EV batteries pose big risks, to reach end of life in Australia by 2050 – Battery Stewardship Council
The Battery Stewardship Council, in collaboration with the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and the Motor Trades Association of Australia, is urging the EV sector to act now in order to define the future of this major waste stream.
New orders drag down Australian manufacturing PMI in May— Judo Bank
The health of Australia’s manufacturing industry has continued to see a downturn in May, with the headline seasonally adjusted Judo Bank Australia Manufacturing PMI posting a 48.4, up from April’s 48.0.
ATSE welcomes national discussion on regulating artificial intelligence
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has welcomed the Federal Government’s discussion paper on regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology as an important step towards protecting society.
New material for thermal imaging lenses discovered by Flinders researchers
Researchers from Flinders University have discovered a new, inexpensive material that may be used to create thermal imaging lenses, hinting at new manufacturing uses for the technology.
iMOVE CRC launches $1m impact fund to bolster tech innovations in transport sector
The iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) announced a $1 million funding program for Australian entrepreneurs to speed the development of transportation technologies, goods, and services.
Australian government issues latest papers for safe and responsible AI
The Albanese government is rolling out additional measures to ensure the safe and responsible growth of artificial intelligence with the release of two papers on the development of critical technologies.
Australian manufacturing industry sees most decline in last 15 years— report
The Australian manufacturing industry has shrunk in the last 15 years more than any other sector, making it “Australia’s most endangered industry,” according to a report from Australian climate tech startup Conry Tech.
Redflow to manufacture 20 MWh battery system in California
Brisbane-based battery manufacturer Redflow announced that the California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the use of its safe, scalable, and sustainable flow batteries in a sizable solar and storage project.
Scientists develop ‘designer’ titanium alloys using 3D printing
A team of researchers from RMIT University and the University of Sydney has developed a new class of ductile and strong titanium alloys using a combination of alloy design and 3D printing.
Flinders University, University of Rhode Island partner to bolster AUKUS
Flinders University recently signed a research and education partnership with the University of Rhode Island to help advance the AUKUS agreement.
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Good Design Australia opens entries for 2026 awards
For more than six decades, Good Design Australia has celebrated the power of design to shape innovation, industry, and everyday life. Its flagship program, the Australian Good Design Awards, recognises projects that show how thoughtful design can enhance products, services, systems, and communities.
