When one door opens: Monash student develops 3D printed key to prevent COVID-19 spread
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A Monash University engineering student has used 3D printing to develop a cheap and safe plastic tool that can open doors and push...
New shape-shifting material created that can move like a robot
Media Release by UNSW Sydney
Engineers have developed a new class of smart textiles that can shape-shift and turn a two-dimensional material into 3D structures.
The...
Companies in research partnerships are more innovative and resilient, so why aren’t there more?
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The keys to collaboration between small business and the research sector have been revealed in a major new report.
In one of the largest...
Chemistry industry welcomes appointment of new Federal Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia
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Chemistry Australia and its members have welcomed the appointment of the Hon Keith Pitt MP to the federal resources portfolio.
Chemistry Australia CEO...
Lost and not found: Australian businesses losing $4.3 billion in assets every year
Australian businesses with more than 20 employees are losing assets worth as much as $4.3bn every year across nine categories measured, according to new Telsyte research commissioned by Telstra.
$41.5 million in funding for ultra low cost solar research
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced it has awarded $41.5 million in funding across 13 research projects to support research and development (R&D) and commercialisation activities that aims to significantly reduce the cost of solar.
Investigation into crash at mine near Mudgee
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The NSW Resources Regulator has finalised its Causal Investigation into a heavy vehicle collision earlier this year involving automated machinery at Wilpinjong coal...
Budget supports supply of construction materials for affordable infrastructure
Treasurer Tim Pallas handed down his fifth budget ‘Delivering for all Victorians’ yesterday in which the government committed a further $29.4 billion in building...
Plastics Live — The Forum To Assess Manufacturing Alternatives For Plastics Manufacturing
As additive manufacturing (AM) / 3D printing continues to evolve, many of the pre-conceptions concerning its usefulness as a production technology for plastic parts and components need to be revisited. Now an established technology set, with a 30-year plus pedigree in industry, 3D printing is no longer just a solution for rapid prototyping applications.
Corrosion resistant, stainless steel components 3D-printed on site – a reality thanks to funding...
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An innovative 3D metal printing process developed by a Melbourne-based manufacturing technology business enables the printing of corrosion resistant, stainless-steel components on site,...
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds
As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.
