Micro-X subsidiary wins contract extension to build passenger self-screening modules for US airports
Micro-X, a South Australian x-ray technology developer, announced a $21 million contract renewal with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and test fully-integrated passenger self-screening checkpoint modules for airport travel.
4DMedical receives gov’t funding to further develop lung scanner tech
Australian respiratory imaging tech company 4DMedical Limited has secured $1.1 million in funding from the Clinical Translation and Commercialisation Medtech (CTCM) program, an initiative of the Medical Research Future Fund delivered by MTPConnect.Â
Gov’t invests $9.8b for new Lockheed Martin-manufactured C-130J Hercules aircraft
The Australian Government is set to purchase 20 brand-new Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force in an effort to address future air transportation demands.
Rio Tinto, Giampaolo Group form joint venture to recycle aluminium
Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and metal management company Giampaolo Group have agreed to establish a joint venture to manufacture and sell goods made of recycled aluminium.Â
Advanced manufacturing hearing to explore health, robotics, space tech sectors
The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science, and Resources are set to examine the health, robotics, and space sectors as part of its inquiry into developing advanced manufacturing in Australia.Â
Australian private sector dips for the first time since March— Judo Bank PMI report
Business activity in Australia’s private sector fell for the first time in four months, with Judo Bank’s latest Flash Australia Composite PMI report dropping to 48.3 from June’s 50.1.Â
German partners use near-contour cooling to 3D-print metal injection moulding tool
The University of Rostock and metal construction company Stenzel MIM Technik have collaborated to create a 3D-printed metal injection mould (MIM) with AIM3D's CEM technology on an ExAM 255 system in a push to combine high accuracy and production speeds.
The rise of the robots — so what?
This article aims to explore the challenges being faced by manufacturing organisations across industries.
Research finds 94% of manufacturers in charge of 3D printing decisions are actively engaged in sustainable initiatives
Additive manufacturing continues to revolutionise how components and tools are manufactured on a large scale. However, due to a lack of materials, lengthy print times, high cost, and strict quality criteria, 3D printing was not initially a feasible alternative for large-scale industrial manufacturing.
EVOS introduces new Australian-made EV charger SB7
EVOS, a Brisbane-based manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) chargers, has unveiled its new locally made EV charger SB7.Â
























