Friday, August 7, 2026

4DMedical expands lung imaging tech with SaaS deals in Detroit and Memphis

Respiratory imaging technology company 4DMedical Limited has officially inked agreements to provide XV LVAS scans at imaging facilities within the Detroit and Memphis communities.

Schneider Electric rolls out advanced Battery Energy Storage System for microgrids

Schneider Electric has unveiled its latest technology – the all-in-one Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – specifically engineered to seamlessly integrate into flexible and scalable architectures.

Cochlear launches smart hearing implant system developed in Australia

Australian company Cochlear has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first smart cochlear implant system, offering a significant step forward in hearing technology for people living with hearing loss.

BioPak unveils Australia’s first home-compostable PHA cups

Global sustainable packaging leader BioPak has launched its innovative home-compostable cups made from polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA).

ASX-listed First Graphene expands distribution network into China and Vietnam

First Graphene has announced its expansion into the Asian market with new distribution agreements in China and Vietnam. 

Sharrow Engineering, VEEM ink exclusive worldwide pact for inboard propellers

Sharrow Marine, a subsidiary of Sharrow Engineering, has inked an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with VEEM Ltd, an Australian marine propulsion and stabilisation systems manufacturer. 

Thales kickstarts new era of precision manufacturing at its Lithgow facility in NSW

Construction has commenced on a new $6.5 million building that marks the beginning of a new era for Thales Australia’s Lithgow Arms business and...

UNSW study finds up to 20% of solar panels degrade faster than expected

A new study by researchers at UNSW Sydney has found that around 20 per cent of solar panels may degrade far faster than expected, with some potentially lasting only half of their anticipated lifetime.

WA gov’t commits to local vanadium battery manufacturing

The Western Australian government has pledged to support the development of a vanadium battery industry as part of its Made in WA Plan, should it secure re-election. 

IBISWorld: Import competition weighs on Australia’s wooden furniture manufacturing

Australia’s wooden furniture and upholstered seat manufacturing sector has faced mixed conditions in recent years, with industry research firm IBISWorld reporting that demand surged during the pandemic but has since been subdued by rising import competition and cost pressures.
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How a small pet food manufacturer supports a 5x increase in production capacity

For Advanced Pet Care of Australia, scaling into one of Australia’s top pet food manufacturers required more than new production capacity – it required better systems.