UNSW Sydney transitions residential campuses to renewable electric energy
UNSW Sydney has completed the transition of its Sydney-based residential colleges and associated facilities from gas to renewable electric energy, marking a notable development in its ongoing sustainability program.
ECU researchers advance emotionally aware AI through facial expression recognition
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are developing new methods to help machines better understand human emotions, by improving how artificial intelligence interprets facial expressions.
ON Accelerate 9 teams secure over $33.8M in funding and investment
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has celebrated the achievements of its latest ON Accelerate cohort at a showcase event held in Melbourne, spotlighting the potential of deep tech to address major global and national challenges.
Australian gov’t report reveals growing AI adoption among SMEs
More Australian businesses are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity and decision-making, according to the latest data released by the federal government.
Australian semiconductor firm approved to supply lasers to Indian Defence
BluGlass Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of BluGlass Limited, has become an approved supplier to India’s Ministry of Defence and secured its first purchase order from the department’s Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), valued at USD 230,000.
CDU-led drone project uncovers ghost nets along NT coast
Drones and artificial intelligence are helping uncover ghost nets – abandoned fishing gear that poses a threat to marine life – along the remote coastline of the Gulf of Carpentaria, in a program led by Charles Darwin University (CDU).
ClearVue’s OptiCrop secures first commercial greenhouse deal in Israel
ClearVue Technologies has announced that its ag-tech subsidiary, OptiCrop (Israel) Ltd, has secured its first commercial greenhouse project.
Ai Group calls for urgent reforms as private sector stagnation weighs on economy
The Australian Industry Group has warned that the nation’s economic recovery is faltering amid ongoing weakness in the private sector, underscoring the need for urgent policy reforms to stimulate investment and productivity.
Perfection Fresh unveils new strawberry punnet in partnership with Detpak
Fresh produce supplier Perfection Fresh has joined forces with global packaging company Detpak to roll out a new strawberry punnet designed to elevate the presentation and functionality of fruit packaging in Australian supermarkets.
IperionX to manufacture titanium parts for Defence in USD99M contract deal
IperionX Limited has secured a major contract from the US Department of Defence (DoD), with the award of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III agreement that could reach a total value of up to USD 99 million.
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Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
