Technology

NASA has tested a 3D-printed antenna designed for transmitting science data to Earth, marking a breakthrough in additive manufacturing and highlighting its potential for cost-effective space exploration solutions.

Stratasys Direct has introduced Nylon PA12 GF, a 40 per cent glass bead-filled material, to its Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF) material portfolio. 

The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is advancing its operational capabilities by integrating 3D-printed drones into its training arsenal. 

A new collaboration between Australia and India is advancing satellite navigation technology through the development of light-based microchip systems designed for low Earth orbit applications. 

Vaxxas, a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in high-density microarray patch (HD-MAP) vaccine delivery, has been awarded a $2 million (AUD 3.2 million) grant as a Concept Stage winner in the United States Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority’s (BARDA) $50 million Patch Forward Prize. 

Convergence Medical, a Brisbane-based medical technology company, has closed its Series A funding round, securing AUD 5 million from global investors. 

A collaboration between Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has accelerated the inspection process for additively manufactured nuclear components and is now expanding to evaluate nuclear fuels. 

AML3D has announced its role in supplying critical tailpiece components for the United States’ nuclear submarine program, forming part of the AUKUS trilateral security partnership. 

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed a new 3D printing system designed for use in zero gravity, marking a significant step toward advancing orbital manufacturing. 

ClearVue Technologies has announced a strategic expansion of its operations into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through a partnership with Dune MENA General Trading, a subsidiary of Aria Holding.