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Elkem to launch new silicone solutions for additive manufacturing at Formnext 2024

Elkem, a leader in advanced material solutions, will introduce a new generation of silicone solutions for additive manufacturing and 3D printing at the upcoming Formnext show in Frankfurt, Germany, from 19 to 22 November 2024.

Vaxxas kickstarts needle-free COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial

Australian biotechnology company Vaxxas has begun the Phase I clinical trial of the first needle-free COVID-19 vaccine candidate. 

UQ researchers use 3D printing to develop new seawater-degradable plastic

Researchers from the University of Queensland are developing seawater-degradable plastic in a bid to curb marine waste. 

US Navy taps SPEE3D to develop SUBSAFE manufacturing materials with CSAM technology

Victoria-based additive manufacturing company SPEE3D  announced that the US Navy has chosen its metal cold spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) technology to develop materials as a part of a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) project.

Monash researchers devise scalable paper gowns for frontline workers amid PPE shortages

Researchers at Monash University's BioPRA, Department of Chemical Engineering and School of Biological have manufactured a paper-based medical gown – a breakthrough discovery that...

Nuclear-powered submarine training in the UK boosts Australian industry skills

The Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Richard Marles has convened with the UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps, during a visit to Rolls Royce's nuclear reactor manufacturing facility in Derby.

New tool steel from Sandvik revolutionises high-temperature manufacturing

Sandvik, a global leader in metal powder technologies, announced the launch of Osprey HWTS 50, an advanced hot-work tool steel powder designed for laser-based Additive Manufacturing (AM). 

Nightingale reveals exclusive drone distribution agreement for Australia, NZ

Nightingale Intelligent Systems, a provider of advanced security drones, announced an exclusive multiyear distribution agreement with public safety technology firm Arvensys Group in an effort to supply artificially intelligent security drones to Australia and New Zealand.

Altech unveils ‘excellent’ progress in 60 kWh CERENERGY prototypes

Altech Batteries has characterised its advancements as "excellent," as it undergoes the manufacturing of two ABS60 60 kWh CERENERGY battery prototypes in Germany intended for customer performance testing.

New funding boosts dev’t of 3D-printed solution to facial reconstruction for cancer patients

Dr Xiao Liu from the University of Wollongong has obtained a significant grant of $700,000, marking a major advancement in improving the rehabilitation process for individuals who have undergone treatment for head and neck cancer.
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