MicroTau’s fuel-saving film to be tested in the US by Delta Air Lines

Manufacturing News, Technology

Sydney-based MicroTau, which is commercialising sharkskin-inspired riblet films designed to reduce both drag and fuel use for planes, will have its technology tested on Delta Air Lines’ Boeing 767 fleet. According to a statement from the US carrier on Wednesday (US time) MicroTau has been added to Delta’s Sustainable Skies Lab innovation incubator. “[The program]…

Defence goes digital to connect with industry

Defence, Manufacturing News, Technology

The Department of Defence has launched a Defence Digital Engineering Strategy to transform how it works with businesses and speed up capability acquisition and address operational gaps. The strategy is a key outcome of the Defence Industry Development Strategy and 2024 National Defence Strategy, which identified the need for Defence to accelerate digital technologies. According…