University of Michigan researchers pioneer new 3D printing process for helical nanostructures
Researchers at the University of Michigan have pioneered a novel fabrication process for helical metal nanoparticles using 3D printing technology, aiming for a simpler, more cost-effective method for the rapid production of materials crucial for biomedical and optical devices.
Australia welcomes Baxter – the world’s first interactive robot
About a month ago we covered the story about Baxter – the smart, collaborative robot developed by Boston-based company, Rethink Robots.
Baxter gives world-class manufacturers...
Fonterra wraps up sale of two China farming hubs
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has completed the sale of its two wholly owned China farming hubs in Ying and Yutians to Inner Mongolia...
Ukraine and Honduras revive requests to dispute Australian tobacco laws at the WTO
Australian laws that impose uniform packaging and graphic health warnings on cigarettes are once again being disputed before the World Trade Organization, according to...
Improving safety culture and leadership within the manufacturing industry
The Centre for Work Health and Safety are conducting research to reduce machine guarding incidents by improving safety culture in the manufacturing industry.
The project,...
Box Divvy pushes for better snack awareness amid rising ultra-processed food consumption
Community-led food cooperative Box Divvy is urging Australians to take a closer look at what's in their pantry, calling out common snack foods that are marketed as healthy but often contain ultra-processed ingredients.
Australia eyes faster, secure data with new space-to-Earth laser communications
The iLAuNCH Trailblazer program is set to transform satellite communications by developing optical technology to ease pressure on Australia's radio-based systems.
Applications open for ARENA’s Industrial Transformation Stream Round 3
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced that applications are now open for Round 3 of its $400 million Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS) program, aimed at supporting industrial decarbonisation projects across regional Australia.
New free TAFE courses to upskill Aussies for future manufacturing jobs
The Albanese and Minns Labor governments have joined forces to bolster Australia's manufacturing workforce through the introduction of four new Free TAFE courses aimed at upskilling Australians and enhancing the nation's onshore manufacturing capabilities.
AML3D advances defence manufacturing with rapid submarine component delivery
AML3D has announced its role in supplying critical tailpiece components for the United States’ nuclear submarine program, forming part of the AUKUS trilateral security partnership.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
