Star Combo partners with Monash University to propel intelligent Australian advanced manufacturing initiative with government grant funding  

Sponsored article Australia’s leading nutraceutical manufacturer, Star Combo (ASX:S66) has officially formed a strategic partnership with Monash University, aiming to translate advanced research into industrial applications and accelerate innovation in Australia’s high-tech manufacturing sector.  This initiative builds on research outcomes from the Australian Research Council (ARC)-funded NetZero Hub, which fosters collaborative research to propel industrial…

Aurora Labs wins $544,000 defence grant for production scale-up

Aurora Labs announced on Wednesday it had been awarded a Defence Industry Development Grant of $544,333 on a 50/50 co-investment basis to support the acquisition of advanced manufacturing equipment. The 3D metal printing company said it had been selected as a priority sovereign industrial manufacturer for defence applications under the Sovereign Industrial Priorities Stream. The…

The AI hype is just like the blockchain frenzy – here’s what happens when the hype dies

By Gediminas Lipnickas, University of South Australia In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken centre stage across various industries. From AI-generated art to chatbots in customer service, every sector is seemingly poised for disruption. It’s not just in your news feed every day – venture capital is pouring in, while CEOs are eager to…