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Bee-inspired designs could shape the future of additive manufacturing

Researchers at Purdue University are drawing inspiration from the unique honeycomb structures of Australian stingless bees to explore new possibilities in sustainable additive manufacturing. 

Fleet Space Raises $150M to accelerate clean energy mineral discovery

Fleet Space Technologies, Australia’s pioneering space exploration company, has announced the closure of a $150 million Series D funding round, propelling its valuation to over $800 million. 

Advanced Navigation aids Rheinmetall with defence export

Advanced Navigation has signed a multi-million dollar contract with Rheinmetall Defence Australia to supply fibre-optic gyroscope (FOG) inertial navigation systems (INS) for integration into Rheinmetall's Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV), which are currently in service with the Australian army.

Kapture achieves 90% CO2 emission reduction in diesel pilot

Kapture, a leader in carbon capture innovation, has reached a milestone by capturing 90 per cent of carbon dioxide (CO?) emissions during a pilot-scale demonstration with a diesel generator. 

Breakthrough Victoria backs Quantum Brilliance with $10M for cutting-edge foundry

Breakthrough Victoria has invested $10 million as part of a $30 million funding round to support Quantum Brilliance, an innovator in quantum diamond technology.

Monash launches 3D printing guidelines for blind and low vision students

Monash University researchers have unveiled new public guidelines to aid educators, parents, and specialists in creating 3D-printed educational tools for blind and low vision students. 

Additive manufacturing for military, defence to surpass $800M in 2024, $2.6B by 2030 –...

The latest market study from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) reveals that the use of additive manufacturing (AM) in military and defence is experiencing unprecedented growth. 

UNSW scientists develop proton battery for sustainable energy storage

A team of scientists at UNSW Sydney has developed an eco-friendly, high-performance organic battery that could reshape the future of energy storage. 

Tasmanian gov’t seeks input on Advanced Technology Industries Strategy

The Tasmanian Government has called on residents to contribute to shaping the future of the state’s advanced technology and manufacturing sectors.

CSIRO’s electrolyser hits 1,000-hour milestone at BlueScope plant

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has achieved a significant milestone in hydrogen technology, demonstrating its advanced tubular solid oxide electrolysis (SOE) system at BlueScope Steel’s Port Kembla Steelworks. 
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut

Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.