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.
WesTrac launches new Technology Experience Centre in NSW
Caterpillar dealer WesTrac has opened a new Technology Experience Centre in Tomago, New South Wales, to showcase the latest Cat products and technology in mining and construction.
Research: Deep-sea sponge inspires ultra-strong, flexible material
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a new material inspired by the deep-sea sponge Venus' flower basket, demonstrating compressive strength and stiffness that could advance architectural and product design.
Cirrus360 introduces new automation system to help small meat processors
U.S.-based tech company Cirrus360 showcased a new automation system designed for small and medium-sized meat processors at the 2026 International Livestock Congress in Houston earlier this month.
Reducing the burden of post processing for metal AM
The various, often and well-discussed, advantages of Additive Manufacturing (AM) are real and this article in no way disputes them.
CSIRO report identifies emerging tech clusters, explores Australian digital sectors
A new report from Australia's national science agency CSIRO and the Tech Council of Australia has shed light on the location of the country's burgeoning tech industry, bringing together extensive data from throughout the country to map and characterise the various digital tech clusters that are now developing.
Monash University partners with Firstsource to develop next-generation AI solutions
Monash University has announced a new partnership with RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group’s Firstsource Solutions Limited to co-develop next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) technologies aimed at advancing practical applications across key business sectors and core AI capabilities.
NSW’s EV chargers to soar to 30,000 by 2026
The NSW government is accelerating its public and private electric vehicle charging plans with the rollout of new electric vehicle chargers throughout transport hubs across the state.
90% of manufacturers consider digital transformation as baseline requirement – global survey
A shift is occurring in the global industrial sector as manufacturers move away from small-scale experimentation and focus on deploying capabilities across entire operations, according to Rockwell Automation’s 11th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing” report.
UW scientists develop compostable 3D printing material from coffee waste
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a 3D printing technique that transforms coffee grounds and Reishi mushroom spores into a compostable alternative to plastic.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
