Thursday, August 20, 2026

IperionX gets industry-first UL validation for 100% recycled titanium

ASX-listed titanium metal producer IperionX has received the UL Environmental Claim Validation Procedure 2809 for its 100 per cent recycled, low-carbon titanium metal powder. 

UNSW Sydney professor says cubesats are a cost-effective way to participate in space exploration

UNSW Sydney Professor Andrew Dempster, director of the Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research (ACSER), said he believes many people are unaware of how simple it is to send something into space, citing the use of cubesats, which are lunchbox-sized satellites that can undertake space-based experiments.

Scientists develop computer chip that mimics human vision, memory abilities

Researchers at RMIT University have developed a tiny device that mimics the human brain's ability to see and remember things, which they describe as a “promising step” towards having applications that can make rapid, complex decisions such as in self-driving cars.

Skykraft launches second batch of air traffic management satellites

Australian space-services company Skykraft prototype Air Traffic Management satellite has lifted off Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 1435 PDT on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Monday, marking its second launch scheduled for this year. 

Dimensionics’ automated density determination tech for additive manufacturing gains traction

Germany-headquartered Dimensionics Density announced that its density determination technology for additive manufacturing (AM), which was introduced last month, has received a significant amount of attention from across industries. 

Direct air capture research picks up pace to achieve net zero targets, says CSIRO

Research on developing direct air capture (DAC) technologies is seeing an acceleration as Australia and the rest of the world seek to reach ambitious emission targets, according to CSIRO. 

EMVision bags $1.75m manufacturing grant payment

Brain imaging company EMVision Medical Devices Limited has received a cash progress payment of $1,750,000 under its Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) grant award.

EOS wins $51m contract to supply remote weapon systems to Europe

Electro Optic Systems announced today that its Defence Systems business has secured a contract to supply Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) to a Western European Government, with an estimated value of AUD 51 million.

Study reveals AI’s potential in predicting cybersickness among VR users

A new study has discovered the potential use of artificial intelligence in combating nausea, headaches, and dizziness experienced by virtual reality (VR) users. 

Asia-Pacific International Additive Manufacturing Conference to convene industry experts

The Asia-Pacific International Additive Manufacturing Conference (APICAM) is set to return for its third year from 21 to 23 June at the University of Sydney.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global

There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.