Technology

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.

A groundbreaking collaboration between the Medical University of Vienna (MedUni Vienna) and TU Wien has led to the creation of the world's first 3D-printed 'brain phantom', revolutionising neuroimaging techniques.

In light of the recent challenges confronting green hydrogen projects in Australia, Sparc Technologies is highlighting how Sparc Hydrogen’s revolutionary technology distinguishes itself from traditional methods. 

MIT researchers have developed a design framework aimed at improving the manufacturing of 3D-printed concrete structures by incorporating the real-world limitations of printing hardware directly into the design process, potentially reducing material use and lowering the carbon footprint of construction.

Quantum sensing startup DeteQt has secured $750,000 in pre-seed funding from Australia’s Main Sequence Ventures and US-based deep-tech investor ATP Fund.

The Australian Government has announced $66 million in Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants aimed at strengthening partnerships between research, science, and commercialisation to support Australian industries, including manufacturing.

MicroBioGen, an industrial biotechnology and yeast innovation technology developer, has named experienced yeast biotechnology and genetics researcher Dr Heinrick Kroukamp as its new deputy head of research.

A new investigation sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory will test whether microgravity can improve the development of 3D bioprinted liver tissue, with the goal of advancing regenerative medicine and future biomanufacturing.

HDR has delivered a manufacturing-focused facility at Western Sydney University’s Bankstown City Campus, with the firm stating the project is designed to integrate advanced technologies into education, research, and industry engagement.

Nightingale Intelligent Systems, a provider of advanced security drones, announced an exclusive multiyear distribution agreement with public safety technology firm Arvensys Group in an effort to supply artificially intelligent security drones to Australia and New Zealand.