Archer Materials submits next-generation biochip gFET design to commercial foundry
Semiconductor manufacturing company Archer Materials Limited has sent its newly developed next-generation biochip fabrication to a commercial foundry partner in the Netherlands for a whole wafer run validation.Â
New report says EV sales to more than double in 2023, but outdated laws continue to limit consumer choice
The Electric Vehicle Council has published its annual State of Electric Vehicles report, revealing that while EV sales are expected to more than double in 2023, Australia will continue to trail behind comparable nations in terms of customer choice unless critical legislative reform is implemented.
Australia’s Economic Complexity Index ranking drops to survey’s bottom third
Australia’s ranking in the world’s Economic Complexity Index (ECI) has plummeted by 12 positions in the past 10 years, placing 93rd out of 133 countries, according to a new report from Harvard Kennedy School.Â
IperionX gets permits for titanium metal manufacturing in Virginia
ASX-listed IperionX Limited has secured all necessary permits to begin construction and operations at its planned titanium metal production facility in Virginia.
Queensland unveils $80m initiative aimed at supporting 15000 job seekers
The Palaszczuk Government has approved the first $40 million in the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, which focuses on young people and will help up to 15,000 disadvantaged Queensland job seekers over the next 12 months.
Public comments sought to update Australia’s critical minerals list
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources is seeking public feedback on updating Australia’s critical minerals list after the Critical Minerals Strategy 2023-2030 was released last month.Â
S&T clinches $1.4m from Army Corps to develop AI program for 3D-printed concrete
The US Army Corps of Engineers has granted a research team at Missouri S&T $1.4 million to create an artificial intelligence program that will choose the best locally accessible materials for 3D-printed concrete.Â
IFM-led fashion fibre project among $1.5M Climate Fund recipients
A project led by Deakin University’s Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) is among the first recipients of a $1.5 million Climate Fund grant from Australian lifestyle brand Country Road.Â
UTS kicks off Decarbonising Australia Business Summit
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is hosting this year’s “Decarbonising Australia Business Summit: Partnering with Japan on the Transition to Net Zero” event, taking place from 26 to 28 July.
$65 million unveiled to back new ARC training centres, research hubs
Eight new Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Training Centres and five new ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs are sharing more than $64.8 million in funding to train Australia’s next generation of research professionals and support projects aimed at generating real-world outcomes.Â
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Behind the Australian Made logo: Six manufacturers shaping local industry
Australian manufacturers are continuing to invest in local production, innovation and sustainability across a wide range of industries. From textiles and packaging to construction and advanced manufacturing, Australian Made licensees are developing products tailored to local conditions while supporting Australian jobs and capabilities.
