3D printing market continues to shift towards industrial and away from hobbyist use
The annual Wohlers Report has been released, highlighting an overall trend away from the hobbyist market and towards industrial use.
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First Australian hydrogen exported to Japan
The first hydrogen produced in Australia using solar energy has been successfully exported to Japan, marking a milestone in what many could believe could be a major new industry. The hydrogen was produced by QUT’s solar cells at Queensland’s Redlands Research Facility, and exported by Japan’s largest petroleum conglomerate, JXTG. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk applauded the…
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First organic A2 milk products headed for market
Wattle Health Australia (ASX: WHA) is set to become the first in Australia to offer organic A2 nutritional dairy products following signing of an agreement securing a milk supply. The company announced that together with partner Corio Bay Dairy Group it had signed a supply agreement with Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia (ODFA) ODFA is…
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Leigh Creek’s massive gas reserve upgrade
Coal gasification company, Leigh Creek Energy (ASX: LCK) emerged from a trading halt on the stock exchange yesterday to announce a massive upgrade to its gas resources. The company, which has been developing in situ gas production at the former Leigh Creek coal field in South Australia, announced proven and probable reserve of 1,153PJ, This…
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New Future Food Systems CRC can get down to work
The federal government has announced $35 million in funding for the new Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre which will bring together industry and public sector researchers. The centre was announced in March but the funding, which will be matched by $150 million from the private sector and last for 10 years, was not announced.…
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CASA to require licenses for all drone operators from July
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority will introduce flyer’s licenses and mandatory registration for all drone operators in July.
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Seed Terminator enters full production
Manufacturing of a machine that pulverises weed seeds as grain crops are harvested is ramping up to a full commercial launch. Adelaide-based company Seed Terminator will produce 100 of its machines ahead of this year’s Australian grain harvest, which begins in October.
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Talga’s Li-ion battery anode outperforms
Australian materials developer, Talga Resources (ASX: TLG) has completed positive commercial testing of lithium-ion batteries fabricated with its graphite Talnode-C anode. The tests, one of a number underway with a range of technical and commercial partners, was performed in Italy by IV Electrics, maker of the Lacama electric motorcycle (pictured). The batteries were subjected to…
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Austal on a roll with new US orders
Perth shipbuilder Austal (ASX: ASB) has continued its run of successes with a $369 million contract to supply two Expeditionary Fast Transport Ships (EPF) the U.S. Navy. This extends the company’s contracts for the twin-hulled vessels to 2022 and will bring to 14 the number in service providing lofistics support. The EPF, one of two…
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ANZ attacks blockchain – but then it would
Comment by Peter Roberts One of Australia’s big four banks has broken ranks and come out swinging against one of the latest trends in record-keeping for business – blockchain. Maria Bellmas, associate director, trade and supply chain product at ANZ, published an article on the company website to pose the question “Is blockchain a false…
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