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.
Engineering students design 3D-printed AUV to bring to the Arctic
Undergraduate engineering students in UC San Diego’s Yonder Deep student organisation are seeking to develop and 3D-print a completely autonomous, low-cost, modular underwater vehicle (AUV) that will make it possible for scientists to affordably collect oceanographic and climatic data.
Fraunhofer researchers develop 3D printing filaments from waste
Researchers at Fraunhofer IFAM and Hochschule Bremen are developing methods to recycle Germany’s 5.6 million metric tons of annual plastic packaging waste, of which less than a third is currently reused, into high-quality 3D-printed products.
Swinburne’s AIR Hub expands Thales partnership to develop new aviation concepts
Swinburne University of Technology’s Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub (AIR Hub) and Thales Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the development of new operational concepts, such as Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) for next-generation aerostructures.
Orbital kickstarts UAS engine delivery for Australian Army contract
Orbital UAV has begun the delivery of engine builds for Insitu Pacific’s next-generation tactical UAS for the Australian Army.
Australia’s first lithium-ion giga-factory one step closer with the completion of AMGC-backed project
Media Release by AMGC
Australia’s first lithium-ion battery Giga-factory is a step closer to commencing operations with the successful completion of an AMGC co-invested program....
Caracol unveils robotic metal 3D printing platform Vipra AM
Caracol, a leader in large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM), is set to unveil its new robotic platform, Vipra AM, at Formnext in Frankfurt on 19 November 2024.
NASA invests in 3D printing, quantum tech to advance climate research
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said it is eyeing two new institutes to advance technology critical to engineering and climate research as the space agency plans to develop multidisciplinary research and technology programs to support long-term exploration goals.
Smart Manufacturing Conference to showcase latest technologies, role of AI in the industry
The upcoming Smart Manufacturing Conference, a feature event of the 2023 Modern Manufacturing Expo, is slated to feature the latest in smart technologies and processes to help local manufacturers gain a competitive edge, according to Marie Kinsella, CEO of the International Exhibition & Conference (IEC) Group.
Glass blowing inspires new class of quantum sensors
Media Release
When Adelaide glass blower Karen Cunningham made art using diamond and glass she had no idea it would inspire a new kind of...
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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.
