Media Release

Vast Solar Pty Ltd. (Vast), an Australian company and leading developer of concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) technology, today announced a collaboration with Natron Energy, Inc. ("Natron"), a global leader in the manufacturing of sodium-ion batteries.

The economic value of the global animal health industry might be largely unknown to many, overshadowed by more popular markets like mining and agriculture, however, two established Victorian manufacturers have set their sights on capitalising on their long-standing partnership to grab a slice of the growing market. 

The Australian Silicon Action Plan sets out the actions Australia needs to take to participate in a fully-fledged supply chain for silicon and solar cells – a critical step towards energy security and independence, which will also support economic growth and jobs across Australia’s regions and cities.

Emerging Australian biotech company Sementis is engaging with Health Security Systems Australia and Australian universities to enhance the ability of its existing vaccine manufacturing technology to pivot, scale and rapidly deploy in response to emerging health and biosecurity challenges.

As one of the fastest-growing end mill and drill areas in the Seco Tools portfolio, the company’s solid-round tool reconditioning service experienced an increase in use by over 30% in 2022. 

Additive Assurance, a leader in quality assurance for additive manufacturing, has announced the successful completion of a $4.1 million funding round as it pushes forward with its international expansion plan. 

Vaxxas, a clinical-stage biotechnology company commercializing a novel vaccination platform, has announced it has completed a financing round which raised US$23 million (A$34 million) in new funds.

Airbus Defence and Space has selected the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney to conduct a 3.5-year research project for the development of high-efficiency solar cells to be used in Space. 

One of Australia’s busiest logistics providers is set to embark on Australia’s largest vehicle electrification project at its western Sydney depot. 

A large industrial robot and human dancer will perform an exclusive dance work before a crowd of 170 of Australia’s top roboticists and manufacturing industry leaders in Brisbane tonight.