Eco Detection appoints new CEO Water monitoring device company Eco Detection announced on Tuesday that Charles Macfadyen has joined as Chief Executive Officer. In an update on Linkedin, the company said Macfadyen brings a wealth of knowledge as a seasoned technologist within the mining and mineral exploration sector, with a deep expertise spanning both software…
Infection prevention company Nanosonics announced on Monday the launch of trophon3, its latest innovation in ultrasound high level disinfection, alongside a software upgrade package for existing customers. The company launched trophon3 and trophon2 Plus in Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. A regulatory application has been submitted to the US Food and Drug…
Monash University is leading design of a new mobile CT scanner, which will use miniaturised x-ray emitters made by Micro-X, for use in rural communities in the United States. Micro-X, Monash University, and Johns Hopkins University in the US were awarded a contract worth $US 16.4 million (approximately $25 million at the time) in February…
By Peter Mullner, Boise State University Many modern devices – from cellphones and computers to electric vehicles and wind turbines – rely on strong magnets made from a type of minerals called rare earths. As the systems and infrastructure used in daily life have turned digital and the United States has moved toward renewable energy,…
SEMMA welcomes government payroll tax threshold Industry representative group the South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) has said that it welcomes the Victorian government lifting the tax-free threshold on payroll tax from $900,000 to $1 million, but says raising it further to $5 million will provide further incentive for small to medium businesses to invest…
CSIRO, HILT CRC announce $10 million green metals initiative A $10 million Green Metals Innovation Network (GMIN) — led by CSIRO in partnership with the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC) – was announced on Tuesday. According to a statement from CSIRO, the federal government-funded initiative will bring together research, government and…
Australia’s grant system is working exactly as designed. And that’s the problem, writes Paul Carmignani, Managing Director of Powertech. Right now, if you’re a small business or a not-for-profit, there’s likely a funding stream available to help you test an idea, buy equipment or build capability. If you’re a multinational or a university, there’s even…
CSIRO is seeking Australian startups and small-to-medium enterprises with innovative renewable energy solutions to join its India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion accelerator program. The RISE Accelerator, launched in 2023, is designed to support businesses with scalable climate and environment solutions, helping them expand into the Indian market. Round 3 of the program will…
Sydney-based robotics company Contactile has been awarded a Commercialisation and Growth grant under the federal government’s Industry Growth Program. According to a statement from the company on Wednesday, the recent grant will support commercialisation of “a next-generation robotic gripping system that endows robots with a human sense of touch”, launching the gripper into Australian, European,…
Sponsored article Australia’s leading nutraceutical manufacturer, Star Combo (ASX:S66) has officially formed a strategic partnership with Monash University, aiming to translate advanced research into industrial applications and accelerate innovation in Australia’s high-tech manufacturing sector. This initiative builds on research outcomes from the Australian Research Council (ARC)-funded NetZero Hub, which fosters collaborative research to propel industrial…