Memphasys commits to equine fertility study Reproductive technology company Memphasys has committed to a three-year equine fertility study, aimed at positioning its Felix laboratory instrument for sperm separation as a leading solution for the equine reproduction sector. The company expects commercial outcomes within 12 months from the trial, to be conducted in conjunction with the…
Food Recycle crowdfunding food waste to animal feed technology A new science-based solution to the food waste problem is to be launched by Australian company, Food Recycle. The company has spent the past seven years conducting extensive R&D, including trials with the CSIRO, to validate the science and processes. Food Recycle is crowdfunding to commercialise…
Great Wrap launches compostable machine pallet wrap Stretch wrap business Great Wrap has launched a new machine pallet wrap (pictured) made from compostable biopolymers. The company took to social media and said: There has been a lot of research, trials, and material development happening behind the scenes to get it ready for launch. Pallet wrap…
Mesoblast secures FDA approval for heart disease treatment Biotechnology company Mesoblast has secured US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Revascor heart disease treatment. The FDA issued a rare pediatric disease (RPD) designation for Revascor following submission of results from a trial in 19 children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). Revascor is…
AM2D to launch at Monash this month The ARC Research Hub for Advanced Manufacturing with 2D Materials (AM2D) will be officially launched at an in-person event on Monday, November 20. The launch will be officiated by a host of delegates including a local MP, the Australian Research Council, Monash University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Enterprise) Prof Doron…
University of Queensland researchers are working with industry to develop biodegradable ‘plastic’ bags for use in mushroom farming, which could open lucrative opportunities in packaging and manufacturing. Dr Nasim Amiralian from UQ’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (pictured) is collaborating with Queensland producer Scenic Rim Mushrooms to reduce the company’s reliance on plastic ‘grow…
Hazer Group to receive $9.45 million R&D tax incentive Technology development company the Hazer Group has announced approval has been received of its FY2022 R&D tax incentive refund from the federal government of $9.45 million. The company, which is constructing a commercial demonstration plant in Western Australia to demonstrate the Hazer process for producing hydrogen…
By Peter Roberts At a Thursday media conference on the passing of the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) Corporation Bill by the lower house the media focused questioning of Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic on the government’s acceptance of a Greens amendment, what it meant for fossil fuels, and more generally, on value-adding of Australia’s…
New Ford Mustang uses Carbon Rev weels One-piece carbon fibre wheel maker Carbon Revolution announced on Friday that its wheels feature on the 2024 Mustang Dark Horse (pictured), its fourth program with Ford Motor Company. The five-spoke, 19-inch wheels will be optional on the Dark Horse, said Carbon Revolution, and reduce unsprung, rotational mass by…
By Flavio Macau, Edith Cowan University Potatoes are among Australia’s favourite vegetables. However, we are facing a shortage of processed potatoes, especially of frozen chips. Coles introduced a two-item limit for shoppers seeking frozen potato products. Fish and chip businesses are under pressure and some are outraged McDonald’s is launching a new potato product in…
