Sydney’s HB11 Energy, which is pursuing “fusion technology for sustainable baseload energy”, says it is a step closer to this goal after signing an agreement with the world’s top high-power laser research infrastructure provider, ELI ERIC. In a statement on Monday, HB11 said its new partner provides “coordinated access to three world-class laser facilities, aiming…
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Mining equipment manufacturer Austin Engineering has received purchase orders for 17 heavy load haul truck trays from a tier one iron ore producer in India, its first in this prospective market. The orders for the ULTIMA trays will form part of a tray replacement programme with a service life of approximately four years. Austin’s expectation…
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The Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic has tasked his department and industry to develop a National AI Capability Plan, aiming to grow investment in AI capabilities to help promote economic and productivity growth. Husic said there were around 650 AI companies headquartered in Australia and in the five years to 2023 foreign investors contributed…
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Thermal energy storage solution company MGA Thermal has announced its first major customer, with Chevron to conduct an initial engineering and design study using a 5 megawatt-hour unit based on the Newcastle-based startup’s technology. In a statement on Monday, MGA said the study represented a “significant milestone” in its history. The budget of the project…
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A team of BAE Systems Australia engineers have successfully flown the company’s Australian developed and manufactured Strix Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial system. The craft takes off vertically before moving to forward flight – reversing the manouvre to land. The Managing Director of BAE Systems Australia’s Defence Delivery business unit Andrew Gresham said…
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Collins class submarine sustainment has been listed as a Product of Concern following a recommendation from the Department of Defence, enabling enhanced ministerial oversight of the key capability. With the submarines required to operate beyond their original design life, it is essential that increased sustainment requirements are met to ensure the Collins class remains an…
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ARE receives $5m grant for rare earths development Australian Rare Earths has received a $5 million grant from the federal government’s International Partnerships in Critical Minerals Program. The funding will support additional metallurgical test work, completion of a pre-feasibility study and building/operating a demonstration plant at the company’s Koppamurra project, a frontier ionic clay rare…
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Livium has signed an exclusive agreement with Wabtec subsidiary Industrea to recycle batteries used in their electric mining locomotives.
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In the third profile in our campaign to identify and celebrate Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers, we look at edge computing manufacturer Aicraft. Peter Roberts spoke to owner Dr Tony Scoleri. Australian innovation needs a lot more people like Dr Tony Scoleri, CEO of Adelaide edge computing developer and manufacturer Aicraft. Scoleri did his PhD…
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Explosives manufacturer Orica has signed an agreement with KAPEKS to introduce digital technology into Turkey’s mining sector.
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