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Manufacturing-friendly plastic surface destroys viruses on contact

21 April, 2026

Researchers at RMIT have developed a manufacturing‍-‍ready plastic film that tears apart viruses on contact.


Melbourne company gets funding for new battery manufacturing model

17 April, 2026

Voltavate's approach to manufacturing‍-‍integrated battery separators is backed by ARENA through a $3.55m pilot program.


POSCO Holdings steps up HILT CRC partnership

17 April, 2026

HILT CRC has announced that South Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings has deepened its engagement with the Centre, moving to Key Partner status.


UNSW hydrogen fuel cell design could unlock key clean energy technology

09 April, 2026

Researchers at the University of NSW have redesigned hydrogen fuel cells to solve a critical flaw, bringing clean energy for transport and beyond closer to reality.


Australia's green metals gambit: the technologies to decarbonise steel

07 April, 2026

A renewables-driven revolution in mining and metals processing could supercharge Australia's economy, but there are significant challenges.


S3B announces Australia's first Semiconductor Roadmap

25 March, 2026

Australia's first National Semiconductor Roadmap will be a 15‍-‍year strategic plan designed to strengthen the nation's semiconductor capability, competitiveness and supply-chain resilience.


Queensland and CSIRO launch free program to help SMEs innovate

24 March, 2026

CSIRO is inviting Queensland SMEs developing sustainable solutions to apply for a free eight‍-‍week research and development training program.


Australian Government invests $53m in critical minerals CRC

09 March, 2026

The Australian Government has announced it is investing $53 million to drive the development and commercialisation of new critical minerals refining technologies.


CSIRO and AMRF Connect partner on advanced manufacturing program

02 March, 2026

CSIRO is partnering with the NSW Government’s AMRF Connect on the latest Innovate to Grow program for SMEs in advanced manufacturing.


Australian researchers create graphene from peanut waste

27 February, 2026

UNSW Sydney engineers have developed a cheaper and greener way to make graphene from leftover peanut shells.


CSIRO opens $3m upgrade to renewable energy lab

25 February, 2026

CSIRO's $3 million upgrade to its energy lab provides new capacity for researchers and industry to solve complex challenges impacting Australia's energy transition.


UNSW researchers find way to turn high‍-‍emissions waste into fertiliser

24 February, 2026

UNSW engineers say they have tackled the longstanding problem of how to manufacture urea for fertiliser without the emissions associated with fossil fuels.


Gilmour Space opens office in South Australia

16 February, 2026

Gilmour Space Technologies has opened an office at the Lot Fourteen innovation precinct  to deepen its involvement in the SA's growing space ecosystem.


Additive manufacturing unlocks power for space and defence missions

12 February, 2026

An Australian-led additive manufacturing research project is set to transform how long-duration space and defence missions are powered.


UNSW researchers find uses for textiles and other wastes

29 January, 2026

Researchers at UNSW have revealed multiple research findings around valuable new uses for textile and other wastes as sources of activated carbon.


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