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Four Aussie innovations named finalists for prestigious research commercialisation awards

Four notable projects have been selected as finalists for the 2020 KCA Awards, which celebrate world-class research commercialisation that turns brilliant ideas into products...

MIT engineers integrate sensors to devices, rotational parts with 3D printing

Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a new system that enables makers to incorporate sensors into gears and other rotational mechanisms with one pass in a 3D printer.

Researchers advance manufacturing of 3D-printed bone implants

UNSW Canberra researchers have developed a new 3D-printed bone implant that could transform the manufacturing of personalised medical devices and improve treatment for fractures and bone injuries. 

Young Guns shoot for AI automated shipping container first

A family-owned Queensland business specialising in the packing and unpacking of shipping containers is developing an AI-enabled automated packing solution that could increase their productivity by up to 50 per cent.

Transforming industrial control with Siemens SIMATIC HMI Unified Basic Panels

At the core of every bustling industrial operation lies a crucial need: seamless control and visualisation. Addressing this demand, APS Industrial (APS) has introduced the Siemens SIMATIC HMI Unified Basic Panels, a solution crafted for this purpose. 

Carbonix, GPC Electronics partner to advance Australian drone sector

Sydney-based companies Carbonix and GPC Electronics Group today announced a collaboration that will bring the sovereign capability of the Australian drone industry “a significant step forward. 

SPEE3D strengthens Aussie defence capabilities with latest 3D manufacturing support for Ukraine

The Australian Department of Defence has expanded its collaboration with metal additive manufacturing company SPEE3D, purchasing three SPEE3Dcell post-processing units to assist in ongoing military operations supporting Ukraine. 

Macquarie University launches semiconductor initiative with Silicon Platforms Lab

In a landmark move to boost Australia’s semiconductor industry, Macquarie University has unveiled its new on-campus Silicon Platforms Lab (SiP Lab), which was established in collaboration with Atto Devices. 

Velo3D, PWR to qualify Aheadd CP1 aluminium for F1 customers

Metal additive manufacturing company Velo3D has partnered with PWR Advanced Cooling Technology to qualify Constellium’s Aheadd CP1 aluminium alloy for use in Sapphire printers.

Australia paves the way for bioprinting with University of Sydney breakthrough

It is becoming more apparent that researchers are pushing the boundaries of medical science as additional knowledge about the nation's efforts in bioprinting continues to surface. Australia's biotechnology sector has prospered for years as trailblazing researchers advance their discoveries.
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