Wednesday, August 5, 2026

SmartSat CRC announces ‘Maya Nula’ satellite research program to foster Australia’s agriculture sector

The SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) is launching “Maya Nula,” a new research program aimed at developing satellite Earth Observation capability with sensor technology to advance Australia’s agriculture industry. 

ClearVue’s OptiCrop secures first commercial greenhouse deal in Israel

ClearVue Technologies has announced that its ag-tech subsidiary, OptiCrop (Israel) Ltd, has secured its first commercial greenhouse project. 

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.

Stratasys unveils high-def printing in latest SAF lineup; launches upgraded H350 printer

Stratasys is ushering in a new era of precision and detail in additive manufacturing with the introduction of its cutting-edge HighDef Printing capabilities and the debut of the H350 Version 1.5 (V.1.5) printer.

More than 100 companies push for 1 million EVs by 2027

Over 100 companies and organisations have called for a push to get 1 million electric cars on Australian roads by 2027. 

ARC invests over $62M in new research hubs and training centres

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced more than $62 million in funding for 13 new Industrial Transformation Training Centres and Research Hubs under its Industrial Transformation Research Program (ITRP).

ATSE welcomes national discussion on regulating artificial intelligence

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has welcomed the Federal Government’s discussion paper on regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology as an important step towards protecting society.

SPEE3D demos cutting-edge metal additive manufacturing with US Army

Victoria-based additive manufacturing company SPEE3D has showcased its advanced technology in a high-stakes demonstration hosted by the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. 

Monash researchers develop AI tool to speed up microplastics detection

Monash University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) program designed to accelerate the identification and analysis of microplastics, a growing environmental concern. 

How leaders in the AEC industry can drive digital transformation

UNSW Sydney research has found leaders in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry looking to accelerate digital transformation need to adopt four different approaches to thinking.
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How a small pet food manufacturer supports a 5x increase in production capacity

For Advanced Pet Care of Australia, scaling into one of Australia’s top pet food manufacturers required more than new production capacity – it required better systems.