Industry News
Queensland scientist gets funding for waste-heat-to-power research
University of Southern Queensland researcher lands $1 million for ARC Future Fellowship project in thermoelectric energy harvesting. [ + ]
Jaycar Electronics doubles output and storage volume with automation
A highly customised Swisslog warehouse automation solution has begun full production at Jaycar's warehouse in Sydney. [ + ]
Arnhem Space Centre signs multi-launch contract with INNOSPACE
Equatorial Launch Australia has signed a multi-launch contract with Korean company INNOSPACE to conduct orbital launches from the NT. [ + ]
AML3D receives order for US Navy submarine parts
Metal 3D printing technology from Australian company AML3D will be used to manufacture high-demand components for US Navy submarines. [ + ]
Molten silicon energy storage system achieves key milestone
The SiBox thermal energy storage system developed by Australian company 1414 Degrees has achieved a key funding milestone in an agreement with Woodside Energy Technologies. [ + ]
New electrolyser manufacturing facility opened in Port Kembla
Australian startup Hysata has secured funding to commercialise what is said to be the world's most efficient hydrogen electrolyser. [ + ]
Transgrid signs contract to secure vital transmission equipment
Transgrid has signed a $100 million contract in the global race to secure vital transmission equipment for major grid projects. [ + ]
UGL awarded over $600m in lithium and energy contracts
UGL, part of the CIMIC Group, has been awarded several contracts with energy and minerals processing clients in Western Australia. [ + ]
CSIRO, Boeing roadmap charts a path to sustainable aviation fuel
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Roadmap builds consensus on developing an Australian sustainable aviation fuel industry. [ + ]
Innovative sensor enhances robot tactile capabilities
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed an innovative sensor to enhance a robot's sense of touch. [ + ]
Western Sydney wastewater plant under construction
Construction has begun on Sydney Water's $1.2 billion Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycled Centre in Western Sydney. [ + ]
Rio Tinto to enter Atacama joint venture with Codelco
Rio Tinto will partner with Codelco in acquiring stakes in a copper exploration venture in the Atacama region of Chile. [ + ]
New partnership to grow robotics ecosystem
The partnership will explore new opportunities for growth, collaboration and advocacy of remote operations technology and expertise. [ + ]
Ferndale Foods invests in healthy snack food facility
Victorian company Ferndale Foods Australia has announced a $20 million investment in a state-of-the-art food manufacturing facility in Ballarat. [ + ]
Nyrstar Australia reports generating $1.7 billion in economic value
Nyrstar sees the value created by its Australian sites as having been an important contributor to the nation for more than a century. [ + ]
