A diverse group of energy consumers, manufacturers, union leaders, think tanks and independent politicians assembled in Canberra on Monday to advocate for policies that would divert export gas to the domestic market. The coalition argued that redirecting uncontracted gas back to local consumers could ease the high energy costs faced by Australian households and businesses,…
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A new solution for Australia’s growing e-waste problem launched Friday with the opening of the UNSW-designed Plastics Filament MICROfactorie in Sydney. Electronic waste recycler Renew IT has incorporated this technology at its Lane Cove facility to transform hard plastics from discarded printers and computers into valuable filament for 3D manufacturing. Developed by the UNSW Centre…
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Li-S Energy and Kea Aerospace signed a collaboration agreement on Tuesday at the Avalon International Airshow to integrate lithium sulfur battery technology into high altitude UAVs. The partnership aims to significantly enhance flight endurance and operational efficiency of Kea’s stratospheric aircraft, which operate between 55,000 and 65,000 feet. Kea’s solar-powered ATMOS aircraft functions as a…
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Startup battery maker Allegro Energy has announced a US patent for its “micro-emulsion electrolyte” technology. According to a statement from the company on Tuesday, a key advantage of the now-patent protected technology is its ability to “dissolve a wider range of electrochemically active species, while maintaining stability at high voltage”. It follows patents in Europe…
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Swimming champion Ariarne Titmus, the gold medal winner in the women’s 400-metre freestyle at the last two Olympics, has been announced as the ambassador for this year’s Australian Made Week. Titmus – who is also the world record-holder in the 200-metre and 400-metre freestyle – said in a statement on Tuesday that she is “super…
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Ten years after the runaway success of the Flow Hive, HiveKeepers has started a Kickstarter to fund a new, Australian-made method of harvesting honey for hobbyists and beekeepers, following what it says is five years of research and development. According to a statement from the company on Tuesday, the Micro Honey Harvester system (pictured) is…
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Memphasys claims defining milestone for Felix Reproductive technology company Memphasys has announced the successful data from a “pivotal clinical trial” for the Felix System, “confirming its best-in-class performance in sperm selection for Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).” Conducted in partnership through Monash IVF, Memphasys said on Monday that the trial results show Felix as “non-inferior to…
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Bus manufacturer Volgren reached a historic milestone with the delivery of its 2000th locally built bus from its Eagle Farm facility in Brisbane, the company announced this week. Since opening in 2009, the Queensland facility has been central to bus manufacturing in the state, delivering over 1000 buses to Brisbane City Council and achieving a…
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Aurora Labs has completed the design, build and test phase of its AU4 micro gas turbine engine, paving the way for commercialisation by mid-202. The 40 kilogram thrust engine, designed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), leverages 3D printing technology to achieve significant advances in lightweighting, parts consolidation, fuel efficiency and simplified assembly. “Our mission is…
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Mill relining systems manufacturer Russell Mineral Equipment (RME) appointed Simon Thompson to the role of Chief Engineer, the company announced on Sunday. Thompson, who will officially commence in the role on 26 March, brings more than a decade of experience in the mining machinery original equipment manufacturer sector. He joined RME in 2018 as Global…
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