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Synthetic biology advancements propose $30B opportunity for Australia

A collaborative effort between CSIRO and Main Sequence Ventures has unveiled Australia's strides in adhering to ten recommendations outlined in the National Synthetic Biology Roadmap, indicating significant progress towards a potentially lucrative industry.

3D People declare the era of agile, low-volume production-on-demand is here

As traditional manufacturing wrestles with global supply chain disruptions, soon to be enforced tariffs, shifting consumer demands, and relentless calls for customisation, London-based subcontract 3D printing bureau 3D People is claiming that low-volume production on-demand is no longer a limitation — it’s a strategic advantage.

Grant applications for Australian Centre for Quantum Growth now open

The Australian government has announced an $18.5 million investment to establish the Australian Centre for Quantum Growth, which will help scale the country’s quantum workforce and foster relationships with key international counterparts. 

Griffith University researchers develop low-cost ventilator to help countries still in the fight against...

A team of researchers from Griffith University has developed a lifesaving device that turns locally available materials and resuscitation bags into makeshift ventilators. Dubbed ‘the...

Titomic announces manufacturing breakthrough for lithium-ion battery electrodes

Titomic Limited has announced what it describes as a major advancement in lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing, reporting that its Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) cold spray technology has demonstrated potential to streamline and modernise electrode production.

Nupress to use SPEE3D technology to deliver amphibian aerospace applications

Advanced technology manufacturer SPEE3D has partnered with New South Wales-based Nupress to evaluate and supply applications to the Amphibious Aircraft project with a production service that grants local manufacturers access to the WarpSPEE3D metal 3D printer.

Dassault Systèmes to launch two new 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS offers for students and makers

Dassault Systèmes, a developer of 3D design software, has announced the upcoming launch of two new cloud-based offers on its 3DEXPERIENCE platform. 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for...

$1.1m commercialisation grant for 3D printing pen that corrects eye injuries

A team of scientists from the University of Sydney's Save Sight Institute have developed a BioPen that uses special ink to 'colour in' and treat...

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). 

UQ researchers use 3D printing to develop new seawater-degradable plastic

Researchers from the University of Queensland are developing seawater-degradable plastic in a bid to curb marine waste. 
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How a small pet food manufacturer supports a 5x increase in production capacity

For Advanced Pet Care of Australia, scaling into one of Australia’s top pet food manufacturers required more than new production capacity – it required better systems.