RMIT researchers develop carbon-conversion tech to produce jet fuel precursors
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a carbon?conversion technology that could turn industrial carbon dioxide emissions into ingredients for jet fuel and other carbon?based products.
IperionX wins US Army manufacturing prototype order
IperionX said it has received a USD 0.3 million prototype purchase order from American Rheinmetall to support the manufacturing of lightweight titanium components for US Army heavy ground combat systems.
Manufacturing veteran marks 50 years at Kimberly-Clark’s Millicent mill
A South Australian manufacturing worker has marked 50 years of service at Kimberly-Clark’s Millicent IFP Mill, with the company recognising the long career of local employee Malcolm, who began as an apprentice fitter and turner in 1976.
EcoJoule Energy deploys EcoVAR system in first UK market entry
Queensland based energy technology company EcoJoule Energy has completed the first installation of its EcoVAR Static Compensator (STATCOM) in the United Kingdom, marking the company’s first deployment in the UK market, according to EcoJoule Energy.
WA manufacturers get free tools to slash carbon emissions
The Western Australian Government has launched a new initiative aimed at helping the state’s food and beverage manufacturing sector reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency.
Researchers develop solar-powered desalination system to produce continuous drinking water
Monash University and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have developed a solar-powered desalination prototype capable of producing continuous drinking water, addressing a common limitation in existing systems.
Birdon secures $125M contract to build amphibious vehicles for Australian Army
Australian-owned maritime engineering company Birdon has signed a $125 million contract with the Australian Government to design and build one prototype and 15 Amphibious Vehicles – Logistics (AV-L) for the Australian Army, under the Land 8710 Littoral Manoeuvre Program.
CSIRO launches program to boost manufacturing innovation in farm, food sector
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has opened applications for its latest Innovate to Grow program, aimed at helping small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the farm and food sector turn early ideas into actionable research and development (R&D) plans.
Battery-powered Hull 096 hits Hobart Harbour for first trials
Incat Tasmania has begun harbour trials for Hull 096, which the company describes as the world’s largest battery-electric ship, on the River Derwent.
Monash University develops greener process to recover metals from spent batteries
Researchers at Monash University say they have developed a new method to recover high-purity metals from spent lithium-ion batteries using a mild, environmentally sustainable solvent, offering what they describe as a safer alternative to conventional recycling techniques.
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