Construction begins on new deep-space antenna in remote WA
Construction has commenced on a new deep-space antenna in remote Western Australia as part of a multi-million dollar collaboration between the Australian Space Agency...
Sparc on track for initial commercial production with ecosparc commission
Sparc Technologies has commissioned its graphene additive product, ecosparc, at its commercial production facility in Adelaide, South Australia.
AI vision for robotic laundry breakthrough
A Queensland family-run laundry aims to develop a world-first automation system for one of the most labour-intensive tasks in commercial laundries – picking up, flattening, and feeding clean towels into an automated folding machine, before they are returned to the customer.
Purdue researchers develop high-strength aluminium alloys for additive manufacturing
Purdue University material engineers have developed a process to create ultrahigh-strength aluminium alloys suitable for additive manufacturing by utilising their plastic deformability.
Skykraft delivers first space-based VHF communication for air traffic control
Australian space-services company Skykraft has executed a world-first testing of space-based VHF voice communications as part of its development of satellites to provide space-based aviation communications and surveillance services.Â
Charles Darwin to showcase new drone capabilities at Katherine Open Day
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is set to demonstrate its burgeoning capabilities in drone education, training and research at the CDU Katherine Rural Campus Open Day tomorrow.
Cremorne Digital Hub to boost Victoria’s role in global tech innovation
The Cremorne Digital Hub has entered a new development phase, further cementing Victoria’s position as a key global destination for technology and innovation.Â
Tasmanian gov’t seeks input on Advanced Technology Industries Strategy
The Tasmanian Government has called on residents to contribute to shaping the future of the state’s advanced technology and manufacturing sectors.
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.
Monash research that fuses human brain cells with AI secures national defence funding
A Monash University-led research into growing human brain cells onto silicon chips, with new continual learning capabilities to transform machine learning, has been awarded almost AUD 600,000 under the National Intelligence and Security Discovery Research Grants Program.
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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods
For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.
