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Georgia Tech scientists create self-regenerating heart valve for long-term treatment

Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a 3D-printed, bioresorbable heart valve designed to promote tissue regeneration, potentially reducing the need for repeated surgeries among patients with heart valve disease. 

New Health Innovation Centre to bolster Victorian tech manufacturing

Melbourne now houses the new Victorian Connected Health Innovation and Commercialisation Centre, which will help Victorian health technology manufacturers that seek to advance the development of their digital or connected products. 

Titomic expands footprint with global defence partnerships

Titomic, a provider of cold spray solutions, has recently secured several sensitive projects with international defence primes and suppliers, showcasing the practical applications of its technology.

AusBiotech applauds launch of Medical Science Co-Investment Plan to boost biotech sector

AusBiotech has welcomed the launch of the Medical Science Co-Investment Plan, which pinpoints four primary investment areas in the medical science domain: medical devices, complex therapeutics, digital health, and sustainability.

Innovation challenge to deliver new locally manufactured medtech

The Victorian Government has announced $400,000 in funding for two new innovation challenges to fast-track the development of healthcare products in the state. Announcing the...

Australian government seeks feedback on National EV Strategy; welcomes potential Tesla plant

The Australian government has released the country’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy for public consultation. 

Shifting mindset: What successful manufacturing leaders must prioritise to keep pace

Australian manufacturing is rarely going to be cheaper in the global market, so we need to be smarter to be more competitive. This is the reality that many within the industry are already aware of, which is driving more and more focus on innovative thinking and investment in streamlined processes and new technologies.

Study reveals AI’s potential in predicting cybersickness among VR users

A new study has discovered the potential use of artificial intelligence in combating nausea, headaches, and dizziness experienced by virtual reality (VR) users. 

Vaxxas secures $2M grant from BARDA to develop needle-free mRNA vaccines

Vaxxas, a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in high-density microarray patch (HD-MAP) vaccine delivery, has been awarded a $2 million (AUD 3.2 million) grant as a Concept Stage winner in the United States Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority’s (BARDA) $50 million Patch Forward Prize. 

AML3D receives $1.2 million order for portable ARCEMY system for US Navy use

Australian metal additive manufacturing company AML3D Limited has secured an order worth approximately $1.2 million for a small edition of its ARCEMY 3D printing system, to be delivered to the US Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Danville, Virginia.
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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.