Industry News
NSW announces advanced manufacturing hub
The NSW Government has announced a manufacturing scale-up hub, AMRF Connect, in Western Sydney. [ + ]
Westermo achieves IEC 62443-4-1 certification
The IEC 62443-4-1 standard focuses on secure product development lifecycle requirements, ensuring that companies have processes to develop secure products. [ + ]
Alpha HPA develops technology to make lithium batteries safer
Alpha HPA, an Australian manufacturer of ultrahigh-purity aluminium, has announced technology that greatly reduces fire risk in litium-ion batteries. [ + ]
Record 4 million robots in factories worldwide: report
The latest World Robotics report by the International Federation of Robotics shows a new record of over 4 million factory robots worldwide, with more than half in China. [ + ]
Latest technology boosting Victoria's plastics waste management
Optical sorting technology has enabled Martogg to expand its PET recycling in Dandenong South. [ + ]
Nuclear in Australia will increase household power bills: report
Households will face further financial pressure if the Coalition’s proposal becomes a reality, according to a US report. [ + ]
Quad clean energy program to open in November
The Australian Government will open applications to Round 1 of the Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program in November 2024. [ + ]
Testing carbon capture technology on a large scale
In order to create a cleaner future, Curtin University is entering a three-year, multimillion-dollar agreement with carbon capture and storage research organisation CO2CRC. [ + ]
Rio Tinto to trial biofuel crop farming for renewable diesel production
Rio Tinto has announced it will develop pongamia seed farms in Australia as part of a new biofuels pilot. [ + ]
Government invests in domestic rocket motor manufacturing
The federal government has announced it is seeking to establish a manufacturing complex that will enable production of rocket motors for advanced missiles. [ + ]
Chemical dosing tech to combat sulfide in sewers
A researcher from University of Queensland has developed a real-time control and chemical dosing technology to combat hydrogen sulfide odour and corrosion. [ + ]
BlueScope partners with Helios on low emissions steel technology
Israeli company Helios Project Ltd has announced it has signed an MOU with BlueScope to test the use of its Helios Green Iron (HGI) process with the Australian steelmaker. [ + ]
First deployment of Australian vanadium in a flow battery
Australian Vanadium has successfully deployed its vanadium electrolyte in a vanadium flow battery for Horizon Power. [ + ]
Government publishes National Hydrogen Strategy
The federal government says the National Hydrogen Strategy will set up Australia as a renewables superpower. [ + ]
Battery Breakthrough Initiative open for consultation
The Battery Breakthrough Initiative aims to fund projects that enhance the development of Australia's battery manufacturing capability. [ + ]
