Monday, August 17, 2026

Nightingale equips Blackbird drone with AWS AI systems

Drone manufacturing company Nightingale Intelligent Systems has ventured into a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to integrate the Blackbird Security Drone sensor data with AWS systems to create a highly advanced data analytics platform for intrusion detection, navigation, and life-safety use cases. 

New elastic hydrogel could overcome key challenges in 3D-printed organs

Researchers at Northeastern University and the University of Texas Arlington have developed a new elastic hydrogel material that could significantly advance the 3D printing of soft living tissues, potentially enabling the creation of artificial blood vessels and human organs.

Fleet Space Raises $150M to accelerate clean energy mineral discovery

Fleet Space Technologies, Australia’s pioneering space exploration company, has announced the closure of a $150 million Series D funding round, propelling its valuation to over $800 million. 

Infosys to automate Envision’s EV battery manufacturing plants

Global battery technology company Envision has tapped next-generation digital services provider Infosys to help develop a cloud-based platform that would automate and streamline processes at Envision AESC’s electric vehicle battery manufacturing plants. 

UQ researchers unveil 4D printing technology to revolutionise soft robotics

Researchers from the University of Queensland have introduced a new 4D printing technology that is capable of producing shape-shifting liquid metals for soft robotics. 

German 3D printing giant invests in Dimensionics’ density determination solution

Dimensionics Density announced that FKM Additive Manufacturing, Germany's largest full-service powder bed fusion (PBF) 3D printing bureau, has invested in the company's technology and will use it to help its customers achieve the objective of a completely automated AM process chain.

Tech exec forecasts how AI will transform global manufacturing in 2026

The global manufacturing sector is uniquely positioned to capitalise on artificial intelligence technologies, according to Tim Long, global head of manufacturing at cloud-based data platform company Snowflake.

Tritium launches Autocharge software capability for RTM, PKM charger models

Tritium, a Brisbane-based manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) direct current fast chargers, is equipping its RTM and PKM charger models with new software capability Autocharge to deliver a seamless end-to-end EV charging experience. 

Q-CTRL, Quad Investors Network join forces for Quantum workforce diversity in Australia and the...

Q-CTRL, a global leader in the development of practical quantum technologies through quantum control infrastructure software, has officially announced its partnership with the Quad Investors Network (QUIN) to provide top-tier quantum technology training, aimed at cultivating diverse quantum workforces in both Australia and the United States.

Public feedback sought for $40 million Critical Technologies Challenge Program

The Australian government has kickstarted a public consultation for the $40.2 million Critical Technologies Challenge program, which, along with the Australian Centre for Quantum Growth program, aims to help the nation stay at the forefront of quantum development. 
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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.