Students of the University of Sydney’s rocketry society, the USYD Rocketry Team, are aiming for gold after successfully launching the Bluewren rocket (pictured) destined for international competition this year. Last week, the student team’s rocket, Bluewren, soared to a target height of 30,000 feet – roughly nine kilometres – over the Menindee Lakes in far…
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Nominations opened on Tuesday for the Western Australia Innovator of the Year Awards, a program running since 2006 and recognising the state’s “brightest talent for creating emerging new products, technology or services in the early stages of development.”
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Ophthalmic treatment device manufacturer Nova Eye Medical has defined with the US Food and Drug Administration the clinical studies needed to progress to market its novel treatment for macular degeneration, a disease affecting the retina for which there is no cure. The company has been developing a 2RT minimally invasive retinal rejuvenation laser for intermediate…
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Automotive aftermarket company MotorOne Group is leading a six-month project that will digitalise manufacturing and quality assurance, assisted by a $63,000 grant from the Innovative Manufacturing CRC’s activate program.
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Monash University has opened a new $6.5 million Monash Robotics Lab as the newest part of its robotics precinct. In a statement on Tuesday, the university said the lab would link researchers to develop new solutions with economic and wellbeing impact. It includes “experimental space and equipment to enable realistic experimental validation” and would help…
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Today @AuManufacturing’s editorial series Excellence in maritime manufacturing coinciding with the Indo Pacific 2022 International Maritime Exposition turns to the issue of communications. Here Peter Roberts talks with Matthew Jones of Electro Optic Systems. If Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has taught us anything, it is that good communications are critical to success, according to Matthew…
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Urban aviation infrastructure company Skyports is leveraging Australian Swoop Aero’s technology-based drone logistics system, successfully completing ship to shore landings in the Singapore Straits (pictured). The feat represents a significant milestone for both organisations, who are pushing the boundaries of drone innovation, creativity and technological ingenuity, according to Swoop. “Over the coming months, Swoop Aero…
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Fortescue Metals Group’s green energy business, Fortescue Future Industries, has announced a non-binding memorandum of understanding with New Zealand gas network operator First Gas to explore the commercial potential of green hydrogen.
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Cement and lime manufacturer Adbri has launched an ambitious plan to decarbonise its emissions intensive processes and operations and has announced a goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The company’s detailed net zero emissions roadmap released today calls for action on reducing emissions, developing new products and collaborating with Australian low emissions technology company…
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A major scientific effort is currently directed towards leveraging nanotechnology to replace traditional large optical components. This is being done by creating nanometer-thick devices with the potential for low-cost mass production. These devices could be integrated into mobile devices, such as smartphone cameras, in the future.
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