Technology

The Australian Government has announced the establishment of the Australian AI Safety Institute, a new body designed to evaluate emerging artificial intelligence technologies and advise on actions to mitigate potential risks. 

Apple says it has reached a major manufacturing milestone, announcing that all Apple Watch Ultra 3 and titanium Apple Watch Series 11 cases produced this year are made using 3D-printed enclosures created from 100 per cent recycled aerospace-grade titanium powder. 

Altech Batteries Limited has announced that a major global battery manufacturer has begun formally assessing its Silumina Anodes technology, marking what the company describes as a significant step forward for its manufacturing development efforts.

Australia could boost its economy by up to $235 billion through targeted investment in artificial intelligence, according to a new report released by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).

Aurora Labs has moved to expand its role in Australia’s defence manufacturing sector, announcing a Memorandum of Understanding with Ares Armaments Australia to progress research, development and rapid production techniques for advanced small-arms components.

Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed a new 3D printing technique to manufacture anatomically accurate replicas of human blood vessels in just two hours, a development the university says could advance the study of strokes and the testing of new treatments.

Formlabs has announced a new suite of stereolithography (SLA) materials designed to bring 3D printing closer to mainstream manufacturing, introducing resins that the company says now rival widely used industrial thermoplastics.

Austal has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ASC to advance additive manufacturing technologies and strengthen Australia’s sovereign naval capability, marking what the company describes as a key step in expanding the role of advanced manufacturing in shipbuilding and submarine sustainment.

Deakin University has partnered with Melbourne-based start-up Kapture to develop technology that transforms combustion engine emissions into sustainable fertiliser, in a collaboration aimed at decarbonising heavy industry and strengthening Australia’s manufacturing and agricultural capabilities.

Tetra Pak has launched its new Automation and Digitalisation portfolio, Tetra Pak Factory OS, which the company says will help food and beverage manufacturers prepare for AI-driven production and achieve greater efficiency across their operations.