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UNSW-led team advances quantum tech with hole-spin qubit research
A UNSW Sydney-led team, in collaboration with Australian start-up Diraq, has achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing by demonstrating the use of hole-spin qubits with industry-standard silicon manufacturing techniques.
RMIT develops static electricity-powered innovation to reduce air conditioner energy consumption
RMIT University has unveiled an innovation that harnesses static electricity from motion and wind to reduce energy consumption in air conditioning systems and other potential applications.
123 new members inducted into ARC College of Experts for 2025
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced the induction of 123 new members to its College of Experts for 2025, bringing the total membership to 376.
Boost for Tasmania’s defence sector with new naval research facility
In a boost for Tasmania's defence sector, Navantia Australia is set to establish a Naval Research Centre at the Australian Maritime College (AMC) in Newnham.
MIT team paves way for 3D-printed electronics without semiconductors
A research team at MIT has made strides in developing fully 3D-printed, semiconductor-free electronics, a breakthrough that could revolutionise electronics manufacturing worldwide.
New 3D printing technique reduces waste, speeds up production
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Delft University of Technology have unveiled a new 3D printing technique that improves the efficiency of producing customised objects while minimising material waste.
Asia Pacific businesses ramp up AI investment amid strategic gaps, IDC report finds
The IDC Data and AI Pulse: Asia Pacific 2024 study, commissioned by SAS, has uncovered a growing divide between AI leaders and followers among organisations in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
Gov’t invests in 23 Cooperative Research projects to power Aussie innovation
Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has expressed its support for the announcement by the Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, of 23 newly funded...
Researchers spin nanofibres to address challenges in the Northern Territory
Researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) are pioneering the creation of nanofibres – ultra-thin fibres that measure 10 to 100 times thinner than spider silk – using a cutting-edge fabrication facility at the Casuarina Campus.
TSA’s annual report highlights key achievements in tyre recycling
Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has released its Annual Report for 2023/2024, celebrating ten years since the launch of the Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme.
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Embracing the future: Australian manufacturing trends in 2025
As the calendar turns to 2025, the Australian manufacturing sector stands at the cusp of transformation.
