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The importance of material selection in micro moulding applications

In the precision-demanding realm of micromoulding, the selection of appropriate materials is not merely a step in the manufacturing process, it’s the cornerstone upon which the performance and reliability of the final product rest.

UniSQ and iLAuNCH Trailblazer to test plant growth tech in space

Australian-developed plant monitoring technology is set to be tested in space through an initiative led by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) as part of the iLAuNCH Trailblazer program. 

RMIT researchers develop new 3D-printed titanium alloy

Engineers at RMIT University have developed a new type of 3D-printed titanium alloy that is approximately 29 per cent cheaper to produce than commonly used titanium alloys, marking what researchers describe as a significant advancement in additive manufacturing.

Deakin University to house Australia’s first hydrogen fuel cell R&D hub

Construction of Australia’s first hydrogen fuel cell research and development facility has begun at Deakin University’s Warrnambool campus.   As part of Deakin’s $23 million hydrogen...

Elkem to launch new silicone solutions for additive manufacturing at Formnext 2024

Elkem, a leader in advanced material solutions, will introduce a new generation of silicone solutions for additive manufacturing and 3D printing at the upcoming Formnext show in Frankfurt, Germany, from 19 to 22 November 2024.

Tasmanian gov’t seeks input on Advanced Technology Industries Strategy

The Tasmanian Government has called on residents to contribute to shaping the future of the state’s advanced technology and manufacturing sectors.

Myriota launches AssetHawk for global asset tracking with 5G satellite connectivity

Myriota, a provider of secure, low-power satellite connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), has launched AssetHawk, a rugged asset tracker designed to provide global visibility for transport, logistics, mining, and agricultural assets beyond the reach of traditional cellular networks.

QUT research team develops 3D-printed insoles that could stop diabetes-related amputations

Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Centre for Biomedical Technologies have been awarded an $810,000 Medical Research Future Fund Primary Health Care Digital Innovations Grant to 3D-print low-cost, personalised, pressure off-loading insoles. 

ORNL develops 3D-printed metal molds to speed up US auto manufacturing

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have demonstrated that 3D-printed metal moulds could offer a faster, more cost-effective, and flexible solution for producing large composite components in the automotive industry, potentially accelerating the adoption of lightweight materials in mass-produced vehicles.

ClearVue teams up with My Glass Projects to manufacture solar-enabled building glass in UK

ClearVue Technologies has taken a step toward expanding its global footprint by partnering with My Glass Projects Ltd (MGP), a specialist glass fabrication company based in London. 
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