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$22.5 million Early Career Industry Fellowships round supports research into atomic clocks, new batteries, soft electronics and more

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter May 6, 2024

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced $22.5 million in funding for 50 fellowships under the Industry Fellowships Program. Projects cover salary contributions for up to three years and project costs up to $150,000 under the program, which operates across industry, community organisation, not-for-profit, and other sectors and seeks “to facilitate the adoption, translation and…

New $18.4 million Australian Centre for Quantum Growth

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter April 29, 2024

The federal government has selected the University of Sydney’s Quantum Australia to establish and run a new $18.4 million Australian Centre for Quantum Growth, according to Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic. Promised in the government’s National Quantum Strategy, the centre will build connections across Australia’s booming quantum community. Husic took to social media and…

Diraq’s breakthrough in quantum computing processors

Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Peter Roberts March 28, 2024

Silicon quantum processor manufacturer Diraq has announced a breakthrough in the operation of its processors overcoming one of the drawbacks of the technology – that quantum systems usually run at ultra low temperatures and need cumbersome cooling systems. The Sydney company revealed the results in a paper published in the journal Nature today showing that…

Manufacturing news briefs — stories you might have missed

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter March 4, 2024

Legrand Group announces acquisition of New Zealand’s Mechanical Support Systems Electrical equipment company Legrand has announced its acquisition of Mechanical Support Systems (MSS), a New-Zealand based company that offers cable management solutions for the electrical and mechanical sectors. MSS’ services include cable containment manufacturing, supply, installation and design, as well as bespoke fabrication. “While we are…

Manufacturing news briefs — stories you might have missed

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter February 22, 2024

Diraq opens commercial laboratory in Sydney Silicon-based quantum computing company Diraq opened its new commercial laboratory, located UNSW’s campus at Sydney, on Tuesday. The company, which announced a successful Series A-2 capital raise of $29 million (US$15m) last week, said the lab is “a critical step” in its plans “to leverage today’s semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure…

Diraq raises $23m for quantum computing development

Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Staff Reporter February 13, 2024

Sydney-based quantum computing startup Diraq has completed a Series A-2 capital raise of $29 million (US$15m) to advance the company’s R&D initiatives to realise the full potential of quantum computing. The funding for Diraq, a leader in quantum computing based on silicon quantum dots, was led by Paris-based specialist investor Quantonation with participation from John…

Australia may spend hundreds of millions of dollars on quantum computing research. Are we chasing a mirage?

Analysis and CommentaryBy Staff Reporter January 25, 2024

By Timothy Duignan, Griffith University The Australian government is going all in on quantum computing. After investing more than $100 million on “quantum technology” in 2021, it is now reportedly considering spending up to $200 million on purchasing a “quantum computer” from a US company. Is this a sensible decision? You might think so, if…

Archer’s strong position in quantum chip and Biochip developments

Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Staff Reporter January 25, 2024

Microelectronics developer Archer Materials has begun the year in a strong position in its development of a room temperature quantum computing chip and a Biochip capable of detecting multiple diseases. The company told investors it ended Q2 FY24 with $21.5 million in cash and no debt, and reported progress on its two major projects. Executive…

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Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter November 17, 2023

Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme in operation Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme is now operating, providing consumers and businesses with a 10 cent refund for every eligible drink container they recycle. Eligible containers include most aluminium, glass, plastic and liquid paperboard (carton) containers which can be returned to refund points for payment. Refunds can be given as…

Queensland quantum strategy shoots for the stars

Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Staff Reporter October 6, 2023

A new strategy to support the continued growth of the quantum technology industry has been launched by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk during her CEDA State of the State address. The strategy leverages Queensland’s research and fabrication capabilities across quantum and other related technologies such as semiconductors, superconductors, photonics, and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), for industry sectors…

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