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Archer partners with IMEC on Biochip  ASX-listed semiconductor developer Archer Materials has signed a contract to work with R&D organisation Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC) on the product development of its biosensor. According to a statement from Archer, IMEC will trial the use of silicon-based devices such as ion-selective field effect transistors alongside Archer’s graphene devices.…

Hazer and EnergyPathways sign MOU to develop clean hydrogen facility in UK

Hazer Group has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with UK-based EnergyPathways to assess the development of a clean hydrogen production facility in northwest England. The proposed project aims to develop a Hazer-licenced facility producing 20,000 tonnes per annum integrated with EnergyPathways’ Marram Energy Storage Hub infrastructure project. Under the MOU, the parties will conduct…

Hazer and KBR accelerate global engagement strategy focused on near-term deployment opportunities

Hazer Group announced on Monday significant progress under its strategic alliance with Kellogg Brown and Root, established to accelerate the commercial deployment and licensing of the Hazer Process. The alliance is now in execution phase, with active workstreams underway across technology scale-up and development, joint marketing and customer engagement. An integrated team of commercial and…

Best of the week — the five most popular stories among readers, June 16 – June 20, 2025

What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to @AuManufacturing were reading. 1) Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers 2025 report — now available to download for free @AuManufacturing is very happy to release our campaign report, wrapping up 2025’s iteration of the 50 Most Innovative. This 48-page report features never-before-published Q and As with six…

Hazer Group raises $10 million to commercialise methane pyrolysis technology

Hazer Group announced on Monday it had raised $10 million through a placement and share purchase plan to drive commercialisation of its methane pyrolysis technology for clean hydrogen production. The Perth-based technology company successfully raised $8 million from existing and new institutional and sophisticated investors through a placement at 31 cents per share, representing a…

Best of the week — the five most popular stories among readers, May 5 – May 9, 2025

What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to @AuManufacturing were reading. 5) Computer/information services and the path to a Future Made in Australia It is now well understood by innovation policy analysts and advisers that, on many fronts, Australia stands at a pivotal crossroads in its innovation journey, writes Dr John H Howard.…

Game-changing hydrogen deal: Hazer and KBR join forces to tackle climate change

Hazer Group has just inked a game-changing alliance with engineering giant KBR to take its hydrogen technology global. The Australian innovator announced Monday it has entered a binding strategic alliance with KBR, the engineering powerhouse that’s licensed over 260 ammonia plants worldwide. The agreement will supercharge the commercialization of Hazer’s proprietary methane pyrolysis technology that…

Manufacturing news briefs — stories you might have missed

Optiscan Imaging advances veterinary medtech Confocal microscopy manufacturer Optiscan Imaging has signed a Collaborative Research Agreement with the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. The agreement follows a MOU with the university, and is a step in expanding the clinical applications of Optiscan’s confocal endomicroscope imaging system in veterinary medicine. The initial focus of…