Thursday, October 1, 2026

Bodd closes $5 million funding round

Australian data and insights startup Bodd is pleased to announce it has raised $5 million in an oversubscribed funding round.

How inventory management helps fabricated metals manufacturers stay ahead of the competition during a...

The Australian fabricated metal manufacturing industry has experienced subdued revenue growth over the past five years, despite a contraction of product sales to key building markets following the pandemic, according to this July 2022 report from IBIS World.

UNSW engineers develop tech to prolong aqueous zinc battery rechargeability

Researchers from UNSW have unveiled a scalable solution to overcome the rechargeability challenges of aqueous rechargeable zinc battery (AZB) technology. 

Rockwell expands manufacturing automation portfolio with Applied Robotics partnership

Rockwell Automation has appointed Applied Robotics as its first South Pacific partner for OTTO Motors Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), a move the company says strengthens its manufacturing-focused automation offerings in the region.

Funding boost for Victorian medtech innovators

Victoria's Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy Jaala Pulford has announced that life sciences accelerator MedTech Actuator will receive an additional...

5 ways advanced metal additive manufacturing can revolutionise the defence industry – Velo3D

Defence organisations in the United States and the rest of the world are under increased pressure to maintain their competitive edge by examining the most recent technology developments as the balance of power shifts and pressure grows.

Australia’s first lunar testbed to open in early 2024

Australia’s first lunar testbed is expected to be completed this year, according to an announcement from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). 

Cochlear launches smart hearing implant system developed in Australia

Australian company Cochlear has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first smart cochlear implant system, offering a significant step forward in hearing technology for people living with hearing loss.

CSIRO’s next-gen printed solar cells take flight aboard Optimus-1 satellite

Australia's national science agency CSIRO has launched state-of-the-art printed flexible solar cell technology into space aboard the country's largest private satellite, Optimus-1, as part of Space X's Transporter-10 mission.

Queensland receives federal funding to accelerate biomanufacturing sector

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering its pledge to expand biomanufacturing capabilities in Queensland with a $12.6 million investment in Cytvia’s Springfield BioPark Australia project.
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds

As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.