Telling your doctor exactly how much something hurts has always been a challenge but Monash University researchers have developed a clever solution that could take the guesswork out of pain diagnosis. On Sunday, scientists revealed a new microfluidic device nicknamed “pain-on-a-chip” that can objectively distinguish between different types of chronic pain, such as fibromyalgia and…
What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to @AuManufacturing were reading. 5) Liquid catalyst breakthrough speeds up chemical manufacturing A major breakthrough in liquid catalysis is transforming how essential products are made, making the chemical manufacturing process faster, safer and more sustainable than ever before. Researchers from Monash University, the University of Sydney,…
A major breakthrough in liquid catalysis is transforming how essential products are made, making the chemical manufacturing process faster, safer and more sustainable than ever before. Researchers from Monash University, the University of Sydney, and RMIT University have developed a liquid catalyst that could transform chemical production across a range of industries – from pharmaceuticals…
Without a concerted effort to develop local refining and manufacturing, Australia will remain dependent on international supply chains for the materials we use, leaving us vulnerable to global disruptions. By Professor Christopher Hutchinson. Australia stands at an important point in its technological and industrial future. While we have abundant raw materials and a wealth of…
Community gathers to hear new owner’s plans for former Oak site Over 200 business leaders, community representatives, and government officials gathered at the historic former Oak factory site last week to hear Sydney Rum Distillery (SRD) outline its plans to transform the site into a world-class spirits facility during a factory tour and briefing session.…
The first Australian implant of a Total Artificial Heart (TAH) made by BiVACOR – founded by Australian inventor Dr Daniel Timms – was an “unmitigated clinical success”, according to the Artificial Heart Frontiers Program (AHFP.) The Artificial Heart Frontiers Program, led by Monash University, said on Wednesday that an unnamed Australian received the implant on…
What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to @AuManufacturing were reading. 5) Endua launches electrolyser Hydrogen business Endua has announced the passage of what it says are two major milestones, launching its “mini hydrogen factory” and successfully deploying one of its power bank units at Archerfield Airport. According to a statement from…
Calix/PLS demo plant construction resumes Calix announced the recommencement of the Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant Project developed in a Joint Venture (JV) with Pilbara Minerals on Thursday. The decision follows execution of a $15 million grant from the Western Australian government, the company said, with that funding used to reduce the respective construction cost share of…
By Tessa Leach, Monash University and Anna Malos, Monash University Aluminium is an exceptionally useful metal. Lightweight, resistant to rust and able to be turned into alloys with other metals. Small wonder it’s the second most used metal in the world after iron and demand is set to soar. But aluminium comes at a cost…
Andrew Reeves to retire from Inghams as CEO and MD Inghams Group has announced that its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Andrew Reeves (pictured) will retire from the role in mid-2025, to be replaced by the CEO of its New Zealand business, Edward Alexander. The Chair of Inghams, Helen Nash, said: “Andrew has done…