TV presenter and international prizewinner for furniture design Jamie Durie OAM has been appointed ambassador by the Australasian Furnishing Association (AFA). Durie hosts ‘Australia by Design’ which airs on Network Ten, following his role as an expert design judge on the Seven Network’s ‘House Rules’ programme. His ambassadorship was announced at an event in Sydney’s…
Comment by Peter Roberts One thing has been left out of the discussion of major government outlays developing Australia’s sovereign ability to build and maintain naval ships. That is the requirement for SMEs to play their part and invest large sums that often challenge – and risk – the resources of what are family owned…
Siemens Australia CEO Jeff Connolly has revealed how HSV, the former special vehicles division of General Morors Holden, has re-invented itself following the closure of mass automotive assembly. Writing on Linkedin, Connolly said the company had completely re-engineered its business model and was now thriving. Connolly said: “It reminds me of the old saying, one…
By Stuart Corner of IoT Australia The ITU has adopted new regulations to govern frequency allocations for the many planned constellations of nano-satellites for IoT such as those from Australian companies, Fleet Space and Myriota, and other non-geostationary satellites. “The agreement reached at WRC-19 establishes regulatory procedures for the deployment of non-geostationary satellites, including mega-constellations…
By Alan Finkel, Australia’s Chief Scientist, Office of the Chief Scientist In 1874, science fiction author Jules Verne set out a prescient vision that has inspired governments and entrepreneurs in the 145 years since. In his book The Mysterious Island, Verne wrote of a world where “water will one day be employed as fuel, that…
Inventor Timothy Scott is commercialising a new 3D printer and resins, with speed, strength and other possible advantages over current light-based approaches. Brent Balinski spoke to Scott about the possibilities of volumetric production.
Western Australian premier Mark McGowan has congratulated FYI Resources (ASX: FYI) on completing trials to develop a new process for producing high purity alumina (HPA). McGowan said the company was now one step closer to producing HPA in WA and the government’s goal of creating a future battery industry based on the state’s vast mineral…
For centuries, human beings have relied on patents to encourage and protect innovation. The electric light was patented, the phonograph, television, WiFi and Nespresso capsules.
Technology that brings WiFi to farms in mobile blackspots and smart ear tags which improve traceability of livestock are among a series of projects to receive support in the latest round of Accelerating Commercialisation grants. Industry minister Karen Andrews said seven businesses will share in $2.8 million. She said: “These latest recipients of grants have…
Additive manufacturing company Amaero International (ASX: 3DA) is seeking $8 million from investors to list on the Australian stock exchange and expand its operations. PAC Partners and Jane Morgan Management are roadshowing the Monash University spin-out, previously known as Amaero Engineering, to investors this week along with executives Barrie Finnin and Stuart Douglas. The company…