http://www.australianinnovation.net.au Showcasing Australian innovation Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:26:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Curtin University delivers high-impact research across four areas of strength: •    Resources and energy •    ICT and emerging technologies •    Health •    Sustainable development These areas capture the multidisciplinary nature of the University’s research programs, which are accessible across all of its four academic faculties – Science and Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities and Business. RESOURCES AND ... http://www.australianinnovation.net.au/energy/curtin-links-up-for-resources-research/ Curtin University of Technology delivers high-impact research across four areas of strength: •    Resources and energy •    ICT and emerging technologies •    Health •    Sustainable development These areas capture the multidisciplinary nature of Curtin's research programs, which are accessible across all of the University’s four academic faculties – Science and Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities and ... http://www.australianinnovation.net.au/sustainability/curtin-steps-up-for-sustainable-development/ Phoenix Solar is proud to introduce an innovative solar module into the Australian market. The Solyndra panel offers a solution designed specifically for flat rooftops which is ideal for industrial and commercial buildings. Each lightweight panel is made of 40 cylindrical tubes attached to a 108 cm x 182 cm ... http://www.australianinnovation.net.au/energy/pv-system-designed-specifically-for-flat-rooftops/  How  will your customers judge your product? Are you confident that you meet the needs of your market? Having an idea is only the starting point, knowing how to turn an idea into an experience for your customers is profitable. Find a solution to your problem, expand, build on, and shape ideas ... http://www.australianinnovation.net.au/business-strategy/customers-can%e2%80%99t-tell-you-what-they-want-but-theyll-know-it-when-they-use-it/ Brisbane is emerging as a leader in knowledge sectors such as biotechnology, creative industries, aviation and aerospace, ICT, environmental and mining services. Th is diversity is crucial to the success of the Brisbane economy. Infrastructure To foster an environment that supports and values innovation and knowledge, the Queensland Government and the Brisbane ... http://www.australianinnovation.net.au/innovation/innovation-talent-knowledge-brisbane/ [caption id="attachment_215" align="alignright" width="231" caption="Committee for Melbourne Chairman George Pappas with CEO Sally Capp"][/caption] A conglomerate of concerned and proactive Melbournites promoting social, cultural and economic change took out the major prize at the inaugural Fast Thinking Innovation Awards in 2008. When Australia’s most respected journal dedicated to Australian and international innovative ... http://www.australianinnovation.net.au/victoria/melbourne-victorious/ [caption id="attachment_210" align="alignright" width="196" caption="Professor Patrick Keyzer, Bond University"][/caption] The number of ageing people in Australia is rising. As a proportion of the population, people aged over 65 years will double between 2002 and 2042 to an expected 25% of the population (6.2 million people). At the same time, the ageing population ... http://www.australianinnovation.net.au/research-and-education/age-old-laws-taking-care-of-our-carers/ Geocycle has recently trialled a new resource recovery project that allows previously unprocessable waste to be recycled.   The Megablender, a huge-scale metal blender the size of a large water tank, has five hardened-alloy cutting blades that rotate up to 500 rpm in both directions.   It is able to shred entire steel drums ... http://www.australianinnovation.net.au/innovation/megablender-increases-waste-recovery/ [caption id="attachment_196" align="alignright" width="160" caption="Rod Vawdrey, CEO, Fujitsu Australia & NZ"][/caption] We asked one Australian CEO, Fujitsu’s Rod Vawdrey, how sustainability fits with his business. Q: What does environmental sustainability mean to you? Rod Vawdrey (RV): To me, it’s a pretty simple proposition. Our resources are finite and we all have a duty ... http://www.australianinnovation.net.au/sustainability/sustainability-goof-for-business/ [caption id="attachment_192" align="alignright" width="162" caption="George Collins, CEO, CAST"][/caption] What does the global financial crisis mean for innovation in Australia’s manufacturing sector? CAST CEO George Collins reflects on the future for R&D in the highly competitive area of metals manufacturing. CAST is a Cooperative Research Centre that conducts industrydriven research in metals technology. ... http://www.australianinnovation.net.au/manufacturing/green-value-chain-innovation/