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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.
Curtin University hosts Additive Manufacturing CRC industry workshop
In a bid to bolster the Australian manufacturing sector, an Additive Manufacturing CRC Industry Workshop is set to take place on Tuesday, 30 January...
New study urges industry to address generational division in tech skills
New research from the software research site Capterra has found that the pace of technological evolution is leading to generational division in Australian workplaces.
Aston University advances 3D printing of light metals with new mathematical model
Aston University, a public research university in Birmingham, England, has initiated a pioneering project aimed at developing a sophisticated mathematical model to enhance the process of liquid metal casting.
Australia could raise billions through plastic packaging waste tax – research
New research has found that the Australian government has the opportunity to raise approximately $1.5 billion annually by imposing a levy on businesses that import or manufacture plastic packaging.
ECU research on supply chain risks receives ARC grant
Edith Cowan University has secured a $349,108 grant from the Australian Research Council (ARC) for a research project that aims to help supply chain companies model and effectively manage uncertainties faced by their upstream suppliers.
UQ researchers unveil 4D printing technology to revolutionise soft robotics
Researchers from the University of Queensland have introduced a new 4D printing technology that is capable of producing shape-shifting liquid metals for soft robotics.
Deakin-Cisco quantum computing research receives CSIRO funding
CSIRO has awarded a $332,000 funding boost to a Deakin University-led quantum computing project as part of the $3.6 million Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program.
UNSW engineers develop tech to prolong aqueous zinc battery rechargeability
Researchers from UNSW have unveiled a scalable solution to overcome the rechargeability challenges of aqueous rechargeable zinc battery (AZB) technology.
Drug candidate offers hope for ER-positive breast cancer patients
An international research collaboration, spearheaded by Pfizer in partnership with Monash University and the Cancer Therapeutics Cooperative Research Centre in Australia, has identified a promising pre-clinical drug candidate with potential anti-tumour activity against Estrogen Receptor (ER) positive breast cancer.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
