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.
Detmold Group to build new global manufacturing HQ in Adelaide
The Detmold Group has unveiled plans for a new global manufacturing and corporate headquarters at Regency Park in Adelaide, bringing together up to 240 employees from across eight sites into a single, purpose-built facility by the end of 2026.
Metal additive manufacturing for satellites set to quadruple by 2033, AM Research finds
The market for metal additive manufacturing (AM) in satellite production is expected to grow more than fourfold by 2033, according to a new report released by Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research), a US-based market intelligence firm specialising in 3D printing technologies.
S&P Global: Manufacturing grows at slower pace in May
Australia’s manufacturing sector expanded for a fifth consecutive month in May, though at a slower pace, with the PMI easing to 51.0 from 51.7 in April, according to S&P Global.
ORNL develops 3D-printed metal molds to speed up US auto manufacturing
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have demonstrated that 3D-printed metal moulds could offer a faster, more cost-effective, and flexible solution for producing large composite components in the automotive industry, potentially accelerating the adoption of lightweight materials in mass-produced vehicles.
Manufacturers eye smart tech adoption amid ongoing labour and integration hurdles, SYSPRO finds
SYSPRO, a global provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for the manufacturing and distribution industries, has released new research highlighting both the eagerness and the ongoing challenges manufacturers face in adopting smart technologies.
Australian Steel Institute urges action on surge of cheap imported steel
The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) has aligned itself with a growing international movement seeking trade measures against the influx of low-priced imported fabricated steel, particularly from China.
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Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions
According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.
