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UK, Italy, Japan unveil next-gen combat aircraft concept

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has unveiled its latest concept model of a next-generation combat aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow.

Aston University advances 3D printing of light metals with new mathematical model

Aston University, a public research university in Birmingham, England, has initiated a pioneering project aimed at developing a sophisticated mathematical model to enhance the process of liquid metal casting.

90% of manufacturers consider digital transformation as baseline requirement – global survey

A shift is occurring in the global industrial sector as manufacturers move away from small-scale experimentation and focus on deploying capabilities across entire operations, according to Rockwell Automation’s 11th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing” report.

Qld’s cutting-edge innovations on display as AgTech Month commences

The Queensland Government announced that the Gatton AgTech Showcase is set to highlight the state’s latest technologies in the fields of robotics, sensor technologies, drone applications, protected cropping, and postharvest management, among others.

Nightingale equips Blackbird drone with AWS AI systems

Drone manufacturing company Nightingale Intelligent Systems has ventured into a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to integrate the Blackbird Security Drone sensor data with AWS systems to create a highly advanced data analytics platform for intrusion detection, navigation, and life-safety use cases. 

META2.0 pushes Australia to the forefront of UAV manufacturing innovation

Swinburne University’s AIR Hub has launched the META2.0 project, revolutionising UAV manufacturing by integrating automation, digital engineering, and advanced composite materials for high-rate aerospace production.

Horizon Microtechnologies’ tech mitigates risks of electrostatic discharge in 3D printing

Microfabrication start-up Horizon Microtechnologies said that its in-house technology for template-based 3D microfabrication is positioned to help in the elimination of electro-static discharge (ESD) in applications that would benefit from 3D printing by combining precision polymer micro-AM and ESD compliance.

RMIT researchers develop innovative techology to advance decarbonisation of heavy industries

RMIT researchers have developed a smart and ultra-efficient new method of capturing carbon dioxide and turning it to solid carbon to help speed up the decarbonisation...

Victoria gives Advanced Air Mobility sector a boost in new vision statement

The Victorian government has pledged to support the development of an advanced air mobility (AAM) system as part of an effort to meet its...

AML3D wins contract extension to support US Navy’s submarine program

Metal additive manufacturing company AML3D has secured the contract extension for Nickel-Aluminum-Bronze (NAB) alloy characterisation and strength testing to support the US Navy’s submarine program.
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How a small pet food manufacturer supports a 5x increase in production capacity

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