Cold spray additive manufacturing business Titomic has announced a new augmented reality software option for its low-pressure machines, which it will showcase at a military expo next week. In a statement on Wednesday, the company said the AR enhancement will work with its portable D523 spray units, and use Microsoft HoloLens technology “to display real-time…
Defence says it has set a new benchmark, topping $5 billion worth of contracts with First Nations businesses under the Indigenous Procurement Policy, equal to about half of the overall $10 billion Commonwealth spend to date under the policy. In a statement on Wednesday, the department — marking Indigenous Business Month in October under the…
A novel electrified reactor developed by Monash University researchers could offer a lower-temperature, lower-cost and environmentally gentler alternative to chemical manufacturers using methane reforming to make syngas, according to the university. In a statement on Wednesday, Monash said the reactor for dry reforming of methane (DRM) could cut emissions by up to 60 per cent…
Australian quantum computing business Q-CTRL has announced the successful expansion of its Series B Funding Round to $166 million (USD$113 million) with $87.5 million of new capital. The Series B-2 all-equity funding round was led by global global late-stage venture firm GP Bullhound and saw a dramatic increase in valuation from earlier financing. Q-CTRL CEO…
Welding sector peak body Weld Australia has called for immediate action against the offshoring of Victorian government infrastructure projects in favour of ‘cheap, unsafe imported steel’. Weld Australia, which represents thousands of local welders and fabricators, said Victoria’s actions had already decimated the local steel manufacturing industry, costing jobs, investment, and threatening the sovereign capability…
Bus manufacturers Marcopolo Group which owns Australian manufacturer Volgren and China’s Yutong have joined forces to introduce the Volgren Optimus/Yutong E12 Battery Electric Bus (pictured) to the Australian market. Built with Volgren’s Optimus aluminium bus body and powered by Yutong’s advanced electric chassis, the electric bus sets new standards in sustainability and performance, according to…
The future of AI-augmented additive manufacturing holds enormous promise, believes Dr Ali Zolfagharian. He explains the concept and why there’s a new group dedicated to it. Artificial intelligence (AI) has already made a significant impact across various sectors in automated manufacturing, but its by default integration into advanced manufacturing is about to reach new heights. With…
Automotive, aerospace and defence manufacturer PWR Holdings has announced that Sharyn Williams will become the company’s new Chief Financial Officer, replacing Martin McIver and beginning in the role early next year. In a statement on Tuesday, the company told investors that Williams has “15 years of ASX-listed experience as an Executive Leader and Chief Financial…
MTM Critical Metals has extended the range of metals it can recover from hard to recycle e-waste utilising the company’s proprietary Flash Joule Heating (FJH) process. Building on the previously reported high recovery of gold, silver and copper, the Perth company has now successfully recovered 86 percent of the tin (Sn) and 82 percent of…
Nasdaq listed Vast Renewables and energy company Mabanaft have announced the first engineering contracts for the development of its SM1 green methanol plant at Port Augusta in South Australia. International engineering group Fichtner and German e-fuels leader bse Methanol have been awarded contracts for pre-front-end engineering and design (FEED), with Dr. Amy Philbrook, Arup’s Australasia…
