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Queensland-designed tech developed for early detection of ovarian cancer

Researchers at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) are developing a cutting-edge device designed to detect ovarian cancer in its earliest stages.

Jellybean quantum dots serve as solution for overcrowded circuitry – UNSW scientists say

Engineers at UNSW Sydney have taken a major step towards solving a long-standing problem about giving qubits – the basic units of quantum information – more breathing space by developing a jellybean-shaped quantum dot.

Nano Dimension set to acquire Desktop Metal following stockholder approval

Stockholders of Desktop Metal, Inc have approved a merger agreement allowing the company to be acquired by Nano Dimension Ltd, marking a major milestone in the transaction. 

Victoria-based Bremar partners with Core Additive to bring 3D printing to more local businesses

Core Additive, a leading Markforged reseller in Australia, has partnered with Bremar Automation to provide onshore 3D printing solutions to Victorian businesses and help scale the state’s local manufacturing capabilities. 

CSIRO’s electrolyser hits 1,000-hour milestone at BlueScope plant

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has achieved a significant milestone in hydrogen technology, demonstrating its advanced tubular solid oxide electrolysis (SOE) system at BlueScope Steel’s Port Kembla Steelworks. 

Flow Power’s new SA smart solar farm features Australian-first technology

Renewable energy tech provider Flow Power has introduced an Australian-first technology that would help build smarter solar farms and speed up Australia’s net zero transition. 

Software offers industrial equipment companies with solutions to product sourcing and design

Australian manufacturing has been subject to a host of economic challenges in recent times. Factors such as the high Australian dollar, intense market competition...

IperionX to manufacture titanium parts for Defence in USD99M contract deal

IperionX Limited has secured a major contract from the US Department of Defence (DoD), with the award of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III agreement that could reach a total value of up to USD 99 million.

ECU and IBM collaborate to launch innovative Future Lab

Edith Cowan University (ECU) and IBM have joined forces to inaugurate the IBM Future Lab at ECU's Joondalup campus, aimed at preparing West Australian students for the evolving job landscape in Artificial Intelligence (AI), sustainability, and energy transition.

Monash develops AI to predict anti-seizure medication

A Monash University-led study has exhibited the potential of artificial intelligence to predict the best personalised, anti-seizure medication for patients with newly diagnosed epilepsy.  The...
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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.