Technology

BMW Group has formally extended its ongoing collaboration with Quantinuum to explore the use of quantum computing in developing advanced materials for next-generation vehicles.

A new development in manufacturing using wool as a renewable colour source for 3D printing has been launched in New Zealand, with two companies introducing what they describe as a world-first wool-coloured filament product.

X Square Robot, a technology company backed by industry giants Alibaba, ByteDance, Xiaomi, and Meituan, has introduced a new embodied AI foundation model designed for domestic use.

Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have developed an artificial intelligence-assisted workflow aimed at accelerating the discovery of next-generation semiconductor materials by replacing traditional trial-and-error methods with a targeted, data-driven approach, according to UNSW.

Advanced metal manufacturing company Titomic has joined TWI as an Industrial Member, in a move the company says will support broader collaboration and innovation in materials engineering and production.

Manufacturing activity within the additive manufacturing (AM) sector continued to expand in 2025, with the global 3D printing and AM market reaching $16.0 billion, according to Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research), which said the industry is showing signs of renewed growth momentum across key manufacturing segments.

Researchers at MIT have unveiled a new multimaterial 3D-printing platform designed to streamline the manufacturing of complex electric machines, potentially enabling rapid, on-site production of devices that traditionally require specialized equipment.

6K Additive has announced a $1.1 million purchase order for its Nickel 718 superalloy powder, in a move that underscores growing manufacturing demand for high-performance materials in additive manufacturing applications.

HDR has delivered a manufacturing-focused facility at Western Sydney University’s Bankstown City Campus, with the firm stating the project is designed to integrate advanced technologies into education, research, and industry engagement.

U.S.-based tech company Cirrus360 showcased a new automation system designed for small and medium-sized meat processors at the 2026 International Livestock Congress in Houston earlier this month.