The importance of material selection in micro moulding applications
In the precision-demanding realm of micromoulding, the selection of appropriate materials is not merely a step in the manufacturing process, it’s the cornerstone upon which the performance and reliability of the final product rest.
SmartSat invests $2.3M in autonomous satellite technologies for in-orbit servicing
SmartSat, a leading player in Australia's space technology sector, announced a $2.3 million investment towards pioneering research aimed at bolstering the nation's capabilities in In-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM).
Volvo Group adopts Titomic’s cold spray tech for repair and remanufacture operations
Australian metal additive manufacturing company Titomic Limited has recently finalised the sale of a D523 Low Pressure Cold Spray System (D523) to Volvo Group for EUR 55,000 (AUD 90,865).
Altech unveils ‘excellent’ progress in 60 kWh CERENERGY prototypes
Altech Batteries has characterised its advancements as "excellent," as it undergoes the manufacturing of two ABS60 60 kWh CERENERGY battery prototypes in Germany intended for customer performance testing.
Redflow’s battery tech tops list for 6.6MWh US project grant
Brisbane-based battery manufacturer Redflow Limited has been designated as the preferred energy storage technology for a pioneering project recommended for grant negotiation by the California Energy Commission (CEC).
New funding boosts dev’t of 3D-printed solution to facial reconstruction for cancer patients
Dr Xiao Liu from the University of Wollongong has obtained a significant grant of $700,000, marking a major advancement in improving the rehabilitation process for individuals who have undergone treatment for head and neck cancer.
Dotz clinches $12M for DOTZearth carbon capture technology dev’t
ASX-listed Dotz Nano Limited has entered into a funding agreement with a US-based investment fund, raising $12 million to accelerate the development and commercialisation of the firm's carbon capture technology.
UW-Madison researchers unveil 3D-printed functional human brain tissue
A team of scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has pioneered the development of the first 3D-printed brain tissue capable of growth and functioning akin to natural brain tissue.
The rise of automation in metal AM post-processing — transforming the industry with precision...
Across the continually evolving manufacturing landscape, the integration of automation solutions continues to move quickly. For metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes the same is true. However, the post processing of metal parts, which is critical for successful outcomes, has been largely overlooked causing serious bottlenecks in the process chain — until now.
ESA deploys first-ever metal 3D printer to the International Space Station
The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched the first metal 3D printer to the International Space Station (ISS).
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Good Design Australia opens entries for 2026 awards
For more than six decades, Good Design Australia has celebrated the power of design to shape innovation, industry, and everyday life. Its flagship program, the Australian Good Design Awards, recognises projects that show how thoughtful design can enhance products, services, systems, and communities.
