ABB, Zumtobel Group partner to advance DC power and smart lighting solutions
Global technology leader ABB has joined forces with Austria-based Zumtobel Group in a strategic partnership aimed at advancing smart building solutions and direct current (DC) industrial product applications.Â
Rockwell Automation powers $3M advanced manufacturing lab for TAFE Qld
A new state-of-the-art manufacturing lab, valued at $3 million, is set to be built by Applied Robotics at TAFE Queensland, powered by cutting-edge technologies from Rockwell Automation.Â
AI wins Nobel Prize in Physics 2024
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics will be awarded to John J. Hopfield from Princeton University, NJ, USA, and Geoffrey E. Hinton from the University of Toronto, Canada.Â
Quantum software leader Q-CTRL secures record USD 113M in funding
Q-CTRL, a leader in quantum infrastructure software, announced the expansion of its Series B Funding Round to USD 113 million (AUD 166 million), securing USD 59 million in new capital.Â
Monash research warns of mental health impact from growing cobot use
The increasing use of collaborative robots (cobots) in Australian workplaces may pose significant psychosocial risks to workers, according to a new study by Monash University Business School.
Nano Dimension set to acquire Desktop Metal following stockholder approval
Stockholders of Desktop Metal, Inc have approved a merger agreement allowing the company to be acquired by Nano Dimension Ltd, marking a major milestone in the transaction.Â
New tool steel from Sandvik revolutionises high-temperature manufacturing
Sandvik, a global leader in metal powder technologies, announced the launch of Osprey HWTS 50, an advanced hot-work tool steel powder designed for laser-based Additive Manufacturing (AM).Â
New partnership targets real-time identification of minerals and chemicals in critical sectors
The University of Adelaide and Loughan Technology Group have signed a research project agreement to commercialise Novel Fluorescence technology, aimed at improving the real-time detection of hazardous materials, minerals, and chemicals.Â
Hazer sets stage for commercial expansion with 362 hours of continuous CDP ops
Hazer Group has achieved a key milestone at its Commercial Demonstration Plant (CDP), completing over 360 hours of continuous operation and demonstrating improvements in methane conversion.
New carbon material by Archer boosts quantum device manufacturing potential
Archer Materials, a semiconductor company focused on advancing quantum technology and medical diagnostics, has announced a breakthrough in developing a highly manufacturable carbon film with significant quantum properties, including long room-temperature electron spin lifetimes.Â