AI uncovers new method to strengthen titanium alloys, accelerate manufacturing
Johns Hopkins researchers have used AI to refine titanium alloy manufacturing, accelerating production while preserving or enhancing strength, a breakthrough with potential benefits for aerospace, defense, and medical industries.
HII installs first 3D-printed valve manifold on aircraft carrier
HII has announced the successful installation of the first additively manufactured valve manifold assembly on a new construction aircraft carrier at its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division.
AM Research: Additive manufacturing to gain ground in data centres by 2033
A new report by Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) highlights a growing opportunity for 3D printing technology in data center infrastructure, with penetration rates for additive manufacturing (AM) expected to rise significantly through 2033.
Schneider Electric scales up manufacturing in Hungary with latest expansion
Schneider Electric is expanding its Duna Smart Power Systems (DSPS) smart factory in Dunavecse, Hungary, with a new 18,000-square-metre facility supported by an additional €44 million investment.
Sparc Technologies advances graphene netting with gov’t support
Sparc Technologies and Flinders University have secured funding under Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite grant program to advance the development of graphene-enhanced aquaculture netting.
FBR and Liebherr collaborate to streamline Hadrian X manufacturing in the US
FBR has signed an agreement with Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH to support the localisation and assembly of its Hadrian X construction robots in the United States.
Automation needed to ease APAC warehouse struggles, study finds
A new study by Zebra Technologies has highlighted growing concerns among warehouse workers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with over 72 per cent citing safety risks on the warehouse floor.
Argonne’s Aurora exascale supercomputer begins global scientific research
The US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory has released its Aurora exascale supercomputer to researchers worldwide, providing a new tool for scientific discovery.
Manufacturing at the core of new Australia-India research partnership
Swinburne University of Technology and the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) have launched the Swinburne-IITH Manufacturing, Materials, Energy and Communication Technologies (SIMMECT) Joint Research Institute to drive research and collaboration on key technological advancements.
New grants to boost Australian-Korean tech collaborations
A new grant scheme aimed at fostering technological collaboration between Australia and South Korea is set to provide Australian innovators with opportunities to commercialise emerging technologies.
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Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
