Technology

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a 3D-printable material that mimics the ability of human tissue to sort and filter molecules, with potential applications spanning medicine, robotics, water treatment and critical mineral recovery.

Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute have developed an artificial intelligence algorithm designed to improve automated manufacturing by identifying the unique operational characteristics, or "personalities", of individual machines, even when they are the same make and model.

MIT researchers have developed a design framework aimed at improving the manufacturing of 3D-printed concrete structures by incorporating the real-world limitations of printing hardware directly into the design process, potentially reducing material use and lowering the carbon footprint of construction.

A new digital manufacturing platform developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo could change how contact lenses are manufactured, with the potential to produce patient-specific lenses in as little as 20 minutes during a single visit to the optometrist.

Global manufacturing activity supported continued growth in the additive manufacturing sector during the first quarter of 2026, with the worldwide 3D printing market reaching $4.35 billion, according to new quarterly data released by Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research).

A new research project will evaluate the performance of an Australian-produced titanium powder for advanced manufacturing applications, with the aim of assessing its suitability for producing high-value titanium components using additive manufacturing and other production methods, according to the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC).

CSIRO has developed two portable quantum-enabled timing devices designed to help maintain secure timing for critical systems when Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals, including GPS, are disrupted.

Cicada Innovations has announced the 23 Australian ventures selected for Cicada x Tech23 2026, with the annual showcase highlighting companies developing technologies across sectors including advanced manufacturing, health, energy, infrastructure and sustainability.

Sparc Technologies has announced the launch of SparcES™, a new graphene additive range for electrostatic discharge (ESD) and conductive coatings, targeting applications used in data centres, semiconductor facilities and electric vehicle battery manufacturing plants.

Austal, in partnership with Curtin University and the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC), has launched a collaborative research project aimed at accelerating the adoption of additive manufacturing across Australia's maritime and defence sectors.