Researchers have boiled down the qualities that have helped companies thrive during crises, such as online platforms Uber and Alibaba during the Covid-19 pandemic, or Birdseye Frozen Foods during the Second World War. Crises are times “when normal societal functions often deteriorate,” explained Associate Professor Frederik von Briel in a statement from University of Queensland on…
Swinburne University of Technology announced on Sunday an investment in H3D, supporting the commercialisation of AI-driven technology for dental devices based on research conducted at the university. H3D, which has already transformed the audio manufacturing industry by automating the design of custom hearing aids and related products, will now expand its cloud-based AI Computer-Aided Design…
The Environmental Group announced on Sunday it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Advanced Boilers & Combustion for $5.5 million, expanding its industrial boiler service and manufacturing capabilities. The acquisition will be funded from existing cash resources and is expected to be completed by 5 April 2025, according to a statement released to the…
A major breakthrough in liquid catalysis is transforming how essential products are made, making the chemical manufacturing process faster, safer and more sustainable than ever before. Researchers from Monash University, the University of Sydney, and RMIT University have developed a liquid catalyst that could transform chemical production across a range of industries – from pharmaceuticals…
The NSW government has released its decadal innovation plan, which it says will build on the state’s current strengths including attracting 65 per cent of the nation’s venture capital investment and hosting five of eight “unicorn” enterprises (a privately-owned startup worth over $1 billion.) In a statement on Monday, the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035 was…
The Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) has welcomed an extra $20 million announced in last week’s federal budget to encourage more Australians to buy locally made products, which funds a new multimedia campaign, more companies getting Australian Made certification, and improvements to the Made in Australia directory. In a statement on Saturday, AMCL said the funding…
Without a concerted effort to develop local refining and manufacturing, Australia will remain dependent on international supply chains for the materials we use, leaving us vulnerable to global disruptions. By Professor Christopher Hutchinson. Australia stands at an important point in its technological and industrial future. While we have abundant raw materials and a wealth of…
Community gathers to hear new owner’s plans for former Oak site Over 200 business leaders, community representatives, and government officials gathered at the historic former Oak factory site last week to hear Sydney Rum Distillery (SRD) outline its plans to transform the site into a world-class spirits facility during a factory tour and briefing session.…
Employer representative the Australian Industry Group has said the best outcome “would undoubtedly be a clear election result”, following the prime minister’s announcement on Friday morning of a May 3 election date. Following the budget on Tuesday and the opposition’s reply last night, prime minister Anthony Albanese asked the governor general to dissolve parliament this…
Construction products company Boral has been awarded a $24.5 million grant from the federal government to assist in a new cement kiln infrastructure project, which it says will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 100,000 tonnes per annum. Boral said in a statement on Friday that the kiln feed optimisation project at Berrima Cement…