BluGlass secures $120K repeat order for advanced GaN laser technology
Australian semiconductor company BluGlass Limited has secured a repeat order valued at AUD 120,000 for its semi-custom Gallium Nitride (GaN) laser diode bar products from the College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL) at the University of Central Florida.
ARENA invests $30M in advanced cathode powder manufacturing
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $30 million in conditional funding for VSPC Pty Ltd (VSPC) to support the commercialisation of a new manufacturing process for lithium-ion battery cathode powder.
AWU announces new industrial action after failed wage negotiations
The Australian Workers' Union (AWU) has announced it will resume industrial action at Tomago Aluminium after negotiations over a new wage agreement reached an impasse.
Registrations open for Australian Manufacturing Week 2025 in Melbourne
The Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL) has officially opened registrations for Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) 2025, scheduled from 6 to 9 May at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).
Textron Aviation expands Australian ops with new Essendon Fields facility
Textron Aviation has announced plans to expand its presence in Australia with the construction of a new service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne.
Vaxxas hits enrollment target in trial of HD-MAP technology for pandemic response
Australian biotechnology company Vaxxas has completed enrollment for its largest clinical trial to date, testing the safety and immune response of its high-density microarray patch (HD-MAP) for vaccine delivery.
Australia trails New Zealand in industrial energy cost reductions, IEEFA reports
Australia is lagging behind New Zealand in the adoption of industrial heat pump (IHP) technology, despite its potential to significantly reduce energy use in industrial processes, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
Simply Cups diverts 50 million paper cups from landfill
Simply Cups has reached a major milestone by collecting and recycling 50 million paper cups across Australia and New Zealand, preventing them from ending up in landfills.
Meridian to acquire NZ Windfarms in $91M deal
Meridian Energy has entered into a Scheme Implementation Agreement (SIA) with NZ Windfarms Limited (NZWF), paving the way for the acquisition of all NZWF shares through a court-approved Scheme of Arrangement.
10,000 South Australian businesses sign up for State Brand
More than 10,000 South Australian businesses have now registered to use the State Brand, marking a significant milestone for Brand SA.
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Balancing profit and sustainability in supply chains
Priorities in the supply chain are expanding, moving away from cost as the main driver behind purchasing decisions. Now, sustainability and ethical sourcing are grabbing a portion of the spotlight.
