Breakthrough Victoria and Monash University back health tech startups with $2.25M investment
Breakthrough Victoria and Monash University have jointly invested $2.25 million in three emerging startups – Myostellar, Fyton Bio, and Remagine Labs – with the goal of developing technologies that could ease pressure on Victoria’s health system and deliver global health benefits.
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.
ARC invests over $62M in new research hubs and training centres
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced more than $62 million in funding for 13 new Industrial Transformation Training Centres and Research Hubs under its Industrial Transformation Research Program (ITRP).
AML3D secures UK and European distributor in growth push
AML3D Limited has appointed Arc Additive Limited as its distribution partner for the UK and Europe in a move aimed at accelerating its entry into key manufacturing and defence markets across the region.
FBR unveils Mantis robotic welding system for heavy industries
FBR Limited has announced the launch of its new robotic welding product, Mantis, which incorporates the company’s proprietary Dynamic Stabilisation Technology (DST).
ARENA invests $44.9M in Calix to advance green steelmaking tech
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced a $44.9 million commitment to support Calix in developing a demonstration plant using its Zero Emissions Steel Technology (ZESTY), a step aimed at advancing Australia’s green steel ambitions.
Rockwell Automation to showcase next-gen manufacturing tech at ROKLive 2025
Rockwell Automation has announced the full program for its ROKLive 2025 event, set to take place from 29 to 31 July on the Gold Coast.
AML3D receives $1.2 million order for portable ARCEMY system for US Navy use
Australian metal additive manufacturing company AML3D Limited has secured an order worth approximately $1.2 million for a small edition of its ARCEMY 3D printing system, to be delivered to the US Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Danville, Virginia.
4DMedical secures three-year contract renewal with University of Michigan
Melbourne-based respiratory imaging company 4DMedical has renewed a three-year contract with the University of Michigan Medical Center, a top-tier academic medical centre in the United States, to provide access to its suite of structural lung analysis technologies.
Advanced Navigation pilots underground navigation system for public transport stations
Advanced Navigation has demonstrated its indoor positioning technology at Castle Hill Station in Sydney, addressing a key accessibility challenge for commuters with vision impairments in GPS-limited environments.
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer
Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.
