Deakin students test drive custom-built solar car ahead of the World Solar Challenge
Media Release by Deakin University
After almost three years of lockdowns, COVID interruptions, a postponed race, makeshift home workshops and online learning, Deakin’s dedicated engineering...
More than 100 companies push for 1 million EVs by 2027
Over 100 companies and organisations have called for a push to get 1 million electric cars on Australian roads by 2027.
Regional Victoria records nation-leading low unemployment levels
Victoria has recorded the lowest regional unemployment rate in Australia, sitting at 2.9 per cent while the nation is at 3.1 per cent, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
WA looks to establish wind turbine manufacturing industry
The Western Australian government has commissioned a study into the feasibility of establishing a local wind turbine components manufacturing industry.
Quickstep awarded $803,000 grant for hydrogen storage development
The New South Wales government has granted aerospace composite company Quickstep an $803,000 R&D award to develop intelligent composite hydrogen storage solutions.
BAE Systems Australia to continue periscope systems support for Navy
BAE Systems Australia recently secured a $45 million, three-year extension to its Royal Australian Navy contract to provide in-service periscope support for Collins Class submarines.
Emerging bioprinting industry to show stark growth, says report
A report from market research provider SmarTech Analysis has revealed that revenues in the bioprinting industry are expected to reach approximately $1.2 billion in...
How companies can (actually) achieve their net zero goals
Companies are announcing bold plans for decarbonisation. Ten-year emissions reduction plans have been developed into abatement curves and waterfall charts, with aspirations transformed into high-level roadmaps and communicated with stakeholders – giving everyone a sense of comfort that there is a clear pathway to action and decarbonisation.
AU, NZ companies using data show more growth potential— report
Australian and New Zealand organisations that leverage data have the potential to grow their annual business revenue by an average of 9.5 per cent, according to a report from Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Australia’s Federal Budget reveals manufacturing, energy priorities
The Australian government has released its 2022-23 Budget with plans to help priority sectors grow their industrial base and diversify the economy by supporting regional development.