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6K Additive, Siemens Energy ink global supply pact for nickel alloy manufacturing

6K Additive has signed a global long-term supply agreement with Siemens Energy to advance circular manufacturing practices in nickel-based alloy powder production. 

ARM Hub named one of four AI Adopt Centres by Australian Government

ARM Hub, Australia's leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and design-for-manufacture innovation services, has received news of funding allocated to support companies in the adoption and management of AI.

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. 

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. 

CIMIC’s Broad Construction to build Qld’s new advanced manufacturing training centre

CIMIC Group’s Broad Constructions has been selected to develop TAFE Queensland’s new Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Centre for the Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business, and Training. 

University of Southern Queensland researcher awarded $1m to develop thermoelectric energy harvesting tech

A researcher from the University of Southern Queensland has secured $1 million in funding through the 2023 Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships scheme to develop a new generation of high-performance thermoelectric energy harvesting technology.

Australian gov’t invests $50 million to advance artificial heart development

The Australian Government has allocated $50 million towards the development and commercialisation of what it claims to be the world's most advanced artificial heart.

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). 

Defence awards Perth braking business ABT $240,000 export grant

The Morrison Government has awarded Advanced Braking Technology (ASX:ABV) a $240,000 Defence Global Competitiveness Grant that will help the Perth-based manufacturer export its ground-breaking...

EOS partners with Japan’s Ex-Fusion to mitigate growing space debris problem

EOS Space Systems has teamed up with Japanese laser fusion technology developer Ex-Fusion to address the growing issue of space debris. 
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains

Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.