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WA manufacturer tapped for first Wind Energy Co-Investment project

Australian Winders, a Western Australian manufacturer, has secured nearly $1 million in funding through the first round of the Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program, a joint initiative of the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) and the Western Australian Government.

Transgrid finalises plan to maintain grid stability amid renewable energy transition

Transgrid has finalised its system strength plan for New South Wales, setting out a portfolio of solutions designed to maintain grid stability as the state transitions away from coal-fired power generation.

Manufacturing sector’s struggles highlighted in push for economic reform

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) is urging the federal government to place manufacturing at the centre of discussions during the upcoming August economic roundtable, warning that the sector is facing intensifying pressures that threaten its viability and broader economic contribution.

Iondrive, CSIRO launch project to turn battery waste graphite into anode-grade material

Iondrive Limited has launched a new project in partnership with CSIRO to convert waste graphite from used lithium-ion batteries into anode-grade material, marking a development in its battery recycling commercialisation strategy.

Boral opens precasting facility at Emu Plains site for Harbour Tunnel project

Boral Limited has commenced a new phase of operations at its Emu Plains site with the official opening of a precasting facility dedicated to supporting the Western Harbour Tunnel project, continuing the site's 140-year legacy in Sydney’s infrastructure development.

UQ researchers test magnetic heat shields in spaceflight first

The University of Queensland is undertaking world-first experiments to investigate the potential of magnetic heat shields to enhance spacecraft re-entry, a development that could support future return missions from Mars by reducing spacecraft weight, cost, and thermal stress.

GMG eyes global manufacturing growth with UQ battery breakthrough and US support

Graphene Manufacturing Group Limited (GMG) has confirmed the granting of a patent for its Graphene Aluminium Ion Battery in Australia, representing a notable step forward in the company’s battery technology development and manufacturing efforts.

UNSW to lead renewable energy engagement with Aboriginal communities in NSW

UNSW Sydney researchers will lead a renewable energy pilot project aimed at building Aboriginal community capacity in New South Wales’ Central-West Orana, as part of efforts to support the development of the state's first renewable energy zone (REZ).

Weld Australia launches program to strengthen manufacturing collaboration

Weld Australia has launched its Reciprocal Membership Program, a new initiative aimed at fostering stronger collaboration across the welding, manufacturing, construction, defence, mining, and transport industries.

CSIRO spin-out to manufacture human proteins using precision fermentation

A new biotechnology startup, Eclipse Ingredients, has been launched out of CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, aiming to tap into a growing global demand for high-value health ingredients using precision fermentation technology.
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