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CLEANR uses 3D printing to aid washing machine manufacturers filter out microplastics

US technology startup CLEANR has advanced the development of its solutions for washing machine manufacturers by gaining early access to the Formlabs Automation Ecosystem, enabling new levels of 3D printing productivity.

Aussie researchers develop new critical material for safer batteries

Researchers from Deakin University and the University of Queensland have developed a new non-flammable electrolyte material for use in sodium batteries. Traditional lithium and sodium batteries...

Stratasys gets takeover bid from US firm 3D Systems

3D Systems has submitted an unsolicited proposal to acquire Israeli 3D-printing firm Stratasys, which recently entered into a USD 1.8 billion merger agreement with Desktop Metal in late May.

Monitum launches automated surface displacement monitoring device

Media Release by IMCRC The Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) congratulates Monitum on the launch of its automated monitoring service – Kurloo. Designed and developed...

SPEE3D demos cutting-edge metal additive manufacturing with US Army

Victoria-based additive manufacturing company SPEE3D has showcased its advanced technology in a high-stakes demonstration hosted by the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. 

Nano Dimension expands additive manufacturing portfolio with Markforged acquisition

Nano Dimension and Markforged Holding Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement under which Nano Dimension will acquire all outstanding shares of Markforged in an all-cash transaction valued at $5.00 per share. 

Thales kickstarts new era of precision manufacturing at its Lithgow facility in NSW

Construction has commenced on a new $6.5 million building that marks the beginning of a new era for Thales Australia’s Lithgow Arms business and...

Aussie researchers to trial new sensor technology capable of spotting the sweetest summer fruit

RMIT University has partnered with Agriculture Victoria, the Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) Summerfruit Australia and local technology firms Green Atlas and Rubens...

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...

Coles opens Australia’s first automated distribution centre in Queensland

Supermarket giant Coles has opened its first Australian Automated Distribution Centre (ADC) – the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere as part of a $1 billion effort to strengthen its supply chain.
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds

As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.