Renewables

US wind farms make sound investment in SA acoustics

A South Australian company that developed an acoustic listening device for monitoring the health of wind turbines has begun commercial production for the huge US market.

Manufacturing

Goddess guitar pedals return after a two-decade hiatus

South Australian guitarist Brian Morrison, creator of the popular BAM Goddess Overdrive Pedal and its sister pedal the Classic, returns with new guitar pedals for the first time in 20 years.

Defence

Bullet-proof armour maker loads up with $11m capital raise

A world-leading technique developed in Adelaide for manufacturing lightweight armour for soldiers and law enforcement officers is being rolled out in Ohio to allow its maker to supply the US defence force.

Business

Keep cups aim to keep local manufacturing going

The Adelaide company behind a reusable cup designed to reduce waste and costs for event organisers is bringing the manufacture of the products back to Australia amid a nationwide push to create local jobs in the face of the economic downturn.

Food & Wine

Something old and something new from Coopers Brewery

Australia’s largest family-owned brewery is looking to the past and the future with the announcement of two new beers in the past week: it’s 2020 Vintage Ale and a new Hazy IPA.