Sparc Technologies, QUT achieve major milestone in sodium-ion battery materials project
ASX-listed company Sparc Technologies and Queensland University of Technology have reached a significant milestone in their collaborative project that targets sustainably sourced hard carbon anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs).
The rise of automation in metal AM post-processing — transforming the industry with precision...
Across the continually evolving manufacturing landscape, the integration of automation solutions continues to move quickly. For metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes the same is true. However, the post processing of metal parts, which is critical for successful outcomes, has been largely overlooked causing serious bottlenecks in the process chain — until now.
Flinders University backs $270M initiative to strengthen Australia’s manufacturing sector
Flinders University has joined the $270.5 million Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC), a national initiative focused on advancing Australia’s manufacturing capabilities through additive manufacturing.
Research: Low-cost 3D printing set to boost manufacturing, market to hit $6.1B by 2034
The global manufacturing sector is poised for significant expansion in polymer extrusion 3D printing, according to a new report by Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research).
Queensland’s quantum economy poised for growth with new strategy
The Queensland Government has unveiled the Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy, developed in collaboration with universities and industry partners.
AI uncovers new method to strengthen titanium alloys, accelerate manufacturing
Johns Hopkins researchers have used AI to refine titanium alloy manufacturing, accelerating production while preserving or enhancing strength, a breakthrough with potential benefits for aerospace, defense, and medical industries.
Aurora Labs to showcase 3D-printed gas turbine at IndoPac Maritime Conference
Aurora Labs Limited (A3D), is set to present a 3D metal-printed gas turbine component at the IndoPac Maritime Conference in Sydney this week, geared towards defence customers and manufacturers.
Global additive manufacturing industry shows growth in Q2 2022
The global additive manufacturing sector has generated a total of $3 billion for the second consecutive quarter of 2022, according to SmarTech Analysis.
NASA selects Firefly Aerospace to deliver a suite of research payloads to the moon...
American private aerospace firm Firefly Aerospace has secured a US$93.3 million contract from NASA to deliver a suite of 10 science investigations and technology...
DroneShield secures portable counter-UAS orders for $2.2m
ASX-listed DroneShield has received two orders totalling approximately $2.2 million for a number of its handheld systems, including the recently launched DroneGun Mk4 portable drone countermeasure equipment.
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Good Design Australia opens entries for 2026 awards
For more than six decades, Good Design Australia has celebrated the power of design to shape innovation, industry, and everyday life. Its flagship program, the Australian Good Design Awards, recognises projects that show how thoughtful design can enhance products, services, systems, and communities.
