Saturday, August 8, 2026

EOS spotlights new direct energy, kinetic counter-drone capabilities

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has showcased its new directed energy and kinetic counter-drone capabilities in a demonstration for potential export customers from Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Southeast Asia. 

Medtech company Nutromics secures funding for wearable diagnostics tech

Australian medtech startup Nutromics has raised USD 14 million in funding for the development of its wearable diagnostics platform.  The California and Melbourne-based company intends...

Conflux Technology gears up for Avalon 2023 with 3D-printed heat exchangers

Conflux Technology will be showcasing its increasing line of customisable additively manufactured heat exchangers at this year's Avalon Air show in the Victorian Government Pavilion.

Formnext 2025 to showcase latest advancements in additive manufacturing

Formnext 2025, one of the world's leading trade fairs for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing, is set to take place in Frankfurt, Germany, from 18 to 21 November bringing together key industry players and manufacturers to explore the latest innovations in the sector. 

$12.7M quantum commitment tied to national manufacturing ambitions

The Australian Government has announced $12.7 million in funding to support eight innovative quantum technology projects, in a move it says will strengthen Australia’s advanced manufacturing capability and broader high-tech industry.

XTEK expects record revenue of $88m in upgraded FY23 forecast

Defence industry company XTEK has updated its FY23 results guidance, anticipating record revenues for FY23 of between $86 million to $88 million up by circa 50 per cent compared to the previous recorded revenue of $58.2 million. 

Silex Systems’s ZS-Si Project achieves highest purity of silicon-28

Australian laser enrichment technology developer Silex Systems has completed the pilot testing of its Zero-Spin Silicon Project, yielding results for the production of high-purity ZS-Si, which is critical for the manufacturing of next-generation silicon quantum processor chips. 

Bee-inspired designs could shape the future of additive manufacturing

Researchers at Purdue University are drawing inspiration from the unique honeycomb structures of Australian stingless bees to explore new possibilities in sustainable additive manufacturing. 

US Navy selects SPEE3D for its MaintenX program

SPEE3D has been chosen by the US Navy to participate in the MaintenX exercise, which aims to produce military marine applications in both port...

UT Dallas researchers develop new 3D-printed foam material

Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) have developed a novel 3D-printed foam material that is designed to be more durable and recyclable than conventional polymer foams used in products such as cushions, insulation, and mattresses.
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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.