NASA invests in 3D printing, quantum tech to advance climate research
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said it is eyeing two new institutes to advance technology critical to engineering and climate research as the space agency plans to develop multidisciplinary research and technology programs to support long-term exploration goals.
Nightingale equips Blackbird drone with AWS AI systems
Drone manufacturing company Nightingale Intelligent Systems has ventured into a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to integrate the Blackbird Security Drone sensor data with AWS systems to create a highly advanced data analytics platform for intrusion detection, navigation, and life-safety use cases.
Nano Dimension inaugurates new European HQ in Munich, Germany
Additive manufacturing company Nano Dimension has inaugurated its new European headquarters in Munich, Germany to advance its commercial and research and development, as announced in a news release.
QUT research team develops 3D-printed insoles that could stop diabetes-related amputations
Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Centre for Biomedical Technologies have been awarded an $810,000 Medical Research Future Fund Primary Health Care Digital Innovations Grant to 3D-print low-cost, personalised, pressure off-loading insoles.
Hypersonix tapped by key US defence accelerator for test vehicle
Australian aerospace startup Hypersonix Launch Systems has been drafted into the US Defense Innovation Unit’s accelerator program after being chosen to provide hypersonic vehicles for testing.
Archer Materials announces ‘considerable progress’ in 12CQ chip development
Semiconductor manufacturer Archer Materials said it is proceeding to wafer-scale quantum electronic device fabrication with the development of its 12CQ chip.
MIT engineers integrate sensors to devices, rotational parts with 3D printing
Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a new system that enables makers to incorporate sensors into gears and other rotational mechanisms with one pass in a 3D printer.
Australia announces world’s first Responsible AI Network
The National AI Centre and Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic, in collaboration with Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have unveiled the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Network today, Thursday.
Accurate Dosing Systems set to provide purpose-built robot for Belgium giant Firmenich
South Australian manufacturer Accurate Dosing Systems (ADS) has won an ongoing contract to create and service a purpose-built robot for Firmenich, a privately-owned fragrance and flavour company in Belgium.
AM company Nano Dimension eyes acquisition of Stratasys
Global additive manufacturing company Nano Dimension recently made a formal, non-binding offer to buy American-Israeli manufacturer Stratasys for USD 18.00 per share in cash.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
