Tag: water
RMIT engineers unveil sun-powered tech to provide drinkable water from thin air
Engineers from Australia and China have developed a sponge-like device capable of capturing water from the air, even in low humidity conditions where other technologies have struggled.
Scientists discover water can create 10 times more charge on surface
Researchers from RMIT University and the University of Melbourne have discovered that water moving across a surface generates an electrical charge up to 10 times greater than previously understood.Â
EPOC Enviro’s Hyper-Concentrator makes US debut in PFAS treatment
Australian firm EPOC Enviro has installed four advanced SAFF PFAS remediation systems at a major trade waste facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enabling the treatment of up to 1.1 million litres of contaminated water daily.
Strategic water use in manufacturing: A blueprint for Australia’s future
As the world pivots towards sustainability, Australia’s manufacturing sector faces significant challenges in ensuring long-term water security.Â
Downer awarded $600M contract to improve Qld’s water networks
Engineering firm Downer today announced it has been awarded a new contract by Unitywater to deliver water, sewerage, and recycled water services in south-east Queensland.
New $27m Centre of Excellence to bolster Tasmania’s water, energy sectors
The Tasmanian Government has launched TasTAFE’s new $27 million Water and Energy Trades Centre of Excellence that will provide industry-leading training to the state's water and energy apprentices.
Saunders International acquires Automation IT to expand tech infrastructure
Saunders International, a construction engineering company, has acquired Automation IT, a specialist automation and control systems engineering business, in a push to expand the former’s capabilities across industrial automation and technology solutions.
Shaping a strategy for water to drive Australia’s prosperity
The Australian Water Association will host the National Water Policy Summit which will focus on setting the priorities to shape an "industry-led" water strategy...
Semi-finalists of Australian Technologies Competition announced
The Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) has announced the 36 semi-finalists for this year’s ATC business accelerator program.
ATC was first run in 2011 in a...
The Australian Technologies Competition is seeking Australia’s best companies in the technology sector
The Australian Technologies Competition will be open for entries from March 13th to May 6th, 2014.
The competition, which is open to technologies that support efficiency...
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Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions
According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.
