Technology

Umall, Australia’s leading online Asian grocery platform, has become the first online grocery retailer in the country to introduce AI-powered robotic sorting technology. 

Robotic technology company FBR Limited announced the completion of the walls for the first home in its US Demonstration Program, developed in partnership with CRH Ventures. 

The Australian Department of Defence has expanded its collaboration with metal additive manufacturing company SPEE3D, purchasing three SPEE3Dcell post-processing units to assist in ongoing military operations supporting Ukraine. 

Australia-founded quantum computing company Quantum Brilliance (QB) announced a strategic collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to jointly develop a platform that integrates quantum computing with high-performance computing (HPC). 

Researchers at The University of Queensland (UQ) have developed an innovative technology that removes harmful 'forever chemicals' from water and repurposes them for use in renewable batteries. 

RV Electronics Pty Ltd, a leading manufacturer of Australian-made RV and caravan electronics, has launched its latest innovation, the Handbrake Assist, designed to enhance safety and convenience for caravan and camper trailer owners. 

Defence industry and technology company Black Sky Industries has officially launched in Australia with the establishment of its multi-million dollar headquarters in Logan, South East Queensland, along with additional launch, test, and manufacturing facilities spread across Western Queensland. 

Australia's workforce is undergoing a transformative shift as automation technologies rapidly advance. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and machine learning across various sectors is reshaping the work landscape, impacting productivity, employment, and the nature of jobs. 

Markforged has launched the FX10 Metal Kit, which upgrades the FX10 3D printer to become what it claims as the first industrial model capable of printing both metal filaments and composites with continuous fibre reinforcement.

The CPA Australia Business Technology Report 2024 has revealed significant trends in technology adoption across the Asia-Pacific region, emphasising the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital strategies in business performance.