Tag: research
New silicon extraction process to divert old solar panels from landfill
Scientists from Deakin University have successfully extracted silicon from end-of-life solar panels and converted it into a nanomaterial that can be used in the development of a new type of battery anode.
Funding launched for Australian-Indian collaborative research projects
The Australian government has rolled out a $6 million grant program that would help researchers establish partnerships with their counterparts in India.
10 teams join CSIRO ON Accelerate program’s latest cohort
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has unveiled the 10 successful teams selected to develop their high-potential innovative ventures through the ON Accelerate program.
New committee created to shape Australia’s national robotics strategy
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has unveiled the members of a National Robotics Strategy Advisory Committee that would establish Australia’s strategy for emerging automation technologies.
Melbourne’s future relies on quality digital infrastructure and skills
A roadmap to support the regeneration and reinvention of Melbourne, which includes establishing the world’s first Digital Cities Research Centre, has been released by RMIT today.
UniSQ secures $1.1 m in research funding from ARC
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has unveiled over $1.1 million in new funding for projects spearheaded at the University of Southern Queensland.
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.
Most robots won’t take on a human form as industrial robots set to make...
GlobalData’s report, ‘Robotics – Thematic Research’, reveals that industrial robotics will play a pivotal role in the robotics market over the next decade.
The City of Melton recommits its support for local makers
The second fastest-growing municipality in Victoria, the City of Melton is home to 26,000 jobs and has an annual economic output of $8.364 billion per year.
ARC hub for Australian steel innovation launches in Illawarra
The University of Wollongong Australia has launched the Australian Research Council (ARC) Hub for Australian Steel Innovation in Illawarra.
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