Tag: research
DroneShield opens Adelaide R&D hub for defence technology development
DroneShield has opened a new research and development (R&D) facility in Adelaide, expanding its Australian engineering footprint and supporting the development of counter-drone and electronic warfare technologies.
AML3D joins $3.9M advanced aerospace manufacturing project
Australian manufacturing technology company AML3D has joined a three-year aerospace manufacturing research and development project involving industry and research partners, including an unnamed aerospace prime.
Queensland establishes national critical metals research centre in Brisbane
Queensland is set to host the national base of a new Cooperative Research Centre focused on advancing critical metals refining, processing and manufacturing technologies.
Manufacturers urged to strengthen critical supply chain links amid disruption risks – Proxima
Australian manufacturers should focus on identifying and strengthening the parts of their supply chains most capable of disrupting production and revenue, according to Proxima Australia.
Stanford research advances multimaterial 3D printing for manufacturing
Stanford University researchers are developing multimaterial 3D printing techniques aimed at expanding manufacturing applications across cultivated meat, robotics, energy storage, aerospace and other industries.
$344M ARC investment to support research across Australia
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced more than $344 million in Australian Government funding for over 290 research projects under its 2026 Future Fellowships scheme.
Manufacturing project targets more efficient silicon solar modules with $4.8M ARENA funding
A $13.2 million research project led by the University of Melbourne will investigate technologies aimed at improving the efficiency and durability of silicon solar modules, with potential applications in solar manufacturing.
Research finds growing use of digital workers to ease manufacturing workforce pressures
Manufacturing organisations are increasingly looking to agentic AI and digital workers to address workforce capacity pressures, as skilled workers remain stretched by persistent skills shortages and increasingly complex operations, according to new research commissioned by IFS.
Manufacturing spin-out Hysata named national finalist for research commercialisation
University of Wollongong (UOW) spin-out Hysata has been named a national finalist in the Research Commercialisation category at the 2026 Australian Financial Review Higher Education Awards, recognising the manufacturing and commercial development of hydrogen technology originating from university research.
Biological research targets new approaches to plastic waste in manufacturing
Australian Research Council (ARC)-funded research is advancing biological approaches to plastic waste, with potential applications in manufacturing, recycling and environmental management.
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APS Industrial expands regional footprint with Control Technologies acquisition
APS Industrial (APS) is expanding its regional presence through the acquisition of Albury-based Control Technologies, a move the industrial products supplier said will strengthen its local service capability and support further investment in warehousing, stockholding and technical support.
