Technology

Australian startup Quasar Satellite Technologies has been selected as one of seven companies, and the sole international organisation, to participate in the 13th Catalyst Accelerator.

RMIT University researchers have crafted a new metamaterial from common titanium alloy using 3D printing, showcasing unprecedented strength-to-weight proportions never before witnessed in natural or manufactured materials.

Space Machines Company, an Australian enterprise specialising in orbital logistics and services, is set to launch their first orbital service vehicle (OSV), Optimus, powered by Boreas X90, a Digital Fibre-Optic Gyroscope (DFOG) Inertial Navigation System (INS) developed by Advanced Navigation.

The latest iLAuNCH Trailblazer project is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to utilise additive manufacturing technology in the development of large-scale carbon composite structures for rockets.

The Australian Government has allocated $50 million towards the development and commercialisation of what it claims to be the world's most advanced artificial heart.

Queensland-based Gilmour Space Technologies has raised $55 million in a Series D funding round ahead of a maiden orbital launch later this year. 

A fresh injection of $3 million from the Australian Government is set to drive advancements in the nation's electric vehicle sector, paving the way for trucks and buses to charge wirelessly while on the move along highways.

ASX-listed BluGlass Limited, a global semiconductor developer, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Applied Energetics, a leader in advanced defence and dual-use photonics.

In the dynamic manufacturing sector, where competition is intensifying and innovation is recognised as a key differentiator, manufacturers are always looking to enhance operational efficiency, minimise costs and elevate product quality.

Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic announced the formation of a new Artificial Intelligence Expert Group in response to the government’s interim feedback regarding Safe and Responsible AI in Australia consultation.