Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Micro-X wins DHS contract extension for Miniature Baggage Scanner

Australian imaging tech company Micro-X has signed a USD 440,000 contract extension with the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate for the Miniature Baggage Scanner.  

Inside Advanced Manufacturing Week success

Inside Advanced Manufacturing Week wrapped up last week, delivering another successful program of collaborative education across Queensland’s manufacturing sector. The third annual Inside Advanced Manufacturing...

Romar Engineering & CSIRO boost 3D printing capabilities for medical and aerospace sectors

Australian toolmaking and rapid prototyping company Romar Engineering has joined forces with CSIRO to produce new advanced manufacturing products for the medical and aerospace...

ActionLaser enters recycling technology market with AMGC-backed MeltFilter project

Laser technology manufacturer ActionLaser is entering the global market for plastic recycling machinery thanks to a collaborative project backed by the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) and the federal government. 

NSW launches $7m quantum fund to boost local commercialisation

The New South Wales government has unveiled its $7 million Quantum Computing Commercialisation Fund (QCCF), which would help startups and deep-tech companies get their innovations off the ground. 

Stratasys teams up with McLaren Racing to bring 3D printing to the F1 grid

Stratasys has become the official supplier of 3D printing solutions to the McLaren-Honda Formula 1 team under a new four-year agreement that was signed...

Design guidelines for micro moulding

When you begin to assess the use of micro injection moulding, partnering with a specialised sub-contract manufacturer becomes a strategic asset. This partnership should be strong for the entire journey of your product, from the blueprints to high-volume production, all development preferably taking place under a single roof.

Archer Materials transfers biosensing graphene tech to commercial foundry

Semiconductor innovator Archer Materials has completed a proof-of-concept biosensing graphene transistor that will be used in its biochip and submitted the technology design to a commercial foundry to verify scalability. 

ARENA announces $40m Ultra Low Cost Solar R&D Funding Round

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $40 million in funding to support research and development aimed at achieving the Australian...

GE solar inverters make Australia-first debut

GE solar inverters are now available for purchase in Australia – making the nation the first in the world to gain access to the...
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 enters final run-up to Brisbane debut

Australia’s manufacturing sector continues to play a critical role in the national economy, underpinned by ongoing investment in advanced technologies, automation, and high-value production.