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Australian small manufacturers post strong revenue as local production trends gain traction – report

Australian small to medium-sized manufacturers recorded an average of more than $600,000 in revenue for only the second time in seven years, according to a new report from inventory management software provider, Unleashed.

Victoria backs local manufacturing with bigger rebates for Aussie-made hot water systems

The Victorian Government has announced increased rebates for Australian-made hot water systems, aiming to reduce energy bills for households while strengthening the state's manufacturing industry.

Engineers turn water treatment sludge into sustainable concrete alternative

Engineers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed a new, environmentally friendly material that could reduce the high costs associated with maintaining Australia's ageing sewer infrastructure.

RMIT researchers turn low-grade clay into sustainable concrete breakthrough

Engineers at RMIT University have discovered a way to transform common, low-grade clay into a high-performance cement replacement, offering new opportunities in the push for sustainable construction materials.

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).
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains

Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.