Hazer Group, Japanese partners progress clean hydrogen facility in Nagoya
Hazer Group Ltd has reported progress on its planned hydrogen production facility in Nagoya, Japan, following the completion of a pre-feasibility study and confirmation of a positive economic case for the project.
University of Sydney researchers develop method to reduce ‘noisy’ light in tiny lasers
Researchers at the University of Sydney have demonstrated a new way to suppress noise in microchip-scale Brillouin lasers by introducing nanoscale “speed bumps” inside the devices’ optical cavity.
Manufacturing-led growth as Queensland launches first graphite-to-anode site
The Queensland Government says manufacturing is set to play a central role in the state’s critical minerals ambitions, following the opening of what it describes as Australia’s first facility to convert raw graphite into battery-ready material in Townsville.
New National Robotics Strategy needed to foster advanced manufacturing— Albanese government
The Albanese government has published a discussion paper on the development of a new National Robotics Strategy as part of an effort to foster advanced manufacturing in Australia.
Sungrow ranked Australia’s top inverter and battery manufacturer for 2024
Sungrow has been named the number one inverter and residential battery manufacturer in Australia for 2024, according to new data released by solar industry authority SunWiz.
Major south-west Victoria wind project gets gov’t green light
The Victorian Government has approved the Kentbruck Green Power Hub, a 600-megawatt wind farm near Nelson in south-west Victoria, following a detailed environmental assessment process.
ARC proposes major overhaul of research grants program
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced proposed changes to its National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP), following an extensive consultation process aimed at better supporting researchers across all stages of their careers.
Challenges ahead for Australia’s sheet metal product manufacturers, says report
The Sheet Metal Product Manufacturing industry in Australia has faced challenges over the past five years, driven by fluctuating demand across various market segments, according to a recent report by IBISWorld.
ARCC completes groundbreaking all-Australian hydrogen fuel cell bus
New South Wales-based ARCC has unveiled an all-Australian hydrogen fuel cell bus— the first of its kind to self-sufficiently produce zero emissions.
Orica’s Kooragang Island project cuts one million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions
Orica, a provider of mining and infrastructure solutions, has announced the elimination of one million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions from its Kooragang Island site in Newcastle.
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