Tag: innovation

Australia has marked a milestone in domestic space manufacturing with the successful production of the nation’s first bimetal rocket thruster using multi-material 3D printing, under a program led by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ).

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with Filament Factory, has unveiled a nano-reinforced polymer composite designed to deliver new levels of performance in advanced materials.

The NSW Government has underlined the role of critical minerals in strengthening the state’s manufacturing sector, bringing together industry leaders, workers, and researchers in a new partnership to drive jobs and innovation. 

Rewiring Australia has welcomed the federal government’s move to boost offshore wind development through proposed new guidelines for research and demonstration licenses.

The Queensland Government has announced a new round of Engaging Science Grants, offering up to $25,000 per project to boost participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and strengthen connections between scientists and the community.

Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has urged the Australian Government to place research, development, innovation (R&D&I), and commercialisation at the centre of its economic strategy, warning that long-term prosperity depends on lifting productivity and building resilience through innovation.

Livium Ltd has commenced engagement with rare-earth element (REE) extraction technology developers, as part of its strategy to broaden its role in the circular economy and complement its core business in battery and e-waste recycling.

Victoria has launched Australia’s latest artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer, placing the state at the forefront of medical research and AI capability. 

James Hardie Australia has marked Australian Made Week with a renewed commitment to local manufacturing, highlighting its partnership with the Australian Made campaign and its ongoing investment in homegrown innovation and capability.

The Mid-North Coast is gaining recognition for its role in advanced manufacturing, driven by recent private investments, government programs, and the ongoing development of local industry capabilities.