Monday, August 3, 2026

New committee created to shape Australia’s national robotics strategy

Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has unveiled the members of a National Robotics Strategy Advisory Committee that would establish Australia’s strategy for emerging automation technologies.

Epson’s Fujimi Inkjet Innovation Lab reopens with new equipment and facilities

Epson has re-equipped and reopened the Fujimi Inkjet Innovation Lab at its Fujimi Plant Japan.

Orbital UAV, Animal Dynamics to develop new aerial autonomous solution

Under a memorandum of understanding, the two companies will look into the initial concepts for a heavy fuel engine that could be used for Stork-STM, a heavy lift uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) being developed by Animal Dynamics. 

Boeing to construct control systems for Australia’s JP9102 defence satellites

Boeing has combined its Australian and US expertise to build ground architecture and control systems for Australia’s first defence satellites under the JP9102 program. 

Horizon launches breakthrough technology at Formnext 2022

During a busy and highly successful Formnext 2022 in Frankfurt, Horizon Microtechnologies commercially launched it ground-breaking template-based 3D-microfabrication technology, which produces conductive micro additive manufacturing (micro-AM) derived parts with micrometer scale precision.

CSIRO’s silicon roadmap lays out domestic manufacturing plans for PV solar

Commissioned by Australia’s national science industry CSIRO, the Australian Silicon Action Plan report suggests the establishment of a domestic solar supply chain to position Australia as a global superpower for solar PV electricity generation. 

Infravision’s transmission line monitoring system receives government backing

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced a $732,493 investment in Infravision to develop, test, and trial its “Next-Generation Line Monitoring System.”

Lockheed Martin, Sintavia spearhead research to advance metal additive manufacturing

Lockheed Martin has ventured into a research partnership with Sintavia to further study metal additive manufacturing (AM) opportunities as an alternative to castings and forgings. 

Additive Assurance successfully raises $4.1M as it moves to next growth phase

Additive Assurance, a leader in quality assurance for additive manufacturing, has announced the successful completion of a $4.1 million funding round as it pushes forward with its international expansion plan. 

Vaxxas raises $34 million to clinically advance needle-free vaccines, including a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine...

Vaxxas, a clinical-stage biotechnology company commercializing a novel vaccination platform, has announced it has completed a financing round which raised US$23 million (A$34 million) in new funds.
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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods

For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.