Industry News
Creating 3D printer feedstock from plastic waste
A collaboration between the UNSW SMaRT Centre and IT asset management company Renew IT has resulted in the first commercially run plastics filament microfactory. [ + ]
Industrial Net Zero Conference to be held in Sydney
The Industrial Net Zero Conference will focus on practical strategies for reducing carbon emissions while keeping operations commercial. [ + ]
Unlocking the transition of jobs from thermal industries to renewables
New research from Engineers Australia shows how to successfully transition workers to net zero jobs. [ + ]
AROSE and Robotics Australia boost space collaboration
Robotics and automation are boosting cross-industry collaboration and innovation. [ + ]
ABB launches next-generation robotics control platform
ABB has announced OmniCore, a robotics control platform that the company says is faster, more precise and more sustainable. [ + ]
Siemens and Boson Energy enter agreement on waste-to-hydrogen technology
Companies sign MOU to drive green energy transition through conversion of non-recyclable waste into clean energy for various applications. [ + ]
Exploring AR as a way to advance manufacturing
Researchers at Flinders University are studying the application of augmented reality headsets in the manufacturing process. [ + ]
Qld offering more than $50 million for quantum technologies
The Queensland Government is offering up to $50 million in grants as part of a "comprehensive quantum strategy". [ + ]
Rio Tinto announces solar farms for Gove Peninsula
Rio Tinto has announced that it will build two new 5.25 MW solar farms on its leases in the Gove Peninsula in advance of the closure of bauxite operations. [ + ]
Redflow makes significant step towards local manufacturing
Redflow and Stanwell have signed an MOU to collaborate on the development of Redflow's flow battery solution for use in a project of up to 400 MWh. [ + ]
National Manufacturing Summit to focus on renewables goals
The 2024 National Manufacturing Summit will be held in Brisbane on 31 July and 1 August. [ + ]
NSW Government funds startup turning organic waste into hydrogen
EM Energy has developed the Organic Hydrogen Electrolyser Cell (OHEC), which produces green hydrogen from organic materials. [ + ]
Manufacturing skills alliance for Queensland
The Manufacturing Alliance and Manufacturing Skills Queensland have announced a strategic partnership. [ + ]
ARENA helping industrial companies decarbonise
ARENA has announced it is providing a total of $1.98 million in grants directly to 10 businesses to help them cut emissions. [ + ]
La Trobe degree supports skilled migrant engineers
Despite a high demand for engineers in Australia, many skilled migrant engineers find themselves without employment. [ + ]
