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3D-printed padding system aims to improve safety and quality of EOD helmets

A 3D-printed helmet padding system for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians is being developed using additive manufacturing, with a focus on data-driven quality assurance, amsight said in a media release.

Conflux tests 3D-printed transmission cooler in race conditions

Conflux Technology has announced that its 3D-printed, configurable transmission oil cooler has completed a full-distance endurance race on a Multimatic-engineered car, in what the company described as a demonstration of reliability and performance under top-tier motorsport conditions.

6K Additive, Siemens Energy ink global supply pact for nickel alloy manufacturing

6K Additive has signed a global long-term supply agreement with Siemens Energy to advance circular manufacturing practices in nickel-based alloy powder production. 

$12.7M quantum commitment tied to national manufacturing ambitions

The Australian Government has announced $12.7 million in funding to support eight innovative quantum technology projects, in a move it says will strengthen Australia’s advanced manufacturing capability and broader high-tech industry.

Additive manufacturing set to drive $110B market by 2034, reports AM Research

Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) has released an updated analysis projecting that additive manufacturing (AM) applications will reach $24.5 billion in market impact by 2025 and expand to $110 billion by 2034. 

New tech headquarters to bring jobs to Victoria

Melbourne has welcomed a new regional headquarters and Digital and AI Engineering Hub from global technology services company ITC Infotech, supported by CSIRO, the national science agency.

Manufacturing-led design boosts flexibility of 3D-printed nitinol structures

Manufacturing research at IMDEA Materials Institute has demonstrated a new way to increase the flexibility of 3D-printed nickel–titanium alloys, using woven architectures to overcome limitations associated with additive manufacturing.

Another international tech investment lands in Victoria

Leading Taiwanese ICT company Synnex has officially opened a new purpose-built logistics facility and its Oceania headquarters in Oakleigh South, bringing $150 million in investment to Victoria. 

Myriota launches AssetHawk for global asset tracking with 5G satellite connectivity

Myriota, a provider of secure, low-power satellite connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), has launched AssetHawk, a rugged asset tracker designed to provide global visibility for transport, logistics, mining, and agricultural assets beyond the reach of traditional cellular networks.

Titomic manufacturing technology to be assessed under NASA Space Act agreement

Titomic Limited has entered into a Space Act Agreement with NASA to allow testing and evaluation of components produced using its cold spray additive manufacturing technology.
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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.