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Babcock secures UK defence contract to support Ukraine with 3D printing capability

Babcock has been awarded a proof-of-concept contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to help bolster Ukraine’s defence capability through the use of innovative 3D printing technology.

UT Dallas researchers develop new 3D-printed foam material

Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) have developed a novel 3D-printed foam material that is designed to be more durable and recyclable than conventional polymer foams used in products such as cushions, insulation, and mattresses.

Diraq awarded DARPA contract to advance utility-scale quantum computing

Australian quantum computing company Diraq has announced it will lead an international consortium participating in the US Government’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), a program run by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to explore the viability of utility-scale quantum computers by 2033.

Fraunhofer researchers develop 3D printing filaments from waste

Researchers at Fraunhofer IFAM and Hochschule Bremen are developing methods to recycle Germany’s 5.6 million metric tons of annual plastic packaging waste, of which less than a third is currently reused, into high-quality 3D-printed products.

Rockwell Automation integrates with AWS to enable data-driven manufacturing

Rockwell Automation and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a collaboration aimed at accelerating digital transformation in the manufacturing sector. 

UniSQ and iLAuNCH Trailblazer to test plant growth tech in space

Australian-developed plant monitoring technology is set to be tested in space through an initiative led by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) as part of the iLAuNCH Trailblazer program. 

New holographic 3D printing method uses sound to build structures

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a new 3D printing method that uses high-acoustic pressure sound waves to create solid structures.

IperionX secures $11M EXIM bank loan to boost US titanium manufacturing

IperionX Limited has secured approval from the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) for an equipment finance loan of $11 million. 

AI-powered anomaly detection enables manufacturers to catch and correct errors before they affect customers

Article by James Robinson, Head of Services, Asia Pacific at SYSPRO The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way manufacturers manage their...

APS Industrial brings Siemens’ next-gen PLC to Aussie manufacturers

As the manufacturing industry advances towards greater automation and digitalisation, companies are seeking smarter and more efficient control solutions to enhance their operations. 
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