Orbital UAV, Animal Dynamics to develop new aerial autonomous solution
Under a memorandum of understanding, the two companies will look into the initial concepts for a heavy fuel engine that could be used for Stork-STM, a heavy lift uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) being developed by Animal Dynamics.
Boeing to construct control systems for Australia’s JP9102 defence satellites
Boeing has combined its Australian and US expertise to build ground architecture and control systems for Australia’s first defence satellites under the JP9102 program.
Horizon launches breakthrough technology at Formnext 2022
During a busy and highly successful Formnext 2022 in Frankfurt, Horizon Microtechnologies commercially launched it ground-breaking template-based 3D-microfabrication technology, which produces conductive micro additive manufacturing (micro-AM) derived parts with micrometer scale precision.
CSIRO’s silicon roadmap lays out domestic manufacturing plans for PV solar
Commissioned by Australia’s national science industry CSIRO, the Australian Silicon Action Plan report suggests the establishment of a domestic solar supply chain to position Australia as a global superpower for solar PV electricity generation.
Next step for advanced manufacturing hub proposal
The South West Development Commission has welcomed the appointment of the Hon Clive Brown as the independent Chair of the South West Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub (SW AMTECH) steering group.
I’m dreaming of a zinc Christmas?! Intricate ‘snowflakes’ created in liquid metal
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at UNSW Sydney’s School of Chemical Engineering where researchers have grown crystals made of zinc that look like snowflakes - inside a liquid metal.
Vast Solar signs letter of intent to purchase 13,500 sodium-ion batteries from Natron Energy in 2023
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.
Local manufacturers lead Australia’s charge into US$67.6 billion animal health industry
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.
Australian Silicon Action Plan: A blueprint for jobs and prosperity in Australia’s solar future
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.
Infravision’s transmission line monitoring system receives government backing
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced a $732,493 investment in Infravision to develop, test, and trial its “Next-Generation Line Monitoring System.”