Research And Development

Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) has launched its new funding initiative, IMCRC activate, with an Australian first — the development of a rapid COVID-19 test that uses optical technology. Designed to provide a much-needed stimulus to Australian manufacturing businesses in the wake of COVID-19, IMCRC activate stimulates and fast-tracks R&D investment, offering access to … Continue reading IMCRC launches first approved project for rapid COVID-19 test →

An invention similar to an elephant’s trunk has potential benefits for many industries where handling delicate objects is essential, say researchers from the University of New South Wales’a Medical Robotic Lab. Nature has inspired engineers at UNSW Sydney to develop a soft fabric robotic gripper, which behaves like an elephant’s trunk to grasp, pick up … Continue reading UNSW research team seeks industry partner for new device →

Tyre Stewardship Australia is investing $6 million to fund manufacturing-focused projects. CEO Lina Goodman and Flexiroc CEO Gary Bullock speak with Manufacturers’ Monthly about recycling old tyres for use in the manufacturing sector. Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) plays a leading role in bringing together government, industry, manufacturers, researchers and recyclers in partnerships to improve market … Continue reading Innovation solutions for end-of-life tyres →

Strategic Elements subsidiary Australian Advanced Materials (AAM) will develop a self-charging battery technology through a collaboration with the University of New South Wales and CSIRO. The battery cells create electricity from humidity in the air or skin surface to self-charge themselves within minutes. No manual charging or wired power is required. They are created with … Continue reading Australian Advanced Materials to create self-charging batteries →

New opportunities will become available for businesses and professionals involved in research and development, advanced materials manufacturing and renewable energy technology following the launch of the Exciton Science Connect Program. An initiative of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science, the Connect Program will increase collaboration, knowledge exchange, capacity building and idea generation between the research … Continue reading New ARC initiative to support Australian industry collaborations →

Researchers from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have made it possible to 3D print tailor-made stents, a critical biomedical device used to treat narrow or blocked arteries. The breakthrough, made possible through a partnership with Wollongong-based Medical Innovation Hub, was described as “a paradigm shift” in the production of self-expanding nitinol stents for Peripheral Arterial … Continue reading World first in 3D printed tailor-made stents →

The Australian Government is continuing vital support to Australia’s aviation industry, a key part of the nation’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said a range of initiatives currently supporting the aviation sector would be extended, as part of more than $1.2 … Continue reading Gov support continues for Australia’s aviation industry →

Last week, it was announced that a five-year, $5 million initiative to develop and sustain Electronic Warfare (EW) related skills in the defence sector is being established at Flinders University, enhancing South Australia as a Centre of Expertise in EW. The partnership between Defence and Flinders University will result in the establishment of a chair … Continue reading $5m national Electronic Warfare centre →

Researchers at Swinburne University are using “atomaterials” to create new functionalities, which they believe will change everyday products. “Atomaterials” is a term coined by Professor Baohua Jia, a nanotechnology expert and director of Swinburne’s new Centre for Translational Atomaterials. “It’s a synthesised word from ‘atomic materials’ which are the next generation of nanomaterials,” Professor Jia said. Nanomaterials enable small, fast and powerful … Continue reading Swinburne scientists investigating potential of “atomaterials” →

Getting the mix right between industry and academia can be tricky, but one collaboration between dental manufacturer SDI and UNSW proves it is by no means impossible. Connor Pearce reports. Partnerships between industry and researchers can often be seen as the holy grail of product development. Combining the minds of academics with the directed knowledge … Continue reading Taking two bites of the research pie →

The Australian hearing implant producer Cochlear has signed an agreement with GN Hearing, the Danish hearing-aid manufacturer, to expand their joint research and development program and commercial collaboration. The collaboration between Cochlear and GN Hearing, called the Smart Hearing Alliance, was first established in 2015. The signing of the new agreement will see the two … Continue reading Cochlear expands collaboration with Danish company GN Hearing →

Strategic Elements, an Australian company developing printable nanotechnology, has received additional financial support from the federal government to supports its ongoing joint research and development program with the CSIRO. The Nanocube Memory Ink is an advanced nanotechnology material that can be printed or coated onto non-silicon transparent or flexible surfaces, such as glass or plastic, … Continue reading Strategic Elements receives funding for liquid printable memory project →

The Australian National University (ANU) has launched InSpace, a new institute for the co-ordination of space technology research and testing. InSpace is to bring together technology, science and law research to expand the potential of the Australian space industry. It will also help drive co-investment between industry and government partners in space projects to support … Continue reading ANU establishes new collaborative space industry institute →

Rheinmetall Defence Australia has signed a five year strategic research and development alliance agreement with Defence Science and Technology (DST) to work collaboratively to develop autonomous vehicle systems for land based platforms in Australia. The agreement builds on Rheinmetall’s longstanding relationship with DST in the area of simulation and augmented reality and will focus on … Continue reading Rheinmetall, DST sign research partnership for autonomous systems →

The NSW government has officially launched the Defence Innovation Network (DIN), an initiative to foster greater collaboration between the state’s defence industry and its universities. The DIN brings the together the defence industry and seven leading NSW universities, including the University of Sydney, Macquarie University, University of Wollongong, University of Newcastle and University of Technology … Continue reading NSW Defence Innovation Network launched →

A new dedicated digital innovation hub has been opened at Federation University’s Flecknoe Building, providing a space for entrepreneurs, startups, technology specialists and researchers to collaborate within a single space. The new space, Runway Ballarat, is to foster entrepreneurship, digital service and product development and support the commercialisation of new innovative products. The hub features … Continue reading New digital innovation hub opened in Ballarat →

The Federal Government is providing $4.1 million to support a new research training centre in Victoria to develop artificial intelligence (AI) applications for medical technologies and expert training. The Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre in Cognitive Computing for Medical Technologies was launched this week at The University of Melbourne. Funded with $4.1 million from … Continue reading New medical technologies research centre set up in Victoria →

Queensland-based company EPE and the Defence Innovation Hub have tested the performance and functionality of a Maritime Portable Raman Improvised Explosive Detector (PRIED) prototype in Darwin. Tested on the HMAS Coonawarra this week, the technology was developed through a partnership between EPE and the Defence Innovation Hub. The Maritime PRIED prototype’s objective is to provide … Continue reading EPE tests maritime explosive detection technology on HMAS Coonawarra →

Swinburne University of Technology has launched a new research hub focused on advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 at its Factory of the Future facility. The Advanced Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Hub will work with local manufacturers to develop digitalisation strategies for their business, increase their digital maturity and provide training to help them use Industry 4.0 … Continue reading Swinburne University of Technology launches Industry 4.0 hub →

The CSIRO has released a blueprint for the development of an economically and environmentally-sustainable hydrogen industry in Australia that it says will enable decarbonisation across the nation’s energy and industrial sectors. According to the CSIRO’s report, the National Hydrogen Roadmap, the ongoing maturation of hydrogen technologies – now moving from research and development to market … Continue reading CSIRO releases hydrogen industry roadmap →