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EOS to supply new remote weapon stations for ADF

Defence technology company Electro Optic System (EOS) has secured a $94 million contract to supply 251 Remote Weapons Stations (RWS) for ADF’s protected mobility...

Scientists discover water can create 10 times more charge on surface

Researchers from RMIT University and the University of Melbourne have discovered that water moving across a surface generates an electrical charge up to 10 times greater than previously understood. 

Glass blowing inspires new class of quantum sensors

Media Release When Adelaide glass blower Karen Cunningham made art using diamond and glass she had no idea it would inspire a new kind of...

Monash research warns of mental health impact from growing cobot use

The increasing use of collaborative robots (cobots) in Australian workplaces may pose significant psychosocial risks to workers, according to a new study by Monash University Business School.

AM Solutions, EOS present early results of partnership at Formnext 2024

AM Solutions - 3D post-processing technology and EOS have shared the initial outcomes of their collaboration aimed at enhancing the SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) printing process. 

Advances in medical robotics manufacturing highlighted in Society of Robotic Surgery event

Over 1000 participants from 32 countries have packed Melbourne's Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) to hear from hundreds of the world's best surgeons and medical specialists about the newest breakthroughs in robotic surgery technology, manufacturing, and education.

BAE Systems Australia trials laser scanning tech at Osborne Naval Shipyard

BAE Systems Australia has completed the weeklong trials of a new laser scanning technology that can create 3D models of pipes found on the Hunter class frigate. 

ARENA-backed initiative to help industry adopt low emissions technology

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing $2 million to ClimateWorks Australia to assist in the next phase of the Australian Industry Energy...

FBR secures conditional order for Mantis welding robot to support US manufacturing

Robotic technology company FBR Limited has received a binding conditional purchase order valued at AUD 990,000 for its Mantis welding robot, in a deal aimed at supporting manufacturing operations in the United States.

RMIT scientists successfully manufacture ‘invisible fibre’ food tech

Researchers from RMIT University have collaborated with Microtec Engineering Group to create FiberX, a starch-based product capable of acting as fibre that resists digestion in the human gut. 
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AMCA Impact Study highlights AI’s role in improving HVAC safety compliance

A new AMCA Impact Study has highlighted the growing challenge of helping HVAC contractors access reliable safety and compliance information quickly, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses operating in Australia's highly regulated construction environment.