$3M government-backed project to address air bubble complications
La Trobe University has launched a new research project aimed at solving the problem of air bubbles in healthcare devices and industrial processes, an issue that can have serious safety and environmental consequences.
Australian Space Agency gets into action with new head
In an effort to accelerate Australia’s space operations, the Morrison Government appointed its new Head of the Australian Space Agency, Enrico Palermo, who begins...
Micro muscles inspired by DNA supercoiling
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University of Wollongong (UOW) researchers have mimicked the supercoiling properties of DNA to develop a new type of artificial muscles for use in...
Can butterfly wings help detect COVID-19 faster?
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An international team, led by Swinburne University of Technology and Australian National University (ANU), have made a breakthrough discovery that could potentially lead to...
SRO Technology joins Bulk Expo 2026 as Platinum Sponsor
Bulk Expo has announced SRO Technology as a Platinum Sponsor of its 2026 event, with the company also confirmed as a sponsor of the Networking Drinks.
Revolutionary silk-based microgel sims to heal heart tissue
Engineers at UNSW have developed a new silk-based material that may revolutionise heart tissue regeneration.
Government should invest in Australia’s vaccine manufacturing capability – The Greens
In light of recent AstraZeneca approval for use in Australia, the political party reiterated the need to further diversify jab availability in the country.
The...
Orbital UAV delivers first engine to Singapore defence company
Perth technology company Orbital UAV has delivered the first engine system to an undisclosed Singapore defence customer.
Last year, the company signed a Memorandum of...
Additive manufacturing experts to attend conference in Joondalup, WA
Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre is holding a Trends in Additive Manufacturing event on July 5 at Edith Cowan University in Joondalup, Western Australia.
The breakfast...
Top global award for Weld Australia’s technical training innovation
Weld Australia announced its receipt of the Andre Leroy Prize at the 2024 International Institute of Welding (IIW) Awards, which took place during the IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference on Welding and Joining in Rhodes, Greece.
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From cost exposure to cost control: Using energy flexibility to protect margins
Electricity price volatility is reshaping the cost base of Australian manufacturing, challenging long-held assumptions that energy can be treated as a stable operational input.
