Stockholders of Desktop Metal, Inc have approved a merger agreement allowing the company to be acquired by Nano Dimension Ltd, marking a major milestone in the transaction. 

The Economic Contribution of the Vertically Integrated Australian Aluminium Industry report, commissioned by the Australian Aluminium Council, has outlined how the sector—one of the few globally with a complete mine-to-market supply chain—generates more than AUD 18 billion annually and provides over 20,700 direct and 55,000 indirect jobs. 

Queensland businesses and workers are being encouraged to make workplace safety a priority as National Safe Work Month kicks off from 1 October to 31 October 2024. 

Australia's first Hydrogen Hub, the Hycel Technology Hub, has officially opened at Deakin University's Warrnambool campus. 

Sandvik, a global leader in metal powder technologies, announced the launch of Osprey HWTS 50, an advanced hot-work tool steel powder designed for laser-based Additive Manufacturing (AM). 

Australian lifestyle brand Country Road announced the recipients of its 2024 Climate Fund grants, aimed at advancing climate solutions within the fashion industry. 

Engineers Australia, through its training arm Engineering Education Australia (EEA) and in collaboration with Deakin University, announced the launch of a new suite of hydrogen energy micro-credentials aimed at addressing the critical skills shortage in the hydrogen and engineering sectors. 

BioPak announced its support for OzHarvest's national food relief campaign, 'Unite to Feed Australia,' by donating 50,000 meals to help the charity reach its goal of providing an additional 5 million meals to Australians in need. 

International textile designer and manufacturer Camira has unveiled the textile industry’s first AI-powered reverse image search tool in the UK, aimed at simplifying the specification process for architects and design professionals.

The Australian Medtech Manufacturing Alliance (AMMA) is being established in Victoria to boost opportunities for medtech manufacturers to supply healthcare services, expanding on the groundwork laid by the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Centre with a new, connected program.