New University of Sydney technology turns roofs into water-harvesting, heat-reducing surfaces
Researchers at the University of Sydney, in collaboration with start-up Dewpoint Innovations, have developed a nanoengineered polymer coating that can passively cool buildings and collect water from the air without using energy.
Stratasys joins SME’s Bright Minds educational program to promote additive manufacturing
Leading 3D printing company Stratasys has become a program partner for three events of Society of Manufacturing Engineers’ (SME) Bright Minds program to help...
The future of bidirectional charging in Australia
Bidirectional charging, particularly vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, is emerging as a critical component of Australia’s energy transition.
Thales Australia to expand advanced manufacturing capability in Lithgow
Thales Australia has gained Development Approval for the first phase of an ambitious industrial plan to revamp its Lithgow Arms factory in northern New...
ANSTO, Lithium Australia develop groundbreaking lithium extraction technology
In a game-changing development for the Australian lithium sector, scientists at ANSTO and Lithium Australia Limited (LIT) have developed a world-first technology to extract...
AUKUS to establish new defence space capability in Australia
The Australian government has signed a collaboration with the United States and the United Kingdom to develop the Deep-space Advanced Radar Capability and boost Australia’s defence space capabilities.
New material for thermal imaging lenses discovered by Flinders researchers
Researchers from Flinders University have discovered a new, inexpensive material that may be used to create thermal imaging lenses, hinting at new manufacturing uses for the technology.
Rolls-Royce wins US Navy contract to develop innovative debris detection technology
Rolls-Royce has secured a year-long research contract from the US Navy to develop digital foreign object debris (FOD) detection technology.
The A$1,3 million contract will...
New research: Augmenting the bottom line with extended reality technologies
Many Australian small-to-medium manufacturers are yet to realise the benefits of low-cost extended reality (XR) technologies, says Anthony Franzè, Industrial Designer and Project Coordinator at the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub.
Australian Space Agency partners with geo-data specialist Fugro on new robotics and AI complex
The newly formed Australian Space Agency (ASA) has partnered with Fugro Australia Marine to design, build and operate the Australian Space Automation, Artificial Intelligence...
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
