2023 CORE INNOVATION Hot 30 Recipients by State
In 2023, The Hot 30 Awards saw more than 80 applications from across Australia with the final list representing six States & Territories in both metropolitan and regional cities.
2022 Hot 30 Award Winners
Equipment Innovation Award presented by Resource Capital Funds, Jolimont Innovation
SafeGauge
CORE INNOVATION 2023 HOT 30 RECIPIENTS
ANT61
ANT61 focuses on empowering sustainable development in space and on Earth through the use of robots for solar farm construction. The company’s robots can perform solar panel installation, assembly, and validation, and can be deployed in remote areas without the need for additional infrastructure. ANT61’s robotic technology aims to increase efficiency and decrease costs and delays in solar farm construction projects.
Arnowa
Arnowa specialises in Industry 4.0, Smart technologies providing an end-to-end transformative ecosystem that leverages and integrates the best in IoT, Edge & Cloud-computing, Machine Learning, Video Analytics, Generative AI, and Big Data analytics. The results is an agile and scalable solution to various industry challenges across sectors, such as decarbonisation, automation, predictive maintenance, workplace safety and improved efficiency. Arnowa ecosystems paves the data-driven path for next generation infrastructure, equipment and industry processes.
Bortana
The use of electric vehicles underground has a substantial multiplier effect in terms of air quality, as it eliminates the need to pump air through the mine to evacuate particulates, products of combustion, water vapor and heat that internal combustion engine vehicles introduce into the confined space.
Bortana is a fully electric-driven four-wheel-drive medium goods class light truck that is designed to handle the rigorous and corrosive environment of underground mines and has a payload of more than 2t.
Caldera Analytics
Caldera Analytics utilizes machine learning to unlock the value of historical mineral exploration data and help discover the next economically viable deposit of new economy minerals. They aim to be the leading provider of pre-drilling machine learning-based solutions for the mineral exploration industry in Australia, by developing models that can be applied to all stages of the exploration process. Caldera Analytics’ deep learning models can adjust their predictions and gain more certainty as more data is collected, allowing clients to make smarter and faster decisions.
Carbonix
Carbonix's mission is to enable effective access to critical remote data insights through intelligent, reliable and safe aerial data capture systems and their vision is to help create safe and sustainable environments for businesses across the economy, in particular for the energy, mining, oil & gas and resources sectors. Carbonix is Australia's leading designer and solutions provider of commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for aerial surveillance and precision data capture. The company has pioneered the development of long-range Vertical Take-Off and Landing drones for aerial surveillance and precision data capture.
DUG
DUG Technology (DUG) specialises in analytical software development and green, high performance computing (HPC). DUG's expertise in algorithm development and code optimisation allows clients to leverage big data and solve complex problems. The company is committed to delivering sustainable HPC solutions and turbocharging green-technology innovation. It has developed a patented immersion-cooling technology called DUG Cool, which reduces the power consumption of its data centres by up to 51%.
Global Energy Learning Solutions
Global Energy Learning Solutions is an Australian technology company that specializes in using augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology to improve training outcomes for trainees and operational and business outcomes for clients in the energy industry. They use a three-step VR training approach called the Train, Try, and Test model and have developed a unique 3D virtual world called the "training metaverse" where students can safely interact with equipment in a digital twin of their future work environment.
Helme
Helme aims to improve service line management for mining compnaies by creating a more efficient and sustainable model for service line routing and maintenance. Their product, Damper Clamp, is a shock-absorber for service lines that reduces wear and premature failures at clamping points, and is made from a robust, elastomeric material. The Damper Clamp is designed to reduce labor and parts costs, and to be more efficient in the installation, replacement, or removal of service lines.
IMMS
IMMS provides digital transformation solutions for shutdown and turnaround management. Their primary product, SMSi, is a cloud-based system that helps shutdown teams manage the end-to-end process of shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages in an efficient and cost-effective way.
Industry OneCARD
Industry OneCARD aims to create a standard for evidence of employee workforce compliance that is simple, reliable, and cost-effective, and valuable across multiple industries. Industry OneCARD empowers people leaders to make good decisions based on accurate and assessable data, reduces the amount of duplicate training and assessments, and saves companies up to 70% in administration costs.
Intellics
INTELICS is a software development company that specializes in creating practical solutions for managing industrial workplaces. They focus on improving business, equipment, and staff management through the use of modern technology and computer science. INTELICS' software creates a "digital twin" of the workplace that can be accessed by all employees on any device, simplifying complex equipment and providing safety initiatives through visual and catalogued access options.
Intercom
Intercom and Dynamox are two fast-growing companies in the Industry 4.0 sector. Intercom provides asset maintenance services in the mining industry, while Dynamox specializes in predictive maintenance and reliability using its own hardware (vibration and temperature sensors and gateways). The two companies have joined forces to develop the DynaPredict Solution, a predictive maintenance system for the Australian market.
Koodaideri
Hydratune by Koodaideri is a technology that enables safer, more efficient, and more effective maintenance practices in industrial and mining equipment. The system allows maintainers to perform critical machine maintenance from a safe remote location, reducing the hazards associated with live running machines.
Laamp
LAAMP is a learning and assessment management platform that aims to modernize training, induction and assessment for organizations in the mining, energy and resources sector. LAAMP's platform uses cutting-edge technology to protect, upskill and connect the workforce, and offers features such as transferable passports, centralized system for training and assessment, and streamlined inspection workflow.
Magellan Power
Magellan Power has developed an innovative approach to the whole-life cycle management of lithium-ion batteries used in industry, called the Battery Eco System - 4R, which includes stages of repair, refurbishment, repurposing, and recycling. The company plans to establish hubs in Pilbara and Rockingham to support this solution and combat the growing waste issue of spent batteries. This will allow Magellan Power to expand its existing work in battery pack assembly, service, repair, refurbishment, and recycling, and offer a circular solution to the battery waste issue.
Minearc
MineARC is an industry-leading innovator in the supply and manufacture of life-sustaining products for emergency scenarios, such as refuge chambers. Their latest innovation is the SiriUS-LUX cap lamp, which includes gas monitoring capabilities to improve the safety of underground personnel by detecting harmful gasses like CO. The cap lamp is lightweight, user-friendly, and cost-effective, and includes various alarms to notify the wearer of any harmful gasses in the immediate environment.
My Pass Global
MyPass is a workforce management system that streamlines safety and compliance in highly regulated industries such as energy and heavy industrial sectors. It connects workers, employers, and training providers in a central, cloud-based portal, enabling individuals to own, manage, and share their training and competency information.
Nomad Atomics
Nomad Atomics develops next-generation quantum sensors that exploit the natural properties of atoms and their interaction with light to provide clients with greater insights about their environments. Its field-deployable quantum absolute gravimeters provide a step-change in capability over current gravimeters by directly measuring the local gravity field to provide a high-precision, drift-free measurement of true (absolute) gravity, which allows underground mass changes to be monitored in near real-time in a way that has not previously been possible.
Prepd
PREPD is a hydration enhancer that helps boost hydration when needed, helping users perform longer, recover sooner, and push back signs of dehydration and cognitive fatigue. It is particularly useful for the mining industry, where dehydration and heat exhaustion are major health risks, resulting in 144 fatalities per year and costing $4 billion.
QL Space
QL Space is a company that utilizes high-resolution satellite data, AI, and big data to build Earth Observatory applications that will revolutionize the mining, agriculture, defense, and disaster response and management sectors. They are developing a high-resolution remote sensing satellite that will solve challenges such as high CAPEX in mineral exploration and increasing ESG compliance.
Reforme Group
Reforme Group is focused on sustainable and affordable mining, energy, and environmental rehabilitation. They aim to provide the minerals of the future by cleaning up the legacy of the past through the development of innovative technologies and solutions.
RemSense
Virtualplant is an asset visualisation platform that uses VR and AI technology to create a 3D, digital replica of industrial assets. This technology allows for remote viewing and interaction with physical assets from any location, reducing the need for on-site visits and increasing productivity, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The platform also integrates with IoT connected devices and asset management systems to provide additional benefits. Virtualplant has quickly grown in popularity in the Energy sector, including oil and gas production and green hydrogen production, as well as in the mineral resources, facilities management, and utilities sectors. Since its launch in 2022, the company has grown its revenue from $1.1 million in 2019 to $3.9 million in 2021.
RockAI
RockAI is a company that uses advanced analytics to enhance orebody knowledge through existing mining datasets. They utilize machine learning methods to analyze disconnected datasets and produce high-resolution orebody knowledge in real-time. This allows for increased certainty and confidence in subsurface conditions before mining, leading to better mine planning decisions, improved performance and cost savings for mining operations.
Rock Mapper
Rock Mapper is a software solution for geologists and geotechnical engineers that aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of geological and geotechnical mapping. The company's mission is to provide the most compelling mapping solutions to geologists and geotechnical engineers by removing the inefficiencies and shortcomings of analogue (pencil and paper-based) mapping methods. Rock Mapper is a cloud-enabled iPad app that is designed to be intuitive to use and streamlines the process of data acquisition and sharing. The app is intended to help geologists and geotechnical engineers make more informed decisions by providing them with accurate and up-to-date data in real-time.
SafeGauge
SafeGauge is a company that specializes in technology to help remove technicians from dangerous situations when live testing heavy plant machinery in industries such as mining, defense, construction, agriculture, and oil and gas. They have developed a range of wireless testing solutions that allow workers to safely maintain heavy machinery from a safe distance. Their goal is to Eliminate Live Work (ELW) and minimize the chances of crush and fluid injection injuries while conducting necessary maintenance.
SIG Machine Learning
SIG Machine Learning’s mission is to deliver next-generation engineering technology, today. Their vision is to empower engineers globally with simpler, smarter technology, to return home safely, sooner. Their technology addresses the challenge of maximizing production and reliability while minimizing power consumption and emissions, at scale, under operational and resourcing constraints.
Skills Lab
Skills Lab is a subsidiary of SAGE Group that provides high-quality learning and training for Industry 4.0. It utilizes a pool of engineers and technicians who are experts in their field. The company has recognized a technology skills shortage in Australia, particularly in Smart Grid and Energy technologies. The objective of a current project is to contextualize the existing Diploma of Applied Technologies (DAT) course to be relevant to the Smart Grid and Emerging Energy sector.
Solar Energy Robotics
To accelerate the clean energy transition by providing the solar industry advanced technologies that are specialized for reliable operations in tough conditions. The Autonomous Solar Cleaning Robot by Solar Energy Robotics is a fully autonomous waterless and self-powered cleaning robot that is specifically designed for remote operations in the harsh Australian mine site conditions.
Techenomics
Techenomics has developed a product named liquid Tungsten, named IF-WS2, that reduces internal friction by a minimum of 25%, which can lead to extended life on components, lower operating temperatures, and an increase in power with less throttle, leading to lower fuel usage.
Wonbon
WONBON is a 100% Indigenous family-owned business run by Banjima and Noongar traditional owners with skills, knowledge and experience in the WA Transport and Mining Industries. The company aims to build their own First Nations Operated Supply Network to support both Pilbara Industry and surrounding communities, and to provide local employment, training, and development opportunities.