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Two in three shoppers buy Aussie-made products – research says
A recent study by Roy Morgan revealed that two in three Australians say they frequently or always buy Australian-made items, and more than four in five say buying Aussie-made is essential to them.
Monash University researchers discover pharmaceutical use for winemaking waste
Chemical engineering researchers at Monash University have found that waste from winemaking could be a valuable source of ingredients for nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and food colouring.
Evermil and Leussink pave way for Illawarra wheelchair-bound worker with autonomous 3D equipment
Wheelchair-using employees must be able to manoeuvre around the manufacturing workspace without difficulty and be safe from hazards including stairwells, narrow entrances, and inadequate restrooms. Making modifications to increase access can make a significant impact on how a disabled employee performs and feels at work.
New research says growing demand for innovative foods in Asia opens up export opportunities
A recent study by independent alternative proteins think tank, Food Frontier, has found that a burgeoning market for alternative proteins in Asia presents an opportunity for Australian and New Zealand manufacturers.
Australia’s plastic emissions will more than double by 2050 – research says
The plastics consumed by Australians each year have a greenhouse emissions impact similar to 5.7 million cars, or more than one-third of all vehicles on Australian roads, according to a new analysis.
New iLAuNCH space trailblazer to help develop Australia’s space manufacturing sector
The University of Southen Queensland (UniSQ) is now home to the new Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications and Hypersonics Trailblazer (iLAuNCH), a program aimed at transforming world-class Australian research into practical breakthroughs.
UniSQ, Mining3 to develop novel composite rock bolt for mining, tunnelling engineering
The University of Southern Queensland has ventured into a partnership with Mining3, a leading mining research organisation in Australia, to develop a next-generation carbon fibre composite rock bolt.
Green steelmaking holds major opportunity for Western Australia – says report
The potential for Western Australia to join the globally expanding value chain for green steelmaking is highlighted in new research released by the Western Australian government, as announced in a media statement.
Scientists develop computer chip that mimics human vision, memory abilities
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a tiny device that mimics the human brain's ability to see and remember things, which they describe as a “promising step” towards having applications that can make rapid, complex decisions such as in self-driving cars.
Direct air capture research picks up pace to achieve net zero targets, says CSIRO
Research on developing direct air capture (DAC) technologies is seeing an acceleration as Australia and the rest of the world seek to reach ambitious emission targets, according to CSIRO.
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