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.
Manufacturers eye smart tech adoption amid ongoing labour and integration hurdles, SYSPRO finds
SYSPRO, a global provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for the manufacturing and distribution industries, has released new research highlighting both the eagerness and the ongoing challenges manufacturers face in adopting smart technologies.
Lithoz earns ISO 13485 certification for medical device manufacturing
Lithoz has received ISO 13485 certification for its quality management system, supporting its ability to deliver ceramic 3D printing solutions for use in the medical and dental sectors.
AI system traces 3D-printed parts to their exact machine origins
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed an artificial intelligence system capable of tracing 3D-printed parts back to the exact machine that produced them.
University of Sydney quantum team launches Emergence Quantum to deliver commercial R&D
A pioneering research and development company, Emergence Quantum, has been launched by a University of Sydney team of quantum physicists with a long-standing collaboration with Microsoft Quantum.
Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions
According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.
Monash researchers pioneer solar storage solution with liquid battery
Engineers from Monash University have developed a new type of water-based flow battery that could help Australian households store rooftop solar energy more safely, efficiently, and affordably than current lithium-ion systems.
University of Sydney team achieves quantum simulation of chemical dynamics using real molecules
Researchers at the University of Sydney have performed a quantum simulation of chemical dynamics using real molecules for the first time, marking a major breakthrough in applying quantum computing to chemistry and medicine.
CSL Behring’s Victorian facility wins global pharmaceutical manufacturing award
CSL Behring’s state-of-the-art plasma processing facility in Broadmeadows, Victoria, has been awarded the 2025 Facility of the Year in the Pharma 4.0 category by the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE).
Linde Engineering to deliver cryogenic plant for quantum computing project in Brisbane
Linde Engineering has signed an agreement with PsiQuantum to supply a large cryogenic cooling plant for what is set to become the world’s first utility-scale quantum computer, to be built in Brisbane, Queensland.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
