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Chinese tech giants to deploy new robot for household chores

X Square Robot, a technology company backed by industry giants Alibaba, ByteDance, Xiaomi, and Meituan, has introduced a new embodied AI foundation model designed for domestic use.

MIT develops multi-directional artificial muscle, advancing soft robotics

MIT engineers have developed artificial muscle tissue capable of flexing in multiple directions, a breakthrough that could pave the way for soft, biohybrid robots with enhanced movement. 

Myriota launches AssetHawk for global asset tracking with 5G satellite connectivity

Myriota, a provider of secure, low-power satellite connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), has launched AssetHawk, a rugged asset tracker designed to provide global visibility for transport, logistics, mining, and agricultural assets beyond the reach of traditional cellular networks.

Australian manufacturing wins as AMGC forecasts billion dollar return

Media Release The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has analysed the completion of its first 10 industry projects together with the release of its 2020...

Markforged’s cutting-edge FX10 3D printer debuts at Formnext 2023

Additive manufacturing company Markforged has unveiled its newest industrial 3D printer, the FX10, designed to enhance manufacturing productivity and efficiency while offering significant cost savings at the Formnext 2023 event.

Formlabs launches Form 4 next-gen 3D printer

Global 3D printing giant Formlabs has introduced new flagship resin 3D printers, Form 4 and Form 4B.

Boeing scales sustainability efforts in Asia Pacific with new research centre in Japan

Global aerospace company Boeing is launching a new Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T) centre in Japan to promote sustainability and support a new agreement...

Sikorsky marks delivery of 5,000th Black Hawk with potential for new US orders

Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky reached a major milestone in January with the delivery of its 5,000th “Hawk” variant helicopter at its Stratford, Connecticut assembly facility.

Austal backs additive manufacturing framework for maritime, defence sectors

Austal, in partnership with Curtin University and the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC), has launched a collaborative research project aimed at accelerating the adoption of additive manufacturing across Australia's maritime and defence sectors.

UniSQ and iLAuNCH Trailblazer to test plant growth tech in space

Australian-developed plant monitoring technology is set to be tested in space through an initiative led by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) as part of the iLAuNCH Trailblazer program. 
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