Defence equipment supplier GaardTech has launched a range of full size robotic military targets for use in real-world combat training. The company announced on Linkedin that its full size 3D robotic tank target is now available for viewing at its Brisbane factory. The tank target is capable of travelling over all terrain at 30 kilometres…
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s key message to business in a landmark speech on Monday was “back yourself”.
By Rachel A. Ankeny, Professor of History and Philosophy, and Deputy Dean Research (Faculty of Arts), University of Adelaide The South Australian government recently announced its intention to lift the long-standing statewide moratorium on genetically modified (GM) crops, following a statutory six-week consultation period. A government-commissioned independent review had estimated the cost of the moratorium…
Melbourne electric vehicle drive manufacturer SEA Electric continues to release more images and videos detailing their all-electric van and light truck range. The company, which fits its drives on most van and cab/chassis platforms including Ford, Iveco and Isuzu, over the weekend released the main image (above) of its Isuzu F Series. Powered by SEA-Drive…
Plastic Forests takes in contaminated plastic films, has capacity to produce 5,000 tonnes of new products from these per year, and currently has a lot of headroom. David Hodge tells Brent Balinski about what could be done to encourage demand.
Stephen Webster’s company has been developing composite railway sleepers from recycled plastic since 2014. He tells Brent Balinski that the development path hasn’t been easy, and that cooperation among companies and government will be essential if circular economy initiatives are going to flourish.
Manufacturer/retailer Dresden is preparing to open its 14th outlet. Another approaching milestone – one tonne of plastic recycled – is further validation of its unconventional approach to eyewear. Brent Balinski speaks to Elmar Kert, the company’s Head of Global Operations.
By Peter Roberts Silently, with only a warning beep-beep, the first ACE-EV electric cargo van to be assembled in Adelaide rolled out for its media debut early this morning. The venue – the Tonsley innovation centre housed in the former Miitsubishi Motors main assembly building – was ripe with irony, a massive industrial structure now…
One possible remedy to a world drowning in plastic has been under development since 2005. Brent Balinski speaks to Licella.
Brent Balinski speaks to Samantha Read, Chemistry Australia’s CEO, about the new Chemical Sector Economic Contribution Analysis report, the effects of high gas prices, and the importance of economic complexity.