Manufacturing sector remains a focus in new workplace safety statistics
Safe Work Australia has reported a decline in workplace fatalities for 2024, with figures showing 188 worker deaths compared to 200 the previous year.
Viva Energy, Cleanaway partner to advance low-carbon fuels manufacturing in Australia
Viva Energy and Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (Cleanaway) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the production of low-carbon liquid fuels and related products at Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery.
Australian-made EV fire protection system achieves independent verification
Australian company EV Fire Protection has gained independent verification for EV FirePro, which it says is the world’s first fixed fire suppression system designed specifically for electric vehicle parking bays.
Gov’t invites feedback on $2B plan to support green aluminium manufacturing
The Australian Government has opened public consultation for the design of its $2 billion Green Aluminium Production Credit, a major investment aimed at strengthening the nation’s aluminium manufacturing industry while supporting the transition to renewable energy.
Hazer and KBR alliance advancing hydrogen tech commercialisation
Hazer Group Ltd has reported progress in its strategic alliance with global engineering firm Kellogg Brown & Root LLC, aimed at accelerating the commercialisation and global licensing of Hazer’s methane pyrolysis technology.
SA manufacturer Offline Campers wins International Good Design Award
South Australian manufacturer Offline Campers has received international recognition for its locally made Solitaire Hybrid Camper, winning an International Good Design Award for Excellence in Design and Innovation.
NSW targets manufacturing investment in expanding plant-based protein market
The NSW Government has released a new prospectus promoting regional opportunities in plant-based protein manufacturing, outlining measures intended to attract investment, support local industries, and encourage growth in the state’s food production sector.
UNSW research explores greener manufacturing methods for iron and steel production
UNSW Sydney researchers are advancing work on cleaner iron and steelmaking technologies in a bid to address one of the manufacturing sector’s largest sources of carbon emissions.
Altech Batteries raises $6M to advance battery manufacturing projects
Altech Batteries Limited has announced a $6 million capital raising to support the advancement of its battery manufacturing and commercialisation initiatives across Australia, Europe and the United States.
Breakthrough Victoria announces first Fellowship recipients driving research commercialisation
Breakthrough Victoria (BV) has announced the first three recipients of its Fellowship Program, a $7.5 million initiative designed to support researchers in transforming their discoveries into market-ready innovations.
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds
As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.
