Technology

Researchers from the University of Glasgow and the University of Sydney have developed an approach that enables 3D-printed materials to detect and map damage as it develops, potentially supporting future applications in structural health monitoring.

Western Australian manufacturer Hyperion Systems has completed an initial sea trial of its 3D-printed ASTRA 460 unmanned surface vessel (USV), bringing its additively manufactured hull and marine systems together for on-water testing.

Australia’s manufacturing capability is set to gain further research and industry support as Edith Cowan University (ECU) joins the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) as its newest research partner.

Global shipments of professional service robots increased 24% to almost 250,000 units in 2025, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), as commercial applications continued to expand.

Cybersecurity risk is emerging as a significant obstacle to growth for industrial organisations as manufacturing operations become more connected, according to a new study from Rockwell Automation.

The global additive manufacturing (AM) market reached $4.48 billion in the second quarter of 2026, representing 12% year-on-year growth, according to data from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research).

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the University of Cambridge have established a new research centre focused on advancing smart manufacturing and supporting Hong Kong’s transition towards Industry 5.0.

The number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide reached a record five million units in 2025, according to the World Robotics 2026 Report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

Manufacturing adoption of metal additive manufacturing (AM) is increasingly being linked to the development of closed-loop material supply chains, as manufacturers seek greater access to critical metals and resilience against supply disruptions, according to a white paper from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) and Continuum Powders.

Australian manufacturing technology company AML3D has joined a three-year aerospace manufacturing research and development project involving industry and research partners, including an unnamed aerospace prime.