MIT researchers showcase rapid 3D printing with liquid metal
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have introduced a technique dubbed liquid metal printing (LMP), enabling the rapid production of large-scale metal components such as table legs and chair frames within minutes.
Circularise’s digital product passports transform plastic recycling in Japan
Circularise, a blockchain platform specialising in supply chain transparency and traceability, has achieved a breakthrough through a successful trial with the Japan Circular Economy Partnership (J-CEP), AMITA Corporation, and Marubeni Corporation.
Pacific Energy launches NT’s first-ever hydrogen stand-alone power system
Pacific Energy has designed and delivered the Northern Territory’s first containerized hydrogen electrolyser and fuel cell system.
Australia’s private sector sees slower contraction in January, says Judo Bank
At the onset of 2024, Australia's private sector faced continued challenges, with the Judo Bank Flash Australia Composite PMI Output Index reporting a reading of 48.1 in January, indicating a fourth consecutive month of business activity decline.
Victorian manufacturers grapple with $16M in fines for safety breaches
Victorian employers and manufacturers are reeling from over $16 million in fines, as revealed by WorkSafe Victoria's 153 successful health and safety prosecutions in 2023.
Additive Manufacturing Research flags $3.2B standstill in Q3 2023 growth
In a report released by Additive Manufacturing Research (AMR), the global additive manufacturing (AM) market has faced a one per cent estimated sequential decline in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter.
Queensland manufacturers urged to apply for grant programs
Assistant Minister Bruce Saunders has called on the state’s local manufacturers to apply for support through the Queensland government’s grant programs dedicated to fostering businesses in the sector.
Scientists pioneer 3D-printable supramolecular ink for OLED displays, wearable tech
A research team led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has introduced a "supramolecular ink" technology in a major stride toward more affordable and environmentally sustainable flat-panel displays and wearable technology.
Digital twin platform developer Pointerra signs partnership to enter Middle East market
Australian AI technology company Pointerra Limited has signed a reseller agreement with digital systems integration company eSolutions to distribute the Pointerra 3D Digital Twin Platform in the Middle East Region.
Tasmania’s renewable energy sector gets boost with launch of REAP initiative
The Tasmanian Government has introduced a plan dubbed, “The Renewable Energy Approval Pathway (REAP),” aimed at streamlining the approvals process for new renewable energy projects.
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
