Hydrostor’s Silver City Energy Storage Centre gets green light in NSW
The Minns Labor Government has approved Hydrostor’s Silver City Energy Storage Centre in Broken Hill, a compressed air energy storage system that is the first of its kind in Australia, in a move aimed at strengthening the region’s energy security.
3D-printed catamaran signals shift in boat manufacturing
V2 Group and Caracol AM have developed the first functional large-format 3D-printed monolithic catamaran, a six-meter vessel built with robotic 3D printing technology to advance the scalability of 3D-printed boats.
Manufacturers can now produce and store hydrogen with Endua’s tech
Endua, an Australian clean-tech company, has introduced a new electrolyser technology and deployed its hydrogen power bank system at Archerfield Airport in Queensland, marking two developments in its efforts to expand hydrogen power accessibility.
Can Australia build 225,400 homes a year? Report identifies urgent need
A landmark report has revealed that Australia needs to construct approximately 2.48 million new dwellings by 2034 to achieve housing affordability and equilibrium.
Manufacturing experts to convene for ARM Hub’s Industry 5.0 event
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub is set to commemorate its fifth anniversary by hosting an Industry Day on 18 March 2025, at its Learning Factory in Northgate, Brisbane.
UW scientists develop compostable 3D printing material from coffee waste
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a 3D printing technique that transforms coffee grounds and Reishi mushroom spores into a compostable alternative to plastic.
$10.4M boost for sustainable aviation fuel in Australia
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $10.4 million in funding for two projects aimed at advancing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, as part of its SAF Funding Initiative.
Research: Deep-sea sponge inspires ultra-strong, flexible material
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a new material inspired by the deep-sea sponge Venus' flower basket, demonstrating compressive strength and stiffness that could advance architectural and product design.
RMIT’s coffee concrete innovation wins national research award
RMIT University’s research team behind an innovative coffee-infused concrete has received national recognition, winning the Problem Solver category at Universities Australia’s Shaping Australia Awards.
Manufacturing and tech sectors to benefit from $6.3M research fund
The Australian Government has allocated $6.3 million in funding to strengthen international science and technology partnerships, with a focus on advancing manufacturing and other key research areas.
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Balancing profit and sustainability in supply chains
Priorities in the supply chain are expanding, moving away from cost as the main driver behind purchasing decisions. Now, sustainability and ethical sourcing are grabbing a portion of the spotlight.
