Technology

More than 500 students from 134 schools across New South Wales are undertaking a week-long virtual work placement focused on artificial intelligence (AI) through a partnership between the NSW Department of Education and leading technology organisations.

TasTAFE has officially opened an immersive Skills Lab, offering learners virtual and augmented reality training to develop practical skills before entering a worksite, the Tasmanian Government announced.

Australia’s Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) has been officially launched in Melbourne, marking what organisers described as a significant step toward enhancing the nation’s advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Renewable energy smart building materials company ClearVue Technologies Limited has raised AUD 4.6 million through a supported placement to accelerate its international commercialisation efforts and advance product innovation.

Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed a nanotechnology-based probe that measures vitamin C levels in fruit, vegetables, and juices, potentially paving the way for consumers to one day assess food freshness and nutrition using their smartphones.

DroneShield Limited has announced it will invest $13 million over three years to establish a new research and development (R&D) facility in Adelaide, South Australia, as part of the company’s continued global expansion in counter-drone and electronic warfare (EW) technology.

RMIT University has announced the development of an experimental 3D-printed diamond–titanium device that can generate electricity from flowing liquid and wirelessly receive power through tissue, which researchers say could pave the way for next-generation medical implants that never require battery replacement.

IperionX Limited has secured an additional USD 25 million from the US Department of War through its Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program to support the expansion of titanium production in Virginia. 

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with Filament Factory, has unveiled a nano-reinforced polymer composite designed to deliver new levels of performance in advanced materials.

Australian manufacturers are facing growing pressures amid new global trade policies and their reliance on US demand. Concerns are rising over increased foreign competition and higher import costs, which could negatively impact overall GDP and industrial activity in Australia and New Zealand.