Technology

Defence industry and technology company Black Sky Industries has officially launched in Australia with the establishment of its multi-million dollar headquarters in Logan, South East Queensland, along with additional launch, test, and manufacturing facilities spread across Western Queensland. 

Australia's workforce is undergoing a transformative shift as automation technologies rapidly advance. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and machine learning across various sectors is reshaping the work landscape, impacting productivity, employment, and the nature of jobs. 

Markforged has launched the FX10 Metal Kit, which upgrades the FX10 3D printer to become what it claims as the first industrial model capable of printing both metal filaments and composites with continuous fibre reinforcement.

The CPA Australia Business Technology Report 2024 has revealed significant trends in technology adoption across the Asia-Pacific region, emphasising the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital strategies in business performance. 

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has launched an initiative aimed at revolutionising the manufacturing of fibre-based products. 

In a significant boost to Australia's sovereign drone manufacturing capabilities, the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) has announced a total investment of $6.6 million in three Australian companies. 

Aurora Labs has launched its Australian-designed AL250 3D Metal Printer, now operational at the company's Perth facility, marking a key milestone in its advanced manufacturing expansion.

Additive Industries and Additive Assurance announced a strategic partnership to integrate in situ process monitoring within Additive Industries’ MetalFab portfolio of laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) machines. 

Queensland has offered a glimpse at its cutting-edge lithium battery manufacturing facility in Yatala, signalling a major advancement for the state’s clean energy and advanced manufacturing sectors. 

Sydney-based quantum computing innovator Diraq has unveiled a major breakthrough, showcasing two-qubit gates operating with over 99 per cent accuracy on its SiMOS quantum dot platform.