Monash startup develops improved membrane technology for expanded lithium production
ElectraLith, a start-up spun out of Monash University, is developing technology that promises to dramatically increase the efficiency of lithium manufacturing, a critical mineral for battery technologies used in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
KTH researchers use new method to 3D-print world’s smallest wine glass
Researchers at Stockholm's KTH Royal Institute of Technology have 3D-printed what they claim as the world's smallest wine glass – nearly indistinguishable with the naked eye – with a rim the width of a human hair.
XTEK’s HighCom supply deal with Tata Advanced Systems takes major step forward
XTEK Limited announced that the collaboration between its HighCom Armour Solutions business and Tata Advanced Systems had taken a significant step forward, with a batch of sample RCH helmets, reported to have achieved ‘excellent results’ and passed independent ballistic laboratory performance validation testing in India.
2023 QuantumTX METS incubator program achieves $1m milestone in boosting Australian start-ups
The 2023 QuantumTX METS, Space and Defence incubator program is celebrating its midway mark this week with showcase events at technology and robotics hubs in Sydney and Brisbane after awarding $1 million in assistance to 40 start-ups and small-to-medium businesses across Australia.
Robotics paves the way for Australia’s modern manufacturing capabilities — IEC Group CEO
Increased adoption of robotic technologies could be what is needed to compete on a global basis and improve Australia's sovereign capabilities, which will be a significant topic of discussion at the September Modern Manufacturing Expo, according to Marie Kinsella, CEO of the International Exhibition & Conference (IEC) Group.
Germany’s University of Applied Sciences Hamburg deploys SPEE3D’s 3D Printer
SPEE3D has delivered its proprietary metal cold spray technology to the University of Applied Sciences Hamburg (HAW Hamburg) in Germany in a collaboration aimed at boosting additive manufacturing capabilities for students and the European community.
IperionX gets industry-first UL validation for 100% recycled titanium
ASX-listed titanium metal producer IperionX has received the UL Environmental Claim Validation Procedure 2809 for its 100 per cent recycled, low-carbon titanium metal powder.
UNSW Sydney professor says cubesats are a cost-effective way to participate in space exploration
UNSW Sydney Professor Andrew Dempster, director of the Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research (ACSER), said he believes many people are unaware of how simple it is to send something into space, citing the use of cubesats, which are lunchbox-sized satellites that can undertake space-based experiments.
Scientists develop computer chip that mimics human vision, memory abilities
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a tiny device that mimics the human brain's ability to see and remember things, which they describe as a “promising step” towards having applications that can make rapid, complex decisions such as in self-driving cars.
Skykraft launches second batch of air traffic management satellites
Australian space-services company Skykraft prototype Air Traffic Management satellite has lifted off Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 1435 PDT on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Monday, marking its second launch scheduled for this year.
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Data-rich or data-poor: Where should manufacturers focus their AI efforts?
Over the past year, manufacturers worldwide have made significant strides in adopting artificial intelligence technologies, moving beyond the initial hype to tangible implementations that deliver real business value.
