Keeping costs down, while allowing a facility to work at full capacity, can be difficult. But Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) has a solution for all manufacturers wanting consistently hot water without hefty bills. MHIAA’s air to water CO2 heat pump is a WaterMark certified product that provides sanitary hot water outlet temperatures from … Continue reading Keeping water costs down while working at full capacity →

Researchers at Swinburne, the University of Sydney and Australian National University have collaborated to develop a solar absorbing, ultrathin film with unique properties that has great potential for use in solar thermal energy harvesting. The 90 nanometre material is 1000 times finer than a human hair and is able to rapidly heat up to 160°C … Continue reading Ultrathin graphene film offers new concept for solar energy →

Satellite positioning technology tested near Emerald in Central Queensland could boost profits on farms across Australia, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said. “What is known as the Satellite-Based Augmentation System, or SBAS, allows precision positioning of farming equipment – tractors, for example – maximising yields and improving crop production. “During the SBAS … Continue reading Satellite technology helps boost farming in Australia →

Potential new mineral and groundwater resources in the Northern Territory and Queensland have been revealed by results of an airborne electromagnetic survey. Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said the survey, released on March 19, indicated potential for new mineral deposits including gold, copper, nickel, lead, zinc and manganese, as well as critical … Continue reading Electromagnetic survey reveals more mineral potential in the north →

Monash University has secured funding in the latest Australian Research Council (ARC) grants for Linkage Projects, including in the mechanical and aerospace engineering sectors. On March 19, Minister for Education Dan Tehan announced $5.7 million in funding for 14 ARC research partnerships. Monash has now secured more than $1.2 million in total this year to … Continue reading Monash secures $1.2m for Australian Research Council projects →

As a leading exhibition for the processing and packaging industry in the Southern Hemisphere, there are many reasons to be at AUSPACK in Melbourne from March 26-29. AUSPACK organisers highlighted these nine reasons the expo cannot be missed: The awesome exhibition – This year, more than 350 suppliers, including 100 international exhibitors and 85 APPMA … Continue reading Nine reasons attending AUSPACK 2019 is a-must →

A conference focused on sustainability, featuring industry leaders from Facebook, Liberty and Nestle, is being held in Sydney on March 19-20. The Green Building Council of Australia’s (GBCA) Transform Conference intends to inspire industry professionals to strive towards innovation in sustainability. Sponsored by Liberty and other major participants in the construction supply chain, Transform 2019 … Continue reading Sustainability conference in Sydney brings industry experts together →

For companies that are large users of electricity (generally over 100 MWh/yr), it is likely that they are paying a hefty charge for peak demand, according to the Ecoefficiency Group. The group explained that every time a light or a piece of equipment is switched on it creates a demand for electricity. There is also … Continue reading Managing peak demand charges helps large energy users →

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has opened a 3D printing facility to help grow advanced manufacturing in Australia. The facility, ProtoSpace, provides access to high-end equipment and expertise in 3D printing technology. Featuring 3D printers unique in Australia, including the exclusive Nanodimension Dragonfly, a one-stop shop for 3D printed electronics, ProtoSpace is an open … Continue reading UTS opens 3D printing facility to grow advanced manufacturing sector →

The development of a national blockchain roadmap and $100,000 of funding from the Australian government will help position Australia’s burgeoning blockchain industry to become a global leader. The roadmap will focus on a number of policy areas including regulation, skills and capacity building, innovation, investment, and international competitiveness and collaboration. Minister for Industry, Science and … Continue reading Blockchain roadmap helps position Australia high in tech sector →

The Australian government is strengthening Australia’s space sector with $12 million in new funding initiatives. Announced on March 18, the Mission Control Centre will receive $6m in funding and an additional $6m will go towards establishing a Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide, the home of the Australian Space Agency. The funding will form part of … Continue reading STEM and space sector get boost from government funding →

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne launched the 2019 progress report of Australia’s International Cyber Engagement Strategy. In her address to the Lowy Institute in Sydney in March, the Minister provided a stocktake of Australia’s international cyber engagement since 2017 and outlined future plans, including announcing a further $10 million commitment to the Cyber Cooperation Program, increasing total investment in … Continue reading Australia’s international 2019 cyber strategy launched →

Swinburne’s new neuroimaging facility is being set up to take part in the next big wave in data-driven insight. Professor Tom Johnstone, former director of Neuroimaging at the University of Reading in the UK, moved to Australia to become the director of the new $40 million facility in July 2018. He said the advance of … Continue reading Swinburne establishes new neuroimaging facility →

Australian made products have been highlighted at an expo to encourage people to seek out local manufacturers and businesses. Products featuring the Australian Made logo could be seen across Sydney Build 2019 on March 14-15. An Australian-made Mack truck specially coloured green and gold, was one of the products on display in the Hordern Pavilion. … Continue reading Australian manufacturers highlighted at Sydney Build expo →

Four NSW universities have joined forces to establish the Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA). The SQA allows students, academics and industry to collaborate on quantum research and help train the next generation of engineers and scientists in quantum computing. The Academy is the initiative of University of Technology Sydney (UTS), University of Sydney, University of NSW … Continue reading New academy increases quantum research in Sydney →

RMIT and the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) at the University of Sheffield have entered into a partnership that will see research collaboration and expertise exchange across advanced manufacturing and engineering. The two universities will jointly undertake industry-driven research that is relevant to a range of problems in advanced manufacturing. RMIT vice-chancellor and president Martin … Continue reading Universities join forces in advanced manufacturing →

With collaboration being one of the leading drivers for the 4th industrial revolution and IIoT, the purpose of Open IIoT’s live demo system at AUSPACK 2019 is to emulate exactly this. Beyond human interaction, collaboration now reaches across all automation components – at the very edge of the production system. Through the physical layer, we … Continue reading Open IIoT’s panel will bring demo system to life at AUSPACK →

The Australian Army has partnered with the Defence Innovation Hub in awarding a contract to SYPAQ to develop and demonstrate a next generation battlefield logistics small unmanned aerial system (UAS). The Precision Payload Delivery System (PPDS) will be used by Australian soldiers. Minister for Defence Industry, Linda Reynolds, said SYPAQ is stepping up to answer … Continue reading Next generation battlefield logistics small UAS coming to Australia →

Australia has joined six other nations in signing an international treaty committing to the construction of the world’s largest science facility – the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The Convention, signed by Australia, China, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa and the United Kingdom, will establish the SKA Observatory. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen … Continue reading Australia joins six countries in creating world’s largest science facility →

CSIRO’s Data61 has opened a new Robotics Innovation Centre in Queensland for an industry set to be worth $23 billion by 2025. The purpose-built research facility for robotics and autonomous systems opened in mid-March. CSIRO’s Data61 specialises in capabilities ranging from legged robots and 3D mapping through to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned ground … Continue reading CSIRO to push Industry 4.0 to new heights with robotics centre →