Tuesday, October 27, 2026

New locally manufactured tools for C-27J Spartan aircraft developed by Aussie aviators

A group of inventive aviators from the 35 Squadron Innovations Cell has designed a series of new tools, including lockout tools, bullets, and hydraulic pump locks, to aid in the maintenance of the C-27J Spartan aircraft.

Diraq revolutionises quantum computing with breakthrough discovery in operating processors

Engineers at Diraq, an Australian startup specialising in quantum processor development, have achieved a significant milestone in quantum computing by enabling quantum processors to function at temperatures much warmer than previously thought feasible.

Aurora Labs to showcase 3D-printed gas turbine at IndoPac Maritime Conference

Aurora Labs Limited (A3D), is set to present a 3D metal-printed gas turbine component at the IndoPac Maritime Conference in Sydney this week, geared towards defence customers and manufacturers.

Diversified marine services business Birdon selects Siemens’ software for digital shipyard

Media Release by Siemens Australian-owned Birdon Group (Birdon), headquartered in Port Macquarie in New South Wales, has selected industry-leading software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio...

French helicopter engine manufacturer Turbomeca turns to additive manufacturing

World-leading helicopter engine manufacturer Turbomeca is the latest in the line of numerous companies throughout the world that have turned to additive manufacturing in...

Flinders University pioneers joint research with US Navy for defence advancement

South Australia's defence research capabilities are set to receive a substantial boost through a collaboration between Flinders University and a prominent United States Navy research centre.

Velo3D adds European, Asian cities to 2023 ‘Proof is in the Printing’ roadshow

Velo3D, a global metal additive manufacturing company focused on mission-critical components, is adding new locations for its 2023 “Proof is in the Printing” Additive Manufacturing event series. 

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SPEE3D unveils new material for rapid cold spray manufacturing

Global additive manufacturing company SPEE3D has introduced a new material for its patented Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing (CSAM) technology.

Argonne researchers develop AI approach to detect flaws of 3D-printed parts

A research team led by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Virginia (UVA) has developed various imaging and machine-learning techniques to detect and predict the formation of pores in 3D-printed metals in real time with near-perfect accuracy.
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains

Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.