Industry News
Government releases RNA Blueprint for medical manufacturing growth
The federal government estimates that the RNA sector could add up to $8 billion to Australia's GDP over the next 10 years. [ + ]
Walkinshaw Automotive Group expanding to new site
Walkinshaw Automotive Group has begun work on its new 100,000 m2 home in the Nexus Dandenong South precinct. [ + ]
Two companies receiving grants to boost critical minerals processing
The federal government has announced $13 million in grants to critical minerals projects in Queensland and South Australia. [ + ]
NATA signs new five-year MOU with Commonwealth of Australia
The agreement demonstrates a strengthened and ongoing relationship between the Australian Government and the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA). [ + ]
Queensland begins work on CopperString project
The Queensland Government has announced that work commenced on Monday on the first construction works of the $5 billion CopperString project. [ + ]
Australia among the AI elite: embrace AI or fall behind, new study warns
Despite global leadership in AI, study respondents from the UK and USA were least optimistic about realising benefits quickly from AI. [ + ]
Whiskers give working robots more ability to move safely
Flinders University researchers are developing affordable, flexible and highly responsive 'whiskers' to attach to robots. [ + ]
Industrial Net Zero Conference to be held in Sydney
The Industrial Net Zero Conference will focus on practical strategies for reducing carbon emissions while keeping operations commercial. [ + ]
Researchers unveil automated robot visual mapping technique
QUT researchers have unveiled a new automated visual mapping technique that improves how robots map and navigate the world. [ + ]
Creating 3D printer feedstock from plastic waste
A collaboration between the UNSW SMaRT Centre and IT asset management company Renew IT has resulted in the first commercially run plastics filament microfactory. [ + ]
Unlocking the transition of jobs from thermal industries to renewables
New research from Engineers Australia shows how to successfully transition workers to net zero jobs. [ + ]
AROSE and Robotics Australia boost space collaboration
Robotics and automation are boosting cross-industry collaboration and innovation. [ + ]
Exploring AR as a way to advance manufacturing
Researchers at Flinders University are studying the application of augmented reality headsets in the manufacturing process. [ + ]
ABB launches next-generation robotics control platform
ABB has announced OmniCore, a robotics control platform that the company says is faster, more precise and more sustainable. [ + ]
Siemens and Boson Energy enter agreement on waste-to-hydrogen technology
Companies sign MOU to drive green energy transition through conversion of non-recyclable waste into clean energy for various applications. [ + ]
