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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.

Archer demonstrates cryogenic TMR sensor for quantum applications

Archer Materials has demonstrated the functionality of its tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) sensor technology at cryogenic temperatures, confirming its ability to perform sensitive magnetic field measurements in low-temperature environments. 

Sense to deliver smart meter AI solutions in EnergyLab’s 2025 program

Sense has been selected to join the 2025 EnergyLab Scaleup Program, strengthening its involvement in Australia’s grid decarbonisation and bushfire risk reduction efforts. 

Konica Minolta targets smarter manufacturing with launch of mobile cobots

Konica Minolta Australia, in collaboration with global mobile robotics company Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), is set to unveil two new autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at CeMAT Australia 2025, which will be held from 22 to 24 July at The Dome, Sydney Olympic Park.

Monash joins US-led effort to deliver hospital-grade imaging to remote areas

Monash University is leading the design of a new lightweight, mobile CT scanner as part of a $25 million contract awarded through the United States’ Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). 
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