Business

Rio Tinto to invest in technology startups

12 April, 2024

Rio Tinto has announced it is teaming up with Founders Factory to back the development and commercialisation of new technologies in the mining industry.


Sydney Water prepares for expansion of NW Sydney

12 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Sydney Water Corporation

Sydney Water's 10-year program aims to accommodate an additional 200,000 new house connections in Sydney's north-west.


Photocatalytic water splitting prototype a success

10 April, 2024

Sparc Hydrogen has successfully tested a scalable reactor design at the CSIRO Energy Centre in Newcastle.


Electronex returns to Sydney in June

09 April, 2024

Electronex is Australia's only major exhibition for companies using electronics in design, assembly, manufacture and service.


Fortescue opens Gladstone electrolyser facility

08 April, 2024

Fortescue has announced that it has opened an electrolyser manufacturing facility that is one of the first to use automated production.


GMG secures funding for battery pilot plant

05 April, 2024

Graphene Manufacturing Group has secured $2 million in funding from the Queensland Government for a graphene aluminium-ion battery pilot plant.


Rockwell releases State of Smart Manufacturing Report 2024

05 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

Rockwell survey finds that smart manufacturing technologies are helping Australian manufacturers deal with skills shortages.


Clear government vision key to supporting future industry: report

05 April, 2024

Clear government vision is the key to unlocking long-term economic resilience and supporting future industry, according to the Centre for Policy Development.


CSIRO invests $20 million to drive SME innovation

04 April, 2024 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head Office

CSIRO has announced a $20 million investment to provide SMEs with greater access to vital R&D opportunities.


Calidus and RocketDNA partner to introduce autonomous drones to mine site

28 March, 2024

The RocketDNA SurveyBot system will deliver daily surveys, stockpile volume reports and provide real-time imagery for remote Calidus Resources personnel.


CSIRO 3D mapping technology blasts off for ISS

26 March, 2024 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head Office

A package of 3D mapping technology designed by CSIRO has reached the International Space Station.


Metso opens largest service centre globally in Karratha

26 March, 2024

Metso has announced that it has opened its largest service centre globally in Karratha, Western Australia.


Melbourne sewerage network prepares for growing population

26 March, 2024

Yarra Valley Water has signed a five-year contract with Waternish Engineering and Service Stream to upgrade sewage and recycled water treatment plants.


Battery technologies tested on regional WA microgrids

25 March, 2024

ARENA has announced $2.85 million in funding to trial two novel long-duration energy storage technologies at remote microgrids in Western Australia.


Siemens to acquire drive technology business of ebm-papst

25 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Family-owned business ebm-papst manufactures intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the extra-low-voltage range and motion control systems.


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