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Protected: How digitalisation can make Australian manufacturing globally competitive

As the Australian manufacturing sector faces the challenges and transformations that come with rapid globalisation, the role of digital technology within the industry has never been more critical. 

Seaweed to provide the crucial ingredient for 3D printing BioPen

Researchers from the University of Wollongong are farming and processing seaweeds from the Shoalhaven area as part of the project aimed at producing cell...

UQ researchers push new prostate cancer drug closer to clinical stage

A $1.25 million investment is advancing the development of a potential new treatment for advanced and therapy-resistant prostate cancer, with researchers at The University of Queensland moving the drug candidate closer to clinical trials.

Porsche Classic adopts 3D printing to supply extremely rare parts for its range of...

The shortage of spare parts for vintage cars has been a persistent problem for car collectors around the world, but Porsche Classic – the...

Groupe Renault, Faurecia to collaborate on hydrogen storage systems

Groupe Renault and automotive technology company Faurecia will collaborate on hydrogen storage systems for hydrogen light commercial vehicles. Under the agreement, Faurecia will begin to...

DroneShield rolls out area-specific satellite denial systems

Counter-UAS solutions manufacturer DroneShield has announced the debut of its target area-specific Satellite Denial Systems for disrupting drones, as well as an early order from a defence customer.

WA’s first space satellite ready for take-off

Western Australia’s first homegrown, highly integrated spacecraft is set to be launched from the International Space Station (ISS) in Cape Canaveral in the United...

Schneider Electric boosts manufacturing productivity with new Lexium Scara high-speed robot

Schneider Electric, a global leader in industrial technology, has unveiled its latest innovation in industrial automation—the ultra-compact Lexium Scara (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm). 

AI can accelerate innovation in aviation, expert says

Artificial intelligence could play a massive role in establishing Australia as a global aviation leader, according to an expert from the Swinburne University of Technology. 

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.
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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.