Australian gov’t invests $100M in advanced drone technology
The Australian Government will invest over $100 million to enhance the Australian Defence Force (ADF)'s drone capabilities, providing military personnel with cutting-edge lethal and non-lethal technologies.
FBR secures conditional order for Mantis welding robot to support US manufacturing
Robotic technology company FBR Limited has received a binding conditional purchase order valued at AUD 990,000 for its Mantis welding robot, in a deal aimed at supporting manufacturing operations in the United States.
GMG achieves 500 mAh graphene aluminium-ion battery pouch cell prototype
Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) said it has made initial Graphene Aluminium-Ion (G+AI) Battery prototype pouch cells with a storage capacity of over 500 mAh, with a nominal voltage of approximately 2 volts.
RMIT engineers develop proton battery for cheaper, sustainable energy storage
In the future, homes, cars, and other gadgets might be powered by an experimental ‘proton battery’ developed by RMIT researchers without the environmental challenges associated with lithium-ion batteries' end-of-life.
HP showcases disruptive material for sustainable 3D printing
HP Inc has presented its latest breakthrough in 3D polymers production at the recent AMUG (Additive Manufacturing User Group) Conference.
Titomic expands manufacturing capabilities through TWI Industrial Membership
Advanced metal manufacturing company Titomic has joined TWI as an Industrial Member, in a move the company says will support broader collaboration and innovation in materials engineering and production.
QUT, Ford Motor Company team up on autonomous vehicle research
Researchers from QUT's Centre for Robotics are collaborating with Ford Motor Company on a new fundamental research initiative that aims to improve autonomous vehicle localisation...
Accurate Dosing Systems set to provide purpose-built robot for Belgium giant Firmenich
South Australian manufacturer Accurate Dosing Systems (ADS) has won an ongoing contract to create and service a purpose-built robot for Firmenich, a privately-owned fragrance and flavour company in Belgium.
iLAuNCH to qualify in-space servicing spacecraft Optimus for flight
The iLAuNCH Trailblazer is vetting Space Machines Company’s Optimus OSV Spacecraft, the largest single Australian-made commercial space transport and servicing platform, before it heads into orbit in early 2024.
Scientists develop ‘designer’ titanium alloys using 3D printing
A team of researchers from RMIT University and the University of Sydney has developed a new class of ductile and strong titanium alloys using a combination of alloy design and 3D printing.
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer
Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.
