6K Additive has signed a global long-term supply agreement with Siemens Energy to advance circular manufacturing practices in nickel-based alloy powder production.
Researchers at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) have developed a new process that can convert discarded peanut shells into high-quality graphene, offering a cheaper and more sustainable pathway for advanced material production and future manufacturing applications.
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has unveiled a new digital tool designed to help farmers evaluate and communicate the environmental footprint of agricultural production.
Researchers at UNSW Sydney say a new approach to fertiliser manufacturing could reduce emissions and clean up waterways by converting waste carbon dioxide and nitrogen pollutants into urea using renewable electricity.
Manufacturing capacity in Australia’s clean energy supply chain is in focus following the Federal Government’s decision to open national consultation on domestic manufacturing of wind and transmission towers, a move welcomed by industry body Weld Australia as a step toward strengthening local manufacturing capability.
The Australian Government has opened a consultation to gather feedback on domestic manufacturing opportunities for wind and transmission infrastructure, as it examines how to build a competitive, viable and resilient manufacturing sector for wind and transmission towers in Australia.
Manufacturing waste from Geelong’s carpet industry could be used in advanced manufacturing applications after the City of Greater Geelong voted to fund joint research into alternative materials for large-scale 3D printing, according to a council media release.
Cargill has launched a large-scale renewable energy project at its Newcastle Crush Plant, integrating onsite solar generation into its Australian manufacturing operations as part of efforts to reduce emissions and improve energy resilience.
Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new 3D printing method that allows objects with very different physical properties to be created within a single structure using relatively inexpensive equipment and widely available materials.
IperionX said it has received a USD 0.3 million prototype purchase order from American Rheinmetall to support the manufacturing of lightweight titanium components for US Army heavy ground combat systems.
Australian manufacturers are navigating a challenging environment. Just as output had returned to growth, higher fuel and freight costs, rising input prices and global supply chain disruption renewed pressure on margins and cash flow.