Thursday, September 10, 2026

Researchers develop wearable device that generates energy from finger movements

Researchers have introduced an experimental wearable device that harnesses power from a user's finger movements and possesses the ability to create and store memories, showing promise in the field of health monitoring and other applications.

Kapture, PERMAcast partner for carbon sequestration trials in concrete manufacturing

Kapture, a leading innovator in carbon capture technology, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PERMAcast, a major player in the concrete industry, to jointly conduct trials aimed at integrating captured CO2 into concrete production. 

IMG’s new HQ to support expansion in electric vehicles and automation

Innovative Mechatronics Group (IMG), a subsidiary of Amotiv, announced its relocation to a new, larger facility at 29 Bass Court, Keysborough. 

New innovation hub in Melbourne to grow Victoria’s food and fibre sector

Minister for Industry and Employment Wade Noonan yesterday officially opened a state-of-the-art hub in Melbourne’s north that will aim to boost innovation, productivity and...

Molycop shuts steelmaking facility in Waratah, leaving 250 workers without a job

Two hundred fifty steelmaking jobs have been cut in Waratah after Molycop announced its decision to cease local production and restructure its plant in Newcastle. 

Offshore Patrol Vessel contract signed

Australia's Federal Government has announced the signing of an agreement with German shipbuilder Lürssen for the construction of the multi-billion dollar Offshore Patrol Vessel project. Defence...

Babcock commences defence communications system operation

Babcock Australasia has officially kicked off the operation of the Defence High-Frequency Communications System (DHFCS), delivering operational, management, and maintenance enhancements to military men and women on crucial operations in Australia and throughout the world.

Manufacturing growth slows but persists in April: S&P Global

Australia’s manufacturing sector expanded for a fourth consecutive month in April, though at a slower pace, with the S&P Global PMI easing to 51.7 from 52.1 in March.

3D Systems to expand manufacturing operations at its South Carolina HQ

Global additive manufacturing solutions company 3D Systems has unveiled plans to add more than 9,000 m2 to its existing headquarters campus in Rock Hill,...

Magnis secures new partners for Townsville battery “gigafactory”

Magnis Resources has secured new project partners to fast track the Townsville Lithium-ion Battery Plant. The company has announced that SIEMENS, Celgard, Probuild, Norman Young...
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer

Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.