Data61 has opened an Immersive Environments Lab, a facility purpose-built for applied research into novel augmented reality, virtual reality and 3D web technologies. [ + ]

Proof of concept integrates Australian-developed augmented reality solution with enterprise data to boost productivity. [ + ]

NERA welcomes the Australian Government's Budget commitment to continue support for the energy resources sector. [ + ]

Smarter than traditional pick-and-place robots, a newly developed robo-picker prototype can decide how to pick items up, what they are and where to put them. [ + ]

It is predicted that the space industry could be worth more than $3.5 trillion within three decades. [ + ]

Stanford University has reported that its scientists have developed a water-based manganese-hydrogen battery that could meet future grid energy storage requirements. [ + ]

METS Ignited has opened up a new matched funding round for compoanies in the METS sector. [ + ]

SA Water has proven the role of advanced smart technology in managing an underground water network, to proactively identify potential leaks and breaks. [ + ]

On 7 May, Josh Frydenberg announced a liquid fuel security review. Is this a groundhog day moment? [ + ]

The University of Minnesota has developed a method of 3D printing onto human skin for medical applications and advanced biological sensors. [ + ]

A new hands-free, wearable technology allows industrial workers to more safely, reliably and efficiently accomplish their tasks in the plant or the field. [ + ]

Universal Robots will demonstrate easily integrated and affordable collaborative robots at NMW. [ + ]

The system will provide one of the world's first intelligent pipeline monitoring and repair sensing solutions. [ + ]

The micromodular data centre, purpose-built for rough environments, helps turn data into action in real time. [ + ]

Oil and gas operators can improve their profitability by up to 10% by adopting advanced automation technologies and methods, according to Emerson. [ + ]