Worldwide automation leaders, SMC Corporation will use FoodTech 2019 to solidify its promise of cost-effective customer centric solutions to the market. The brand prides itself on taking customers from
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Unmanned vehicle trialled as part of Talisman Sabre
During exercises as part of Talisman Sabre 2019, the Australian Army trialled an unmanned ground vehicle.
Built by Praesidium Global, a Queensland-based defence manufacturer, the vehicle, known as a “Mission
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Circular economy tool expands for greater recycled materials use
Manufacturers seeking to use recycled materials, or ensure that their products have an extended lifespan, have now further options thanks to the recent independence of Advisory System for Processing, Innovation
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Durable touch sensors developed for cobot applications
Research into developing robots with a sense of touch has taken a further step, with the development of a new form of tactile sensors.
The researchers, from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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Innovative businesses receive federal government funding
Ten businesses will receive funding as part of the federal government’s “Accelerating Commercialisation” grants program.
Announced on July 16, the funding totals $3.7 million and was awarded
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Final agenda and speaker list released for Digitalize 2019
Over 40 external speakers, 11 global and local Siemens speakers, four sponsors, 11 external and 11 internal exhibitors, and 13 partner industry organisations will gather to deliver robust discussions around
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Smart bag demonstrates everyday application of IoT technology
Researchers from Deakin University have developed an everyday, consumer-focused application for smart sensing technology.
The researchers have invented a “smart” schoolbag, using internet of things
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Light-dependent advanced material discovered
Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have discovered a material with reversibly changing properties that could be used in 3D printing and manufacturing.
In collaboration with
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Satellite data SME signs on with Australian Space Agency
The Australian Space Agency has announced that it has signed a statement of strategic intent with Australian satellite data start-up Myriota.
Myriota provides internet of things (IoT) data connectivity
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Power station renovation drives regional jobs
A $90 million investment to overhaul Kogan Creek Power Station will create 400 jobs over the course of two and a half months.
Located near Chinchilla in Queensland, the coal-fired power station is owned
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Minister Cash places renewed focus on VET
In a speech delivered at the National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference, Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Michaelia Cash, announced that the federal government
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Artificial skin overcomes barriers to virtual buttons
A University of Sydney researcher is attempting to overcome accessibility issues associated with virtual buttons.
An essential part of many electronic devices, virtual buttons that appear on a screen as
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Industry partnership to manufacture low power sensors for construction industry
The Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) has partnered with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Brisbane surveying company Monitum to manufacture smart sensors for
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Artificial muscles created from everyday materials
Researchers at the University of Wollongong (UOW) have developed artificial muscles made from inexpensive materials that have 40 times more flex than a human muscle.
The findings come from a global research
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The rationale behind the introduction of ISO 9606-1 Qualification testing of welders – Fusion welding – Part 1: Steels
There appears to be a lack of understanding within the fabrication industry about the rationale for introducing ISO 9606 Qualification testing of welders – Fusion welding into Australia and, more
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SA and University of Adelaide partner for research infrastructure
Four collaborative research centres at the University of Adelaide have received a boost in funding from the South Australian government and the University of Adelaide.
Both the South Australian government
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WA offers investment for innovation
This week the Western Australian government has announced two grants for innovative businesses to set up in the state.
The state government will provide support for local businesses through the X-TEND
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RoboCup results in wins for local universities
As robotics researchers, students and enthusiasts gathered at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, home-town teams from universities in Sydney were hoping for simulated and solid success.
Two
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Research partnership examines ethics of innovation
A research partnership between CSIRO, The University of Queensland, the Australian National University (ANU) and Charles Darwin University will focus on the challenges brought on by innovation in science
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Industry 4.0 and scalability in food technology and manufacturing
Progress doesn’t discriminate and the shift towards Industry 4.0 in the manufacturing sector is no different. Organisations of all sizes are at a critical juncture in planning the future of their manufacturing
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