A new software for the analysis of vibration in vessels, vehicles and stationary plants developed by Isoflex Technologies International is among the latest round of Australian innovations to be granted a share of $42,400 as part of the Government’s Commercialising Emerging Technologies (COMET)
Manufacturing innovation in new and emerging industries, such as specialist engineering, aerospace and advanced materials, is a key focus for the 2010 Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program selection round, which is now open.
The Rudd Government has given 13 Australian manufacturers a share of $2.8 million in grants to purchase process control equipment to make their plants run 'greener' as part of its Re-tooling for Climate Change program.
The Federal and South Australian Governments have donated $11.7 million of assistance to the State’s manufacturing industry to fund a number of programs including research and development of drill rigs.
A tool that uses laser lights to measure levels at construction sites is one of the lucky projects to be chosen to share in $3.6 million in the Government’s Commercialising Emerging Technologies (COMET) funding boost to help commercialise new Australian innovation.
An innovative method to internally line and protect pipes and a novel pedal control system for big machinery are two of five technologies in the engineering sector which will receive Government assistance to bring them to market.
The Government will be granting $13.4 million to 22 businesses for projects supporting around 180 green jobs under the Climate Ready Program.
The Australian Government will create a new Pulp and Paper Industry Strategy Group to undertake a review of the industry and develop a plan to encourage innovation and attract investment in pulp and paper manufacturing in Australia, a Government statement said.
A new centre dedicated to new technologies for manufacturers to use in their plants has been opened in Perth as part of a government initiative to boost the manufacturing industry.
The Australian government will provide up to $83 million to early stage start-up companies who otherwise might not be able to cope amid the financial crisis, as part of a fund to boost the economy.