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.
Metal AM post-processing innovator Rivelin Robotics to exhibit at Automatica 2023
Rivelin Robotics, a provider of metal additive manufacturing (AM) post-processing solutions, is set to showcase its automated NetShape Robot technology at the upcoming Automatica event taking place from 27 to 30 June in Munich, Germany.
UNSW Sydney scientists advance organ-on-chip tech with 3D stretchable electronics
Engineers from UNSW Sydney have developed a way to build flexible electronic systems using ultra-thin skin-like materials in an effort to improve the efficiency of organ-on-chip technology.
Tech Council reveals Aussie tech talent up by 8%
The number of IT professionals in Australia has increased by 8 per cent in the past 12 months, from 865,000 in 2020 to 935,000 currently, according to latest figures released by the Tech Council.
EMVision activates stage two trial for portable brain scanner
ASX-listed EMVision Medical Devices (EMV) has moved forward to stage two of the multi-site trial for its first-generation portable brain scanner.
Mass finishing technologies the most efficient option for AM parts – AM Solutions
The manufacturing industry has been revolutionised by additive manufacturing (AM), which provides unmatched design freedom, material efficiency, and quick production times. Despite these benefits, post-processing is still essential to ensure that AM parts have the necessary surface polish, accuracy, and functioning.
Real-time data can solve the top three challenges of the owner-contractor relationship
Today’s economic conditions continue to create challenges in the global business environment, particularly in manufacturing.
CSIRO’s new $10m initiative to manufacture Australia’s first movable hydrogen generator
CSIRO is leading an Australian-first project to develop an easily deployable device to produce hydrogen directly at the point of consumption in a push to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Stratasys and Desktop Metal to merge in deal valued at USD 1.8b
Additive manufacturing companies Stratasys and Desktop Metal have announced they have entered into a definitive agreement where the two companies will combine in an all-stock transaction valued at around USD 1.8 billion (AUD 2.77 billion).
US Navy taps SPEE3D to develop SUBSAFE manufacturing materials with CSAM technology
Victoria-based additive manufacturing company SPEE3D announced that the US Navy has chosen its metal cold spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) technology to develop materials as a part of a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) project.
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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.
