Boffins and business – the tough journey from lab to market
Brent Balinski spoke to CSIRO ON’s David Burt about the challenges involved in commercialising scientific achievements.
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Who wants to buy an Australian manufacturer?
Comment by Peter Roberts Everyone seems to want to buy Australia’s iconic manufacturers – except Australians it seems. Despite a multi-trillion dollar superannuation nest egg built up by working Australians, why is it so often only foreign interests that can see value in our manufacturers? Just this past week Arnott’s biscuits, part of Campbell Soup…
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Orthocell spikes on research result
Nerve technology developer Orthocell (ASX:OCC) has reported a study validating ‘high quality nerve repair’ from its CelGro treatment. The pre-clinical study indicated CelGro facilitated the regeneration of severed peripheral nerves, returning them to normal nerve structure. This reinforces earlier human trials that CelGro restored nerve sensation, reducing the need for sutures. Orthocell managing director, Paul…
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Innovation drives ResMed sales
Sales by obstructive sleep apnea treatment pioneer ResMed (ASX: RMD) powered ahead 13 per cent in the final quarter of 2018-19, driven by the release of new products. The Sydney company announced revenue up 13 per cent for the final quarter ended June 30 to $1.02 billion, bringing full year revenue to $3.8 billion. Net…
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Sparkling juice boosts wine sales in China
Strong growth in non-alcoholic grape juice products is helping a South Australian winery increase its presence in Asia.
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Pictures cast doubt on Australian weapons use in Yemen
Space Syatems and weapons manufacturer Electro Optic Systems (ASX: EOS) is in the middle of an international political storm with photographs emerging which put into question its arms exports to the Middle East. EOS, which makes weapons systems that can be remotely operated from inside the protection of an armoured car, has a $450 million…
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More bad news as apprentice completions falter
Completion rates for apprentices and trainees continue to drop according to a new report issued by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). The VET researcher found completions of apprentices and trainees who commenced training in 2014 fell to 56.7 per cent, down from from 60 per cent for those commencing in 2013. The…
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Aristocrat and Ainsworth headed for court
Australia’s two leading manufacturers of gaming machines, Aristocrat Leisure (ASX: ALL) and Ainsworth Game Technology (ASX: AGI) are headed for a hard-fought patent battle in the federal court. Ainsworth announced it would be vigorously defending action by Aristocrat that alleges it infringed the comppany’s patent rights and Australian Consumer Law. Aristocrat maintains Ainsworth stole technology…
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CRC aims for backing to boost “advanced manufacturing of buildings”
The $28 million, 28-member Building 4.0 Cooperative Research Centre bid will be announced on Friday, led by Monash University, Lendlease, Donovan Group and University of Melbourne.
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New England events to demonstrate how waste can be a resource
Three circular economy-themed events will take place at New England August 1, bringing researchers, government and businesses together to discuss the opportunities presented by smarter waste management.
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