MIT researchers develop 3D printing method to reduce waste and enable intricate designs
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new 3D printing technique designed to reduce material waste and improve the efficiency of printing complex structures.
AI achieves 91% accuracy in detecting contaminated construction wood, Monash study finds
A new artificial intelligence (AI) system developed by researchers from Monash University and Charles Darwin University (CDU) has demonstrated a 91 per cent accuracy rate in identifying contaminated construction and demolition wood waste.
Manufacturing output falls back into contraction in May – JP Morgan
Global manufacturing output declined in May, according to the latest JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI survey, signalling a renewed contraction in factory activity amid weakening demand and falling export orders.
Charles Darwin University leads global ocean robot network backed by UNESCO
A new global network of ocean robots, designed to improve weather forecasting, maritime security, and marine research, has received formal endorsement from UNESCO following a proposal led by Charles Darwin University (CDU).
Hazer Group, Japanese partners progress clean hydrogen facility in Nagoya
Hazer Group Ltd has reported progress on its planned hydrogen production facility in Nagoya, Japan, following the completion of a pre-feasibility study and confirmation of a positive economic case for the project.
Victoria unveils Australia’s university-based AI supercomputer to boost medical research
Victoria has launched Australia’s latest artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer, placing the state at the forefront of medical research and AI capability.
Hydrus underwater robot documents coral bleaching at Southern Reef
An autonomous underwater robot has revealed significant coral bleaching at Hall Bank, a high-latitude reef off the coast of Fremantle, in a survey conducted by navigation technology company Advanced Navigation and marine consultancy O2 Marine.
ARENA backs South32’s bid to cut alumina refining emissions with $4.4M study
South32 is set to examine potential pathways to reduce emissions in alumina refining with support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), which has committed $4.4 million in funding for a pre-feasibility study at the company’s Worsley Alumina Refinery in Western Australia.
Red Earth joins global effort to launch ‘Microgrid-in-a-Box’ for homes
China’s Nebula Electronics Co, Germany’s ambibox, and Australian company Red Earth Energy Storage have announced a global partnership to jointly develop what they claim is the world’s first residential “Microgrid-in-a-Box” (MIB) – a compact, all-in-one system that integrates solar generation, battery storage, and bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging.
AI, advanced manufacturing partnership drives global scale-up of sepsis diagnostic
Brisbane-based medtech company Microbio is leveraging advanced manufacturing capabilities through a partnership with Queensland’s Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub to scale and globalise its rapid sepsis detection technology.
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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.
