Capral Aluminium and Tomago Aluminium have signed an agreement that will see approximately 550 tonnes of manufacturing production scrap annually returned for remelting and reuse. Capral manufactures semi-fabricated aluminium products used in residential, commercial and industrial applications, while Tomago operates Australia’s largest aluminium smelter in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales. This industry leading…
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The Defence Innovation Hub will seek submissions that aim to strengthen defence capabilities in guided weapons and explosive ordnance, integrated air and missile defence, and undersea warfare. In a statement on Thursday, the federal government named the three areas as of an immediate strategic importance to defence, and which would be a focus for government…
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Australian solar PV manufacturer Tindo Solar and battery maker sonnen will work together to make Tindo’s PV panels available to sonnen customers who sign up for the Solar Victoria Virtual Power Plant Pilot Program. The VPP pilot provides a $4,174 rebate for the sale and installation of an approved battery, which is connected to a…
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Quantum technology developer Q-CTRL is partnering with Swiss research institute for natural and engineering sciences The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) to pioneer R&D in the scale-up of quantum computers. Q-CTRL’s software and hardware systems reduce noise and error in nascent quantum computing systems, which store information at the sub-atomic level. The strategic partnership will leverage…
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Australian renewable green energy development company Fortescue Future Industries and European energy networks and energy infrastructure provider E.ON have partnered to deliver up to five million tonnes per annum of green (GH2) to Europe by 2030. Five million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of renewable GH2 is equal to approximately one third of the calorific energy…
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Frucor Suntory intends to open a new multi-beverage factory at a greenfield site in Ipswich’s New-Gen Business Park (NGBP) in 2024, and expects it to create 160 operational jobs and have capacity to produce 20 million cases of drinks annually.
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Both investment in and consumption of plant-based products are on the up, with Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showing the nation is eating and drinking its way through more and more meat and dairy substitutes every year.
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Queensland’s Russell Mineral Equipment has celebrated manufacturing its 500th RUSSELL Mill Relining Machine (MRM, pictured) for Australian gold producer Northern Star Resources. In a major milestone for the 37 year old company, RME designed and completed production of the custom-made machine which was accepted by Northern Star at a ceremony at RME’s headquarters in Toowoomba.…
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Queensland’s ARM Hub is leading a partnership focused on developing a plan to assist the sorting of waste textiles using artificial intelligent systems and robotic equipment. Textile waste is a major cause of landfill in Australia with up to 679,000 tons of waste released each year . With accumulating waste, and a keen focus on…
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Raytheon Australia has launched the DDG Australian Industry Panel to drive its Capability Life Cycle Management solution for the Royal Australian Navy’s guided missile destroyers (DDGs). The new panel is an established network of sovereign defence industry capability, comprising 350 naval systems professionals and 21 industry partners, selected for their in-depth knowledge of DDGs and…
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