The University of Queensland (UQ) has developed technology that can analyse a person’s cough and help diagnose respiratory disorders quickly and easily in patients who lack access to doctors. Udantha Abeyratne, UQ biomedical engineer and associate professor, and his team, have developed diagnostic technology that uses smartphones to instantly identify common respiratory disorders like asthma, … Continue reading University of Queensland smartphone app can diagnose respiratory diseases →

The Western Australian State Government has selected five innovative Western Australian companies to showcase their ideas at Start-up Catalyst’s Mission during London’s Tech Week, taking place from the 9 to 15 June. The WA Government has provided $30,000 to grow new businesses, stimulate job growth, and attract global investors to the State. “There is an … Continue reading WA innovative creators head to London Tech Week →

German specialty glass technology group Schott has acquired Melbourne polymer microfluidic manufacturer Minifab. The partnership is set to enhance both companies’ portfolios in the diagnostics market. Through setting up centres for polymer in Australia and glass in Germany, both companies will be able to serve their existing customers as well as new customers. “Schott and … Continue reading Schott acquires Australian microfluidic manufacturer Minifab →

SIMEC Energy Australia (SEA), a member of Sanjeev Gupta’s global GFG Alliance, has signed a key strategic partnership with Shanghai Electric for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) for the Cultana Solar Farm project in South Australia earlier this week. According to the press statement on the GFG Alliance website, the agreement was signed by GFG … Continue reading GFG enters strategic partnership with Shanghai Electric →

The Victorian state government will establish a $250 million Victorian Business Growth Fund for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to help them access capital and create jobs to grow the Victorian economy. Treasurer Tim Pallas has announced a $50 million contribution towards the Fund, which will be developed with leading industry superannuation groups First State … Continue reading $250m Vic government growth fund for SMEs →

Federal parliament needs to work with the government to pursue measures that will boost innovation and make industry more competitive in to counter strong economic headwinds, according Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott. Westacott said that “all stops” must be put out to accelerate Australia’s rate of growth and build a more resilient and innovative … Continue reading Business Council calls for measures to sure up economic growth →

British defence technology company QinetiQ relies on Brisbane-based ImmersaView, a company that develops advanced software solutions for complex visualisation applications in the defense, simulation, audio visual, education, energy, and emergency services industries, to capture high-quality vision from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Touring the UK headquarters of QinetiQ, Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning … Continue reading ImmersaView helps UK defence company →

The Women in Industry Awards were held at The Park, Albert Park, on June 6, in Melbourne. With nearly 200 attendees from a diverse range of industries, it was a great night that celebrated the achievements of individuals who have made valuable and significant change to the industries that they serve in. We congratulate the … Continue reading Women in Industry Awards 2019: All the winners →

The Australian Space Agency is seeking the views of researchers and businesses on the application of the federal government’s International Space Investment (ISI) initiative. The government announced the initiative in its 2018-19 Budget under the Australian Technology and Science Growth Plan, which committed to providing $15 million over three years from 2019-20 to support strategic … Continue reading Government seeking advice on space industry funding strategy →

Incitec Pivot has announced it will continue manufacturing at its Gibson Island industrial chemical plant after securing a $100 million new gas supply agreement with Australia Pacific until December 2022 in Brisbane. Incitec’s Gibson Island plant uses gas as a feedstock to produce industrial chemicals and fertilisers, distributing to more than 4000 cotton, sugarcane and … Continue reading Industrial jobs secured at Incitec Pivot →

Australian researchers and businesses will receive up to $50,000 in funding from the Federal Government to take their products global under the Global Connections Fund (GCF) Bridging Grants. Karen Andrews, minister for industry, science, and technology, says the grants are designed to strengthen international partnerships between small businesses and researchers. “The grants will help develop … Continue reading Government grant builds global connections →

Nine Flinders University students have been awarded Embassy of France in Australia internships under the 2019 Nicolas Baudin student mobility grant. The grant is designed to encourage Australian university students to undertake a research internship in a French laboratory in collaboration with an industrial partner in France. “We’re very pleased to see so many of … Continue reading Defence interns head to France →

Applications for the 2019 Victoria Prize for Science and Innovation and the Victoria Fellowships opened on 4 June. The Victoria Prize and Victoria Fellowships celebrate scientists as well as early-career researchers that are providing real support from their work. The coveted Victoria Prize for Science and Innovation is awarded to outstanding scientists who have helped … Continue reading Entries opens for Victoria’s top science awards →

The federal government will provide $8.5 million in funding for Australia’s cyber security sector in the second round of AustCyber’s Projects Fund. Announcing the opening of the second round of AustCyber’s Projects Fund, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews encouraged companies that can make a significant contribution to the sector to apply. “Australia’s … Continue reading Cyber security sector to get a $8.5 million funding boost →

Nitrogen generators can be used onsite in order to save a company money and time. Manufacturers’ Monthly explains. Compressed air is considered the fourth utility being used in many industries after water, gas and electricity, according to Atlas Copco Compressors. The company has nitrogen generator solutions that can help manufacturers produce nitrogen on-site. Salena Estate … Continue reading Taking nitrogen onsite →

The Australian Industry Group’s (Ai Group) Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) has remained in expansionary territory at 52.7 points in May. It marks the 33rd consecutive month of stability and reading over the 50-point mark. Despite its positive streak, the PMI has dipped 2.1 points from the previous month, indicating a slower rate … Continue reading Australia PMI recovery slows in May →

Professor Masakazu Sugiyama of the Research Centre for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST) at the University of Tokyo has been appointed Queensland’s Hydrogen Envoy in Japan. The announcement was made during the World Hydrogen Technologies Convention in Tokyo taking place from 2 to 7 June. “Queensland has a pioneering spirit that is greatly admired and … Continue reading Masakazu Sugiyama has been appointed Queensland’s Hydrogen Envoy →

Gilmour Space Technologies has partnered with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) to collaborate on advanced rocket technology research, and testing, and science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) initiatives. Gilmour Space has been developing new hybrid-propelled rockets for commercial small satellite launches since 2021. “Our initial focus for this Research Partnership will be to develop … Continue reading University of Queensland and Gilmour Space collaborate on rocket testing →

Prime Minister, Scott Morrison announced on 26 May, the reappointment of Karen Andrews as Minister for Industry, Science, and Technology. Andrews was first appointed in August 2018 after Morrison became Prime Minister. “I will continue to work to strengthen Australian industries, so they can drive our nation’s economic growth and create more job, and I … Continue reading Karen Andrews reappointed as Minister →

Dr Anthony Lynham, mines minister, announced on 3 June Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) and Armour Energy successful bid for 18 square kilometres of land 22 kilometres, in Queensland’s Chinchilla. The joint venture aims to seek out gas, for Australian manufacturers, in Queensland’s Chinchilla. Under the permit’s conditions, gas can only be sold to Australian manufacturing … Continue reading Queensland gas fuels manufacturing jobs →