Victoria backs local manufacturing with bigger rebates for Aussie-made hot water systems
The Victorian Government has announced increased rebates for Australian-made hot water systems, aiming to reduce energy bills for households while strengthening the state's manufacturing industry.
Engineers turn water treatment sludge into sustainable concrete alternative
Engineers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed a new, environmentally friendly material that could reduce the high costs associated with maintaining Australia's ageing sewer infrastructure.
RMIT researchers turn low-grade clay into sustainable concrete breakthrough
Engineers at RMIT University have discovered a way to transform common, low-grade clay into a high-performance cement replacement, offering new opportunities in the push for sustainable construction materials.
UNSW Sydney transitions residential campuses to renewable electric energy
UNSW Sydney has completed the transition of its Sydney-based residential colleges and associated facilities from gas to renewable electric energy, marking a notable development in its ongoing sustainability program.
ECU researchers advance emotionally aware AI through facial expression recognition
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are developing new methods to help machines better understand human emotions, by improving how artificial intelligence interprets facial expressions.
ON Accelerate 9 teams secure over $33.8M in funding and investment
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has celebrated the achievements of its latest ON Accelerate cohort at a showcase event held in Melbourne, spotlighting the potential of deep tech to address major global and national challenges.
Australian gov’t report reveals growing AI adoption among SMEs
More Australian businesses are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity and decision-making, according to the latest data released by the federal government.
Australian semiconductor firm approved to supply lasers to Indian Defence
BluGlass Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of BluGlass Limited, has become an approved supplier to India’s Ministry of Defence and secured its first purchase order from the department’s Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), valued at USD 230,000.
CDU-led drone project uncovers ghost nets along NT coast
Drones and artificial intelligence are helping uncover ghost nets – abandoned fishing gear that poses a threat to marine life – along the remote coastline of the Gulf of Carpentaria, in a program led by Charles Darwin University (CDU).
ClearVue’s OptiCrop secures first commercial greenhouse deal in Israel
ClearVue Technologies has announced that its ag-tech subsidiary, OptiCrop (Israel) Ltd, has secured its first commercial greenhouse project.
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Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions
According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.
