Research reveals how to safely eliminate PFAS through burning
An international team of scientists, led by researchers in Australia, has successfully traced the entire breakdown process of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during incineration, offering a potential pathway for their safe and complete destruction.
Manufacturing at the core of new Australia-India research partnership
Swinburne University of Technology and the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) have launched the Swinburne-IITH Manufacturing, Materials, Energy and Communication Technologies (SIMMECT) Joint Research Institute to drive research and collaboration on key technological advancements.
ARENA opens applications for $46.3M Community Batteries Funding round
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $46.3 million in funding for the second round of its Community Batteries Funding Program, aiming to expand energy storage solutions across the country.
Manufacturing gets an AI boost with OFS’ Mayvn AI rollout
OFS has launched Mayvn AI, a generative artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance manufacturing productivity and improve communication between executives and operational teams.
New grants to boost Australian-Korean tech collaborations
A new grant scheme aimed at fostering technological collaboration between Australia and South Korea is set to provide Australian innovators with opportunities to commercialise emerging technologies.
Hydrostor’s Silver City Energy Storage Centre gets green light in NSW
The Minns Labor Government has approved Hydrostor’s Silver City Energy Storage Centre in Broken Hill, a compressed air energy storage system that is the first of its kind in Australia, in a move aimed at strengthening the region’s energy security.
3D-printed catamaran signals shift in boat manufacturing
V2 Group and Caracol AM have developed the first functional large-format 3D-printed monolithic catamaran, a six-meter vessel built with robotic 3D printing technology to advance the scalability of 3D-printed boats.
Manufacturers can now produce and store hydrogen with Endua’s tech
Endua, an Australian clean-tech company, has introduced a new electrolyser technology and deployed its hydrogen power bank system at Archerfield Airport in Queensland, marking two developments in its efforts to expand hydrogen power accessibility.
Can Australia build 225,400 homes a year? Report identifies urgent need
A landmark report has revealed that Australia needs to construct approximately 2.48 million new dwellings by 2034 to achieve housing affordability and equilibrium.
Manufacturing experts to convene for ARM Hub’s Industry 5.0 event
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub is set to commemorate its fifth anniversary by hosting an Industry Day on 18 March 2025, at its Learning Factory in Northgate, Brisbane.