NSW launches new micro-skills to bolster net zero transition efforts
TAFE NSW is launching eight new micro-skills related to renewable energy as part of the New South Wales government’s commitment to reskill NSW and boost the economy’s transition to net zero.
Manufacturing union’s Glenn Thompson appointed to National Reconstruction Fund board
Glenn Thompson, the assistant national secretary of the Australian Manufacturing Union since 2003, has been appointed as a member of the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Board.
2023 Change Maker Awards spotlight recycling pioneers in Western Australia
The 2023 Change Maker Awards in Western Australia have acknowledged the remarkable efforts of individuals and organisations leading recycling initiatives.
Toyota’s GEH2 hydrogen power generators coming to Australia
Toyota Australia has collaborated with Energy Observer Developments (EODev), a French sustainable energy solutions provider, to spearhead the hydrogen economy in the country.
Orica delivers new enhancements to 2 electric blasting technologies
Mining and infrastructure solutions developer Orica has updated two electronic blasting systems to provide customers with more efficient and productive operations.
University of Adelaide racing team gears up for World Solar Challenge
A group of students from the University of Adelaide is set to traverse the route from Darwin to Adelaide, showcasing their specially designed solar-powered vehicle, in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge to be held from 22 to 29 October 2023.
EOS partners with Japan’s Ex-Fusion to mitigate growing space debris problem
EOS Space Systems has teamed up with Japanese laser fusion technology developer Ex-Fusion to address the growing issue of space debris.
Telstra to deploy renewable hydrogen generators in 5 Victorian regions
The Victorian government has awarded $1.1 million in funding to Telstra for the manufacturing and deployment of a 10-kW renewable hydrogen generator at each of the five regional areas in the state that suffered outages following strong storms in 2021.
Hardware as a service: A new paradigm for service contracts
Across the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business, Hardware as a Service (HaaS) is proving to be a transformative concept. The world at large has become familiar and comfortable with software delivered as a service commodity via subscription model both for professional organisations and individuals.
Researchers develop wearable device that generates energy from finger movements
Researchers have introduced an experimental wearable device that harnesses power from a user's finger movements and possesses the ability to create and store memories, showing promise in the field of health monitoring and other applications.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
