New versus old in saving emissions
31 March, 2010New Curtin University of Technology research has shown that it may be possible for business to save the environment and money at the same time by re-manufacturing compressors for commercial use.
Lightweight composites to get trimmer and smarter
29 January, 2010CSIRO researchers have set themselves the goal of producing a new generation of super-strong, lightweight polymer composite materials for use in aircraft, road vehicles, trains and ferries.
Green power from the sea using hydraulic technology
07 January, 2010 by Ray Cooling, London Press ServiceA huge new machine called Oyster - designed to harness the power of ocean waves and turn it into green electricity - has been installed on the seabed off the Atlantic shores of the Orkney Isles north of Scotland. In contrast to many other wave power devices, it uses hydraulic technology to transfer wave power to shore, where it is converted into electricity.
New centre boosts Australian manufacturing
24 November, 2009Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has launched the Australian Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, established to design and develop groundbreaking technologies for aerospace and related manufacturing industries.
Improving emissions for ore grinding: Australian technology to help lower energy consumption in mining operations
29 September, 2009 by Glenn JohnsonThe largest consumer of energy on a mine site is the technology used to break the raw ore into smaller pieces for processing or transport. Last year, Perth-based mining services company Scanalyse was awarded an AusIndustry Climate Ready grant to the value of nearly $1.8 million to support their research into improving the energy efficiency of mine-site ore grinding.
Wings that waggle "could cut aircraft emissions"
07 September, 2009 by Richard Levick*Aircraft wings that redirect air to waggle sideways could reduce airline fuel bills by 20%, according to research in the United Kingdom.
CAPS joins AUSEN
31 August, 2009Leading compressed air and power solutions provider CAPS Australia recently joined the highly respected Australian Engineering Network (AUSEN).
Significant reduction in carbon footprint possible with new fuel catalysts
12 June, 2009A range of fuel catalysts has been launched in Australia which has the potential to reduce carbon emissions from all industries that use diesel, heavy fuel oil, coal and gas.
Environmental award for energy-efficient products
02 June, 2009KSB was awarded the 2009 Green Excellence Environmental Activism Award in London. The award is presented annually for centrifugal pumps by the global consultancy company Frost & Sullivan.
$25 million for national desal centre at Murdoch Uni
18 May, 2009Murdoch University has been awarded $20 million by the federal government to host Australia’s new National Centre of Excellence in Desalination.
Study finds alarming use of resources in newer manufacturing processes
03 April, 2009Modern manufacturing methods are stunningly inefficient in their use of energy and materials, consuming from 1000 to 1,000,000 more energy than traditional industries according to a MIT study.
Bearings for marine current turbines
02 April, 2009SeaGen, a commercial tidal current turbine in Northern Ireland’s Strangford Lough, runs with bearings from NKE Austria.
Using seawater to cut emissions
13 August, 2008Technology that can cut CO2 emissions from industry, power stations and shipping has been developed by a South Australian company.
Research and development helps Australian manufacturers
25 July, 2008Melbourne-based automation and robotics specialist Andrew Donald Design Engineers is reaping great benefits from its work with Australian manufacturers. The company works with its customers to design automated processes to improve efficiency and productivity, and with its strong focus on research and development, has claimed the Australian Government’s R&D Tax Concession since 1998.
Driverless mining operations in the Pilbara
20 February, 2008 by Jessica StarreveldDriverless trains, ore drills and even trucks are set to change the way mining in remote areas is done
