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ORNL unveils AI tool to accelerate nuclear material inspections by 85%

A new software algorithm developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has reduced inspection times for 3D-printed parts used in nuclear applications by 85...

Next gen materials take flight with Swinburne research

New industry-linked Swinburne research could save lives and save millions by using nanomaterials to help engineers detect structural defects in planes and rockets before they cause disaster.

Stanford researchers develop precision tool for bioprinted organ blood supply

Stanford researchers have developed a new method to design and 3D print vascular systems, marking a major step toward producing transplantable organs from a patient’s own cells and potentially reducing wait times and rejection risks for thousands on US transplant lists.

MIT develops multi-directional artificial muscle, advancing soft robotics

MIT engineers have developed artificial muscle tissue capable of flexing in multiple directions, a breakthrough that could pave the way for soft, biohybrid robots with enhanced movement. 

3D People highlights importance of process control with TPU introduction

London-based additive manufacturing (AM) bureau 3D People has expanded its materials portfolio with the introduction of Ultrasint TPU01, a thermoplastic polyurethane designed for AM applications. 

ORNL boosts manufacturing precision with self-correcting 3D printing

A new manufacturing-oriented control system developed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory is improving the reliability of large-scale 3D printing by detecting and correcting errors in real time.

Spanish green tech firm establishes Melbourne HQ to bolster EV charger manufacturing

Wallbox, a Barcelona-based smart electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management provider, has established its Australian and New Zealand headquarters in Melbourne in a push to promote the adoption of electric cars in the country. 

EOS partners with Japan’s Ex-Fusion to mitigate growing space debris problem

EOS Space Systems has teamed up with Japanese laser fusion technology developer Ex-Fusion to address the growing issue of space debris. 

Boeing scales sustainability efforts in Asia Pacific with new research centre in Japan

Global aerospace company Boeing is launching a new Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T) centre in Japan to promote sustainability and support a new agreement...

Sikorsky marks delivery of 5,000th Black Hawk with potential for new US orders

Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky reached a major milestone in January with the delivery of its 5,000th “Hawk” variant helicopter at its Stratford, Connecticut assembly facility.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global

There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.