Sicona Battery Technologies, an innovative Australian company specialising in battery materials, announced its expansion into the United States battery component market. The move involves the establishment of its inaugural commercial production facilities in the southeastern United States, strategically located near the heart of the US battery and electric vehicle manufacturing hub, the company said in a media release. Collaborating with global engineering and construction leader Bechtel, Sicona has recently completed front-end engineering design studies. The company is now proceeding with th ..read more

The Victorian Government is channelling investments into cutting-edge research and development (R&D) projects in a bid to foster innovation, create local job opportunities, and bolster the state’s manufacturing sector. Minister for Jobs and Industry Natalie Hutchins announced today that PolyNovo, based in Port Melbourne, is among the 10 businesses selected to receive grants from the $15 million Made in Victoria – Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund. PolyNovo specialises in designing, developing, and manufacturing skin regeneration solutions for treating complex wounds using its patented ..read more

IperionX has advanced large-scale titanium metal manufacturing at its Virginia Titanium Manufacturing Campus, successfully installing the Hydrogen Assisted Metallothermic Reduction (HAMR) titanium furnace. The HAMR titanium furnace’s installation opens doors to a multitude of competitive advantages including lower operating temperatures, increased efficiencies, shorter production cycles, and higher product qualities, the company said in an ASX announcement. The titanium furnace has been delivered and installed successfully, with the initial energization and commissioning scheduled to start in ..read more

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) has clinched a contract to manufacture production-ready flight test articles for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the US Air Force Life Cycle Management Centre’s (AFLCMC) Advanced Aircraft Division. This contract award exercises the critical phases of design, construction, and flight testing on the existing CCA contract with GA-ASI, following a successful preliminary design review (PDR) earlier this year. The CCA program represents a significant leap in aviation technology, aiming to develop a cost-effective, adaptable unmanned air ..read more

Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) has unveiled its latest market study titled “3D Printing for Semiconductors: Market Opportunity Brief,” shedding light on the burgeoning landscape of additive manufacturing (AM) within the semiconductor industry. The report delves into specific use cases where AM technologies can optimise and integrate into the semiconductor value chain, addressing challenges such as reduced lead times, parts consolidation, and thermal management, among others. Furthermore, it examines the broader implications of initiatives like the CHIPs Act and geopolitical tre ..read more

Australian-owned manufacturer Coregas announced its collaboration with Halcyon for the launch of New Zealand’s inaugural green hydrogen fast refuelling station at Wiri, South Auckland. Situated at Coregas NZ’s Manukau site, the heavy vehicle hydrogen refuelling station, officially inaugurated on Monday, 22 April, marks an addition to a nationwide network of supply locations spearheaded by Halcyon and other pioneers in hydrogen technology. Halcyon, a partnership between Tuaropaki Trust and Obayashi Corporation, unveiled New Zealand’s premier green hydrogen production facility at the Mokai geot ..read more

Farinacci, a prominent Italian fresh pasta company, is commemorating four decades of operation in Melbourne, marking a milestone in its journey of bringing authentic pasta flavours to Australia. From its humble origins, where Vincenzo Farinacci recognised a distinctive niche in the market, the company has flourished into a celebrated name in the culinary scene. The company’s inception traces back to 1984 when Vincenzo Farinacci established a retail outlet in Elsternwick, crafting and serving fresh pasta to the local community. As demand soared, the business said it expanded into the wholesale ..read more

NetApp’s 2024 Cloud Complexity Report has revealed the unfolding era of “disrupt or die” driven by AI on a global scale, underscoring the significance of a unified data approach, and showcasing the stark contrast between AI leaders and laggards. According to the report, the divide between AI leaders and laggards is evident across various parameters such as regions, industries, and company sizes. Key findings include AI-leading countries (e.g., India, Singapore, UK, USA) exhibit higher rates of AI project implementation compared to AI-lagging countries (e.g., Spain, Australia/New Zealand, Germ ..read more

Engineers Australia has applauded the Australian Government’s release of the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group (CEMAG) Interim Report and the Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy (ESPP) as significant milestones. Romilly Madew, CEO of Engineers Australia, hailed these initiatives as important steps towards creating tangible benefits for Australians. “By transitioning to a circular economy and environmentally sustainable procurement, we are safeguarding our planet for future generations while driving economic prosperity for everyone,” Madew stated. Set to take effect on 1 J ..read more

The Australian Government announced an investment of $500 million in next-generation air missile defence technology to strengthen national security and fortify the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The contract, awarded to Lockheed Martin Australia, is expected to create at least 230 job opportunities and additional roles during its construction phase, the government revealed in a media release. The initiative, dubbed AIR6500, is poised to revolutionise Australia’s air and missile defence system by implementing cutting-edge command-and-control architecture. This advancement aims to heighten sit ..read more