Technology

The University of Sydney is investing $7.4 million to establish the Future Qubit Foundry at the Sydney Nanoscience Hub, cementing Sydney’s position at the forefront of quantum collaborations with industry and government. 

Manufacturing leaders in Australia are playing in an increasingly competitive field where only the slightest difference in gameplay— in this case, data-driven solutions— can make or break a business’ performance. 

Mineral Resources is the first West Australian mining company to secure units of Australian-made electric Toyota HiLux utes for its mine site operations.

Core Additive (formally “SFDesign-Markforged”) and Fordyno are set to formally establish a commercial relationship at the latter’s launch ceremony on Tuesday 14th of March at their new premises in St Leonards, New Soth Wales. 

Microfabrication start-up Horizon Microtechnologies has developed a template-based 3D microfabrication technology suited as a post-printing treatment for micro-additive manufacturing-derived parts.

Two research groups in Korea have collaborated to develop core technology for smart contact lenses that can implement augmented reality (AR)-based navigation through a 3D printing process.

The Victoria State Government’s status as a worldwide player in the quantum technologies sector continues to grow with the Andrews Labor Government’s $8 million investment in Quantum Brilliance through the state’s investment arm Breakthrough Victoria.

A recent study by SmarTech Analysis titled, "3D Printing Jewelry Markets 2023: Market Study and Forecast" has found that the market for 3D printed jewellery will grow at a 10-year CAGR of 10 per cent from 2021 to 2031, from $489 million (AUD $701 million) in 2017 to $989 million (AUD $1.4 million) in 2031.

An aspect limiting the production of today's power hubs is the metals used in the blades, bearings and seals of their steam turbines, which tend to soften and elongate far before their melting point.

The NSW government is accelerating its public and private electric vehicle charging plans with the rollout of new electric vehicle chargers throughout transport hubs across the state.