The right support could see Australian innovation, particularly in mining and manufacturing.
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Sony and Panasonic collaborate to manufacture next-generation optical disc
The new format may be used for archiving data that starts at 300 GBytes and runs up to 1 TByte.
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An environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic plastics
Researchers have developed a method to carry out large-scale manufacturing using a fully degradable bioplastic isolated from shrimp shells.
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New Rail Manufacturing CRC successful in latest funding round
The latest round of Cooperative Research Centre funding has been announced two months later than anticipated.
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Seeley International announces new research and development partnership
Seeley International has announced a partnership with TAFE SA and Flinders University centre for a new R&D centre at Tonsley.
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Geelong’s manufacturing plant for short nanofibres is a world first
The project builds on innovative technology in nanofibre manufacturing recently developed by researchers from Cytomatrix and Deakin University.
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Tas firm wins $500k grant
A Tasmanian manufacturing company has been awarded nearly $500,000 to trial a new system that will improve the efficiency of electrical rail and tram lines.
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Robots and new tech the key to the future: CSIRO
A CSIRO whitepaper has outlined how a new breed of industrial robots and information systems could be the key to unlocking the strength of the manufacturing industry.
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New technology to make cheaper solar panels
Engineers from the University of New South Wales have developed a new way to improve the quality of low-grade silicon, paving the way for cheaper and more efficient solar panels.
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Aussie lab to be Boeing’s largest R&D operation outside the US
Boeing Research & Technology Australia has opened a new research and development lab at Port Melbourne, with the operation representing the company's largest research presence outside the US.
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Aussie scientists help build new ‘super material’
Australian scientists have helped develop a new 'super material' that is twice as strong as high strength steel.
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Manufacturers can survive: Gillard
While the high dollar will remain a challenge for some time to come, Prime Minister Julia Gillard says manufacturers can still survive in the current environment.
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Manufacturers to focus on new markets and tech in 2013
Asia-Pacific manufacturers will look toward new technology, new markets, and lower cost operations in order to keep their head above water in 2013, according to research firm IDC.
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Manufacturing R and D needs strong focus: Chief Scientist
Australia's Chief Scientist, Ian Chubb, spoke of the importance of linking business to researchers in an interview yesterday.
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Manufacturing leads the way in R and D spending: ABS
The last financial year’s figures, published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, saw research and development spending in manufacturing ahead of all other industries.
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Solar manufacturers collaborate over UNSW processing tech
AN UNSW-developed solar panel processing technology has resulted in a collaboration between Suntech Power and Hanwha Solar.
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Australian synchrotron receives funding
Australian researchers will continue to undertake research in areas such as health, manufacturing and food security-in Australia thanks to a new program to manage researcher access to the Australian Synchrotron.
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Green steel and solar cells win Australian innovation awards
Two UNSW-developed technologies have been recognised with Collaborative Innovation Awards at the Cooperative Research Centres Association conference in Adelaide recently.
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Fuchs to invest $5.5m in Australian lubricant business
Fuchs Petrolub AG has announced plans for a $5.5 million expansion of its Melbourne facility and a major redevelopment in Newcastle.
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3D-printed aerospace components to be developed in Australia
A French company will back the Advanced Manufacturing CRC (AMCRC) to develop 3D metal alloy printing for aerospace applications in Australia.
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