project lifecycle from solution-design to…
Electrical engineering company Ampcontrol has celebrated 20 years of research collaboration with the University of Newcastle through their ResTech R&D collaboration. ResTech held a public open day yesterday at which Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic officially opening the new ResTech Living Labs facility. Located at the industrial-focused Callaghan Campus, NSW, Living Lab aims to…
CSIRO solar cell printing facility unveiled Solar cells that can be printed onto flexible film have been made possible through a new CSIRO Printed Photovoltaics Facility that uses roll-to-roll printing technology to produce high quality cells at large scale. The new $6.8 million pilot facility is being funded by CSIRO and the Australian Renewable Energy…
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…
